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Emerging Threats: What's New in the Cybersecurity Landscape?

In a time where sensitive information is increasingly moving online, AI systems are developing and we are increasingly relying on the internet in our day-to-day activities, cybersecurity threats loom larger than ever. A recent study found that cyber attacks are escalating at an unprecedented rate, with a new attack now occurring every 39 seconds. While a startling statistic, this shouldn't come as a surprise, in 2024 just about everyone is inundated with hacking attempts and scams whether the attack is a phone call, text, email or malicious software.

The Number of New Pieces of Malware Per Minute Has Quadrupled in Just One Year

The threat of novel malware is growing exponentially, making it more difficult for security solutions to identify attachments and links to files as being malware. According to BlackBerry’s new Global Threat Intelligence Report, the problem of novel malware has been continually growing over the last year. At the beginning of last year, BlackBerry was detecting new malware at a rate of just one per minute. By the next month, it was 1.5, 2.9 pieces per minute by August of last year.

CrowdStrike and Rubrik Join Forces to Defend Attacks on Data

With the growing volume of data and increasing cost of breaches, organizations must find ways to manage and protect their ever-expanding datasets. To address this escalating threat landscape, Rubrik and CrowdStrike have joined forces to redefine cyber defense, with several integration points between our platforms. This partnership is not about bolting on more security tools; rather, it's about gaining more leverage out of what customers already have.

Unveiling the Latest Ransomware Threats Targeting the Casino and Entertainment Industry

Anyone who has visited a casino knows these organizations go to a great deal of expense and physical effort to ensure their patrons do not cheat. Still, there is a large group of actors who are uninterested in card counting or using loaded dice at the craps table. In fact, these adversaries don't bother going into the building or even visiting the country where the casino is located. Cyber threat groups.

Browser Security in 2024: Technologies and Trends

Browser security is a set of measures and processes intended to protect users and their data when using web browsers. This includes mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access, safeguard against malicious software and other browser security threats, and ways to protect the privacy of online activities.

Rubrik Expands Unstructured Data Protection to On-Premises S3-Compatible Object Stores

You are the CISO of a leading financial services firm serving a large number of clients with substantial assets. You process a massive volume of data every day, and much of it is sensitive: customer account information, social security numbers, and other PII.

Agent Tesla's New Ride: The Rise of a Novel Loader

Malware loaders, critical for deploying malware, enable threat actors to deliver and execute malicious payloads, facilitating criminal activities like data theft and ransomware. Utilizing advanced evasion techniques, loaders bypass security measures and exploit various distribution channels for extensive impact, threat groups enhance their ability to download and execute various malware types as demonstrated by Smoke Loader and GuLoader, highlighting their role in extensive malware distribution.

Cybersecurity Awareness: Protecting Your Profile from Online Threats

Have you ever considered how vulnerable your online profile might be to cyber threats? A study by the University of Maryland showed that hackers attack at least every 39 seconds. From the moment you log into your social media accounts to the instant you make an online purchase, you're constantly at risk of falling victim to cyberattacks. The big question is: is there a way to prevent this from happening?

Notorious Nemesis Market Seized by German Police

Nemesis Market, a notorious corner of the darknet beloved by cybercriminals and drug dealers, has been suddenly shut down after German police seized control of its systems. Germany's Federal Criminal Police (known as the BKA) has announced that it has seized the infrastructure of Nemesis and taken down its website. At the same time, cryptocurrency worth 94,000 Euros was seized by police.