Cyberattacks, data privacy and the real possibility of creating Deep Fakes are major concerns today for both companies and individuals. Artificial Intelligence (AI), which helps advance so quickly in various subjects and areas, also has its dark side, because it also implies risks to computer…
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AI poses new challenges in cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Its accelerated implementation and development allows for incalculable progress in the various fields of knowledge. But it also opens the door to new cyberattacks that wreak havoc globally.
Hackers…
Sony confirmed data theft after a ransomware attack
Sony confirmed that it was the victim of an attack by the ransomware group known as C10p, which managed to download personal data of thousands of the company's workers in the United States, through a cyberattack on the MOVEit Transfer…
Banco de Venezuela ensures that its services operate regularly
The Banco de Venezuela issued a statement categorically denying an alleged attack by the LockBit 3.0 computer virus, as has been reported on some web pages.
#BDVInforma 📢 || ¡No te hagas eco ni seas víctima de los piratas de la red!…
Apple is also affected by LockBit ransomware
The LockBit cybercriminal group created a version of its popular ransomware to encrypt computers running Apple's Mac operating system, a first in its evolution so far limited to Microosft and Linux.
LockBit is a type of malware designed to…
Ransomware moves towards destruction of encrypted data
Until now, the threat of ransomware consisted of encrypting the files of the infected computer to demand a ransom to release them or not filter them. A recent study by the Stairwell research team found that they now target data destruction…
About 75 % of companies have been victims of cyberattacks
Almost 75 % of companies reported having suffered at least one cyberattack in 2021, with ransomware being considered the main cybersecurity threat suffered by these organizations.
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digital…
Discord is used to share malware tools
A community of teenage users take advantage of the Discord platform's servers to build, trade, and spread malware, including ransomware and a mix of data thieves and crypto miners.
Discord hosts a community of young users, aged between 11…
Ukraine invasion uncovers phishing attacks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has changed the cybersecurity threat landscape, with ransomware attacks also targeting Russian actors, the rise of scams exploiting support for Ukraine, and the return of malware such as Emotet and…
Most companies would pay ransom in case of ransomware
Paying a ransomware ransom is perceived by managers as a reliable way of dealing with the problem, to the point that close to 90 % of companies that are victims of this cyberattack would pay if attacked again.
The cybersecurity company…
Linux on alert for ransomware against cryptominers
Cloud environments, which in most cases run on the Linux operating system, have become a target for cybercriminals, through threats that are increasingly targeting this system, such as "ransomware" or cryptominers.
This was warned by the…
Protection measures for cyberattacks with ransomware
Ransomware is a type of software that intentionally executes malicious actions without the user's knowledge, infecting devices and locking users out of their data or applications until those affected pay the ransom. It is currently one of…