Black Arrow Cyber Threat Briefing 26 April 2024

Welcome to this week’s Black Arrow Cyber Threat Briefing – a weekly digest, collated and curated by our cyber experts to provide senior and middle management with an easy to digest round up of the most notable threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber related news from the last week.

Top Cyber Stories of the Last Week

Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox

The 2024 Cyber Claims Report by insurer Coalition reveals critical vulnerabilities and trends affecting cyber insurance policyholders. Notably, over half of the claims in 2023 stemmed from funds transfer fraud (FTF) and business email compromise (BEC), underlining the critical role of email security in cyber risk management. The report also indicated heightened risks associated with boundary devices like firewalls and VPNs, particularly if they are exposed online and have known vulnerabilities. Additionally, the overall claims frequency and severity rose by 13% and 10% respectively, pushing the average loss to $100,000. These insights emphasise the necessity of proactive cyber security measures and the valuable role of cyber insurance in mitigating financial losses from cyber incidents.

Sources: [IT Security Guru] [Emerging Risks]

Unmasking the True Cost of Cyber Attacks: Beyond Ransom and Recovery

The global cost of cyber crime is expected to soar to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a steep rise from $3 trillion in 2015, underscoring a significant improvement in the methods of cyber criminals, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. Beyond direct financial losses like ransomware payments, the hidden costs of cyber attacks for businesses include severe operational disruptions, lost revenue, damaged reputations, strained customer relationships, and regulatory fines. These incidents, further exacerbated by increased insurance premiums, collectively contribute to substantial long-term financial burdens. The report indicates that 88% of data breaches are attributable to human error, underscoring the importance of comprehensive employee training alongside technological defences. To combat these evolving cyber threats effectively, organisations must adopt a multi-pronged strategy that includes advanced security technologies, regular system updates, employee education, and comprehensive security audits.

According to another report from SiliconAngle, cyber insurance claims increased 13% year-over-year in 2023, with the 10% rise in overall claims severity attributed to mounting ransomware attack claims.

Sources: [The Hacker News] [Huntress] [SC Media]

Why Cyber Security Should Be Driving Your Enterprise Risk Management Strategy

Cyber security has transformed from a secondary concern into the cornerstone of corporate risk management. The historical view of cyber security as merely a component of broader risk strategies is outdated; it now demands a central role in safeguarding against operational, financial, and reputational threats. Many businesses, recognising the vital role of technology in all operations, have begun elevating the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to integrate cyber security into their overall enterprise risk frameworks. This shift not only enhances visibility and strategic alignment at the highest organisational levels but also fosters more robust defences against cyber threats. As such, adopting a cyber security-centric approach is crucial for compliance and long-term resilience in the face of growing digital threats.

Source: [Forbes]

Ransomware Double-Dip: Re-Victimisation in Cyber Extortion

A recent cyber security study reveals a troubling trend of re-victimisation among organisations hit by cyber extortion or ransomware attacks. Analysis of over 11,000 affected organisations shows recurring victimisation due to repeated attacks, data reuse among criminal affiliates, or cross-affiliate data sharing. Notably, cyber extortion incidents have surged by 51% year-on-year. Additionally, a separate study reports payments exceeding $1 billion and a 20% increase in ransomware attack victims since early 2023. These findings underscore the increasing sophistication and persistence of cyber criminals. Despite law enforcement efforts, adaptable cyber crime groups swiftly resume operations, complicating effective threat mitigation. Organisations must enhance their cyber security measures to avoid becoming repeated targets.

Sources: [Security Magazine] [The Hacker News] [SC Media]

AI is a Major Threat and Many Financial Organisations Are Not Doing Enough

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a major concern for organisations, especially for the financial services sector due to the information they hold. Recent reports have found that AI has driven phishing up by 60% and AI tools have been linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations. But it is not just attackers utilising AI: a separate report found that 20% of employees have exposed data via AI.

Currently, many financial organisations are not doing enough to secure themselves to fight AI. In a recent survey, 69% of fraud-management decision makers, AML professionals, and risk and compliance leaders reported that criminals are more advanced at using AI for financial crime than firms are in defending against it.

Sources: [Verdict] [Beta News] [Infosecurity Magazine] [TechRadar] [Security Brief]

[Biometric Update]

6 out of 10 Businesses Struggle to Manage Cyber Risk

A report has found that 6 in 10 businesses are struggling to manage their cyber risk and just 43% have confidence in their ability to address cyber risk. Further, 35% of total respondents worry that senior management does not see cyber attacks as a significant risk; the same percentage also reported a struggle in hiring skilled professionals. When it came to implementing their security policy, half of respondents found difficulty, and when it came to securing the supply chain, a third reported worries.

Given the inevitability of a cyber attack, organisations need to prepare themselves. Those that struggle to manage their cyber risk and/or hire skilled professions will benefit from outsourcing to skilled, reputable cyber security organisations who can guide them through the process.

Sources: [PR Newswire] [Beta News]

'Junk Gun' Ransomware: New Low-Cost Cyber Threat Targets SMBs

Sophos’ research reveals a concerning trend: ‘junk gun’ ransomware variants are now traded on the dark web. Rather than going the traditional route of selling or buying ransomware to or as an affiliate, attackers have now begun creating and selling unsophisticated ransomware variants for a one-time cost. Priced at a median of $375, they attract lower-skilled attackers, especially those targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As major ransomware players fade, these variants pose significant threats, accounting for over 75% of cyber incidents affecting SMBs in 2023.

Source: [Security Brief] [Tripwire]

Penetration Testing Infrequency Leaves Security Gaps

Many organisations are struggling to maintain the balance between penetration testing and IT changes within the organisation, leaving security gaps according to a recent report. The report found that 73% of organisations reported changes to their IT environments at least quarterly, however only 40% performed penetration testing at the same frequency.

The issue arises where there is a significant duration during which changes have been implemented without undergoing assessment, leaving organisations open to risk for extended periods of time. Consider the situation in which an organisation moves their infrastructure from on-premise to the cloud: they now have a different IT environment, and with that, new risks.

Black Arrow always recommends that a robust penetration test should be conducted whenever changes to internet facing infrastructure have been made, and at least annually.

Source: [MSSP Alert]

Bank Prohibited from Opening New Accounts After Regulators Lose Patience with Poor Cyber Security Governance

A bank in India has been banned from signing up new customers, and instructed to focus on improving its cyber security after “serious deficiencies and non-compliances” were found within their IT environment. The compliances provided by the bank were described as “inadequate, incorrect or not sustained”. The bank is now subject to an external audit, which if passed, will consider the lifting of the restrictions placed upon them.

Source: [The Register]

The Psychological Impact of Phishing Attacks on Your Employees

Phishing remains one of the most prevalent attack vectors for bad actors, and its psychological impact on employees can be severe, with many employees facing a loss in confidence and job satisfaction as well as an increase in anxiety. In a study by Egress, it was found that 74% of employees were disciplined, dismissed or left voluntarily after suffering a phishing incident, which can cause hesitation when it comes to reporting phishing.

Phishing incidents and simulations where employees have clicked should be seen as an opportunity to learn, not to blame, and to understand why a phish was successful and what can be done in future to prevent it. Organisations should perform security education and awareness training to help employees lessen their chance of falling victim, as well as knowing the reporting procedures.

Source: [Beta News]

Where Hackers Find Your Weak Spots

A recent analysis highlights social engineering as a primary vector for cyber attacks, emphasising its reliance on meticulously gathered intelligence to exploit organisational vulnerabilities. Attackers leverage various intelligence sources; Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for public data, Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) for social media insights, Advertising Intelligence (ADINT) from advertising data, Dark Web Intelligence (DARKINT) from the DarkWeb, and the emerging AI Intelligence (AI-INT) using artificial intelligence. These methods equip cyber criminals with detailed knowledge about potential victims, enabling targeted and effective attacks. The report underscores the critical importance of robust information management and employee training to mitigate such threats, specifically advocating for regular training, AI-use policies, and proactive intelligence gathering by organisations to protect against the substantial risks posed by social engineering.

Source: [Dark Reading]

The Role of Threat Intelligence in Financial Data Protection

The financial industry’s reliance on digital processes has made it vulnerable to cyber attacks. Criminals target sensitive customer data, leading to financial losses, regulatory fines, and reputational damage. To combat these threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering, financial institutions must prioritise robust cyber security measures. One effective approach is threat intelligence, which involves ingesting reliable threat data, customised to your sector and the technology you have in place, and dark web monitoring.

Source: [Security Boulevard]

Government Cannot Protect Business and Services from Cyber Attack, Decision Makers Say

According to a recent report, 66% of surveyed IT leaders expressed a lack of confidence in their government’s ability to defend people and enterprises from cyber attacks, especially those from nation state actors. This scepticism arises from the growing complexity of threats and the rapid evolution of cyber warfare. While governments play a critical role in national security, their agility in adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape leaves organisations finding themselves increasingly responsible for their own protection.

