| | | LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY | | 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. MORE NEWS & COMMENTARY | | | | |
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