The Cyberwar Between the East and the West Goes Through Africa

October 12, 2023 at 01:03PM Nation-state hackers play a significant role in cyber warfare. Understanding the geopolitical dynamics is crucial for addressing nation-backed cyber threats. Africa, particularly South Africa, serves as a bridge between the East and West, making it vulnerable to cyberattacks. Collaboration between the West and Africa is essential for countering these attacks … Read more

Everest cybercriminals offer corporate insiders cold, hard cash for remote access

October 12, 2023 at 09:57AM The Everest ransomware group is seeking to recruit corporate insiders to gain access to corporate networks directly. The group is offering a percentage of the profits from successful attacks to those who assist in the initial intrusion, promising transparency and confidentiality. Everest is specifically targeting organizations in the US, Canada, … Read more

How to Prevent Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) Attacks

October 11, 2023 at 09:44PM Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) attacks are on the rise, with a significant increase in the number of victim organizations. RaaS operators recruit affiliates to carry out the attacks, split the ransom amounts, and provide sophisticated tools and interfaces. To prevent ransomware attacks, companies should leverage cybersecurity frameworks, use a … Read more

BianLian extortion group claims recent Air Canada breach

October 11, 2023 at 05:08PM The BianLian extortion group claims to have stolen 210GB of data from Air Canada, including technical and operational information, employee personal data, vendor and supplier information, and confidential documents. The group has shared screenshots of the stolen data as proof. Air Canada has acknowledged the threats but has not confirmed … Read more