Source: [TechRadar] [Security Magazine]

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Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ransomware triggers cyber insurance claims increase | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox - IT Security Guru

• Pen Testing Infrequency Leaves Security Gaps | MSSP Alert

• Six out of 10 businesses struggle to manage cyber risk (betanews.com)

• Email inbox cyber crime leaps as claims soar (emergingrisks.co.uk)

• It Costs How Much?!? The Financial Pitfalls of Cyber Attacks on SMBs | Huntress

• Why Cyber Security Should Be Driving Your Enterprise Risk Management Strategy (forbes.com)

• Cyber attacks are on the rise, and that includes small businesses. Here's what to know | AP News

• Cyber staff priority as threats continue – report (emergingrisks.co.uk)

• UK government cannot protect businesses and services from cyber attacks, IT pros say | TechRadar

• Why cyber attacks shouldn’t be viewed as isolated incidents - Raconteur

• Bank banned from opening new accounts over IT risks • The Register

• Battening down the hatches: Navigating third-party cyber threats  | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Cyber Attacks Keep Rising. Here's What Small Businesses Need to Know | Inc.com

• 73% of SME security pros missed or ignored critical alerts - Help Net Security

• Unmasking the True Cost of Cyber Attacks: Beyond Ransom and Recovery (thehackernews.com)

• 4 steps CISOs can take to raise trust in their business | TechTarget

• NCSC Says Newer Threats Need Network Defence Strategy | Trend Micro (US)

• Uncertainty is the most common driver of noncompliance - Help Net Security

• More and more businesses now have CISOs - but they're increasingly taking the blame for attacks | TechRadar

• Cyber metrics journey | Professional Security

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Threats

Ransomware, Extortion and Destructive Attacks

• Ransomware triggers cyber insurance claims increase | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox - IT Security Guru

• Report finds a near 20% increase in ransomware victims year-over-year | Security Magazine

• Risks to ransomware attack payment | Professional Security

• Ransomware Double-Dip: Re-Victimization in Cyber Extortion (thehackernews.com)

• 'Junk gun' ransomware: New low-cost cyber threat targets SMBs (securitybrief.co.nz)

• Mandiant: Attacker dwell time down, ransomware up in 2023 | TechTarget

• Behavioural patterns of ransomware groups are changing - Help Net Security

• Record ransomware attacks in March 2024, report finds (securitybrief.co.nz)

• Ransomware payments drop to record low of 28% in Q1 2024 (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Hackers use developing countries as testing ground for new ransomware attacks (ft.com)

• Ransomware Still On Rise Despite Better Defences, Firm Says - Law360

• Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice | Ars Technica

• Dark web inundated by cheap ransomware tools | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Unmasking the True Cost of Cyber Attacks: Beyond Ransom and Recovery (thehackernews.com)

• Action needed amid escalating ransomware attacks, record-high payments | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• HelloKitty ransomware rebrands, releases CD Projekt and Cisco data (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Rising Ransomware Issue: English-Speaking Western Affiliates (govinfosecurity.com)

• Ransomware in Q1 2024: Frequency, size of payments trending downwards, SMBs beware! - Help Net Security

• CL0P ransomware gang is on the rise | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra

• Proportion paying ransoms declines in Q1 2024, even as takings break a new record (computing.co.uk)

• Megazord Ransomware Attacking Healthcare & Govt Entities (cybersecuritynews.com)

• CISA ransomware warning program set to fully launch by end of 2024 | CyberScoop

• DragonForce Ransomware Group Uses LockBit’s Leaked Builder - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Cyber Hygiene Helps Organisations Mitigate Ransomware-Related Vulnerabilities  | CISA

• Ransomware attacks rise in global food & agriculture sector (securitybrief.co.nz)

• Preventing Ransomware Attacks at Scale (hbr.org)

Ransomware Victims

• Hackers Were in Change Healthcare 9 Days Before Attack (pymnts.com)

• UnitedHealth BlackCat Attack Cost is $872M in Q1 | MSSP Alert

• UnitedHealth admits breach could affect large chunk of US • The Register

• Back from the Brink: UnitedHealth Offers Sobering Post-Attack Update (darkreading.com)

• UnitedHealth Paid Ransom to Protect Patient Data | MSSP Alert

• Will the Change Healthcare case finally make providers do a business impact analysis? | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• UNDP, City of Copenhagen Targeted in Data-Extortion Cyber Attack (darkreading.com)

• Cannes Hospital Cancels Medical Procedures Following Cyber Attack - Security Week

• Small medical practices will close because of Change cyber attack, says AMA | Healthcare IT News

• HelloKitty ransomware rebrands, releases CD Projekt and Cisco data (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Sweden's liquor shelves to run empty this week due to ransomware attack (therecord.media)

• Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack | CSO Online

• Ransomware feared as Octapharma Plasma closes 150+ centers • The Register

• Red Ransomware takes credit for Targus attack | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Government Contractor - Security Week

• Carpetright unable to trade after cyber attack - Retail Gazette

• Street lights in Leicester City cannot be turned off due to a cyber attack (securityaffairs.com)

Phishing & Email Based Attacks

• Phishing attacks up 60 percent driven by AI (betanews.com)

• Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox - IT Security Guru

• The psychological impact of phishing attacks on your employees (betanews.com)

• Hackers Create Legit Phishing Links With Ghost GitHub, GitLab Comments (darkreading.com)

• Authorities investigate LabHost users after phishing service shut down | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Researchers Detail Multistage Attack Hijacking Systems with SSLoad, Cobalt Strike (thehackernews.com)

• LA County Health Services: Patients' data exposed in phishing attack (bleepingcomputer.com)

BEC

• Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox - IT Security Guru

• Email inbox cyber crime leaps as claims soar (emergingrisks.co.uk)

Other Social Engineering

• LastPass Users Lose Master Passwords to Ultra-Convincing Scam (darkreading.com)

• Open Source Groups Warn of Social Engineering Backdoors | MSSP Alert

Artificial Intelligence

• AI is a major threat and financial organisations are not doing enough to fight it | Biometric Update

• Phishing attacks up 60 percent driven by AI (betanews.com)

• Fifth of CISOs Admit Staff Leaked Data Via GenAI - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Five Eyes agencies publish report on AI security | Hogan Lovells - JDSupra

• AI tools linked to data exposure in 1 in 5 UK organisations (securitybrief.co.nz)

• Security Leaders Braced for Daily AI-Driven Attacks by Year-End - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• CSOs say AI is 'biggest cyber threat' to organisations | TechRadar

• Man arrested for 'framing colleague' with AI-generated voice • The Register

• Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fueled Cyber Espionage (thehackernews.com)

• People doubt their own ability to spot AI-generated deepfakes - Help Net Security

• A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI | WIRED

• 40% of organisations have AI policies for critical infrastructure | Security Magazine

• GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading advisories • The Register

• 25 cyber security AI stats you should know - Help Net Security

• Cyber Threats in the Age of AI: Protecting Your Digital DNA - Security Boulevard

• The Dark Side of Deepfakes: How Malicious Actors Use Synthetic Media to Manipulate and Deceive | Metaverse Post (mpost.io)

• 6 security items that should be in every AI acceptable use policy | CSO Online

• 'Poisoned' data could wreck AIs in wartime, warns Army software acquisition chief - Breaking Defence

• The use of AI in war games could change military strategy (theconversation.com)

2FA/MFA

• Strengths & Weaknesses of MFA Methods Against Cyber Attacks | Duo Security

• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? - Help Net Security

Malware

• ToddyCat APT Is Stealing Data on 'Industrial Scale' (darkreading.com)

• Report says over 10 million devices were infected by data-stealing malware in 2023 - PhoneArena

• New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data (bleepingcomputer.com)

• GitLab affected by GitHub-style CDN flaw allowing malware hosting (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Microsoft unmasks Russia-linked ‘GooseEgg’ malware (therecord.media)

• Hackers hijack antivirus updates to drop GuptiMiner malware (bleepingcomputer.com)

• eScan Antivirus Update Mechanism Exploited to Spread Backdoors and Miners (thehackernews.com)

• Beware! Notorious Samurai Stealer Used in Targeted Attacks (cybersecuritynews.com)

• Threat Actor Uses Multiple Infostealers in Global Campaign - Security Week

• Seedworm Hackers Exploit RMM Tools to Deliver Malware (cybersecuritynews.com)

• Antivirus updates hijacked to drop dangerous malware | TechRadar

• Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP | Ars Technica

• Researchers sinkhole PlugX malware server with 2.5 million unique IPs (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Millions of IPs remain infected by USB worm years after its creators left it for dead | Ars Technica

