June 27, 2024 at 01:57PM Becky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading, hosts a podcast featuring guests discussing the complexities of ransomware negotiations. The episode highlights the importance of professional expertise and emotional control when facing cyber threats. The guests, Ed Dubrovsky and Joe Tarraf, stress the need for international cooperation and a proactive approach to … Read more
June 21, 2024 at 04:36PM FS-ISAC announced its 2024 Board of Directors, adding four new directors and re-electing two incumbents. Kris Fador, CISO for Bank of America, was named Chair. The Board oversees global activities and coordinates with related boards. The new directors bring expertise in cybersecurity and resilience. FS-ISAC thanked outgoing directors and welcomed … Read more
June 11, 2024 at 05:17PM Darktrace has launched its Darktrace Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service, combining its detection and response capabilities with its global analyst team’s expertise to empower customers with effective human-AI collaboration. The service offers expanded hands-on analyst support across various environments, proactive threat containment, and 24/7 managed detection and response. For … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 05:07PM Mick Baccio, global security advisor at Splunk, discusses the evolution of election security threats in the lead-up to the 2024 US elections. He highlights the increased division and influence operations, as well as the potential impact of AI. Baccio also emphasizes the financial vulnerability of election campaigns to cybercriminals. Watch … Read more
April 1, 2024 at 10:10AM A global proactive and collaborative cybersecurity approach, beyond public/private partnerships, is essential to combat professional ransomware gangs. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that a global proactive and collaborative approach to cybersecurity is vital in combating the growing threat of professional ransomware gangs, going beyond traditional public/private … Read more
March 29, 2024 at 10:01AM Security leaders can navigate geopolitical conflicts more effectively by prioritizing key areas. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaway is that prioritizing key areas allows security leaders to navigate geopolitical conflicts more effectively. Full Article
March 4, 2024 at 09:38AM Law enforcement’s crackdown on the LockBit ransomware crew has reignited calls for a ban on ransom payments. Ciaran Martin, CEO of the NCSC, emphasized the need for such a ban due to the devastating impact of ransomware. However, concerns about businesses’ ability to recover without payments and the need for … Read more
February 5, 2024 at 09:54PM Britain and France are hosting a conference in London with 35 nations and technology leaders to address the market for cyberattack tools and “hackers for hire.” The participants will discuss the threat to international security and human rights posed by these tools. An international agreement, the Pall Mall process, has … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 01:08PM Interpol’s Synergia operation, led by 60 law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity firms, resulted in the takedown of command-and-control servers globally, targeting phishing, banking malware, and ransomware attacks. The MEA region saw 17 agencies involved, leading to arrests in South Sudan and Zimbabwe. Overall, the operation identified malicious infrastructure in over … Read more
January 5, 2024 at 02:31PM The FBI is expanding cyber-related positions in American embassies, adding six new positions in Brasilia, New Delhi, and Rome. The move aims to enhance coordinated international law enforcement actions to combat cybercrime. This underscores the FBI and Justice Department’s heightened focus on actively disrupting criminal threat actors and reducing ransom … Read more