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Microsoft Disrupts Large-Scale BEC Campaign Across Web Services
Attackers had used the cloud-based infrastructure to target mailboxes and add forwarding rules to learn about financial transactions.
New Ransomware Group Claiming Connection to REvil Gang Surfaces
"Prometheus" is the latest example of how the ransomware-as-a-service model is letting new gangs scale up operations quickly.
VPN Attacks Surged in First Quarter
But volume of malware, botnet, and other exploit activity declined because of the Emotet botnet takedown.
Ransomware Operators' Strategies Evolve as Attacks Rise
Security researchers find ransomware operators rely less on email and more on criminal groups for initial access into target networks.
Trickbot Investigation Shows Details of Massive Cybercrime Effort
Nearly a score of cybercriminals allegedly worked together to create the Trickbot malware and deploy it against more than a million users, an unsealed indictment claims.
Thousands of VMware vCenter Servers Remain Open to Attack Over the Internet
Three weeks after company disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in the workload management utility, many organizations have not patched the technology yet, security vendor says.
The Workforce Shortage in Cybersecurity Is a Myth
What we really have is an automation-in-the-wrong-place problem.
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Proves a Single Password Isn't Enough
Since the attack, it's been revealed that it was down to a single password. Yes, ransomware needs to be on your radar -- but a focus on credentials is vital.
Details Emerge on How Gaming Giant EA Was Hacked
Hacking group stole source code to FIFA 21 and the company's Frostbite engine.
Cyber Analytics Database Exposed 5 Billion Records Online
In an ironic twist, Cognyte's data alerts customers to third-party data exposures.
JBS CEO Says Company Paid $11M in Ransom
The decision to pay attackers was a difficult one, CEO Andre Nogueira said in a statement.
Name That Toon: Sight Unseen
Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.
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How President Biden Can Better Defend the US From Russian Hacks
Wilson Center cybersecurity expert Meg King pinpoints five ambitious steps the administration should take, including a comprehensive national data breach notification protocol.

Many Mobile Apps Intentionally Using Insecure Connections for Sending Data
A new analysis of iOS and Android apps released to Apple's and Google's app stores over the past five years found many to be deliberately breaking HTTPS protections.

Deepfakes Are on the Rise, but Don't Panic Just Yet
Deepfakes will likely give way to deep suspicion, as users try to sort legitimate media from malicious.

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11 Cybersecurity Vendors to Watch in 2021
The cybersecurity landscape continues to spawn new companies and attract new investments. Here is just a sampling of what the industry has to offer.
Know Thy Enemy: Fighting Half-Blind Against Ransomware Won't Work
We lack reliable, representative, actionable data about ransomware's actual scope, scale, and impact. The Ransom Incident Response Network could change that.
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