• North Korea's Lazarus Group Deploys New Kaolin RAT via Fake Job Lures (thehackernews.com)

Mobile

• Report says over 10 million devices were infected by data-stealing malware in 2023 - PhoneArena

• Ukrainian soldiers’ apps increasingly targeted for spying, cyber agency warns (therecord.media)

• iPhone password reset attacks are real – how to protect yourself | Mashable

• New Brokewell malware takes over Android devices, steals data (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Godfather Banking Trojan Spawns 1.2K Samples Across 57 Countries (darkreading.com)

• Major Security Flaws Expose Keystrokes of Over 1 Billion Chinese Keyboard App Users (thehackernews.com)

• Give Your iPhone a Security Boost With This iOS 17.4 Feature - CNET

• A Briefing on SIM Hijacking | Intel471

Data Breaches/Leaks

• 5.3M World-Check records may be leaked; how to check your records | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Hackers stole 7,000,000 people's DNA. But what can they do with it? | Tech News | Metro News

• AT&T Offers All Customers Free Security Bundle After Data Breach (tech.co)

• AT&T faces class action lawsuit over massive data breach exposing 70 million customers’ personal information (click2houston.com)

• App bug exposes 1M neighbourhood watchers to data harvesters • The Register

• Fifth of CISOs Admit Staff Leaked Data Via GenAI - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

Organised Crime & Criminal Actors

• Rising Ransomware Issue: English-Speaking Western Affiliates (govinfosecurity.com)

• Russian FSB Counterintelligence Chief Gets 9 Years in Cyber Crime Bribery Scheme – Krebs on Security

• Authorities investigate LabHost users after phishing service shut down | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• To Catch a Cyber Criminal -- and the Fallout That Follows (informationweek.com)

Cryptocurrency/Cryptomining/Cryptojacking/NFTs/Blockchain

• eScan Antivirus Update Mechanism Exploited to Spread Backdoors and Miners (thehackernews.com)

• Lazarus On the Hunt: How North Korean Hackers are Targeting Crypto via LinkedIn (bitcoinist.com)

Insider Risk and Insider Threats

• Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management - Help Net Security

• The rise of the outsmarted insider (betanews.com)

• CesiumAstro claims former exec spilled trade secrets to upstart competitor AnySignal | TechCrunch

Insurance

• Ransomware triggers cyber insurance claims increase | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Coalition Finds More Than Half of Cyber Insurance Claims Originate in the Email Inbox - IT Security Guru

• Email inbox cyber crime leaps as claims soar (emergingrisks.co.uk)

• Coalition: Insurance claims for Cisco ASA users spiked in 2023 | TechTarget

• Munich Re on the impact of cyber rate changes | Insurance Business America (insurancebusinessmag.com)

Supply Chain and Third Parties

• Battening down the hatches: Navigating third-party cyber threats  | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Government Contractor - Security Week

• Tech Investments Help SMBs Fortify Supply Chains Amid Economic, Workforce, and Security Concerns | Business Wire

Cloud/SaaS

• How Attackers Can Own a Business Without Touching the Endpoint (thehackernews.com)

• 5 Hard Truths About the State of Cloud Security 2024 (darkreading.com)

Identity and Access Management

• How Attackers Can Own a Business Without Touching the Endpoint (thehackernews.com)

• Identity-based security threats are growing rapidly: report | CSO Online

Encryption

• Europol asks tech firms, governments to get rid of E2EE • The Register

• How tech firms are tackling the risks of quantum computing | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

• Australian authorities call for Big Tech help with decryption • The Register

Linux and Open Source

• Open Source Groups Warn of Social Engineering Backdoors | MSSP Alert

Passwords, Credential Stuffing & Brute Force Attacks

• Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management - Help Net Security

• Apple @ Work: Over 52% of workers try to memorize and reuse the same password across multiple apps at work - 9to5Mac

• New Password Cracking Analysis Targets Bcrypt - Security Week

• Brute Force Password Cracking Takes Longer - Don't Celebrate Yet (technewsworld.com)

Social Media

• Dutch govt body: Don't use Facebook if unsure about privacy • The Register

• North Korea's Lazarus Group Deploys New Kaolin RAT via Fake Job Lures (thehackernews.com)

Malvertising

• Windows 11 now comes with its own adware (engadget.com)

Training, Education and Awareness

• 10 colleges and universities shaping the future of cyber security education - Help Net Security

Regulations, Fines and Legislation

• What is the EU Cyber Solidarity Act? | UpGuard

• International Lawyers Network Announces the Launch of Comprehensive Data Protection Guide (prleap.com)

• Preparing for NIS2: A Compliance Guide For Covered Entities | UpGuard

• NIS2: Preparing for EU’s New Cyber Security Rules | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati – JDSupra

• Compliance in 2024: Cutting through the noise (federalnewsnetwork.com)

• Google Postpones Third-Party Cookie Deprecation Amid UK Regulatory Scrutiny (thehackernews.com)

• A view from Brussels: To be sovereign, or not to be (iapp.org)

• Cyber Security | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024 - Lexology

• Net neutrality has been restored in the US - Help Net Security

Models, Frameworks and Standards

• Fortifying your business with ISO 27001 - DCD (datacenterdynamics.com)

• Preparing for NIS2: A Compliance Guide For Covered Entities | UpGuard

• Taking Time to Understand NIS2 Reporting Requirements - Security Boulevard

Data Protection

• International Lawyers Network Announces the Launch of Comprehensive Data Protection Guide (prleap.com)

• Boost your data protection with insights from Dell's report - SiliconANGLE

• A view from Brussels: To be sovereign, or not to be (iapp.org)

Careers, Working in Cyber and Information Security

• Cyber staff priority as threats continue – report (emergingrisks.co.uk)

• Pluralsight Study Finds the Biggest Technical Skills Gaps are in Cyber Security, Cloud, and Software Development (prnewswire.com)

• Three Ways Organisations Can Overcome the Cyber Security Skills Gap - Security Boulevard

• Addressing the cyber skills shortage: 5 key steps to take | CSO Online

• Five Essential Steps To Land Your First Cyber Security Job (forbes.com)

• Expert Insight: Outdated Recruitment Methods Are Impeding The Global Cyber Army - IT Security Guru

Law Enforcement Action and Take Downs

• Exploring Law Enforcement Hacking as a Tool Against Transnational Cyber Crime - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

• Authorities investigate LabHost users after phishing service shut down | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Trend Micro Collaborated with Interpol in Cracking Down Grandoreiro Banking Trojan | Trend Micro (US)

• To Catch a Cyber Criminal -- and the Fallout That Follows (informationweek.com)

• Man arrested for 'framing colleague' with AI-generated voice • The Register

Misinformation, Disinformation and Propaganda

• Campaigns and political parties are in the crosshairs of election meddlers | CyberScoop

• Mandiant: Russia, Iran pose biggest threat to 2024 elections • The Register

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Nation State Actors, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), Cyber Warfare, Cyber Espionage and Geopolitical Threats/Activity

Cyber Warfare and Cyber Espionage

• State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Two Cisco Zero-Day Vulnerabilities for Espionage (thehackernews.com)

China

• ToddyCat APT Is Stealing Data on 'Industrial Scale' (darkreading.com)

• Chinese, Russian espionage campaigns increasingly targeting edge devices (therecord.media)

• UK mulls fresh controls on 'sensitive tech' after China cyber claim (thenextweb.com)

• FBI Director Wray Issues Dire Warning on China's Cyber Security Threat (darkreading.com)

• Head of Belgian Foreign Affairs Committee says she was hacked by China | Reuters

• New tool used in China-linked attacks against Asia-Pacific | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Dutch intelligence warns of stronger threats from China, jihadists and extremists | NL Times

• MITRE breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti zero-days - Help Net Security

• Ads on .gov.uk websites raise eyebrows over privacy • The Register

• China's Vision for Global Security: Implications for Southeast Asia | United States Institute of Peace (usip.org)

Russia

• Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Microsoft issues warning over ‘GooseEgg’ tool used in Russian hacking campaigns | ITPro

• Chinese, Russian espionage campaigns increasingly targeting edge devices (therecord.media)

• Russia's Fancy Bear Pummels Windows Print Spooler Bug (darkreading.com)

• Who Are APT29? - Security Boulevard

• Overflowing Water Tank Linked to Russian Cyber Attack (govtech.com)

• Russia accused of jamming GPS signal on flights from UK causing route chaos (inews.co.uk)

• Russian Sandworm hackers targeted 20 critical orgs in Ukraine (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Rare Computer Virus Detected in Ukrainian Network, Confidential Document Potentially Compromised (kyivpost.com)

