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Authors/Presenters:Hammas Bin Tanveer, Rachee Singh, Paul Pearce, Rishab Nithyanand

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and via the organizations YouTube channel.

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The marketplace era of cybersecurity purchasing is arriving before our eyes. Cyberse is a new startup leading the way.

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Every month, we witness a significant rise in data breaches. Over the past six months, India has experienced a surge in cyber-attacks, with 388 data breaches, 107 data leaks, and...

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Tenable reportedly is exploring a potential sale that would add to the growing consolidation in a cybersecurity market that is seeing new innovations in cyber-defenses as the threat of cyberattacks grows.

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Numerous reports have highlighted the increased number of software supply chain attacks in recent years. The Verizon Business Data Breach and Investigation Report (DBIR) 2024 concluded that breaches stemming from third-party software development organizations played a role in 15% of the more than 10,000 data breaches that Verizon documented, a 68% jump from last year. Additionally, ReversingLabs' The "State of Software Supply Chain Security 2024" noted that incidents of malicious packages found on popular open-source package managers have increased by 1,300% over the past three years (2020–2023). 

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In today's intricately interconnected and complex software development ecosystem, a single compromised component can trigger a cascade of security breaches across thousands of organizations worldwide. And the cautionary tales keep piling up: In just the past month we’ve witnessed the CrowdStrike incident, where a faulty “channel file,” automatically pushed out to clients, shut down millions of Windows computers, and the “RoguePuppet” vulnerability that an attacker could exploit to add malware to any Puppet Forge module.

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This Article The Cost of Insider Threats: Financial and Reputational Impact was first published on Signpost Six. | https://www.signpostsix.com/

In today’s interconnected world, insider threats pose a significant risk to organisations of all sizes. Whether through malicious intent or inadvertent actions, insiders – employees, contractors, or business partners – can cause severe damage. Understanding the costs associated with insider threats is crucial for organisations aiming to protect their assets and reputation. This post delves […]

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July 2024 has surfaced a series of significant vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of many organizations. From Bamboo Data Center flaws to critical issues in ServiceNow, these vulnerabilities present...

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The rise of advanced AI and large language models has fundamentally altered the landscape of disinformation.

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On the heels of the recent U.S. ban on Kaspersky antivirus software, it was expected that Kaspersky would begin to remove resources in the U.S. However, few expected them to lay off all the U.S.-employee base with such efficiency.

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One critical method employed by security professionals to test systems’ strength and resilience is penetration testing. Gray-box testing is a balanced and practical approach that combines black-box and white-box testing elements. This blog explains the nuances of gray-box testing in cybersecurity and explores its characteristics, advantages, and techniques. What Is Gray Box Testing In Cybersecurity? […]

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A significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was identified in the Ghostscript library, a widely used tool on Linux systems. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-29510, is currently being exploited in attacks, posing a severe risk to numerous applications and services. Ghostscript is a powerful and versatile tool used for processing PostScript and PDF files. It […]

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Linux, the open-source operating system renowned for its stability, security, and customizability, is a major force in cloud computing. Many cloud services are built on Linux, making them naturally compatible with existing Linux systems. Automate Linux kernel patching with TuxCare’s KernelCare Enterprise without downtime. Imagine you’re a web developer working on a crucial e-commerce platform […]

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There has been a dramatic rise in email attacks and ransomware incidents, with an Acronis report noting a staggering 293% increase in email attacks in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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SolarWinds has recently addressed 8 critical vulnerabilities pertaining to its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software. This SolarWinds patch has been released prior to the SolarWinds security flaws being exploited in the wild. In this article, we’ll focus on what that patch entails and what the consequences would have been if the vulnerabilities were exploited. SolarWinds […]

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Firewalls and VPN appliances are critical gateways. Like all on-prem systems, a vulnerability can lead to a compromise that is used to open the door for attackers.   

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An IBM analysis of 604 organizations published today finds the average cost of each breach, including lost revenue, has now reached $4.9 million.

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NSFOCUS Remote Security Assessment Security (RSAS) is a specialized, all-encompassing vulnerability scanner tailored for clients performing security assessments. It is adept at swiftly identifying a full spectrum of weaknesses within network systems. NSFOCUS RSAS is not just a scanning tool; it’s a comprehensive solution that efficiently identifies a plethora of vulnerabilities across networks, encompassing new […]

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Multifactor authentication (MFA) has formally been around for more than two decades, gaining the most...

