Malware

The potential number of systems is staggering: There are 5.5 million MySQL, Tomcat, Jenkins, and WebLogic devices connected to the internet that could be vulnerable.

Cyber experts expect more sophisticated attacks to come – with ransomware and phishing continuing at a steady, but more advanced clip, and emerging threats tied to deepfakes and 5G beginning to show impact.

The Financial Crime Enforcement Network detailed for banks or other financial services organizations potential issues, asking the sector to be particularly attuned to ransomware attacks on distribution networks and the supply chains for the manufacture of vaccines.

Most of the incentives driving ransomware operations have only intensified over the past year, while law enforcement and defenders look for new angles to stem the tide.

The credential phishing attack impersonated the U.S. Postal Service that sought to get victims to give up their credit card credentials and pay a special delivery fee within three days to ensure package delivered.

How a company sets up their IT environment, where they place their backups in relation to the rest of their network and how they communicate with their cloud providers all make a difference in how effectively a business can insulate itself from ransomware.

Three Democratic senators requested a federal auditing group look into how the national government assists local school districts in fighting the scourge of ransomware.