Threat detection and response
Just as malicious actors' threats and attack techniques evolve, so too must enterprise threat detection and response tools and procedures. From real-time monitoring and network forensics to IDS/IPS, NDR and XDR, SIEM and SOAR, read up on detection and response tools, systems and services.
Top Stories
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Podcast
23 Dec 2024
Risk & Repeat: The state of ransomware in 2024
Ransomware made major headlines in 2024, from the massive Change Healthcare attack to the creative takedown of the notorious LockBit ransomware-as-a-service gang. Continue Reading
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News
23 Dec 2024
10 of the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Some of the biggest stories of the year include a massive IT outage, a record-setting ransom payment and devastating breaches at several U.S. telecommunications companies. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Lapsus$ hacking group hit authentication vendor Okta
Authentication vendor Okta is the latest tech giant to be named as a victim of the prolific Lapsus$ crew, through key details about the attack remain in dispute. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
F-Secure splits in two as WithSecure launches
The Finnish security vendor's enterprise business sets off on its own as a new brand called WithSecure, while F-Secure will continue to operate the consumer side of the business. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2022
Biden: Russia exploring cyber attacks against US
President Joe Biden's warning of potential Russian attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure is the latest call to action for the private sector to fortify its cyberdefenses. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
FTC accuses CafePress of covering up 2019 data breach
The proposed FTC settlement would require CafePress' former owner to pay $500,000 in compensation to customers who were victimized in the company's 2019 data breach. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2022
Biden signs law on reporting critical infrastructure cyber attacks
President Joe Biden signed a law that requires critical infrastructure entities to report cyber attacks within 72 hours and report ransom payments in 24 hours. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
SentinelOne acquires Attivo Networks for $617M
SentinelOne is acquiring Attivo Networks for a $616.5 million price tag and plans to merge the company's identity threat detection services with its XDR offering. Continue Reading
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News
15 Mar 2022
Infosec news cycles: How quickly do they fade?
Google Trends spikes, on average, lasted a few weeks for major infosec news events like SolarWinds, Log4Shell and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2022
Cyber insurance war exclusions loom amid Ukraine crisis
Changes in insurance exemptions for acts of war reflect an increase in damages caused to enterprises related to state-sponsored cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Mar 2022
How to build a security champions program
Security champions are key to promoting and creating a security-first company. Learn how to build a security champions program using these four steps. Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2022
Log4Shell vulnerability continues to menace developers
Months after it was first disclosed, the Log4j RCE vulnerability remains widespread on code-sharing sites and open source repositories, according to security researchers. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Mar 2022
Use microsegmentation to mitigate lateral attacks
Attackers will get into a company's system sooner or later. Limit their potential damage by isolating zones with microsegmentation to prevent lateral movement. Continue Reading
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News
09 Mar 2022
Immersive Labs: Average cyberthreat response takes 96 days
Immersive Labs' Cyber Workforce Benchmark found that some critical threats, including a zero-day vulnerability, took an average of six months to fully address. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2022
FBI finds Ragnar Locker hit 52 U.S. critical infrastructure targets
While providing an updated list of indicators of compromise, the FBI revealed that a range of critical sectors were attacked by the ransomware group. Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2022
Google to acquire Mandiant for $5.4B
Google's acquisition announcement came less than a year after Mandiant and FireEye split. FireEye was sold to Symphony Technology Group last fall for $1.2 billion. Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2022
Hackers using stolen Nvidia certificates to sign malware
The recent breach of Nvidia's corporate network has resulted in the posting of valid software certificates that are now being used to spread malware in the wild. Continue Reading
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News
03 Mar 2022
Intel touts security improvements in 12th-gen Core CPUs
Intel is courting enterprises with a new line of Core vPro CPUs that boast improved security protections ranging from firmware and OS to memory. Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2022
CrowdStrike cracks PartyTicket ransomware targeting Ukraine
CrowdStrike's analysis of the new ransomware, also known as HermeticRansom, that affected Ukrainian organizations revealed that files encrypted with PartyTicket are recoverable. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2022
Nvidia confirms breach, proprietary data leaked online
Nvidia has confirmed some of the claims from a little-known ransomware gang that allegedly broke into the network of the GPU giant and stole corporate data. Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2022
HermeticWiper poses increasing cyber risk to Ukraine
