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Cisco hit by Lapsus$-related cyberattack

Cisco hit by Lapsus$-related cyberattack

Cisco was hit by a cyberattack in late May. The attackers captured network data. The incident involved an initial access broker that maintains close relationships with several ransomware groups. One is Lapsus$, which previously caused data breaches at major tech companies. Cisco recently announc... Read more

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BlackBerry: ‘Amazon hosts malicious Cobalt Strike payloads’

BlackBerry: ‘Amazon hosts malicious Cobalt Strike payloads’

Initial access brokers are on the rise, cybercriminals professionalize and SMBs have a growing target on their back. That's what BlackBerry's research team concludes in the new BlackBerry Threat Report 2022. Thee years ago, the Ponemon Institute surveys SMBs worldwide. It concluded that more tha... Read more

date2 years ago
European companies frequent targets of Initial Access Brokers

European companies frequent targets of Initial Access Brokers

Initial Access Brokers (IABs) are a growing threat to businesses, according to research by Group-IB. These IABs find vulnerable companies and sell access to other cybercriminals. It makes the work of ransomware operators easier. As a result, the number of ransomware attacks is also increasing. We s... Read more

date2 years ago