IBM Aspera Faspex servers are being targeted by ransomware gangs
A vulnerability in IBM Aspera Faspex servers is being actively exploited by ransomware criminals, researchers warn.
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in an IBM file-exchange application. According to security researchers, the criminals are using the flaw to install ransomware on se... Read more
As fear of cyber threats rises, organizations have to review their security strategy
“Frankly, I live in terror of a ransomware attack and state-sponsored intrusions.”
This quote from a business professional comes from the 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report. It perfectly captures what organisations are currently very concerned about. Ransomware has been keeping organisations... Read more
Hackers gain access to UK Pension Protection Fund data
The UK's Pension Protection Fund, which manages a massive £39 billion in assets for nearly 300,000 members, has been hit by hackers who gained access to some employee data.
The intruders exploited a vulnerability in the third-party data transfer service Go Anywhere, which the fund uses for secu... Read more
Ferrari has disclosed a data breach
The breach compromised some of Ferrari's IT systems, after which the company received a ransom demand from hackers. The hackers claimed they accessed several systems in Ferrari's IT environment.
In breach notification letters sent to customers, Ferrari regretted the incident and informed them th... Read more
IceFire ransomware now also affects Linux systems
The IceFire ransomware affects not only Windows systems, but now also Linux-based systems.
According to security experts at SentinelOne, a Linux version of the IceFire ransomware has surfaced for the first time in recent weeks. Previously, only Windows systems were targeted. The IceFire ransomwa... Read more
Assume you have been or will be hacked to avoid the worst
In the security world, several experts recommend assuming that your company has been or will be hacked. This line of thinking makes an organization place a higher priority on making systems and business environments more secure. A company then takes more steps before a hack actually occurs, adaptin... Read more
IBM report: fewer ransomware incidents, rise in backdoor deployments
IBM Security X-Force has released its annual Threat Intelligence Index report, which reveals that while ransomware's share of incidents has declined slightly, defenders were more successful in detecting and preventing ransomware.
According to the report, deploying backdoors that allow remote acc... Read more
How do you prepare your organization for a ransomware attack?
Cyber attacks are very frequent today and can cause a lot of damage. It is therefore wise to take measures to mitigate risk and respond to malware. What can your organization do?
Rubrik provides backup and recovery services and is very concerned with achieving business continuity through a good ... Read more
Cyber attacks are evolving at a rapid pace: how do you protect your business?
In recent years, the cyber threat landscape has changed significantly. For example, cybercriminals managed to significantly increase the number of attacks they carry out over the years. At the same time, the attacks have become much more sophisticated. Businesses are facing a different situation to... Read more
Email attacks cost Benelux companies on average 1.2 million euros
Companies in the Benelux have suffered an average of 1.2 million euros in damages from email attacks in the past 12 months. This is the finding of a recent global study by Barracuda Networks on the impact of email attacks.
This is according to the global annual 2023 Email Security Trends Report,... Read more