Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is a complex affair, as evidenced by new ESET research published recently. Attributing a cyberattack to a specific threat actor is no easy task, as highlighted by new ESET research published this week. ESET experts recently uncovered a new APT group that they named CeranaKeeper and that … More The complexities of attack attribution
As the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, the sophistication and frequency of attacks are escalating at an alarming rate. This is particularly concerning for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which are often perceived by cybercriminals as easy targets. With the upcoming enactment of the NIS2 Directive in October, organisations in Ireland and across the … More Preparing for NIS2: Why a Multi-Layered Cybersecurity Approach is Critical
Building efficient recovery options will drive ecosystem resilience. Last week, a US congressional hearing regarding the CrowdStrike incident in July saw one of the company’s executives answer questions from policy makers. One point that caught my interest during the ensuing debate was the suggestion that future incidents of this magnitude could be avoided by some form of automated system … More Why system resilience should mainly be the job of the OS, not just third-party applications
ESET researchers have discovered several targeted campaigns against governmental institutions in Thailand, starting in 2023, where massive amounts of data have been exfiltrated. The campaigns misused legitimate file-sharing services such as Dropbox, PixelDrain, GitHub, and OneDrive in the process. Based on the findings, ESET researchers decided to track this activity cluster as the work of … More ESET Research discovers new government-attacking APT group
Despite their benefits, awareness campaigns alone are not enough to encourage widespread adoption of cybersecurity best practices. As we enter October, governments, non-profit organizations, cybersecurity vendors and many companies with corporate social responsibility teams are all likely gearing up to push out some useful tips on staying safe online. Without even looking at the official theme … More Cybersecurity Awareness Month needs a radical overhaul – it needs legislation
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