Ransomware Groups Focus on Defense Evasion to Steal Data

Ransomware Groups Focus on Defense Evasion to Steal Data

Ransomware attackers are increasing their focus on avoiding detection in order to prolong their presence on targeted networks, a recent report from Cisco Talos indicates. This shift is driven by the rise of the double-extortion ransomware model, where hackers not only encrypt systems but also threaten to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid. … Read more

Director of Intel discloses that Iranian government-affiliated groups finance and provoke anti-Israel demonstrations in the United States.

The Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, has issued a warning about Iranian actors funding and fueling anti-Israel protests on US soil. Haines mentioned that Iran is increasing its aggressive foreign influence efforts by stoking discord and undermining trust in democratic institutions. Recent observations have shown Iranian government actors posing as activists online and providing … Read more

EU Trade Groups Demand Investigation into Broadcom’s Licensing Practices Amid Growing Backlash

EU Trade Groups Demand Investigation into Broadcom’s Licensing Practices Amid Growing Backlash

Broadcom is facing backlash over its licensing practices, with EU trade groups demanding an investigation into alleged price gouging and unfair software licensing terms. Despite revisions to its cloud licensing practices, critics argue that the changes do not adequately address their concerns. The trade body CISPE, along with other organizations, have criticized Broadcom for significant … Read more

ARC Advisory Group’s Deployment of AI, Analytics, and Data Management

The ARC Advisory Group recently conducted a study on the implementation of artificial intelligence technology in various industries, focusing on analysis and data management. The study revealed the growing trend of businesses embracing AI to improve their operations and decision-making processes. One key finding of the study is the significant impact AI has on data … Read more

Worries escalate as nation states and criminal groups launch exploits targeting CitrixBleed

Worries escalate as nation states and criminal groups launch exploits targeting CitrixBleed

Criminal threat groups and nation-state actors have been exploiting a critical vulnerability in Citrix Netscaler ADC and Netscaler Gateway, as warned by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI. The vulnerability, known as CitrixBleed, has been used by LockBit 3.0 affiliates to gain access to Boeing’s parts and distribution unit for a … Read more

CME Group and Google Cloud Partner to Launch New Private Cloud Region and Co-location Facility in Chicago for CME Group’s Markets

CME Group and Google Cloud Partner to Launch New Private Cloud Region and Co-location Facility in Chicago for CME Group’s Markets

CME Group and Google Cloud have reached a significant milestone in their partnership, announcing plans to build a new private Google Cloud region and colocation facility in Aurora, Illinois. This new specialized platform will support global trading of CME Group’s futures and options markets, offering derivatives traders ultra-low latency networks and high-performance computing. The platform … Read more

Report: Netanyahu renews working groups on Iran’s nuclear threat in light of fresh intelligence – The Times of Israel

According to a report from The Times of Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to re-establish working groups to address the ongoing threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program. This decision comes after receiving new information regarding Iran’s nuclear activities. Netanyahu has chosen to revive these working groups in order to closely monitor and … Read more