"Schools can't compete with a bank or a tech company as far as what they can buy and deploy," @PaloAltoNtwks@ireo tells @CBSNews. "That means that a threat actor who gets into that network is facing a lot fewer barriers to go in and launch their attack." https://t.co/j3XrtyLK7R
"Have an actual process that is validated and tested for how you authorize funds to leave your company,” “No funds should ever leave you just based off an email" - great advice from @Unit42_Intel Pete Renals on BEC: https://t.co/PRwhrte4V3
We are seeing an uptick of smishing attacks at @Unit42_intel and unfortunately, they’re proving wildly successful by leveraging user fatigue and urgency. I shared some perspective with @washingtonpost@timstarks https://t.co/gFpKKETbkq
The BlackCat ransomware group aka ALPHV has been very active lately. I spoke with @reuters@Tech_Correspond on what @unit42_intel is seeing
https://t.co/jHTasO7lJ0
Ransomware actors sending thank you notes? Nigerian scammers on speed dial with Russian cybercriminal leaders? I had the opportunity to share these & other insights from @Unit42_Intel with @ISMG_News@mathewjschwartz during #RSAC2022:
https://t.co/EsQc70ex2s
The same week in late February that Russian troops rolled into Ukraine, one of the world's most potent Kremlin-aligned hacking gangs threatened to attack the U.S. and NATO allies https://t.co/5mn9EsRn7j
Unit 42 is seeing multi-extortion on the rise. The 2022 Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report highlights that the number of victims whose data was posted on leak sites rose 85% in 2021, to 2,566 organizations. Check out the report for more details
The 2022 Unit 42 Ransomware Threat Report provides the latest insights on established and emerging #ransomware groups, payment trends, and security best practices. Read the report now to learn how to bolster your defenses. https://t.co/3Ld0wgYdwr
Scoop —> Cybersecurity researchers, with the help of the NSA, are exposing a suspected foreign hacking campaign that has targeted multiple US defense contractors. https://t.co/HqlSraBKky
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Confirmed! Tao Yan (@Ga1ois) of Palo Alto Networks used a Race Condition bug to escalate to SYSTEM on a fully patched #Windows 10 box. He earns $40,000 and 4 Master of Pwn points. #Pwn2Own