Manufacturers of perimeter security appliances, which encompass devices like CCTV systems, firewalls, radar technologies, and access control solutions, have increasingly overlooked the need to embed strong security features into their products. This oversight leaves these devices vulnerable, contributing to a surge in ransomware incidents. A recent annual threat report published…
Third Party Risk Management, Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management Off-Brand Android Devices Infected with Trojan Malware Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • March 5, 2025 A snapshot from an online video game designed purely for ad revenue rather than user experience. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent investigations have revealed a botnet that has…
Research teams from various cybersecurity firms have uncovered that a recent campaign appears to originate from a loosely organized network of fraud groups instead of a single perpetrator. Each participating group operates its own variations of the Badbox 2.0 backdoor and associated malware modules, distributing these threats through diverse methods.…
In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, there has been a noticeable shift in the tactics employed by ransomware attackers. Initially, these malicious actors concentrated on encrypting entire databases and demanding ransoms for decryption keys. However, a growing trend indicates a shift towards data theft, with cybercriminals now prioritizing the…
A collaborative advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) highlights the persistent threat posed by Ghost ransomware, also referred to as Cring. Active since early 2021, this cybercriminal group, which operates from…
The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Threats: A Call for Action in Cybersecurity As the cyber landscape evolves, organizations find themselves confronting an accelerating wave of artificial intelligence-driven threats that reshape the rules of engagement. With AI technologies advancing rapidly, malicious actors are harnessing these tools to execute cyberattacks at unprecedented…
Quick Response (QR) codes, which emerged in the 1990s, have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, facilitating activities from food orders to museum tours through a smartphone camera. Unfortunately, this advancement in convenience has attracted cybercriminals, who are now leveraging these codes for malicious purposes. Public reports of scams…
Recent insights from the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) indicate that ransomware attacks targeting businesses in the Food & Agriculture sectors are expected to rise in frequency and severity in the coming weeks. The report, titled “Farm to Table Ransomware Realities,” reveals a sharp 27% increase…
Ransomware Attacks: Understanding the Attack Process and Strategies for Prevention Ransomware attacks represent a significant threat to organizations around the globe. These malicious incursions typically unfold in several stages, illustrating a systematic approach taken by cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities within target systems. The initial phase of a ransomware attack often…
