Threat Group ‘Bling Libra’ Pivots to Extortion for Cloud Attacks

August 28, 2024 at 05:13AM The threat group Bling Libra, known for the Ticketmaster breach, has evolved its tactics from data theft to extortion-based attacks targeting cloud environments. Using stolen credentials, they infiltrate AWS, exfiltrate data, and demand ransom. Weak authentication practices leave organizations vulnerable, emphasizing the need for multifactor authentication and secure IAM solutions … Read more

Healthcare’s Ransomware Epidemic: Why Cyberattacks Hit the Medical Sector With Alarming Frequency

March 13, 2024 at 10:45AM Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector continue and are unlikely to decrease due to the industry’s susceptibility to exploitation. The sector’s reliance on diverse OT devices controlled by IT systems over WiFi, coupled with challenges in patching and device management, poses a significant security risk. Segmentation is recommended to mitigate … Read more

FBI Highlights Emerging Initial Access Methods Used by Ransomware Groups 

November 8, 2023 at 06:39AM The FBI has warned about ransomware operators using third-party vendors and services to gain initial access to victim environments. Threat actors exploit vulnerabilities in vendor-controlled remote access and legitimate system management tools to elevate permissions in victim networks. The FBI urges organizations to take measures such as creating backups, reviewing … Read more