• Russian FSB Counterintelligence Chief Gets 9 Years in Cyber Crime Bribery Scheme – Krebs on Security

• Campaigns and political parties are in the crosshairs of election meddlers | CyberScoop

• Mandiant: Russia, Iran pose biggest threat to 2024 elections • The Register

• Ukrainian soldiers’ apps increasingly targeted for spying, cyber agency warns (therecord.media)

• MITRE breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti zero-days - Help Net Security

• Ukraine participates in NATO cyber security exercise in Estonia / The New Voice of Ukraine (nv.ua)

• Cyber attacks on Poland surged after election of pro-Ukraine regime (thenextweb.com)

Iran

• $10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US Gov, Defence Contractors - Security Week

• Campaigns and political parties are in the crosshairs of election meddlers | CyberScoop

• Mandiant: Russia, Iran pose biggest threat to 2024 elections • The Register

• Iranian nationals charged with hacking US companies, Treasury and State departments | CyberScoop

• The Biggest 2024 Elections Threat: Kitchen-Sink Attack Chains (darkreading.com)

North Korea

• Over 10 Defence Industry Firms Targeted in Concentrated Cyber Attacks by N. Korean Hackers l KBS WORLD

• Hackers hijack antivirus updates to drop GuptiMiner malware (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Microsoft Warns: North Korean Hackers Turn to AI-Fuelled Cyber Espionage (thehackernews.com)

• North Korean Hackers Target Dozens of Defence Companies - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• North Korea's Lazarus Group Deploys New Kaolin RAT via Fake Job Lures (thehackernews.com)

Other Nation State Actors, Hacktivism, Extremism, Terrorism and Other Geopolitical Threat Intelligence

• Dutch intelligence warns of stronger threats from China, jihadists and extremists | NL Times

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Vulnerability Management

• Third-Party Software Patching: Your Cyber Armor in 2024 | MSSP Alert

• Automated patch management: 9 best practices for success | TechTarget

• Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attacker Ditch Phishing - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Vulnerabilities Versus Intentionally Malicious Software Components - The New Stack

• GPT-4 can exploit real vulnerabilities by reading advisories • The Register

• CISA ransomware warning program set to fully launch by end of 2024 | CyberScoop

Vulnerabilities

• 22,500 Palo Alto firewalls "possibly vulnerable" to ongoing attacks (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Palo Alto Networks Discloses More Details on Critical PAN-OS Flaw Under Attack (thehackernews.com)

• Nation-state actors exploited two zero-days in Cisco ASA and FTD firewalls to breach government networks - Security Affairs

• Russia's Fancy Bear Pummels Windows Print Spooler Bug (darkreading.com)

• 'MagicDot' Windows Weakness Allows Unprivileged Rootkit Activity (darkreading.com)

• Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA (bleepingcomputer.com)

• MITRE says state hackers breached its network via Ivanti zero-days (bleepingcomputer.com)

• GitLab affected by GitHub-style CDN flaw allowing malware hosting (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability - Security Week

• Microsoft releases Exchange hotfixes for security update issues (bleepingcomputer.com)

• PoC Exploit Released For Critical Oracle VirtualBox Vulnerability (gbhackers.com)

• Critical Forminator plugin flaw impacts over 300k WordPress sites (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Dependency Confusion Vulnerability Found in Apache Project - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Major Security Flaw in Popular Keyboard Apps Puts Millions at Risk (cybersecuritynews.com)

• Patch Now: CrushFTP Zero-Day Cloud Exploit Targets US Orgs (darkreading.com)

• GitHub vulnerability leaks sensitive security reports | TechTarget

• New Password Cracking Analysis Targets Bcrypt - Security Week

• Maximum severity Flowmon bug has a public exploit, patch now (bleepingcomputer.com)

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Tools and Controls

• Seedworm Hackers Exploit RMM Tools to Deliver Malware (cybersecuritynews.com)

• Third-Party Software Patching: Your Cyber Armour in 2024 | MSSP Alert

• The Role of Threat Intelligence in Financial Data Protection - Security Boulevard

• Automated patch management: 9 best practices for success | TechTarget

• Rethinking How You Work with Detection and Response Metrics (darkreading.com)

• Choosing SOC Tools? Read This First [2024 Guide] - Security Boulevard

• Research Shows How Attackers Can Abuse EDR Security Products - SecurityWeek

• What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? - Help Net Security

• Strengths & Weaknesses of MFA Methods Against Cyber Attacks | Duo Security

• Zero Trust Takes Over: 63% of Orgs Implementing Globally (darkreading.com)

• Pen Testing Infrequency Leaves Security Gaps | MSSP Alert

• 5 Hard Truths About the State of Cloud Security 2024 (darkreading.com)

• Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy | TechTarget

• SD-WAN: Don't Build a Dead End, Prepare for Future-Proof Secure Networking - SecurityWeek

• Identity-based security threats are growing rapidly: report | CSO Online

• Microsoft criticized for charging for security add-ons • The Register

• 5 insights from new Microsoft CNAPP guide | Microsoft Security Blog

• The Peril of Badly Secured Network Edge Devices (inforisktoday.com)

• VPNs, Firewalls' Nonexistent Telemetry Lures APTs (darkreading.com)

• The first steps of establishing your cloud security strategy - Help Net Security

• 40% of organizations have AI policies for critical infrastructure | Security Magazine

• Understand the Benefits and Limitations of Automated Tools in Penetration Testing (prweb.com)

• World´s most advanced cyber defence exercise kicks off in Tallinn

• Tech Investments Help SMBs Fortify Supply Chains Amid Economic, Workforce, and Security Concerns | Business Wire

• CISA ransomware warning program set to fully launch by end of 2024 | CyberScoop

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Reports Published in the Last Week

• M-Trends 2024 | Google Cloud

• Mandiant's M-Trends Report Reveals New Insights from Frontline Cyber Investigations (prnewswire.com)

• Coalition's 2024 Cyber Claims Report (coalitioninc.com)

• Boost your data protection with insights from Dell's report - SiliconANGLE

• 2024 Cisco Cyber Security Readiness Index

• Rising Cyber Threats Pose Serious Concerns for Financial Stability (imf.org)

• Cyber Security in the UK - House of Commons Library (parliament.uk)

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Other News

• These sectors are top targets for cyber crime, and other cyber security news to know this month | World Economic Forum (weforum.org)

• Online Banking Security Still Not Up to Par, Says Which? - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Why Educating HR Professionals on Cyber Risk Is Crucial (thehrdirector.com)

• Where Hackers Find Your Weak Spots (darkreading.com)

• Network Threats: A Step-by-Step Attack Demonstration (thehackernews.com)

• Microsoft is reportedly making security improvements its current top priority at the company - Neowin

• UK cyber agency NCSC announces Richard Horne as its next chief executive (therecord.media)

• Internet cable at Cali airport cut in apparent sabotage • The Register

• DOD establishes Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defence for Cyber Policy (securityintelligence.com)

• EU Statement – UN General Assembly 1st Committee: Cyber Security | EEAS (europa.eu)

• US: The European Union and the United States hold the 9th Cyber Dialogue in Brussels | EEAS (europa.eu)

• Why Tourists Are Particularly Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks (maltatoday.com.mt)

• Microsoft needs to win back trust - The Verge

• AI Is Going Well For Microsoft, But Cyber Security Is Not - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) - Benzinga

• Questions for IT and cyber leaders from the CSRB Microsoft report | Computer Weekly

• World´s most advanced cyber defence exercise kicks off in Tallinn

• Why Cyber Security Is Key To Solving Global Crises (forbes.com)

• Cyber Security is Relentless! | Gray Reed - JDSupra

• Colleges spending more than ever on cyber security efforts (insidehighered.com)

• Foreign states targeting UK universities, MI5 warns - BBC News

• Cyber resilience in the public sector: lessons for UK Councils (techinformed.com)

• Digital Blitzkrieg: Unveiling Cyber Logistics Warfare (darkreading.com)

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Black Arrow Cyber Threat Briefing 22 March 2024

Welcome to this week’s Black Arrow Cyber Threat Briefing – a weekly digest, collated and curated by our cyber experts to provide senior and middle management with an easy to digest round up of the most notable threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber related news from the last week.

Top Cyber Stories of the Last Week

UK’s Cyber Resilience Stagnates as More Fall Victim to Attacks, 75% of UK Businesses & 79% of UK Charities Experienced a Cyber Incident in 2023

The UK Government’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has published its response to a ransomware enquiry with stark conclusions, stating that there is a lot to be done to truly tackle the threat posed by ransomware. The chair of the JCNSS said that the UK is and will remain exposed and unprepared if it continues to take a “head in the sand” attitude to ransomware. The minister for artificial intelligence (AI) called upon organisations to “step up their cyber security plans to guard against threats, protect their customers and workforce, and our wider economy.” This comes as the Government’s Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey (CSLS) found that three-quarters of UK businesses and 79% of UK charities experienced a cyber security incident in the last 12 months.

