Election Day is Close, the Threat of Cyber Disruption is Real

October 15, 2024 at 03:08PM A new threat report highlights a significant risk of disruption to November’s Election Day, emphasizing the severity and reality of potential cyber threats. The findings suggest vigilance is crucial in safeguarding the electoral process from these emerging dangers. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Severity of Threat:** There is a high potential for … Read more

2023: A ‘Good’ Year for OT Cyberattacks

April 24, 2024 at 10:26AM Waterfall Security Solutions and ICS Strive’s “2024 Threat Report” notes a 19% increase in cyberattacks causing physical consequences, with 68 attacks recorded in 2023. Despite the increase, ransomware attacks with physical impact decreased slightly, while hacktivist attacks remained constant. The report’s cautious approach, focusing on public disclosures, likely underestimates the … Read more

New Rugmi Malware Loader Surges with Hundreds of Daily Detections

December 28, 2023 at 01:54AM A new malware loader, Win/TrojanDownloader.Rugmi, is being used to distribute various information stealers like Lumma Stealer, Vidar, and RecordBreaker. ESET reports a spike in Rugmi loader detections in late 2023. Stealer malware, like Lumma, is sold as a service, utilizing various distribution methods including leveraging Discord’s content delivery network. McAfee … Read more