Searcy Police warn residents about rising business email compromise threats | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Searcy, Ark. (KATV) — The Searcy Police Department is sending a timely reminder to all residents about a specific cybercrime act that that targets businesses and employees. Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as Email Account Compromise (EAC), is a crafty cybercrime that has been causing headaches and financial losses for businesses worldwide. These […]

Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] Oyster Backdoor malware has been observed disguising itself as legitimate IT management tools WinSCP and PuTTY in a campaign targeting IT professionals, with evidence suggesting a link to ransomware operations. Researchers from BlueVoyant have conducted an investigation into a recent attack within a healthcare sector client environment, where the Oyster Backdoor was delivered through […]

Audit prompted by 25 Investigates reporting says DESE’s child safety regulations lack oversight | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

[ad_1] Audit prompted by 25 Investigates reporting says DESE’s child safety regulations lack oversight An audit released by the state says the Department of Elementary and Special Education (DESE) failed to comply with regulations around special education and child safety. The audit’s numerous findings claim that DESE failed to properly investigate reports of child abuse […]

Nevada forced to close state government offices following wide-ranging ‘network security incident’ – here’s what we know | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] The State of Nevada says it suffered “network security incident” While not officially described as a cyberattack, it certainly resembles a ransomware attack There is no evidence of stolen files yet Offices, websites, and phone lines of the state government of Nevada were all made unavailable and taken offline following an apparent cyberattack. The […]

Unlocking Value in Cybersecurity and Automotive Innovation | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] In the shadow of its once-dominant smartphone legacy, BlackBerry has embarked on a transformative journey that positions it as a pivotal player in two of the most dynamic sectors of the 21st century: cybersecurity and automotive technology. By pivoting from its legacy in mobile operating systems to a software-first strategy, the company has not […]

Delta Police help disrupt international ransomware group | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] Law enforcement from eight countries took part in “Operation Checkmate” targeting the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware groups The Delta Police Department’s Cybercrime Unit recently helped U.S. authorities and law enforcement from six other countries dismantle “critical infrastructure” used in ransomware attacks on essential services around the world. Earlier this month, the United States Department […]

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