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Ukrainian Energy Facility Targeted by Fancy Bear Cyberespionage Group Russian Cyberespionage Group Earlier this week, Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) detected and investigated an attempted cyber attack on a critical energy facility in Ukraine. The attack was attributed to the infamous Russian cyberespionage group known as Fancy Bear, APT28, Strontium, or Sofacy. This group…
Incident Response: United Airlines Outage Not a Cybersecurity Issue Overview On September 5, 2023, United Airlines experienced a widespread outage that led to the temporary halt of departures nationwide. The airline attributed the issue to a software update glitch and stated categorically that it was not a cybersecurity incident. The outage lasted a little over…
The Challenges of Responding to a Ransomware Attack Armed with an outline of what to do in a data breach, companies might feel confident their organization will know how to react should disaster strike. But facing the reality of a ransomware attack looks a lot different and feels much more chaotic than it did when…
Expert Strategies: Defending Against Credential Phishing Introduction In today’s interconnected world, businesses of all sizes face significant risks from cybercriminals. One of the most common and devastating tactics used by these cyber adversaries is credential phishing. This form of attack involves tricking individuals into providing their usernames, passwords, and other sensitive information, enabling hackers to…
The US Department of Defense Establishes Insider Threat Office to Monitor Employees Déjà Vu All Over Again The US Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the creation of an insider threat office to monitor employees following a recent leak of classified Pentagon intelligence on Discord. This move comes after a review of the incident and…
Forescout Announces Integrations with Microsoft Sentinel to Strengthen Cybersecurity Portfolio Overview Forescout, a prominent cybersecurity leader, has recently announced integrations with Microsoft Sentinel, as part of their broader initiative to support the Microsoft Security portfolio. This collaboration aims to enhance real-time visibility, threat management, and incident response capabilities across various enterprise endpoints, including campus, datacenter,…
Expert Strategies: Defending Against Credential Phishing In an increasingly digitized world, cybercrime has become a pervasive threat that businesses and individuals alike must navigate. One particularly insidious form of cybercrime is credential phishing, a deceptive technique used by online criminals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. As the volume of cyberattacks continues to rise,…
Federally Insured Credit Unions Required to Report Cyber Incidents Within 3 Days The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has recently announced updated cyberattack reporting rules that require all federally insured credit unions to report incidents within 72 hours of discovery. This new policy will come into effect on September 1, 2023, and will cover any…
The Increasing Risk of Artificial Intelligence in Technology Introduction As advancements in technology continue to reshape the ways in which we live and work, the risks associated with it also evolve. One of the most significant risks that technology firms and their Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face today is the potential dangers of artificial…
A Growing Threat: Credential Phishing In today’s digital age, businesses face numerous cyber threats that can compromise their security and put sensitive information at risk. One of the most prevalent and dangerous of these threats is credential phishing. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new techniques to trick employees into divulging their login credentials, providing an open…