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RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result

Editor29 Mar 20241 min. read


AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT

Editor22 Mar 20240 min. read


Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers' crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023

Editor15 Mar 20241 min. read


Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 2)

Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 2)

Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 2)

We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats

Editor14 Mar 20241 min. read


APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Evasive Panda has been spotted targeting Tibetans in several countries and territories with payloads that included a previously undocumented backdoor ESET has named Nightdoor

Editor08 Mar 20240 min. read


Deceptive AI content and 2024 elections – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Deceptive AI content and 2024 elections – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Deceptive AI content and 2024 elections – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

As the specter of AI-generated disinformation looms large, tech giants vow to crack down on fabricated content that could sway voters and disrupt elections taking place around the world this year

Editor01 Mar 20241 min. read


PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Coming in two waves, the campaign sought to demoralize Ukrainians and Ukrainian speakers abroad with disinformation messages about war-related subjects

Editor23 Feb 20241 min. read


Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

Here's how the results of vulnerability scans factor into decisions on cyber-insurance and how human intelligence comes into play in the assessment of such digital signals

Editor16 Feb 20241 min. read


What is AI, really? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 1)

What is AI, really? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 1)

What is AI, really? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 1)

Artificial intelligence is on everybody’s lips these days, but there are also many misconceptions about what AI actually is and isn’t. We unpack AI's basics, applications and broader implications.

Editor15 Feb 20241 min. read