Infosecurity Europe, ExCeL London, 07 March 2024: Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London, today announced that renowned technology ethics broadcaster and researcher, Stephanie Hare will give the keynote address for the eighth annual Women in Cybersecurity event. The event will be held on day two of Infosecurity Europe on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. […]

Group-IB has launched its new report Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024, the latest edition of the company’s annual round-up of the most pressing global cyberthreats to organisations and individuals. In the research, Group-IB analysts reveal how the unholy alliance between ransomware groups and Initial Access Brokers (IABs) is still the powerful engine for the cybercriminal industry, […]

Ransomware and phishing were also highlighted as serious concerns by CTOs. Research from STX Next, a global leader in IT consulting, has found that six in 10 (59%) CTOs believe human error to be the biggest cybersecurity threat facing their organisation. Human error, which can range from downloading a malware-infected attachment to failing to use […]

LockBit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims’ data to ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation. The news has been confirmed by the gang itself, and US and UK authorities. The operation was run by Britain’s National Crime Agency, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol and a coalition […]

Infosecurity Europe opens registration for 2024 with cyber investment a significant talking point as organisations address security spend. Infosecurity Europe, ExCeL London, 20 Feb 2024: Infosecurity Europe 4-6 June 2024, the most influential information security event running at ExCeL London, has today announced findings from research into the cybersecurity budgets of organisations, with 69% of surveyed IT decision-makers citing that […]

Majd Sinan, Security Leader, Gulf, Levant and Pakistan at IBM, tells us how minimizing the impact of ransomware attacks demands a shift in mindset. Imagine your organisation was just hit by a ransomware attack, and all your data is suddenly inaccessible. Your files have been encrypted by a hacker, who is now demanding a hefty […]

A ransomware attack has hit over a hundred Romanian healthcare facilities, including dozens of hospitals. The attackers have demanded 3.5 bitcoin, worth over £130,000 to unlock the files. But cyber-officials have claimed the data had been recently backed up, reducing the impact – and possibly meaning that the facilities should be able to bounce back […]

Schneider Electric has been targeted by cybercriminals as part of a ransomware attack. The attack impacted a division of Schneider Electric and affected customers have been notified. A statement from the company said: “On January 17, 2024, a ransomware incident affected Schneider Electric Sustainability Business division. The attack has impacted Resource Advisor and other division […]

Trellix has announced Trellix XDR Platform for Ransomware Detection and Response (RDR) which is available immediately worldwide. Trellix XDR Platform for RDR provides visibility across an organisation’s entire security ecosystem and delivers critical coverage for each stage of a ransomware campaign. The solution improves SOC efficiencies and strengthens operational resilience for customers, leveraging AI-guided capabilities […]

Dave Adamson, CTO of Espria, tells us how business leaders must rethink their strategies to succeed in the midst of a ransomware pandemic. A hyperconnected world is the new normal for most businesses, but the rapid adoption of technology continues to increase the number of vulnerable entry points in many organisations. The rise of remote […]