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News October 21, 2024

Has BlackCat returned as Cicada3301? Maybe.

In 2022, BlackCat ransomware (also known as ALPHV) was among the top malware types tracked by IBM X-Force. The following year, the threat actor group added new tools and tactics to enhance BlackCat’s impact. The effort paid off — literally.…

What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime

4 min read - Since its launch in August 2013, Telegram has become the go-to messaging app for privacy-focused users. To start using the app, users can sign up using either their real phone number or an anonymous number purchased from the Fragment blockchain…

Data Protection November 5, 2024

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

2 min read - The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the…

News November 4, 2024

Cyberattack on American Water: A warning to critical infrastructure

3 min read - American Water, the largest publicly traded United States water and wastewater utility, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to disconnect key systems, including its customer billing platform. As the company’s investigation continues, there are growing concerns about…

Risk Management November 1, 2024

What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it

4 min read - The volume of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has reached staggering levels, placing immense pressure on organizations’ cyber defenses. According to SecurityScorecard, there were 29,000 vulnerabilities recorded in 2023, and by mid-2024, nearly 27,500 had already been identified. Meanwhile, Coalition’s…

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Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight

4 min read - Our mobile devices go everywhere we go, and we can use them for almost anything. For businesses, the accessibility of mobile devices has also made it easier to create more interactive ways to introduce new products and services while improving…

Artificial Intelligence October 30, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need

4 min read - The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, including cybersecurity, has sparked a sense of urgency among professionals. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools to bolster security defenses, cyber professionals now face a pivotal question: What new skills do…

Data Protection October 29, 2024

Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

4 min read - A data breach at virtual medical provider Confidant Health lays bare the vast difference between personally identifiable information (PII) on the one hand and sensitive data on the other. The story began when security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured…

IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index: Explore the top threats of 2023.

In 2023, abusing valid credentials became the most common entry point into victim environments with a 71% increase in volume year over year. Learn more.

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Has BlackCat returned as Cicada3301? Maybe.

What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

Cyberattack on American Water: A warning to critical infrastructure

What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it

Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need

Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index: Explore the top threats of 2023.

Topic updates

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Has BlackCat returned as Cicada3301? Maybe.

What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime

Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches

Cyberattack on American Water: A warning to critical infrastructure

What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it

Cyberattack on American Water: A warning to critical infrastructure

Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight

AI hallucinations can pose a risk to your cybersecurity

Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need

Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial

IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index: Explore the top threats of 2023.

Topic updates