October 13, 2023 at 07:06AM AvosLocker ransomware gang has been linked to recent attacks on critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. The gang uses legitimate software and open-source remote administration tools to compromise networks and exfiltrate data. AvosLocker leverages sophisticated techniques to avoid detection and affects Windows, Linux, and VMware environments. The attacks rely on … Read more
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
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
October 10, 2023 at 04:33AM A study conducted by Secureworks revealed that cyber attackers are now deploying ransomware within 24 hours of gaining initial access to a victim’s environment. In nearly two-thirds of cases, ransomware was deployed within a day, and in over 10% of incidents, it was deployed within five hours. This marks a … Read more