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Ransomware has been a daunting threat to organizations worldwide for decades. Recent trends show that ransomware attacks continue to grow more advanced and persistent. It’s become increasingly clear that no one is spared as cybercriminals carry out attacks that even target the children of corporate executives to force ransom payments. Despite the high-profile takedowns of criminal ransomware networks in “Operation Endgame” and “Operation Duck Hunt,” the most notorious ransomware groups remain tenacious, quickly regrouping after disruptions and aggressively launching new attacks.

The Zscaler ThreatLabz team has just released its latest research on this critical ransomware threat landscape in the ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report, shedding light on new data and trends. ThreatLabz analyzed 4.4 million ransomware attacks blocked by the Zscaler cloud, amounting to a 17.8% year-over-year increase, and conducted extensive analysis of ransomware samples and attack data. The report offers valuable insights into primary attack targets, the most dangerous ransomware families, and the evolving tactics and demands of ransomware threat actors. Most shockingly, it reveals that ThreatLabz uncovered a record-breaking USD$75 million ransom payment.This blog post will summarize select findings from the report. For a comprehensive understanding of the ransomware landscape and how to strengthen your organization’s defenses against this pervasive threat, download the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report.

5 key ransomware findingsThe ThreatLabz team tracks ransomware activity extensively to identify and understand how these threats are evolving. The following subset of findings highlight some of the most prominent trends and targets.

Top ransomware trends1. The number of extorted companies based on analysis of malicious data leak sites grew by 57.8% year-over-year, despite law enforcement actions that include criminal arrests, indictments, and seized infrastructure. The report breaks down the most significant law enforcement operations against ransomware groups and initial access brokers over the past year.

2. The use of voice-based social engineering to gain entry into networks is on the rise—a technique made popular by Scattered Spider and the Qakbot threat group.

3. The exploitation of vulnerabilities continues to be a prevalent attack vector for ransomware, emphasizing the critical need for measures like prompt patching and unified vulnerability management, reinforced by a zero trust architecture.

Top ransomware targets4. The manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors were the top targets of ransomware attacks between April 2023 and April 2024, while the energy sector experienced a 527.27% year-over-year spike.

5. The United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and France were the top five countries targeted by ransomware in the same time period.

Delve into these findings and more data in the full report.

$75M ransom payment uncoveredThreatLabz identified 19 new ransomware families this year, increasing the total number tracked to 391 over the past decade, as cataloged in the ThreatLabz GitHub repository.

With new and emerging ransomware groups come new and ever-evolving methods to maximize their operational impact and financial gains. This was evidenced by the record-breaking $75 million ransom payment uncovered by ThreatLabz. The report discloses the threat group behind this unprecedented payment—also named by ThreatLabz as one of the top five ransomware families that will be a big threat to businesses in the year ahead. Learn about their strategic approach and why ThreatLabz predicts similar strategies will gain traction among other threat actors.The report also shares comprehensive insights into the tactics, potential impacts, and recent activities of other ransomware families that ThreatLabz has identified as high-risk and noteworthy for 2024-2025.

Stopping ransomware starts with zero trustThe growing volume and cost of ransomware attacks found in this year’s report is a stark reminder that organizations must prioritize robust ransomware defenses. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform addresses this challenge by offering a holistic approach to stopping ransomware.The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report provides essential guidance to this end, including:

Fighting AI with AI: Learn about Zscaler’s AI-powered cyberthreat protection capabilities needed to combat AI-driven threats.
Zero trust architecture advantages: Learn how the Zero Trust Exchange stops ransomware at every stage of the attack cycle:
Minimize the attack surface: By replacing exploitable VPN and firewall architectures with a zero trust architecture, it hides users, applications, and devices behind a cloud proxy, making them invisible and undiscoverable from the internet.
Prevent compromise: The platform uses TLS/SSL inspection, browser isolation, advanced sandboxing, and policy-driven access controls to prevent access to malicious websites and detect unknown threats before they reach the network, reducing the risk of initial compromise.
Eliminate lateral movement: Leveraging user-to-app (and app-to-app) segmentation, users connect directly to applications, not the network, eliminating lateral movement risk. It can also help find and stop possible attackers from moving around through identity threat detection and response (ITDR) and deception capabilities.
Stop data loss: Inline data loss prevention measures, combined with full inspection, effectively thwart data theft attempts.

Ransomware prevention checklist: Access the latest best practices to mitigate ransomware risk and protect your organization from existing and emerging threats.

Get your copy of the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Ransomware Report today. As ransomware threats persist, understanding the latest trends and potential implications of these attacks and assessing your risk will help your organization protect itself against ransomware in 2024 and beyond.

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