Despite progress, there's a pressing need for organisations to shift from viewing cyber security as solely an IT concern to recognising its integral role across all business functions, particularly in the face of escalating cyber threats. With only half of UK board members having had security training, only a quarter of businesses assessing suppliers for possible security risks, and a fifth of UK boards failing to discuss cyber security even once, the time to improve UK businesses is now.

Sources: [Emerging Risks Media Ltd] [CITY A.M.] [Verdict] [Computer Weekly]

1% of Users are Responsible for 88% of Data Loss Events

New research has shown that that 85% of organisations experienced a data loss in the past year, with 9 out of 10 of those facing a negative outcome such as business disruption, revenue loss and reputational damage. The research found that 1% of users were responsible for 88% of events. It is important to understand this is not always intentionally malicious; it can be accidental or negligent. The research found for example, that 87% of anomalous file exfiltration among cloud tenants over a nine-month period was caused by departing employees, underscoring the need for preventative strategies such as implementing a security review process for this user category.

With as little as 1% of users causing most alerts, organisations need to monitor their most sensitive data and who can access it. This should also include data loss prevention features, to further reduce the risk.

Source: [Help Net Security]

Microsoft Report Says 87% of UK Organisations are Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks in the Age of AI

New research conducted by Microsoft has found that 87% of UK Businesses are unprepared for the age of AI due to their vulnerability to cyber attacks, leaving a mere 13% considered resilient. Further, Microsoft stated that 39% of organisations were at high risk. For organisations, AI can be a tough obstacle to overcome in their journey to cyber resiliency, and it’s important to seek guidance if the available skills are not in-house.

Sources: [Microsoft] [TechRadar ] [The Times] [Infosecurity Magazine]

Cyber Naivety Leaves 4 out of 5 Businesses Wide Open, Only 1 in 5 Has a Plan

Research conducted by Cowbell Insurance has found that the UK is exhibiting a rather cavalier approach to security with 77% of UK SMEs not having any in-house security, 32% of CEOs being confident a cyber attack would not impact their ability to do business and 87% not considering reputational damage as a significant risk. This contrasts with the UK Government’s latest cyber security breaches survey, which found 59% of medium businesses experienced breaches or attacks in the last 12 months. Cowbell have stated that that UK SMEs are leaving themselves wide open to the threats and only 1 in 5 organisations had a dedicated plan to deal with a cyber attack.

A cyber security incident response plan (IRP) allows an organisation to have a documented and formalised process for dealing with a cyber incident. The IRP should be exercised annually, and cover roles and responsibilities, communications and escalations to detect, analyse, contain, eradicate and recover from an incident.

Sources: [Business Mondays] [Insurance Times] [Reinsurance News] [Gloucestershire Live]

Risk and Regulation: Preparing for the Era of Cyber Security Compliance

The next twelve months will see new regulations in many countries, and that means more things to comply with. The EU has two new regulations relating to cyber security: the NIS2 directive and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). However, despite their EU origin, the inclusion of supply chain companies within the regulations means their impact and reach will extend outside of the European Union itself. Both regulations are risk-management based in their approach.

In order to prepare, decision makers need to first understand what they are complying with and in some cases, this may require sourcing external help to fully ensure the organisation is compliant. Once this is understood, they can start implementing their compliance strategy. Research has shown that some 43% of enterprises surveyed had failed a compliance audit, making them ten times more likely to suffer a data breach.

Sources: [Security Week] [Verdict]

Ransomware Attacks Jump 73% Within a Year

A recent report has shown that ransomware surged by 46% in February 2024, compared to January of the same year and 73% higher than February of the previous year. The LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for 110 attacks in February alone. The results show that ransomware is not only still an issue, but one that is consistently rising and if your organisation isn’t already implementing procedures to their risk, it is imperative to start now. Lockbit was taken down in a coordinated law enforcement operation earlier this year; only time will tell how effective that operation was or whether, as with the Hydra from Greek mythology, cutting off one head just causes more to grow in its place.

Source: [TechTarget]

The New CISO - Rethinking the Role

The role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) faces a pivotal transformation. Traditionally tasked with safeguarding company assets against cyber threats, CISOs now find themselves straddling the realms of security and business operations. This shift reflects a growing expectation for CISOs to align security measures with broader business objectives while navigating an increasingly complex risk landscape. With the average cost of a data breach soaring, reaching $4.45 million in 2023 according to IBM, the stakes are higher than ever. As businesses grapple with the integration of cyber security into operational strategies, CISOs are compelled to cultivate new skills, communicate effectively with boards, embrace risk-based approaches, fortify technical fundamentals, leverage automation, and meticulously document incident response plans. The evolving threat landscape demands a new breed of CISO, one who is adept at balancing resilience with operational imperatives, collaborating closely with leadership, and steering organisations through turbulent cyber waters.

Source: [Dark Reading]

90% of Attacks Involve Data or Credential Theft, SMBs Primary Target

The 2024 Sophos Threat Report sheds light on the changing tactics of ransomware operators, particularly in their targeting of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Notably, the report reveals a significant surge in ransomware attacks employing remote encryption, rising by 62% between 2022 and 2023. Sophos' Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team encountered multiple cyber attacks leveraging exploits in remote monitoring and management (RMM) software, a vital component used by many MSPs and external IT providers, and thus affecting many businesses. With almost half of malware detections for SMBs attributed to data-stealing malware, the report underscores the growing value of stolen data as currency in cyber criminal circles, with initial access brokers (IABs) facilitating network breaches. Data protection emerges as a critical challenge, with over 90% of attacks involving credential theft, and business email compromise (BEC) attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated. While ransomware remains a persistent threat, the report also highlights the proliferation of malware-as-a-service (MaaS) activities, emphasising the importance for SMBs to bolster their cyber security defences against these evolving threats.

Source: [MSSP Alert]

Chief Risk Officers Say Cyber Security is Most Pressing Risk

In an inaugural global insurance risk management survey conducted by EY/Institute of International Finance (IIF), cyber security was ranked as the highest immediate concern for chief risk officers. It placed above insurance, business model change and credit risk. When it came to emerging risks over the next three years, it remained at the top spot, followed by geopolitical risk, environmental risk and machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Source: [Insurance Journal]

Humans Still Cyber Security’s Weakest Link, Cyber Security Training Equips Your Workforce to Spot Threats

The latest findings from Mimecast's annual report emphasise that human error continues to be the leading cause of cyber breaches, responsible for 74% of incidents. As emerging threats like AI and deepfake technology pose increasingly sophisticated challenges, it's crucial for businesses to prioritise employee training and bolster their defence strategies.

Providing cyber security training is essential to creating a security conscious culture that educates on risk and in turn increases a company’s cyber culture. Committing to cyber security training needs to be beyond ticking a checkbox, as it allows the workforce the ability to understand, scrutinise and know how to report threats in the corporate environment. Training allows workers to be able to understand the types of threats they may face, along with red flags to look out for. Knowing how the employee should report a threat can determine whether your organisation can deal with a ransomware attack. While generic or off the shelf computer based training can be seen as an easy fix, training needs to be tailored to the organisation, its operating environment and the organisation’s culture and ways of doing business.

To mitigate this risk, organisations should consider implementing tailored cyber security education, tabletop exercises, phishing simulations, and one-on-one consulting for board members. As the responsibility of board members for cyber security strategy increases, it’s crucial to ensure their own security against evolving threats.

Sources: [Emerging Risks] [The HR Director] [WSJ] [The HR Director]

Most IT Pros Think Cyber Attacks are Getting Worse, and Many Firms Don’t Know How to Deal with Them

A recent report from Thales reveals a stark reality, with 93% of IT and security professionals noting a worsening trend in cyber attacks. Ransomware incidents have surged by over a quarter year-on-year, yet less than half of companies have adequate plans to address such threats, leading to 8% resorting to paying attackers' demands. Compliance failures are also on the rise, with 43% of enterprises falling short in audits, correlating with a higher incidence of cyber attacks among non-compliant organisations.

A separate report shows that despite record spending on cyber security, reaching $188 billion globally in 2023, reported data breaches in the US surged to an all-time high of 3,205, up 78% from the previous year. This paradox underscores the evolving tactics of cyber criminals. Ransomware attacks have transitioned from merely locking data to stealing and threatening to disclose it, termed Ransomware 2.0. Cloud misconfigurations, involving 82% of breaches, and exploitation of vendor systems further exacerbate the issue. Heightened awareness and improved practices are imperative to counteract the escalating threat landscape.

