Cybercrime: A Comprehensive Overview
This broad overview of cybercrime includes the main types of cybercrime, underlying motivations, societal impact, and tactics for prevention.
Ransom malware, or ransomware, is malicious software that prevents users from accessing their system, personal files, and other data—typically through encryption—while demanding a ransom payment to reinstate access. Alternatively, ransomware campaigns may threaten to publish personal or sensitive materials if a ransom is not paid.
Bumblebee Malware Distributed via WeTransfer or Smash
Threat Advisory: Attackers are using file-sharing services like Smash or WeTransfer to deliver Bumblebee malware disguised as RFPs.
Qakbot: Fast Moving Attacks and Ransomware Collaborations
The latest string of attacks using Qakbot malware are breaching networks and successfully deploying ransomware in less than half a day.
Cobalt Strike Threat Trend Analysis
A Global Cobalt Strike activity trend analysis over Q1 of 2022 offers situational awareness into one of the most prevalent attack frameworks.
The Writing on the Wall: Accountability is Coming
The Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act is necessary to protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure. But is it enough?
Ransomware Insurance Demand Spikes, Coverage Drops, Hackers Thrive
As ransomware insurance demand spikes along side of extortion demands, insurers are imposing strict requirements and coverage limitations to mitigate losses.
Emotet’s Return Foreshadows Surge in Ransomware
Commonly used by eCrime groups like Wizard Spider, the return of Emotet foreshadows a potential surge in ransomware attacks.
The Value of Curated Cyber Threat Intelligence
Understanding how malicious and phishing threat data gets curated is crucial to assessing the value of curated cyber threat intelligence.
2022 Expected to Be Banner Year for Team Ransomware
This cybersecurity interview covers zvelo’s thoughts on the threat landscape and the role of its cyber threat intelligence in threat protection.
Catching MCAs at the Intersection of Infrastructure and Influence
The intersection of infrastructure and influence creates linkages which may become discoverable and aid cyber defenders in catching MCAs.