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Center for Threat-Informed Defense, Microsoft, and industry partners streamline MITRE ATT&CK® matrix evaluation for defenders

May 11, 2022 TH Author Center for Threat-Informed Defense, Cybersecurity, human-operated ransomware, Microsoft security intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, ransomware

The Center for Threat-Informed Defense, along with Microsoft and industry partners, collaborated on a repeatable methodology and a web-based calculator, aiming to streamline MITRE ATT&CK® use for defenders.
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Networkworld

Cohesity launches FortKnox to protect data from ransomware attacks

May 10, 2022 TH Author Data and Information Security, Data Management, ransomware, Security

Data management specialist Cohesity is launching a new data isolation and recovery tool called FortKnox, in a bid to help customers protect their data from ransomware attacks.FortKnox provides an additional layer of off-site protection for customers by keeping data in a secure ‘vault,’ with physical separation, network and management isolation to keep threat actors from accessing sensitive data.An object lock requires a minimum of two or more people to approve critical actions, such as changes of vault policy, and access can be managed using granular role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, and encryption both in-flight and at rest.To read this article in full, please click here READ MORE HERE…

Microsoft Secure

Ransomware-as-a-service: Understanding the cybercrime gig economy and how to protect yourself

May 9, 2022 TH Author Cybersecurity, human-operated ransomware, Microsoft Security Experts, Microsoft security intelligence, ransomware, ransomware as a service

Microsoft coined the term “human-operated ransomware” to clearly define a class of attack driven by expert humane intelligence at every step of the attack chain and culminate in intentional business disruption and extortion. In this blog, we explain the ransomware-as-a-service affiliate model and disambiguate between the attacker tools and the various threat actors at play during a security incident.
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Microsoft Secure

Evolving trends in Iranian threat actor activity – MSTIC presentation at CyberWarCon 2021

November 16, 2021 TH Author Cybersecurity, Microsoft security intelligence, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), nation-state actor, Phosphorus, ransomware

Over the past year, the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has observed a gradual evolution of the tools, techniques, and procedures employed by malicious network operators based in Iran. This blog summarizes our analysis of trends in Iranian nation state actor activity and demonstrates MSTIC’s ongoing efforts to track these actors and protect customers from the related threats.
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Microsoft Secure

AI-driven adaptive protection against human-operated ransomware

November 15, 2021 TH Author adaptive protection, AI, Cybersecurity, human-operated ransomware, machine learning, Microsoft security intelligence, ransomware

We developed a cloud-based machine learning system that, when queried by a device, intelligently predicts if it is at risk, then automatically issues a more aggressive blocking verdict to protect the device, thwarting an attacker’s next steps.
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TrendMicro

Risks in Telecommunications IT Sr. Threat Researcher Sr. Threat Researcher Sr. Threat Researcher Manager, Threat Research

July 29, 2021 TH Author Articles, News, Reports, Compliance&Risks, Connected Car, Cyber Crime, cyber threats, IoT, Malware, Mobile, Phishing, Privacy&Risks, ransomware, Research, Smart Factories

We summarize the characteristics, threats, and recommendations to improve the security posture of enterprises’ and telecommunications companies’ IT infrastructure. Read More HERE…

TrendMicro

Prevent Cyber Risk as a Managed Service Provider (MSP)

July 20, 2021 TH Author APT&Targeted Attacks, Articles, News, Reports, cloud, cyber threats, endpoints, Network, ransomware, Security strategies

MSPs – Say no to the next Ransomware! Protect your Business 24×7 with Trend Micro’s security analysts Read More HERE…

TrendMicro

Survey: Phishing & Ransomware Attacks are Top Concerns VP, Threat Intelligence

July 12, 2021 TH Author Articles, News, Reports, cyber threats, endpoints, Expert Perspective, Network, Phishing, ransomware

Ransomware and phishing attacks will continue to be utilized and will likely see increases in their usage by malicious actors in targeting their victims. Learnings and recommendations from report to improve your prevention and response to these threats. Read More HERE…

TrendMicro

Summer of Cybercrime Continues: What To Do VP, Threat Intelligence

July 9, 2021 TH Author Articles, News, Reports, cloud, Cyber Crime, cyber threats, endpoints, Expert Perspective, Network, ransomware

We recently coined this as the Summer of Cybercrime. Major ransomware attacks continue to hit companies globally. The attacks can cause significant damage, from a financial, reputation and productivity standpoint. Read More HERE…

TrendMicro

Threats Ride on the Covid-19 Vaccination Wave Threats Analyst

July 8, 2021 TH Author Articles, News, Reports, Cyber Crime, cyber threats, endpoints, Malware, Mobile, Phishing, Privacy&Risks, ransomware, Research, spam

We continue monitoring cybercriminals and threats that abuse the pandemic. In this update, we detail trends in malicious activities and deployments that exploit vaccination developments and processes worldwide. Read More HERE…