DragonForce Ransomware and the Rise of Cartel-Style Cybercrime
A new era of organized cybercrime is unfolding, and it should serve as a red alert for business owners everywhere.
1.7 Billion Passwords Stolen: Why It’s Time to Rethink Cyber Defense
On May 1st, Forbes reported that a staggering 1.7 billion stolen credentials—usernames and passwords—have surfaced on the dark web.
Stolen Credentials & Perimeter Exploits Surge: Time for Isolation
A recent CSO Online article, "The state of intrusions: Stolen credentials and perimeter exploits on the rise, as phishing wanes," highlights a significant shift in cyberattack strategies. While...
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Demand a New Defense Strategy
In today’s digital arms race, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for defenders—cybercriminals are using it to supercharge their attacks.
Why Script-Based Malware Keeps Winning — And How to Stop It
Modern cyberattacks are no longer loud or obvious. Instead, they’re quiet, sneaky, and devastatingly effective — often executed through script-based malware.
Ransomware-as-a-Service Just Got Worse—Are You Ready?
Cybercrime is evolving—again. According to a new report from Secureworks, threat actor group DragonForce has introduced a disturbing twist to the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model: a distributed...
FBI Warning: Stop Clicking—Why Businesses Need AppGuard Now
When the FBI says “do not click anything,” it’s not a figure of speech—it’s a dire warning. A recent Forbes article by Davey Winder reports that both businesses and individuals are facing a new...
Ransomware Is Now in Half of All Data Breaches—Are You Ready?
In a sobering update to the state of cybersecurity, Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals that ransomware now plays a role in nearly half of all data breaches.
Lazarus Hackers Strike Again: Why Detection Alone Isn’t Enough
In a chilling reminder of the evolving threat landscape, North Korea’s state-backed Lazarus Group has launched another successful cyberattack campaign—this time targeting six organizations through...
Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Infrastructure Up 9% — Are You Ready?
A recent Reuters article revealed a troubling statistic: complaints about ransomware attacks targeting U.S. infrastructure rose 9% in 2023, according to the FBI.