Source: [TechRadar] [WSJ]

Supply Chain Cyber Attacks Create Weak Spots: You Need to Prepare

A recent poll by Deloitte found that nearly half of senior executives anticipate a rise in supply chain attacks in the coming year, with 33% already experiencing at least one supply-chain cyber incident within the past year. This especially rings true for healthcare, with the sector accounting for 33% of third-party data breaches in 2023. Many organisations are unsure where to even begin.

Organisations need to manage their third party risks through risk assessments, to understand the third parties that they currently or plan to use, and the data that the third party would hold or access. This enables the third parties to be prioritised with clear communications to notify the organisation in the event of a data breach.

Sources: [Security Brief ] [Beta News]

Ransomware Attack on Change Healthcare Pegged as “Most Significant” in Sector History

In a landmark incident, the American Hospital Association has dubbed the recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a division of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, as the most significant cyber threat ever faced by the US healthcare system. The attack, which occurred on February 21st, has severely impacted operations, affecting various healthcare entities reliant on Change Healthcare's services. UnitedHealth Group, in response, has been working to restore critical systems, aiming to reinstate electronic payment and medical claims services later this month. However, challenges persist, with cyber security experts warning that recovery efforts could extend for at least 30 days. The attack's aftermath sheds light on the healthcare sector's susceptibility to cyber threats and underscores the need for robust security measures and swift governmental responses. Reports reveal that the ransomware group responsible has received a substantial payout, raising concerns about the broader implications for healthcare providers. Cyber insurance policies are expected to help mitigate financial losses, especially for smaller entities facing cash flow disruptions.

Source: [Reinsurance News]

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Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Cyber criminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw - human risk | theHRD (thehrdirector.com)

• Nine in ten companies at risk of cyber attacks as hackers use AI (thetimes.co.uk)

• Microsoft: 87% of UK Organisations Vulnerable to Costly Cyber Attacks - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Microsoft: The UK is woefully unprepared for future AI cyber threats | ITPro

• New research calls for ‘less fear and more action’ from SMEs, as cyber naivety leaves 4 out of 5 businesses wide open to threats - Business Mondays

• Minister: Cyber brings 'risks we can't ignore' with UK firms still vulnerable (cityam.com)

• UK’s cyber resilience stagnates as more fall victim to attacks | Computer Weekly

• Risk and Regulation: Preparing for the Era of Cyber Security Compliance - Security Week

• UK government's "scarcely believable" cyber security survey makes grim reading for all sizes of business | TechFinitive

• 75% of UK Businesses Experienced a Cyber Incident in 2023 - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• How does cyber security training equip your workforce to spot threats? (thehrdirector.com)

• New research shows UK SMEs are leaving themselves open to cyber threats: Cowbell - Reinsurance News

• Only 1 in 5 SMEs have a plan in case of cyber attack - Gloucestershire Live

• The New CISO: Rethinking the Role (darkreading.com)

• Most IT pros think cyber attacks are getting worse - and many firms don't know how to deal with them | TechRadar

• Chief Risk Officers Say Cyber Security Most Pressing Risk: Survey (insurancejournal.com)

• Using A Security Assessment As A Measuring Stick (forbes.com)

• From Reactive to Proactive: The Evolution of Cyber Security (cryptopolitan.com)

• Secrets sprawl: Protecting your critical secrets - Help Net Security

• Cyber Security: Why it’s becoming harder to stay safe online (holyrood.com)

• Cyber security must be a priority if the UK is serious about digitising the economy (uktech.news)

• Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights from the Cyber Stability Conference → UNIDIR

• Organisations under pressure to modernize their IT infrastructures - Help Net Security

• Adapting Military Solutions to the Corporate Battlefield - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Board-level buy-in: preparing cyber defences the right way | Computer Weekly

• Responding to a cyber incident – a guide for CEOs - NCSC.GOV.UK

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Threats

Ransomware, Extortion and Destructive Attacks

• Ransomware surges as compliance falters - Thales Group - Verdict

• Whistleblowing And Cyber Swatting: Cyber Extortion Reaches A New Low (forbes.com)

• Study Uncovers 27% Spike in Ransomware; 8% Yield to Demands - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• NCC Group: Ransomware attacks jump 73% in February | TechTarget

• Ransomware attack on Change Healthcare pegged as "most significant" in sector history - Reinsurance News

• The Big Question: Is the UK ready to meet the threat of ransomware to British business? - Emerging Risks Media Ltd

• From Ransomware to Pig Butchering, Visa Report Shows Top Scams Impacting Consumers and Businesses Globally | Business Wire

• RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates - Help Net Security

• If Companies Are So Focused on Cyber Security, Why Are Data Breaches Still Rising? - WSJ

• After LockBit, ALPHV Takedowns, RaaS Startups Go on a Recruiting Drive (darkreading.com)

• Lockbit Strikes Back After FBI Takedown With New Ransomware Attack Details (pcmag.com)

• Government not facing up to CNI cyber risks, committee warns | Computer Weekly

• 6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Ransomware Plan - Security Boulevard

• STOP ransomware, more common than LockBit, gains stealthier variant | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Crypto scams more costly to US than ransomware, Feds say • The Register

• TeamCity Flaw Leads to Surge in Ransomware, Cryptomining, and RAT Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• What the Latest Ransomware Attacks Teach About Defending Networks (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Takedowns spark affiliate bidding war among ransomware gangs | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

Ransomware Victims

• Ransomware attack on Change Healthcare pegged as "most significant" in sector history - Reinsurance News

• The British Library looks to the future as it reveals the incalculable damage of its ransomware attack (diginomica.com)

• VIEW: On the lessons learned from the British Library cyber incident - CIR Magazine

• UnitedHealth cyber attack "one of the most stressful things we've gone through," doctor says - CBS News

• UnitedHealth advances $2 billion to providers post-cyber attack By Investing.com

• Scottish health board hit by huge cyber attack with ‘significant quantity’ of data at risk (scotsman.com)

• Why UnitedHealth, Change Healthcare were targets of ransomware hackers

• Criminal investigation into Leicester City Council cyber attack - BBC News

• Yacht dealer to the celebs attack claimed by Rhysida gang • The Register

• UK council eerily cagey about 'cyber incident' details • The Register

• Russian military intelligence may have deployed wiper against multiple Ukrainian ISPs | CyberScoop

Phishing & Email Based Attacks

• Russian hacker group exploits Microsoft Windows feature in worldwide phishing attack | TechRadar

• Five key takeaways from 2024 State of the Phish: Europe and Middle East | ITPro

• Tax Hackers Blitz Small Business With Phishing Emails (darkreading.com)

• Hackers Posing as Law Firms Phish Global Orgs (darkreading.com)

• IMF Investigates Serious Cyber Security Breach - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Email threat landscape | Professional Security

• Hackers Exploiting Popular Document Publishing Sites for Phishing Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• A newly uncovered phishing campaign that spreads remote access trojans | Security Magazine

• 'Fluffy Wolf' Spreads Meta Stealer in Corporate Phishing Campaign (darkreading.com)

• Spa Grand Prix email account hacked to phish banking info from fans (bleepingcomputer.com)

• How to defend against phishing as a service and phishing kits | TechTarget

Other Social Engineering

• Cyber criminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw - human risk | theHRD (thehrdirector.com)

• IMF Investigates Serious Cyber Security Breach - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Don't Answer the Phone: Inside a Real-Life Vishing Attack (darkreading.com)

Artificial Intelligence

• Microsoft report says UK is not prepared for the age of AI — barely any businesses are ‘resilient’ to cyber crime | TechRadar

• 87% of UK organisations are vulnerable to cyber attacks in the age of AI (microsoft.com)

• UK’s AI ambitions pointless while cyber security is still neglected | Computer Weekly

• In the rush to build AI apps, don't leave security behind • The Register

• AI adoption by hackers pushed financial scams in 2023 | CSO Online

• Preparing Society for AI-Driven Disinformation in the 2024 Election Cycle - Security Week

• From Deepfakes to Malware: AI's Expanding Role in Cyber Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• Shadow AI is the latest cyber security threat you need to prepare for - Help Net Security

• Navigating cyber vulnerabilities in AI-enabled military systems | European Leadership Network

Malware

• The most prevalent malware behaviours and techniques - Help Net Security

• Malware stands out as the fastest-growing threat of 2024 - Help Net Security

• Fujitsu: Malware on Company Computers Exposed Customer Data (darkreading.com)

• New Phishing Attack Uses Clever Microsoft Office Trick to Deploy NetSupport RAT (thehackernews.com)

• Suspected Russian Data-Wiping 'AcidPour' Malware Targeting Linux x86 Devices (thehackernews.com)

• From Deepfakes to Malware: AI's Expanding Role in Cyber Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• A newly uncovered phishing campaign that spreads remote access trojans | Security Magazine

