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These Destructive Malware Strains Have Targeted Organizations in Ukraine

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine.

March 2, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

There are now three different strains of destructive malware that have been identified in cyberattacks against organizations in Ukraine, and IT security professionals should be aware of both, especially as cybersecurity experts expect a broader range of cyberattacks to target Western organizations as the U.S. and allies respond to the crisis. Both strains of malware, […]

SpyCloud 2022 Identity Exposure Report: Majority of Consumers Have Poor Password Hygiene

March 2, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Report highlights 70% of breached passwords are still in use and 64% of consumers repeat passwords across multiple accounts AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#cyber—SpyCloud, the leader in account takeover and fraud prevention, today announced its 2022 SpyCloud Identity Exposure Report, an annual report that examines trends related to exposed data. SpyCloud researchers identified 1.7 billion exposed credentials, […]

Cyber Attack Trends Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Cyber attacks against Ukraine has surged along with phishing emails and destructive malware amid the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

February 28, 2022 TD Staff Leave a Comment

Cyber attacks on Ukraine’s government and military sector surged by 196% within the first three days of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, compared to the start of the month, according to Check Point Research. The cybersecurity firm released its findings from the first few days of the conflict, finding that attacks against Ukraine far […]

10 Things IT Can Do To Harden Cyber Defenses Amid The Russia-Ukraine Conflict

With cyberattacks stemming from the Ukraine crisis possibly spilling over into the West, here are 10 cybersecurity steps IT can take now.

February 25, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Cyberattacks have been front and center in the Ukraine crisis, as the country is not just suffering from conventional warfare as it fights with Russia. The country’s critical infrastructure has been repeatedly attacked, purportedly by hackers working for their next door adversary. These attacks have targeted government websites, infrastructure and more with DDoS attacks and […]

Supplement Your Cybersecurity Staff With These Free CISA Resources

CISA's catalog of free sources includes widely used open-source tools and services offered by private and public sector organizations.

February 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a litany of free security tools and resources designed to help organizations advance its security capabilities, including widely used open-source tools and services offered by private and public sector organizations. The catalog of free resources comes amid rising geopolitical tensions that both government agencies and software […]

Darkweb And Cybercrime Monitoring Startup Cyble Announces US $10 Million in Series A Funding

February 22, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

ATLANTA & MELBOURNE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AI-powered cyber intelligence company Cyble announced today that it has raised a US $10M Series A financing round led by Blackbird, with continued participation from Spider Capital, January Capital, Cendana Capital, and VentureSouq. The funds will be allocated to expanding Cyble’s product roadmap, enabling deeper penetration into existing & new markets, […]

ISG to Publish Comprehensive Study on Cybersecurity Products and Services

February 17, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Upcoming ISG Provider Lens™ report series examines providers of all major cybersecurity tools as enterprises deal with ransomware and remote work STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$III #CyberSecurity–Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers of a wide range of cybersecurity products and services. The […]

Ransomware Attacks Increase 105% In 2021, SonicWall Report Finds

SonicWall's Cyber Threat Report reveals that ransomware volume has exploded over the last two years, rising 232% since 2019.

February 17, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Ransomware actors had a field day last year, conducting over 623 million ransomware attacks around the world, resulting in a 105% increase from the year prior, according to cybersecurity firm SonicWall. The company’s 2022 Cyber Threat Report released Thursday also finds that ransomware volume has exploded since before the pandemic, rising 232% since 2019. That […]

IronNet Expands Global Reach in Singapore with Addition of Leading Healthcare and Finance Customers

February 16, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

High-Profile Wealth Management Platform and Private Healthcare Service in Singapore Continue to Prioritize Cybersecurity with Implementation of IronNet Collective Defense Platform MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$IRNT–IronNet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT) (“IronNet”), an innovative leader Transforming Cybersecurity Through Collective DefenseSM, today announced that it has expanded its international footprint with the addition of a leading wealth management platform as […]

Westinghouse, Kozloduy Strengthen Nuclear Cybersecurity

February 16, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Partners significantly increase digital control systems security in Bulgaria CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB and Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signed a contract for the design, delivery and installation of a cybersecurity system at the plant. “I would like to highlight that maintaining a robust and effective cybersecurity system is of crucial significance […]