While it has not been attributed to a specific threat group, ESET researchers observed another data-wiping malware that targeted a Ukrainian organization and warned it could extend to allies. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2022
Recorded Future: Russia may retaliate with cyber attacks
Recorded Future warned U.S. and European organizations could be hit by 'spillover attacks' or intentional retaliatory strikes from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2022
Researchers find access brokers focused on US targets
Security vendors studied 'access broker' advertisements on the dark web, which provide ransomware groups with the network and system access required for data thefts. Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2022
SentinelOne reboots Scalyr as enterprise data platform
The cybersecurity vendor launches DataSet as a separate technology service from its core cybersecurity platform to help organizations manage and query large volumes of data. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
US, UK attribute Cyclops Blink to Sandworm
The group known for its use of VPNFilter malware has retooled with what is being tracked as Cyclops Blink, but its impact appears limited to WatchGuard business customers for now. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
Dragos: Ransomware topped ICS and OT threats in 2021
Whether ICS and OT networks were intentionally targeted or not, ransomware was found to be the No. 1 compromise to industrial organizations last year. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2022
Kronos attack fallout continues with data breach disclosures
Employees at both public and private sector organizations had their data compromised during a December ransomware attack on Kronos that also took down payroll systems. Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2022
Apache Cassandra vulnerability puts servers at risk
Certain non-default configurations of the Apache Cassandra database software could leave the door open for remote code execution attacks, according to JFrog researchers. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
Sophos discovers new attack targeting Exchange Servers
A new type of attack that utilizes the Squirrelwaffle malware and business email compromise may be an issue for organizations that have not patched their Exchange servers. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
CrowdStrike: Attackers are moving faster, harder to detect
The CrowdStrike '2022 Global Threat Report' said attackers are getting better at exploiting vulnerabilities and moving through compromised networks before defenders can spot them. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2022
Ransomware tied to attacks on critical infrastructure last year
While recent law enforcement action may be altering the ransomware landscape, BlackBerry researchers observed high-profile attacks on critical infrastructure last year. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2022
CISA says 'Shields Up' as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate
CISA said in its advisory that 'there are not currently any specific credible threats to the U.S. homeland,' but cited past Russian cyber attacks against Ukraine and others. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2022
Fallout from REvil arrests shakes up ransomware landscape
Russian authorities recently announced more than a dozen arrests of alleged REvil members, heightening concern among ransomware affiliates on the dark web. Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2022
Ransomware groups shift from big game hunting
A joint cybersecurity advisory documented top ransomware trends for 2021 and addressed ways for organizations to improve security. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
Russia continues cybercrime offensive with SkyFraud takedown
Officials in Russia have knocked the SkyFraud credit card fraud operation offline in the latest of a string of police actions against cybercriminals in the region. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
DOJ recovers $3.6B from 2016 Bitfinex hack
A couple was arrested Tuesday morning after the DOJ traced 120,000 bitcoin to a digital wallet containing funds stolen during the 2016 hack of cryptocurrency platform Bitfinex. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2022
IBM upgrades FlashSystem to tackle ransomware
Addressing the continuing onslaught of cyber attacks, IBM has delivered an offering that combines its FlashSystem and Cyber Vault products for fast recovery. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
DHS forms first-ever Cyber Safety Review Board
The new initiative is one in a string of many by the Biden administration to push public and private collaboration in addressing cyber threats such as Log4j vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
03 Feb 2022
The importance of a policy-driven threat modeling approach
An expanding threat landscape, combined with increasing cloud use and a cybersecurity skill shortage, is driving the need for a policy-driven threat modeling approach. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2022
Distrust, feuds building among ransomware groups
In an industry that operates in anonymity, trust is everything -- but recent accusations of ransomware actors working with or being law enforcement is threatening that work model. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
A day in the life of a cybersecurity manager
The role of a cybersecurity leader is often misunderstood. Experience a day in the life of a cybersecurity manager with this breakdown of a security leader's typical schedule. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
Top cybersecurity leadership challenges and how to solve them
Security isn't always a top business priority. This creates challenges for the cybersecurity managers and teams that hope to integrate security into their company's agenda. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Feb 2022
What's the status of AI in networking?