• 'Fluffy Wolf' Spreads Meta Stealer in Corporate Phishing Campaign (darkreading.com)

• TeamCity Flaw Leads to Surge in Ransomware, Cryptomining, and RAT Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• More sophisticated BunnyLoader malware variant emerges | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Evasive Sign1 malware campaign infects 39,000 WordPress sites (bleepingcomputer.com)

Mobile

• Kaspersky Identifies Three New Android Malware Threats (darkreading.com)

Denial of Service/DoS/DDOS

• SEC Website Goes Dark, BTC Tumbles in Aftermath (financemagnates.com)

• Why DDoS Threat Actors Are Shifting Their Tactics - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• 300,000 Systems Vulnerable to New Loop DoS Attack - Security Week

• Telecoms is evolving – and unfortunately, so are DDoS attacks | TechRadar

Internet of Things – IoT

• Unsaflok flaw can let hackers unlock millions of hotel doors (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Chinese-made electric cars in UK could be jammed remotely by Beijing (thetimes.co.uk)

Data Breaches/Leaks

• 1% of users are responsible for 88% of data loss events - Help Net Security

• If Companies Are So Focused on Cyber Security, Why Are Data Breaches Still Rising? - WSJ

• Secrets sprawl: Protecting your critical secrets - Help Net Security

• Hackers steal personal data of 43 million French job seekers | ITPro

• International Monetary Fund email accounts hacked in cyber attack (bleepingcomputer.com)

• IMF Investigating Cyber Security Incident Detected on Feb. 16 (bloomberglaw.com)

• NHS Dumfries and Galloway Warns of “Significant” Data Theft - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Threat actors leaked 70M+ records allegedly stolen from AT&T (securityaffairs.com)

• AT&T says leaked data of 70 million people is not from its systems (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Fujitsu: Malware on Company Computers Exposed Customer Data (darkreading.com)

• Top 5 Data Breaches That Cost Millions - Security Boulevard

• Misconfigured Firebase Instances Expose 125 Million User Records - Security Week

• Sophos: 90% of Attacks Involve Data or Credential Theft | MSSP Alert

• Serial data thief pleads guilty to cyber crime charges • The Register

• Changing cause of data breaches | Professional Security

• Fake data breaches: Countering the damage - Help Net Security

• Fujitsu exposed client data, AWS keys and passwords for nearly a year, report (computing.co.uk)

• How to verify a data breach | TechCrunch

• Nations Direct Mortgage Data Breach Impacts 83,000 Individuals - Security Week

Organised Crime & Criminal Actors

• RaaS groups increasing efforts to recruit affiliates - Help Net Security

• IT helpdeskers increasingly targeted by cyber criminals • The Register

• Serial data thief pleads guilty to cyber crime charges • The Register

• The Magnet Goblin group is leveraging one-day vulnerabilities | Security Magazine

Cryptocurrency/Cryptomining/Cryptojacking/NFTs/Blockchain

• SEC Website Goes Dark, BTC Tumbles in Aftermath (financemagnates.com)

• Crypto scams more costly to US than ransomware, Feds say • The Register

• TeamCity Flaw Leads to Surge in Ransomware, Cryptomining, and RAT Attacks (thehackernews.com)

Insider Risk and Insider Threats

• 1% of users are responsible for 88% of data loss events - Help Net Security

• Cyber criminals capitalise on businesses’ biggest flaw - human risk | theHRD (thehrdirector.com)

• How does cyber security training equip your workforce to spot threats? (thehrdirector.com)

• Why Employees Are Your Best Defence Against Cyber Attacks: 6 Tips for Fostering a People-Focused Security Posture (newsweek.com)

• Why human risk management is key to data protection (betanews.com)

• As Boards Focus More on Cyber Security, Are They Missing One of the Biggest Threats? - WSJ

• FE News | How to Protect Your Data With Cyber Security Training

• China-based Canadian accused of stealing Tesla trade secret • The Register

Insurance

• UK cyber insurance findings | Professional Security

• New Regulations Make D&O Insurance a Must for CISOs (darkreading.com)

• Insurers told cyber cover remains attractive but beware of accumulation risk (emergingrisks.co.uk)

Supply Chain and Third Parties

• Third-party breaches create network weak spots (betanews.com)

• How to Prepare for a Surge in Supply-Chain Cyber Attacks (securitybrief.co.nz)

• How to Accelerate Vendor Risk Assessments in the Age of SaaS Sprawl (thehackernews.com)

Cloud/SaaS

• Shadow SaaS Dangers in Cyber Security Compliance Standards - Security Boulevard

• Fujitsu exposed client data, AWS keys and passwords for nearly a year, report (computing.co.uk)

• Vulnerability Allowed One-Click Takeover of AWS Service Accounts - Security Week

• The Definitive Guide to SaaS Security - Security Boulevard

Identity and Access Management

• Identity Concepts Underlie Cyber Risk 'Perfect Storm' (darkreading.com)

Encryption

• Microsoft announces deprecation of 1024-bit RSA keys in Windows (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Future inevitability of quantum computers is a security problem today - Breaking Defence

Linux and Open Source

• Suspected Russian Data-Wiping 'AcidPour' Malware Targeting Linux x86 Devices (thehackernews.com)

Passwords, Credential Stuffing & Brute Force Attacks

• New acoustic attack determines keystrokes from typing patterns (bleepingcomputer.com)

• E-Root Marketplace Admin Sentenced to 42 Months for Selling 350K Stolen Credentials (thehackernews.com)

• WordPress Brute-Force Attacks: Sites Used As Staging Ground - Security Boulevard

• What is Credential Harvesting? Examples & Prevention Methods - Security Boulevard

• Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts (securityaffairs.com)

• Misconfigured Firebase instances leaked 19 million plaintext passwords (bleepingcomputer.com)

• Sophos: 90% of Attacks Involve Data or Credential Theft | MSSP Alert

• Fujitsu exposed client data, AWS keys and passwords for nearly a year, report (computing.co.uk)

Social Media

• 'Fluffy Wolf' Spreads Meta Stealer in Corporate Phishing Campaign (darkreading.com)

Training, Education and Awareness

• How does cyber security training equip your workforce to spot threats? (thehrdirector.com)

• Why Employees Are Your Best Defence Against Cyber Attacks: 6 Tips for Fostering a People-Focused Security Posture (newsweek.com)

• As Boards Focus More on Cyber Security, Are They Missing One of the Biggest Threats? - WSJ

• FE News | How to Protect Your Data With Cyber Security Training

• The Weakest Link: Securing The Human Element From Cyber Attack  - Security Boulevard

Regulations, Fines and Legislation

• Risk and Regulation: Preparing for the Era of Cyber Security Compliance - Security Week

• ICO publishes new fining guidance | ICO

• SEC Website Goes Dark, BTC Tumbles in Aftermath (financemagnates.com)

• Why do 60% of SEC Cyber Security Filings Omit CSO, CISO Info? | MSSP Alert

Models, Frameworks and Standards

• Chinese media exposes criminal smartphone farms • The Register

Data Protection

• Why human risk management is key to data protection (betanews.com)

Careers, Working in Cyber and Information Security

• How to Battle Burnout While Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset — Your People - Benzinga

• 3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cyber Security Skills Shortage (darkreading.com)

• Why cyber recruitment needs a rapid overhaul | TechRadar

• AI Won't Solve Cyber Security's Retention Problem (darkreading.com)

Law Enforcement Action and Take Downs

• Filipino police break up forced labour cyber operation • The Register

• E-Root Marketplace Admin Sentenced to 42 Months for Selling 350K Stolen Credentials (thehackernews.com)

• Court jails first person convicted of cyberflashing in England | Crime | The Guardian

• Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts (securityaffairs.com)

• After LockBit, ALPHV Takedowns, RaaS Startups Go on a Recruiting Drive (darkreading.com)

• Serial data thief pleads guilty to cyber crime charges • The Register

• Ukrainian Police Arrest Suspected Brute Force Account Hijackers - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Money laundering network boss hit with multi-million pound confiscation order - National Crime Agency

• Takedowns spark affiliate bidding war among ransomware gangs | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

Misinformation, Disinformation and Propaganda

• Russian cyber attacks rampant as key elections cycle begins (verdict.co.uk)

• Preparing Society for AI-Driven Disinformation in the 2024 Election Cycle - Security Week

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Nation State Actors, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), Cyber Warfare, Cyber Espionage and Geopolitical Threats/Activity

Cyber Warfare and Cyber Espionage

• Cyber Warfare: Understanding New Frontiers in Global Conflicts (darkreading.com)

• Cyber Threats Escalate Ahead of Global Elections (cryptopolitan.com)

Nation State Actors

China

• Chinese Earth Krahang hackers breach 70 orgs in 23 countries (bleepingcomputer.com)

