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The Bermuda Triangle is infamous for the mysterious disappearances of ships and planes, leading to its reputation as a treacherous area to navigate. Similarly, CISOs must avoid certain critical pitfalls that can lead their organizations into dangerous waters. This article explores the three biggest mistakes that CISOs should avoid to ensure effective cybersecurity leadership: underestimating insider threats, failing to make intelligence-led strategic decisions, and misunderstanding actual risk. In 2024, the...

Picture this: you’re going about your day, working on important tasks or maybe catching up with colleagues over an online meeting. Suddenly, your screen freezes, and a chilling message pops up: “Your files have been encrypted. Pay up or say goodbye to your data forever.” This nightmare scenario is the work of any typical ransomware. Akira is a ransomware group that is wreaking havoc by targeting organizations globally, especially those...

Ransomware continues to be a formidable threat in the cyber security landscape, evolving with sophisticated techniques and causing significant disruptions across various sectors. Among the notable strains, Black Basta has emerged as a concerning variant. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Black Basta ransomware, exploring its origins, technical characteristics, attack vectors, impact, and how NetSecurity’s ThreatResponder can prevent Black Basta ransomware attacks on your organization. So, without further ado,...

The digital landscape is a battlefield, and in the shadows lurk cyber threats that can cripple infrastructure, steal secrets, and sow discord. Among these threats, state-sponsored actors pose a significant risk, with Russia being a major player. Today, we delve into the top five Russian state-sponsored cyber threat groups, notorious for their sophisticated attacks and far-reaching impact. 1. APT29 (Cozy Bear, The Dukes) APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and...

Traditional security solutions often struggle to keep pace with the ingenuity and sophistication of modern cyberattacks. This is where ThreatResponder comes in, a revolutionary platform that is breaking down barriers in threat detection and empowering organizations to achieve a more robust security posture. The Challenges of Conventional Threat Detection Legacy security solutions rely heavily on signature-based detection, which involves identifying and blocking known malware patterns. While this approach has some...

Today marks a significant milestone for the NetSecurity family. ThreatResponder, our advanced AI-powered cyber-resilient endpoint platform, has achieved new heights in the rigorous tests conducted by AV Comparatives. Cyber attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, and traditional antivirus and endpoint protection software often falls short of providing comprehensive protection. Enter ThreatResponder, an all-in-one cloud-native cyber-resilient endpoint platform by NetSecurity, which has proved its advanced threat detection and mitigation capabilities and stood...

The internet has become an essential part of our lives, driving communication, commerce, and even critical infrastructure. However, this interconnectedness has also created a vast attack surface for cybercriminals. In 2024, cyber attacks are on the rise, posing a significant threat to individuals, businesses, and national security. Top Cyber Threats to the US in 2024 The methods and targets of cyberattacks are constantly evolving. Comparing 2023 and 2024, we see...

Volt Typhoon (also known as Vanguard Panda, BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Dev-0391, UNC3236, Voltzite, and Insidious Taurus) is a state-sponsored cyber actor group believed to be affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This group has been actively targeting critical infrastructure sectors in the United States since at least mid-2021. The primary objective of this group is to perform espionage and gain persistent access to target networks for potential disruptive or...

Phobos ransomware emerged as a significant threat in 2019, plaguing businesses and individuals. This malicious software encrypts valuable files, rendering them inaccessible and demanding a ransom payment for decryption. Understanding Phobos ransomware, its tactics, and how to defend against it is crucial in today’s digital landscape. What is Phobos Ransomware? Phobos is structured as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model. Since May 2019, Phobos ransomware incidents impacting state, local, tribal, and territorial...

Information-stealing malware, or infostealers, have emerged as a formidable threat to many organizations globally. These malicious programs burrow into devices with the sole purpose of siphoning sensitive data like login credentials, financial information, and even cryptocurrency wallets. Fueled by a lucrative black market for stolen data and armed with ever-increasing sophistication, infostealers pose a significant risk to individuals and organizations alike. Famous Infostealers in Recent Times: 1. Redline Stealer: Redline...