The use cases for AI are expanding, but despite the advantages, network pros have yet to implement AI fully. Three analysts explain the status of AI in enterprise networks. Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2022
More than 1,000 malware packages found in NPM repository
Researchers with WhiteSource were able to find some 1,300 examples of malware hiding under the guise of legitimate JavaScript packages on the NPM repository. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
Iranian hacking groups pick up the pace with new attacks
Two security vendors are reporting a fresh wave of targeted attacks and malware outbreaks believed to be the work of Iranian state-sponsored threat groups. Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2022
Ransomware attacks continue to plague public services
Ransomware this year has picked up right where 2021 left off, with several local governments, schools and health services across the U.S. suffering attacks. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2022
Include defensive security in your cybersecurity strategy
Is your company's cybersecurity strategy comprehensive enough to protect against an expanding threat landscape? Learn how developing defensive security strategies can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jan 2022
Nmap use cases, tools and product comparisons
Nmap is historically known for port scanning, but thanks to several subprojects, its use cases have expanded. Learn how Nmap is used, along with other comparable tools. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2022
SolarWinds hackers still active, using new techniques
CrowdStrike has tracked the latest threat activity and novel techniques from the SolarWinds hackers, a Russian state-sponsored group known as Cozy Bear. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jan 2022
How to use Nmap to scan specific ports
One of Nmap's primary functions is conducting port scans. In this walkthrough, learn how to launch a default scan, along with other options that affect Nmap port scan behavior. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
27 Jan 2022
How AI can help security teams detect threats
AI and machine learning are reshaping modern threat detection. Learn how they help security teams efficiently and accurately detect malicious actors. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2022
New vulnerability rating framework aims to fill in CVSS gaps
The CVSS vulnerability scale doesn't always give a clear picture of the risk of a vulnerability, but experts hope the emerging standard called EPSS will provide more clarity. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2022
Sophos: Log4Shell impact limited, threat remains
Sophos threat researcher Chet Wisniewski detailed the unexpectedly limited impact Log4Shell had on organizations but warned of future exploitation and risks. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2022
Bernalillo County ransomware attack still felt weeks later
A ransomware attack in early January disrupted government systems in New Mexico's largest county, which stalled operations at county offices and the county detention center. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jan 2022
Enterprises reluctant to report cyber attacks to authorities
Despite some successful law enforcement operations, including the seizure of a ransom payment, infosec experts say many enterprises are still unlikely to report cyber attacks. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2022
Crypto.com confirms $35M lost in cyber attack
The cryptocurrency exchange had claimed no customer funds were lost in the recent cyber attack, but now admits 4,836.26 ETH and 443.93 bitcoin was stolen. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2022
Cisco: Patching bugs is about more than CVSS numbers
Cisco's Kenna Security advised enterprises to consider more than just CVSS scores and update advisories when deciding when and how to address security vulnerabilities. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2022
FireEye, McAfee Enterprise relaunch as XDR-focused Trellix
Though the new company is a combination of two high-profile security vendors, private equity firm STG relaunched the merger under an entirely different name. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com hit by cyber attack
The cryptocurrency exchange said it detected unauthorized activity on some user accounts over the weekend, but questions remain on the severity of the attacks. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2022
Ukraine hit with destructive malware attacks amidst turmoil
A new type of destructive malware was discovered by Microsoft after public and private organizations in Ukraine endured a series of cyber attacks as tensions with Russia grow. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2022
New RAT campaign abusing AWS, Azure cloud services
Cisco Talos discovered threat actors taking advantage of public cloud services to spread remote administration tools such as NanoCore, NetWire and AsyncRAT. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2022
New Zloader attacks thwarting Microsoft signature checks
Check Point Software Technologies found a long-known trick of injecting code into valid file signatures remains effective for spreading malware such as Zloader. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2022
MicroStrategy enhances security, embedded analytics features
The vendor recently upgraded its products to the latest version of Log4j's software while also adding a new viewing experience and embedded BI capabilities to its platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jan 2022
Is quantum computing ready to disrupt cybersecurity?