• 'We know they're on the network,' CISA official says of nation-state actors infiltrating US critical infrastructure | StateScoop

• Five Eyes Agencies Issue New Alert on Chinese APT Volt Typhoon - Security Week

• Confronted with Chinese hacking threat, industrial cyber security pros ask: What else is new?  | CyberScoop

• The UK energy sector faces an expanding OT threat landscape (securityintelligence.com)

• “Disabling cyber attacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns | Ars Technica

• Chinese media exposes criminal smartphone farms • The Register

• Chinese-made electric cars in UK could be jammed remotely by Beijing (thetimes.co.uk)

• A look inside the Chinese cyber threat at the biggest ports in US

• CISA shares critical infrastructure defence tips against Chinese hackers (bleepingcomputer.com)

Russia

• Microsoft Under Attack by Russian Cyber Attackers - Security Boulevard

• UK Defence Secretary jet hit by electronic warfare attack in Poland (securityaffairs.com)

• Russian hacker group exploits Microsoft Windows feature in worldwide phishing attack | TechRadar

• 'We know they're on the network,' CISA official says of nation-state actors infiltrating US critical infrastructure | StateScoop

• Russian Intelligence Targets Victims Worldwide in Rapid-Fire Cyber Attacks (darkreading.com)

• The cyberwar in Ukraine is as crucial as the battle in the trenches (economist.com)

• Russian cyber attacks rampant as key elections cycle begins (verdict.co.uk)

• Russia’s Hybrid Warfare with the United States | Geopolitical Monitor

• HUR and cyber activists hacked at least seven Russian companies between March 11 and 18 / The New Voice of Ukraine (nv.ua)

• Suspected Russian Data-Wiping 'AcidPour' Malware Targeting Linux x86 Devices (thehackernews.com)

• The UK energy sector faces an expanding OT threat landscape (securityintelligence.com)

• “Disabling cyber attacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns | Ars Technica

• The West Should Help Expand Ukraine’s Cyber Offensive against Russia | Geopolitical Monitor

• Russia-linked hackers use Smokeloader malware to steal funds from Ukrainian enterprises (therecord.media)

• Russia Hackers Using TinyTurla-NG to Breach European NGO's Systems (thehackernews.com)

• Over 800 Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine's state institutions and services since February 2022 – Prosecutor General | Ukrainska Pravda

• I’m a disaster expert - this is what will happen after a Russian cyber attack (inews.co.uk)

• Russian military intelligence may have deployed wiper against multiple Ukrainian ISPs | CyberScoop

• Top 5 Russian-Speaking Dark Web Forums - SOCRadar® Cyber Intelligence Inc.

• Putin Sees Disastrous Start to Presidential Election (newsweek.com)

• Russia targets hundreds of Americans with new sanctions, including cyber journalists (therecord.media)

• Putin’s party hit by cyber attack as armed Russian troops oversee voters in occupied Ukraine | The Independent

• Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report | NK News

Iran

• Hackers claim to have breached Israeli nuclear facility’s computer network (therecord.media)

North Korea

• North Korea gets 50% of foreign earnings due to weak security measures in crypto industry, UN says

• North Korea's Kimsuky gang now exploiting Windows Help files • The Register

• Hacks Account for Half of N. Korea Foreign-Currency Income: UN (bloomberglaw.com)

• Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report | NK News

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Vulnerability Management

• NIST NVD Disruption Sees CVE Enrichment on Hold - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• No Easy Fix For Untangling Web of Critical Dependencies | Decipher (duo.com)

• The Magnet Goblin group is leveraging one-day vulnerabilities | Security Magazine

• NIST's Vuln Database Downshifts, Prompting Questions About Its Future (darkreading.com)

• 50,000 Vulnerabilities Discovered in DoD Systems Through Bug Bounty - Infosecurity Magazine (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• Navigating cyber vulnerabilities in AI-enabled military systems | European Leadership Network

Vulnerabilities

• Exploitation activity increasing on Fortinet vulnerability | TechTarget

• Vulnerability Allowed One-Click Takeover of AWS Service Accounts - Security Week

• Ivanti Keeps Security Teams Scrambling With 2 More Vulns (darkreading.com)

• Ivanti Releases Urgent Fix for Critical Sentry RCE Vulnerability (thehackernews.com)

• Critical Fortinet's FortiClient EMS flaw actively exploited in the wild (securityaffairs.com)

• Fortra Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability in FileCatalyst Transfer Tool (thehackernews.com)

• Remove WordPress miniOrange plugins, a critical flaw can allow site takeover (securityaffairs.com)

• Another Microsoft vulnerability is being used to spread malware | TechRadar

• Misconfigured Firebase Instances Expose 125 Million User Records - Security Week

• Google Chrome 123 launches with security fixes and Google Update changes on Windows - gHacks Tech News

• The Windows 11 KB5035853 update is causing BSOD errors for some users. | Windows Central

• The Magnet Goblin group is leveraging one-day vulnerabilities | Security Magazine

• Atlassian Releases Fixes for Over 2 Dozen Flaws, Including Critical Bamboo Bug (thehackernews.com)

• TeamCity Flaw Leads to Surge in Ransomware, Cryptomining, and RAT Attacks (thehackernews.com)

• iOS 17.4.1 release includes bug fixes and security updates | Macworld

• Discontinued Security Plugins Expose Many WordPress Sites to Takeover - Security Week

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Tools and Controls

• Using A Security Assessment As A Measuring Stick (forbes.com)

• Mastering Physical Security In Information Security (informationsecuritybuzz.com)

• Microsoft announces deprecation of 1024-bit RSA keys in Windows (bleepingcomputer.com)

• How to choose the best cyber security vendor for your business | ITPro

• Threat Actors are Exercising New Attack Techniques to Bypass Machine Learning Security Controls - Security Boulevard

• Shadow SaaS Dangers in Cyber Security Compliance Standards - Security Boulevard

• Unlocking Security Architecture In Information Security (informationsecuritybuzz.com)

• How To Not Fly Blind With API Security (forbes.com)

• 6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Ransomware Plan - Security Boulevard

• From Reactive to Proactive: The Evolution of Cyber Security (cryptopolitan.com)

• Tracking Everything on the Dark Web Is Mission Critical (darkreading.com)

• Identity Concepts Underlie Cyber Risk 'Perfect Storm' (darkreading.com)

• EDR vs. antivirus: What's the difference? | TechTarget

• SIEM vs XDR: Capabilities and Key Differences | MSSP Alert

• Using East–West Network Visibility to Detect Threats in Later Stages of MITRE ATT&CK (darkreading.com)

• 95% of companies face API security problems - Help Net Security

• Responding to a cyber incident – a guide for CEOs - NCSC.GOV.UK

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Reports Published in the Last Week

• From Ransomware to Pig Butchering, Visa Report Shows Top Scams Impacting Consumers and Businesses Globally | Business Wire

• The 2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cyber Crime on Main Street – Sophos News

• 2024 Thales Data Threat Report Reveals Rise in Ransomware Attacks, as Compliance Failings Leave Businesses Vulnerable to Breaches | Thales Group

• Equifax Releases 2023 Security Annual Report (prnewswire.com)

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Other News

• At 35, the web is broken, but its inventor hasn't given up hope of fixing it yet | ZDNET

• The UK energy sector faces an expanding OT threat landscape (securityintelligence.com)

• Government not facing up to CNI cyber risks, committee warns | Computer Weekly

• UK in ‘better position’ against cyber attacks, but most businesses not resilient | Evening Standard

• Cyber Threats Escalate Ahead of Global Elections (cryptopolitan.com)

• The Aviation and Aerospace Sectors Face Skyrocketing Cyber Threats (securityaffairs.com)

• Aviation sector, e-commerce platforms face separate cyber threats | SC Media (scmagazine.com)

• Public anxiety mounts over critical infrastructure resilience to cyber attacks - Help Net Security

• Change Healthcare hack highlights lack of medical industry’s cyber security - The Washington Post

• Cyber Security for Trustees: How to Reduce Risk and Respond to an Incident | Woodruff Sawyer - JDSupra

• How Can We Reduce Threats From the IABs Market? (darkreading.com)

• UK renewables firms facing up to 1,000 cyber attacks a day (energyvoice.com)

• Cyber Attacks on Higher Ed Rose Dramatically Last Year, Report Shows | EdTech Magazine

• Cyber security is an urgent priority for the museums sector - Museums Association

• Meet America’s Most Cyber Secure Banks 2024 (forbes.com)

• Ethiopian Bank's Technical Glitch Lets Customers Withdraw Millions (ndtv.com)

• Making Sense of Operational Technology Attacks: The Past, Present, and Future (thehackernews.com)

• The Consequences for Schools and Students After a Cyber Attack - Security Boulevard

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