SBS CyberSecurity - In The Wild 216

 

In The Wild - CyberSecurity Newsletter Welcome to the 216th issue of In The Wild, SBS' weekly CyberSecurity newsletter. The objective of this newsletter is to share threat intelligence, news articles that are relevant, new and updated guidance, and other information to help you make better cybersecurity decisions. Below, you will find some of the latest-and-greatest news stories, articles, videos, and links from the past week in cybersecurity. Some of the following stories have been shared by consultants, others by the SBS Institute, and others yet simply been found in the far corners of the internet. We hope you find the following stories relevant, interesting, and – most of all – useful. Enjoy. Follow SBS CyberSecurity on Social Media for more articles, stories, news, and resources!           Hacker Hour: The Importance of Patch Management SBS Educational Resources Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM CDT According to the Ponemon Institute, 57% of cyber-attack victims say an available patch could have prevented their breach. Even further, 34% of respondents were already aware of the vulnerability before they were attacked. Join SBS as we discuss the importance of patch management, what is holding organizations back from timely patching, and what you can do to help your organization improve its patch management program. Read Here »   No, I Did Not Hack Your MS Exchange Server Krebs on Security New data suggests someone has compromised more than 21,000 Microsoft Exchange Server email systems worldwide and infected them with malware that invokes both KrebsOnSecurity and Yours Truly by name. Read Here »   5 reasons why (not only) financial companies struggle with cybersecurity WeLiveSecurity Why do many organizations have a hard time keeping up with the evolving threat landscape and effectively managing their cyber-risks? Read Here »   Ransomware operators are piling on already hacked Exchange servers ars technica The fallout from the Microsoft Exchange server crisis isn't abating just yet. Read Here »   Do you know which SBS Institute Certification Programs are coming up? Check out the Certification Calendar and share with your clients. Find Out Here! » Exchange Server attacks: Microsoft shares intelligence on post-compromise activities ZDNet If you're cleaning up a infected Exchange server, you need to look for traces of multiple threats, warns Microsoft. Read Here »   Almost $2 billion lost to BEC scams in 2020 WeLiveSecurity Nearly half of reported cybercrime losses in 2020 were the result of BEC fraud, according to an FBI report. Read Here »   CompuCom MSP expects over $20M in losses after ransomware attack BleepingComputer American managed service provider CompuCom is expecting losses of over $20 million following this month's DarkSide ransomware attack that took down most of its systems. Read Here »   The 4 types of personalities leaders need in their inner circle Fast Company If you want to make smart decisions, surround yourself with these sorts of people. Read Here » 10 Other Interesting Links From This Week There were too many fantastic reads from this past weeks' worth of cybersecurity and technology news, so here are a few additional quick-hit links for your reading pleasure:      Krebs on Security: Phish Leads to Breach at Calif. State Controller      Krebs on Security: RedTorch Formed from Ashes of Norse Corp.      ThreatPost: Insurance Giant CNA Hit with Novel Ransomware Attack      ThreatPost: Microsoft Exchange Servers See ProxyLogon Patching Frenzy      The Hacker News: Black Kingdom Ransomware Hunting Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers      BleepingComputer: The Week in Ransomware - March 26th 2021 - Attacks increase      BleepingComputer: Ransomware gang urges victims’ customers to demand a ransom payment      Lawfare: Enterprise Cybersecurity Measurement      CISO Series: 20 Tales of Online Fraud and How to Fight It      Security Intelligence: Women in Cybersecurity - Why Diversity Matters