Here’s a weekend read and something to think about when you are considering your cybersecurity budget: Interpol: We can’t arrest our way out of cybercrime • The Register I have also written about the cost of cyber security over on the Octagon blog:
Malware in the wild – Emotet
Check Point Research shows a steady increase in the circulation of malware in March 2022, with a surge around Easter and Easter scams. March 2022’s Most Wanted Malware: Easter Phishing Scams Help Emotet Assert its Dominance – Check Point Software The highly disruptive malware, Emotet was the most distributed malware. …
Hive is the most active ransomware gang at the moment – and ransomware attacks are on the increase
This report from NCC Group about the state of cyber attacks for March 2022 shows the continuing rise of ransomware attacks across the United States and Europe. With the Hive ransomware gang emerging as one of the greatest threats. NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse – March 2022 | NCC Group …
Exchange servers at risk and being exploited right now
An offshoot of the Hive ransomware gang is actively trying the exploit Exchange servers – if you have one then you or your IT team have to ensure patches and other basic security precautions are in place. Hive ransomware affiliate zeros in on Exchange servers • The Register
Theft via Instagram – just promise something “to good to be true”
Nothing complicated about this – a simple scam, abusing people’s trust to net $3m. Send a message, pretend to be someone you are not, provide a malicious link and promise the victim something “free”. Crooks steal NFTs ‘worth $3m’ in Bored Ape Yacht Club heist • The Register It could …
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