Ransomware Attacks Fall by Almost Half in Q2

Obvious phishing emails with numerous red flags are somehow getting past some of the industry-leading secure email gateway (SEG) products.

With the emergence of AI-driven attacks and quantum computing, and the explosion of hyperconnected devices, zero trust remains a core strategy for security operations.

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware dubbed Speagle that hijacks the functionality and infrastructure of a legitimate program called Cobra DocGuard. “Speagle is designed to surreptitiously harvest sensitive information from infected computers and transmit it to a Cobra DocGuard server that has been compromised by the attackers, masking the data exfiltration process as legitimate

An emerging ransomware strain has been discovered incorporating capabilities to encrypt files as well as permanently erase them, a development that has been described as a “rare dual-threat.” “The ransomware features a ‘wipe mode,’ which permanently erases files, rendering recovery impossible even if the ransom is paid,” Trend Micro researchers Maristel Policarpio, Sarah Pearl Camiling,…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, weak identity security isn’t just a flaw—it’s a major risk that can expose your business to breaches and costly downtime. Many organizations are overwhelmed by an excess of user identities and aging systems, making them vulnerable to attacks. Without a strategic plan, these security gaps can quickly turn into…

Major EU airports such as Heathrow were disrupted over the weekend after a cyberattack hit the provider of check-in kiosk software, which caused delays and flight cancellations.