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New cyber threat

Misuse of scheduled tasks in Windows systems

12. September, 2024 - 11:22

A new threat to IT security is emerging in the current threat landscape. Cybercriminals are increasingly resorting to the widespread but often overlooked function of scheduled tasks in Windows to carry out malicious activities undetected.

Sensitive data disclosed

Data leak puts 14,000 healthcare professionals in the USA at risk

12. September, 2024 - 08:15

A massive data leak at a Florida-based recruitment agency has affected thousands of hospitals and medical professionals.

Statement

The long road to recovery after a ransomware attack

09. September, 2024 - 07:57

When it comes to the duration of a ransomware attack and the subsequent recovery process, the numbers are staggering and vary widely. This is partly due to the fact that there is no single source that summarizes all the information in a uniform way.

Study on cyber security in companies

Cyberattacks on executives on the rise

04. September, 2024 - 14:57

In today’s digitally networked world, companies are increasingly the target of cyber attacks. Attackers are primarily targeting managers, who are a particularly attractive target group due to their access to sensitive data and extensive rights within IT systems.

Onapsis study

ERP systems affected in 9 out of 10 ransomware attacks

28. August, 2024 - 07:35

Onapsis publishes its new study “ERP security in times of AI-supported ransomware”. The results are based on a survey of 500 cybersecurity decision-makers in companies with 500 or more employees in the DACH region and the UK.

Qilin ransomware escalates attack with exfiltration of browser credentials

28. August, 2024 - 06:53

The Sophos X-Ops team has disclosed a new attack variant of the Qilin ransomware group. As part of a recent investigation into a Qilin ransomware attack, the Sophos X-Ops team discovered that the attackers stole credentials stored in Google Chrome browsers on certain network endpoints.

After dismantling

Ransomware group LockBit on the verge of a comeback

22. August, 2024 - 14:14

The takedown of the LockBit ransomware group in February 2024 shook the cybercrime world. According to WithSecure’s new report, LockBit is now in a rebuilding phase, with clear signs of a planned comeback.

Comment: Ransomware analysis

Ransomware attacks increased significantly in the 2nd quarter

20. August, 2024 - 15:38

The ransomware landscape remains dynamic and fast-moving. This is demonstrated by the significant increase in ransomware attacks and their impact in the second quarter (April-June) of 2024.

The unmasking of the Styx Stealer

Styx Stealer: Hacker accidentally exposes data from his computer

20. August, 2024 - 15:36

Check Point encountered a curious malware case: The security researchers at Check Point Research (CPR) discovered that the developer of the new malware Styx Stealer made a serious mistake during debugging that leaked data from his computer.

Security breach or hysteria?

Data breach: The game with 3 billion social security numbers

16. August, 2024 - 16:34

An alleged hack at data broker National Public Data (NPD) made headlines this week for potentially exposing billions of social security numbers. Real leak or hysteria?

Misuse of scheduled tasks in Windows systems

Data leak puts 14,000 healthcare professionals in the USA at risk

The long road to recovery after a ransomware attack

Cyberattacks on executives on the rise

ERP systems affected in 9 out of 10 ransomware attacks

Qilin ransomware escalates attack with exfiltration of browser credentials

Ransomware group LockBit on the verge of a comeback

Ransomware attacks increased significantly in the 2nd quarter

Styx Stealer: Hacker accidentally exposes data from his computer

Data breach: The game with 3 billion social security numbers

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