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SEC Report Provides Insight into Key Tronic Ransomware Costs Totaling Over $17 Million

The financial repercussions of the May 2024 ransomware attack on the electronics manufacturing services firm Key Tronic underscores just how costly these attacks are. Key Tronic makes parts for a number of sectors, including computer, telecom, medical, industrial, automotive and aerospace. They were struck in May with a ransomware attack by Black Basta, which claimed to have stolen 500 GB of data.

Rubrik and Mandiant Join Forces to Bolster Cyber Resiliency Across the Whole Intrusion Lifecycle

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, dealing with cyberattacks has become a daunting challenge for organizations across the globe. The aftermath of such attacks can be catastrophic, leaving organizations stymied for weeks or even months as they scramble to determine the true scope of an attack through recovering their data and systems.

SharpRhino RAT: Hunters International's Latest Weapon in Cyber Attacks

In a notable development in the cybersecurity landscape, the emerging threat group known as Hunters International has added a novel remote access Trojan (RAT) to its arsenal. This group, which has quickly ascended the ranks of ransomware operators, is using the RAT, dubbed SharpRhino, to target IT professionals. Disguised as a legitimate network administration tool, SharpRhino facilitates initial access and persistence on targeted networks, setting the stage for ransomware attacks.

Boost Your Cyber Resilience with DORA and NIS2

In this episode of CISO Conversations: EU Data Regulations, Richard Cassidy, EMEA Field CISO at Rubrik, is joined by Jack Poller to dive further into the topic of DORA and NIS2, specifically how they help vendors build strong cyber resilience and data security strategies, effective insights for DORA and NIS2 compliance, and the balance between compliance and ransomware attacks.

What CISOs Must Consider During a Breach with Amy Bogac, CISO at Elevate Textiles

Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast, brought to you by Rubrik Zero Labs. Each episode features senior cybersecurity leaders and other luminaries with unique perspectives about the current state of data security. We explore rising trends and themes across cybersecurity and unpack what that means for organizations looking to secure their data and achieve cyber resilience. In this episode, your host, Steve Stone, is joined by Amy Bogac, CISO at Elevate Textiles and a member of the Technical Advisory Board at Radiant Security.

New Malvertising Campaign Impersonates Google Authenticator

Researchers at Malwarebytes spotted a malvertising campaign that abused Google Ads to target people searching for Google Authenticator. If someone typed “Google Authenticator” into Google, the malicious ad would be at the top of the search results. The ad copied the website description from the real Google Authenticator, but would redirect users to a phishing site. “We can follow what happens when you click on the ad by monitoring web traffic,” the researchers explain.

The Naver Deception: Analyzing Quasar RAT's Distribution through a Popular South Korean Platform

Quasar RAT, also known as xRAT, is a malicious remote access trojan (RAT) that primarily targets Windows systems. Developed as an open-source project around 2015, it quickly garnered attention in the cybersecurity community due to its flexibility and ease of modification. Quasar RAT allows cybercriminals to gain unauthorized remote access to infected computers, making it a potent tool for espionage and theft. How Quasar RAT Operates.

Ransomware in the Global Healthcare Industry

The World Health Organisation (The WHO) hosted a webinar on the 18th of July to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, highlighting the severity of the situation the industry is currently facing. Healthcare organisations are increasingly relying on digital systems to facilitate their daily workflow, but the prevalence of outdated legacy technology in the sector is rendering it vulnerable to cyber-attacks with severe consequences.