Cozy Bear, a hacking group linked to the Russian government, is executing a new phishing campaign that is impacting over 100 organizations worldwide. Utilizing sophisticated tactics, the attackers are employing signed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) files disguised as legitimate documents…
Webinar Announcement: Adapting to Emerging Cyber Threats Through Enhanced Incident Response BreachSpot.com is pleased to announce an upcoming live webinar titled "Navigating Emerging Threats: Strengthening Incident Response Capabilities," designed specifically for business owners and IT professionals seeking to bolster their…
LockBit Ransomware Leader Uncovered: Dmitry Khoroshev Implicated in Major Cybercrime Operation In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified and sanctioned Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a 31-year-old national from Russia, as the mastermind…
Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 800,000 Individuals at Landmark Admin In a significant cybersecurity incident, Landmark Admin, a provider of administrative services to major U.S. insurance companies, revealed that a cyberattack in May 2024 compromised the personal data of…
Rockwell Automation is urging its clients to disconnect any industrial control systems (ICSs) that are not intended for public internet access in order to prevent unauthorized or harmful cyber activities. This advisory comes in light of escalating geopolitical tensions and…
An alarming trend has emerged as the AvosLocker ransomware group has been implicated in attacks targeting crucial infrastructure sectors across the United States, with some incidents surfacing as recently as May 2023. This information comes from a comprehensive cybersecurity advisory…
A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged involving a botnet orchestrated by hackers linked to the Chinese government. This network, comprised of thousands of compromised routers, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices, has been employed to execute sophisticated password spray attacks targeted…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership, Video CIO Alex Gallo Discusses Managing Digital Transformation, Security, and Lifelong Learning Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • November 1, 2024 Alex Gahlo, CIO and CyberEdBoard member In a landscape increasingly defined by rapid…
Black Basta Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure Globally The Black Basta ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has made a significant impact since its inception in April 2022, successfully compromising over 500 private and critical infrastructure entities across North America, Europe, and Australia. Recent…
In 2023, personal identification data has become alarmingly less private, with a staggering 81% of Americans experiencing a compromise of their information through various data breaches. This revelation comes from James E. Lee, chief operating officer of the Identity Theft…
