BreachJBS Meat Supplier Cyberattack Timeline, Payment and Recovery DetailsDan KobialkaJune 9, 2021REvil ransomware gang allegedly probed JBS network for several months before activating ransomware attack on meat supplier, SecurityScorecard reports.
PhishingSolarWinds Hacker Encore: Russia Phishing Attacks Target U.S. Government AgenciesD. Howard KassMay 31, 2021U.S. legislators urge President Biden to tighten economic sanctions vs. Russia amid Microsoft report of Russia-led phishing attacks.
Vertical marketsDHS Issues Cyberattack Disclosure Policies for Pipeline OwnersD. Howard KassMay 28, 2021MSSPs may need to adjust cybersecurity packaging, SLAs and cyberattack disclosure policies as more U.S. federal regulations emerge.
BreachGlobal Threat Index: Dridex Trojan Most Prevalent Malware in April 2021Dan KobialkaMay 18, 2021Dridex, a Trojan that targets Windows users, was the most prevalent malware in April 2021, according to Check Point Global Threat Index.
MalwareKaspersky: TunnelSnake Campaign Targeting Diplomatic Bureaus in Asia, AfricaD. Howard KassMay 16, 2021TunnelSnake malware gives attacker nearly unlimited control over a computer's operating system, endpoint security software company Kaspersky says.
MalwareMalware Attack: Hackers Target RPI Before Final ExamsDan KobialkaMay 11, 2021Cybercriminals use malware to shut down a portion of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's (RPI) computer network leading up to its spring 2021 final exams.
MalwareCompuCom Cyberattack Recovery Costs Hit $10 Million; MSP Up for SaleJoe PanettieriMay 5, 2021CompuCom's recovery from a malware-related cyberattack cost less than previously expected. The MSP business is struggling and up for sale.