Quantum computing isn't here yet, but now is the time for companies to start considering how it may affect their business -- both negatively and positively -- in the next decade. Continue Reading
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News
30 Dec 2021
Threat actors target HPE iLO hardware with rootkit attack
Integrated Lights Out, HPE's remote server management platform, has been compromised by intruders who are using it to install a hard-to-detect rootkit in the wild. Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2021
5 Russians charged in hacking, illegal trading scheme
A group of hackers based in Russia and tied to the GRU stand accused of breaking into companies and using confidential data to profit from illegal stock trades. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Dec 2021
Risk & Repeat: Log4Shell shakes infosec industry
This Risk & Repeat podcast episode looks at the latest developments with Log4Shell and the efforts to mitigate the critical remote code executive vulnerability. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Dec 2021
stealth virus
A stealth virus is a computer virus that uses various mechanisms to avoid detection by antivirus software. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Dec 2021
Where do PSIM systems fit into disaster recovery?
Organizations that use multiple security platforms can look to PSIM systems to be better prepared for an incident. Read on for more about how they work. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
Log4j gets a second update as security woes pile up
Administrators who were already scrambling to patch up the Log4Shell flaw are now being advised to update to Log4j version 2.16.0 following the discovery of issues in 2.15.0. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
'Insane' spread of Log4j exploits won't abate anytime soon
Experts say that the explosion in exploits for CVE-2021-44228 is only the early phase of what will be a long and tedious road to remediation for the critical vulnerability. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Dec 2021
spam filter
A spam filter is a program used to detect unsolicited, unwanted and virus-infected emails and prevent those messages from getting to a user's inbox. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Dec 2021
What is a micro VM (micro virtual machine)?
A micro VM (micro virtual machine) is a virtual machine program that serves to isolate an untrusted computing operation from a computer's host operating system. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2021
Fixes for Log4j flaw arise as attacks soar
Exploits against the Log4j security vulnerability are already commonplace just days after its disclosure, but some vendors are already offering mitigations and detection tools. Continue Reading
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News
10 Dec 2021
Dark web posts shed light on Panasonic breach
A network breach at Japanese electronics giant Panasonic was possibly set up as far back as January, according to researchers who were monitoring dark web forums. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2021
Rubrik's ransomware tools put detection in line with protection
To better protect against ransomware, Rubrik has expanded the capabilities of its core platform and added new features including cyber threat hunting and Rubrik Cloud Vault. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2021
USB-over-Ethernet bugs put cloud services at risk
SentinelOne says vulnerabilities in the Eltima SDK, which connects USB devices on virtual workstations, can put enterprises at risk of privilege escalation attacks. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
07 Dec 2021
Why image-based phishing emails are difficult to detect
Image-based phishing emails are becoming increasingly popular with attackers. Learn how these hard-to-detect scams bypass email filters to infiltrate victims' systems. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2021
One year later, SolarWinds hackers targeting cloud providers
The hacking crew accused of breaking into SolarWinds a year ago is back at it and is trying to get to their targets through attacks on the networks of cloud computing providers. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Dec 2021
How to get started with attack surface reduction
Attack surface reduction and management are vital to any security team's toolbox. Learn what ASR is and how it complements existing vulnerability management products. Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2021
Hundreds of new vulnerabilities found in SOHO routers
Researchers credited vendors for their swift response to reports of widespread security vulnerabilities but warned users to make sure firmware is updated to avoid attacks. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2021
Former Ubiquiti engineer arrested for inside threat attack
Nickolas Sharp is accused of attacking his former employer, stealing confidential data and attempting to extort the company into paying him approximately $2 million. Continue Reading
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News
01 Dec 2021
CISA taps CrowdStrike for endpoint security
The U.S. government's cybersecurity authority will be watched over by security vendor CrowdStrike as part of the larger government IT security overhaul. Continue Reading
