CSN’s Nichole Dennis Offers Advice to Government on Handling Cryptocurrency FraudWhile overregulating the cryptocurrency space is not advisable, it is important for the Biden administration to look into the areas in which cryptocurrencies pose the greatest risks, says Nichole Dennis, […]
Microsoft Launches Cybersecurity Recruitment Campaign
Company Aims to Fill 250,000-Worker Shortfall in CybersecurityMicrosoft launched a four-year campaign on Thursday with community colleges in the U.S. aimed at recruiting hundreds of thousands of people into the field of cybersecurity. The goal is to fill an expected […]
NRA Reportedly Hit By Russia-Linked Ransomware Attack
Security Experts: ‘Grief’ Ransomware Gang Leaks Alleged NRA Data on DarknetThe National Rifle Association has reportedly fallen victim to a ransomware attack at the hands of a Russian cybercriminal gang known as Grief. The group has reportedly posted 13 files […]
Hackers Claim 400GB of Data Stolen From Thai Hotel Chain
Desorden Group Attacks Thailand’s Central Group of CompaniesThe Desorden hacker group, previously known for its exploits against computer giant Acer and a Singaporean employment agency, has now targeted Thai luxury hotel chain Centara Hotels & Resorts. The group claims to […]
PHI Stolen in Practice Management Firm’s Ransomware Attack
Incident Is Among Latest Involving Healthcare Supply Chain VendorsA ransomware attack on a medical practice management services firm that included the theft of files containing patient information is among the latest security incidents involving similar third-party vendors.
Washington Secretary of State to Head Election Security
Kim Wyman Enters Biden Administration as Key Election Security LeaderCISA announced that Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman will be the agency’s senior election security lead. She will become a top security official within the Biden administration, inheriting a role […]
Lazarus Adds Supply Chain Attack to List of Capabilities
Group Uses MATA Framework to Target Defense Orgs, Researchers SayNorth Korean advanced persistent threat group Lazarus – aka Hidden Cobra – is developing supply chain attack capabilities using its multiplatform malware framework, MATA, for cyberespionage goals, according to researchers from […]
US State Department to Create Dedicated Cyber Office
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy to Include Ambassador, Special EnvoyThe U.S. Department of State will create a Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, led by a Senate-confirmed ambassador-at-large, to advance its cybersecurity diplomacy efforts, according to Secretary of State […]
Cyberattack Reportedly Cripples Iran Gas Stations
Iranian Government Blames Unnamed Foreign CountryAn attack on systems that govern fuel subsidies in Iran reportedly hit all fuel stations and left many of the country’s citizens without gas for hours. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says that a cyberattack […]
REvil’s Cybercrime Reputation in Tatters – Will It Reboot?
Rebranding Remains Easy for Ransomware Groups, While Affiliates Already Come and GoWill the notorious ransomware operation known as REvil, aka Sodinokibi, reboot yet again after someone apparently messed with its infrastructure? Experts suggest that the operation’s brand is burned, and […]
