Cl0p Ransomware Exploits Vulnerability in Cleo’s File Transfer Software The Cl0p ransomware group has proclaimed the exploitation of a serious vulnerability within Cleo’s managed file transfer (MFT) software, specifically targeting their Cleo Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom products. This latest incident illustrates a pattern that mirrors previous breaches, such as the…
Governance & Risk Management, Government, Industry Specific Proposed National Response Plan Enhances Inter-Sector Collaboration Strategies Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 16, 2024 The public has until Jan. 15, 2025, to submit feedback on the proposed updates to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan. The federal government announced on Monday its…
In 2024, the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity faced unprecedented challenges, marked by a surge in cyberattacks that significantly threatened patient safety and data privacy. Heading into 2025, however, there are glimmers of hope, including the implementation of enhanced security controls and new regulatory measures aimed at bolstering defenses against these…
In a recent revelation regarding the vulnerabilities associated with digital license plates, security expert Rodriguez has warned that should the proprietary tool he developed be compromised or sold, individuals could potentially exploit it to jailbreak their own plates. Rodriguez emphasizes that such a process would require minimal technical skill, likening…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Exploits Cybercrime Ecosystem for Profit Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • December 16, 2024 “Glutton” malware is stealing from cybercriminals. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent revelations highlight how hackers are employing a variant of a backdoor traditionally associated with a Chinese threat actor suspected to have connections to…
Data Breaches Reach Alarming Highs in 2024: Key Insights for Business Owners Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in data breaches, with over 100 million accounts in North America alone compromised during the third quarter of 2024. This staggering figure constitutes approximately 25% of the total affected accounts in the…
Summary of Recent Ransomware Incident Involving Cicada3301 The ransomware group known as Cicada3301 has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach impacting Concession Peugeot, a well-known French automotive dealership associated with the Peugeot brand. According to the group, approximately 35GB of sensitive information has been compromised, further intensifying their ongoing…
Arctic Wolf to Acquire Cylance for $160 Million, Enhancing Cybersecurity Offerings with EDR/XDR Integration Arctic Wolf, a prominent figure in security operations, has announced plans to acquire the struggling Cylance endpoint security business for $160 million. This acquisition marks a strategic shift for Arctic Wolf, transitioning from a service-oriented model…
The volume of data compromised in breaches throughout this year has surpassed the population of the United States, highlighting the alarming scale of identity data vulnerabilities. One of the significant incidents involved National Public Data, a data broker, which accounted for an astounding 2.7 billion records leaked in a single…
