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Ransomware Activity Trends in Q2 2024

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Ransomware attacks are hitting record highs in 2024 and show no sign of slowing down as new criminal groups enter the scene and employ a variety of evolving tactics. This post identifies key highlights of ransomware activity...more

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Russian Military Cyber Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure Sector

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency, and other international partners, issued an Alert on September 5, 2024, warning...more

Alston & Bird

New Joint CISA – FBI – DC3 Guidance Advises On Ransomware Threats Linked to Iran-Backed Hackers: What Enterprises Need to Know

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A recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) warns of increased collaboration...more

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CISA, FBI + DC3 Alert Warns of Iran-Based Ransomware Attacks

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The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) issued a joint alert on August 28, 2024, warning U.S.-based...more

J.S. Held

Benefits of a vCISO in the Age of AI-Driven Cyberattacks

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Cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence have become more sophisticated as bad actors utilize machine learning to analyze vulnerabilities, automate exploits, and outpace traditional security measures. Through the use...more

Alston & Bird

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Issues Joint International Guidance for Event Logging and Threat...

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On August 21, 2024, the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency, alongside government agencies in key global allies, including Australia, the UK, Canada, and Japan, released guidance on event logging...more

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Silent Threats, Unseen Risks: A Call to Transform Operational Security

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What if a single compromised credential could silently bring down your entire organization? Our recent threat hunts across Fortune 100 clients suggest that this isn't just a possibility—it's a reality....more

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Industrial Sector Prime Target of Ransomware Attacks in Q2

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Dragos issued its Industrial Ransomware Analysis for Q2 on August 14, 2024. The analysis shows that ransomware attacks significantly increased in Q2, with many ransomware groups disrupted by law enforcement rebranding...more

DLA Piper

Hong Kong: A Practical Guide to the Proposed Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Legislation

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Hong Kong is following other jurisdictions, including Mainland China, Singapore and the UK, in proposing to enhance cybersecurity obligations on IT systems of those operating critical infrastructure (“CI“). While the proposed...more

Epiq

The Most Effective Ways to Prepare your Organization for a Cyber Incident

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Cyber incidents have surged in recent years, with attacks more than doubling since 2020 and the number of victims totaling in the hundreds of millions in 2023 alone. These incidents can cost organizations millions or even...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

'Ransom Cartel' Leader Indicted: A Reminder of Cybercrime’s Growing Reach

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The recent indictment of Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian and Ukrainian national, is a clear reminder that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and bold....more

Ankura

Beyond Cybersecurity: Building a Cyber-Resilient Organization

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In an era of escalating cyber threats and evolving attack vectors, organizations can no longer rely solely on cybersecurity to protect their digital assets. Instead, they must develop a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy...more

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SharpRhino Malware Targeting IT Professionals

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Information technology professionals—beware of SharpRhino—a malware variant attributed to threat actor cybercriminals associated with Hunters International. It is being reported that Hunters International is the “10th most...more

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CISA and JCDC Conduct First-Ever Public-Private AI Security Incident Tabletop Exercise

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On June 13, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) collaborated with the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) to hold the federal government’s first tabletop exercise for “AI security...more

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Hong Kong Proposes a Legal Framework for Regulating Critical Infrastructures

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INTRODUCTION - The acceleration of cyber-attacks on companies in Hong Kong in the last year or so (– with over 60 notifications of such attacks being received by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Hong Kong in 2023,...more

Hogan Lovells

Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks can subvert passkey protections

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Backup authentication methods create a vulnerability in passkey protection to adversary-in-the-middle attacks. Security protections from passkey authentication can still potentially be subverted by attackers....more

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HHS and FBI Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Statement for Healthcare Providers

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Shortly after our prior blog post discussing the need for healthcare entities to shore up protections against phishing attacks, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...more

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B.C. Court of Appeal Finds that Allegedly Reckless Database Custodians may be Liable for "Wilful Violations" of Privacy Under the...

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In a pair of decisions released on July 5, 2024, the B.C. Court of Appeal found that an alleged reckless failure to safeguard personal information may be sufficient to make out Privacy Act claims of "wilful violation" of...more

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Halcyon Provides Intel on Volcano Demon Ransomware

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Security research firm Halcyon recently reported that it “encountered” a new ransomware organization dubbed Volcano Demon several times in the past few weeks....more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] 10th Anniversary Lookback: What a Long Strange Breach it’s Been

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Partner Eric Packel takes a deeper dive into BakerHostetler’s 2024 Data Security Incident Response Report. Packel looks back on the last ten years and examines the ways in which the data breach landscape has changed and what...more

NAVEX

The State of Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses

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Fragile or volatile supply chains, increases in regulatory obligations and enforcement, natural disasters, inflation, political turmoil – all complicated issues for any business to navigate. Among the myriad business...more

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Cyber Diplomacy: A New Frontier in International Relations and Professional Practice

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ComplexDisocvery’s Editor’s Note: This article underscores the growing significance of cyber diplomacy in the context of global security and international relations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and...more

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Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks | Issue 18

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Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more

Ankura

Proactive Defense: A Step-by-Step Guide To Assessing Your Organization's Cyber Risk

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In the continuously evolving landscape of cyber threats, organizations must be proactive in identifying and mitigating potential risks to their digital assets and operations. A critical step in building cyber resilience is...more

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Black Basta Exploits Microsoft Zero-Day After Patch

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It is being reported that Black Basta (aptly named) exploited a Microsoft zero-day prior to Microsoft’s release of a patch for the vulnerability back in March....more

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