November 21, 2024 at 08:19AM Public relations experts play a crucial role during cybersecurity incidents by safeguarding a company’s reputation. They build trust beforehand, ensure transparent communication, utilize social media effectively, collaborate with cybersecurity teams for accurate messaging, and focus on long-term trust rebuilding through education and advocacy after an attack. ### Key Takeaways from … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 12:32AM A contest invites submissions for a cybersecurity-related caption about the work-from-anywhere trend, with a $25 gift card prize for the best entry. Submissions are due by December 11 via email or social media. Last month’s winner was Matthew Tompkins for his caption on the “The Big Jump” cartoon. ### Meeting … Read more
November 18, 2024 at 06:41AM AnnieMac Home Mortgage has announced a data breach affecting over 171,000 individuals due to a hacker attack. This incident raises concerns about data security and customer privacy. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Company Involved**: AnnieMac Home Mortgage 2. **Incident**: Data compromise due to a hacker attack 3. **Impact**: Over 171,000 individuals … Read more
November 12, 2024 at 02:06AM Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new ransomware, Ymir, linked to an attack in Colombia after compromised systems by RustyStealer malware. Ymir’s unique features enhance stealth, utilizing advanced memory functions. Despite the rise in ransomware groups, there was a 10% drop in attacks month-over-month, prompting discussions on countermeasures, including insurance policy … Read more
November 7, 2024 at 02:48PM Thousands of users, particularly of applications like AutoCAD and Foxit PDF editor, have fallen victim to the “SteelFox” malware campaign, active since February 2023. This sophisticated malware, distributed through illegal torrents, uses advanced encryption for stealthy data theft and cryptomining, affecting over 11,000 individuals across multiple countries. ### Meeting Notes … Read more
October 31, 2024 at 01:58PM China has emerged as Canada’s primary cyber threat, with state-backed actors infiltrating at least 20 government agencies over five years to gain strategic advantages. The Canadian Cyber Security Centre warns of ongoing vulnerabilities and increasing complexities in critical infrastructure, highlighting ransomware and adversarial campaigns as significant risks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. … Read more
October 29, 2024 at 06:38AM An investigation revealed that France’s presidential security group members have inadvertently disclosed their locations via the fitness app Strava while exercising, potentially compromising President Macron’s security. Similar issues have previously arisen with Strava and other fitness apps, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in sharing geolocalized information publicly. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Security … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 11:36AM A Russian espionage group, UNC5812, has been found delivering malware to the Ukrainian military through a Telegram channel called Civil Defense. The mix includes Windows and Android malware, employing tactics to influence perceptions about military recruitment. It aims to compromise devices via deceptive software and manipulation. **Meeting Takeaways – Oct … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 08:33AM Cybersecurity news reveals new threats including a critical Fortinet flaw under exploitation, severe cryptographic issues in cloud services, and North Korean Lazarus Group exploiting a Chrome vulnerability. Notably, Delta Air Lines sued CrowdStrike for a major outage, while CISA investigates unauthorized telecom access by Chinese threat actors. Stay informed and … Read more
October 23, 2024 at 10:36PM Trend Micro researchers report that attackers are exploiting exposed Docker Remote API servers to deploy perfctl cryptomining malware. These vulnerabilities allow unauthorized access and control over Linux servers. To mitigate risks, organizations should implement strong access controls, monitor for suspicious activities, and adhere to container security best practices. ### Meeting … Read more