Recent Security News
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Ransomware Gang Claims Attack on Capital Health
January 9, 2024 at 09:06AM The LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a November 2023 cyberattack on Capital Health. The healthcare organization restored all systems and services following an investigation of the incident. The gang stole over 10 million files including medical confidentiality data, and threatened to make the information public unless a ransom of…
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Chertoff Group Affiliate Completes Trustwave Acquisition
January 9, 2024 at 08:57AM MC2 Security Fund, affiliated with The Chertoff Group, acquired Trustwave, a managed security services provider specializing in cybersecurity services and managed detection and response. The deal aims to expand Trustwave’s global reach and align with MC2’s private equity investments in security and risk management companies. The sale by Singtel for…
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And that’s a wrap for Babuk Tortilla ransomware as free decryptor released
January 9, 2024 at 08:22AM Security researchers, in collaboration with Cisco Talos, Avast, and the Netherlands police, have released an updated decryptor for the Babuk ransomware Tortilla variant. The decryptor, freely available online, utilizes a single private key across all victims, making it straightforward to support Tortilla victims. Organizations can access the decryptor from Avast…
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Cybersecurity Funding Dropped 40% in 2023: Analysis
January 9, 2024 at 07:36AM In 2023, cybersecurity transactions increased, but funding secured by companies decreased significantly. Pinpoint Search Group’s annual report revealed 437 transactions, including 346 funding rounds and 91 M&A deals. Despite increased funding rounds, total funding dropped by 40% to $8.7 billion. The cybersecurity market segments with the highest funding percentages were…
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The best Windows 11 features added in 2023
January 8, 2024 at 08:54PM Windows 11’s 2023 update brings back drag and drop for the taskbar, introduces Windows Copilot AI assistant, and modernizes File Explorer. Aiming to address early feedback, Microsoft plans to enhance Copilot in 2024. The 2024 update is expected to focus on AI, with features including upgraded weather updates, printing management,…