Catch Me If You Can: The LockBit Edition – Explained
It’s Not Over, Yet… Law enforcement has once again targeted LockBit, the notorious ransomware gang, but the end of this group remains uncertain. Despite multiple high-profile crackdowns, LockBit’s operations continue unabated, illustrating their resilience against law enforcement efforts. This ongoing challenge is highlighted by insights from KELA’s threat researchers, recently featured on Wired.com. As we […]
NIST and CTI: The Perfect Match for Building a Cyber Resilient Organization
To establish and maintain robust standards for cybersecurity and protecting sensitive data — the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NSF) has become ubiquitous. The NSF outlines five key functions to support organizations in understanding, managing and reducing cybersecurity risk — Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. In this article, we will take a closer look under the […]
KELA CEO デービッド・カーミエル 今日のデジタル環境では、企業活動の停止にもつながりうるランサムウェア攻撃やデータリーク攻撃が広範な領域で発生しています。実行犯となる脅威アクターは、重要なデータを暗号化したり、窃取するなどし、その後はデータを復号化したり、非公開にしておくことと引き換えに身代金を要求します。しかし、組織に発生する損害は身代金の支払いに留まりません。生産性の低下やデータの復旧作業、評判に対する悪影響などを考慮すると、損害額は数百万ドルに上る可能性があります。しかし、KELAのサイバーインテリジェンスプラットフォームを活用することでそれらのリスクを大幅に軽減し、ランサムウェア攻撃を阻止して、ROIを飛躍的に向上させることが可能となります。
The Power of KELA’s Cyber Intelligence Platform: Blocking Ransomware Attacks and Driving ROI
David Carmiel, CEO, KELA In today’s digital landscape, ransomware and extortion attacks are a pervasive threat that can bring enterprises to a standstill. These attacks, where malicious actors encrypt and steal critical data and demand ransom for its release and for not leaking it publicly, can cost organizations millions, not just in ransom payments, […]
Hackers’ Wishlist: The 5 Most Targeted Entry Points
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, one truth remains constant: valid credentials are the golden ticket. In 2023, corporate credentials became the go-to method for compromising networks, fueled by a booming cybercrime ecosystem overflowing with stolen logins. This easy access is further bolstered by a surge in infostealer-related activity (up 266% in 2023) (1). This […]
2024 Paris Olympics: Compromised Before the Starting Gun
Olympic fever is well and truly upon us, with the Olympic Games starting in Paris on July 26th. However, it’s not just athletes warming up for fun and games, with eight-ten times the number of cyberattacks predicted for the Paris Olympics as were seen in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. As Tokyo saw 450M […]
Telegram’s CEO and Founder Durov Under Arrest: Cybercriminals React
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested in Paris on August 25, 2024 on charges related to his platform allegedly being used for illegal activities. Three days later, he was indicted and released on bail, with six charges related to illicit activity on Telegram. While people all over the world discuss Telegram’s loose […]
Telegram’s Policy Shift: How Cybercriminals Are Reacting to New Data Sharing Rules
Telegram recently made waves by updating its privacy policy, marking a significant departure from its long-standing reputation as a haven for privacy-focused users, including cybercriminals. The messaging platform, known for its hands-off moderation approach, will now share users’ phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement following court orders. This change applies to various criminal […]
What is Ransomware? And Why is it Such a Big Business?
Discover how ransomware has evolved into a booming business. Learn about the role of Initial Access Brokers, infostealers, and the growing ransomware supply chain. Plus, access our eBook for deeper insights.
Streamlining NIS2 Compliance with Cyber Threat Intelligence
Ready for NIS2? Cyber Threat Intelligence is a Powerful Route to Compliance. NIS, or the Network Information Systems Directive, is getting an update this year, and by the 17th of October 2024, organizations in member states in the EU will need to be fully compliant with its second iteration, NIS2. The stakes are high, […]
8 Reasons You Need Cyber Threat Intelligence for Your Organization
8 Reasons You Need Cyber Threat Intelligence for Your Organization As both the number and the sophistication of cyberattacks continues to grow, the Harvard Business Review makes a case for threat-informed defense, describing a need for “greater transparency, accuracy, and precision around how we perform against likely threats” as a way to stay secure against […]
OWASP Top 10 for LLMs: Protecting GenAI with AiFort
Over the past year, organizations have been racing to adopt AI to accelerate their business operations and improve user experience. As AI technologies become more integrated into core business processes, new attack vectors and vulnerabilities have emerged as an inherent part of Large Language Models (LLMs). The risks are pervasive, as human language – the […]