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News
29 Nov 2021
Hack 'Sabbath': Elusive new ransomware detected
A newly uncovered ransomware operation, dubbed UNC2190 or "Sabbath," has roots in a previous ransomware group but has so far been able to operate mostly undetected. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2021
Elastic Stack Security tutorial: How to create detection rules
This excerpt from 'Threat Hunting with Elastic Stack' provides step-by-step instructions to create detection rules and monitor network security events data. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Nov 2021
Elastic Security app enables affordable threat hunting
New to threat hunting in cybersecurity? Consider using the open code Elastic Stack suite to gather security event data and create visualizations for decision-makers. Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2021
Apple files lawsuit against spyware vendor NSO Group
Apple sued the Israeli technology vendor, whose Pegasus spyware has been implicated in several malicious attacks on journalists, activists and government officials. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2021
GoDaddy discloses breach of 1.2M customer account details
Web hosting provider GoDaddy said an attacker broke into its Managed WordPress service and accessed the account details and SSL keys of 1.2 million customers. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2021
How enterprises need to prepare for 'cyberwar' conflicts
Infosec expert Tarah Wheeler said increasing international conflicts are posing new compliance and regulatory standards, but adapting the changes may be difficult for enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
CISA, Microsoft warn of rise in cyber attacks from Iran
CISA and Microsoft this week issued alerts about increased threat activity Iranian nation-state hacking groups, including ransomware attacks on enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2021
New side channel attack resurrects DNS poisoning threat
A new side channel attack would potentially allow attackers to poison DNS servers and reroute traffic to malicious sites. Continue Reading
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Podcast
17 Nov 2021
Risk & Repeat: Are ransomware busts having an effect?
International law enforcement agencies this year have stepped up efforts to address the ransomware threat with arrests, indictments and multimillion-dollar rewards. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2021
FBI email system compromised to issue fake alerts
An unknown threat actor sent emails warning of a supply chain attack through an FBI portal used by law enforcement agencies to communicate with one another. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2021
Citrix DDOS bug leaves networks vulnerable
Citrix patched a critical bug in its Application Delivery Controller and Gateway software that left networks open to DDOS attacks. It also fixed a less-severe SD-WAN WANOP bug. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2021
'King of Fraud' sentenced for Methbot botnet operation
Aleksandr Zhukov was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the theft of $7 million in a massive digital advertising fraud operation using his 'Methbot' botnet. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
10 Nov 2021
4 concepts that help balance business and security goals
The goal of enterprise security is to maintain connectivity, while remaining protected. Use these four concepts to balance business and security goals. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2021
Medical devices at risk from Siemens Nucleus vulnerabilities
Thirteen bugs, including a critical security flaw, have been patched in the Siemens Nucleus TCP/IP stack, a vital component for millions of connected medical devices. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
21 Sep 2021
3 components to consider when selecting an MDR service
In the market for an MDR service? Read up on three considerations to keep in mind and questions to ask potential providers before making a decision. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2021
Microsoft zero-day flaw exploited in the wild
Microsoft and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued advisories warning users to mitigate against a zero-day flaw, as no patch has been released. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Aug 2021
Network security in the return-to-work era
IT teams are dealing with the challenge of reconnecting devices to office networks as employees return to work. Here's how your organization can overcome that challenge. Continue Reading
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Report
01 Apr 2021
Ultimate guide to cybersecurity incident response
Learn actionable incident response strategies that your IT and enterprise security teams can use to meet today's security threats and vulnerabilities more effectively. Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2021
Cisco found cryptomining activity within 69% of customers
Cisco found cryptomining malware affected a vast majority of customers in 2020, generating massive amounts of malicious DNS traffic while sucking up precious computing resources. Continue Reading