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Westinghouse Subsidiary BHI Energy Faces Akira Ransomware Attack The Incident In June, BHI Energy, an energy services provider and subsidiary of Westinghouse, fell victim to an Akira ransomware attack. The incident was first discovered by BHI’s IT team, who noticed network data being encrypted. Promptly, BHI initiated an investigation and sought external expertise by engaging…
Accenture Acquires MNEMO Mexico to Expand Cybersecurity Services Mexico City and New York – Accenture, a global professional services company, announced its acquisition of MNEMO Mexico, a privately held company specializing in managed cybersecurity services. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Expanding Accenture‘s Capabilities Founded in Mexico City in 2012, MNEMO Mexico…
Nation-State Canada: Lawmakers Targeted by China-Linked ‘Spamouflage‘ Disinformation The Canadian government recently issued a warning about a disinformation campaign linked to China that targeted Canadian lawmakers. The campaign, dubbed “Spamouflage,” involved waves of online posts and deepfake videos that aimed to discredit and disparage Canadian politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and opposition leader Pierre…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction With the rapid advancement of technology in the digital age, ensuring the security and privacy of data has become a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. As cyber threats continue to evolve and increase in sophistication, IT professionals are faced with the daunting task of aligning their…
The Need for a Position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy The recent submission of research by the RAND Corporation on the establishment of a position for an assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy has highlighted the pressing need for improved leadership and coordination in the field of cybersecurity. As technology continues…
The Delicate Balance: Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents Under New SEC Rules The Challenge for CISOs The new rules set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) require enterprises to report material cybersecurity incidents within four days. This puts Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in a difficult position, as they must determine what information to include and…
NSA Publishes ICS/OT Intrusion Detection Signatures and Analytics The National Security Agency (NSA) has recently released a repository of intrusion detection signatures and analytics, named Elitewolf, to help critical infrastructure entities identify and respond to malicious activity in ICS (Industrial Control Systems) and other OT (Operational Technology) environments. This release comes as a response to…
Mistakes in Incident Response Tabletop Exercises: A Common Pitfall for Organizations A Social Approach: Moving Beyond Lecture-Style Sessions Tabletop exercises are an essential tool in training organizations to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents. However, many organizations mistakenly approach these exercises as mere PowerPoint-driven lectures rather than interactive training sessions. This mistake undermines the efficiency and…
MGM Resorts’ Incident Response Strategy Pays Off In September, MGM Resorts, a hospitality and casino giant, experienced a ransomware attack. Unlike Caesars Entertainment, which had previously been targeted by the same threat actors and chose to pay a negotiated ransom of $15 million, MGM decided not to engage or negotiate with the cybercriminals. The fallout…
Research Finds Many Dutch Municipalities Inadequately Respond to Security Vulnerabilities Introduction A recent study conducted by the University of Twente and the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) reveals that numerous Dutch municipalities are not effectively addressing security vulnerabilities. The study highlights the importance of coordinated vulnerability disclosures (CVD reports), often made by ethical hackers,…