SBS CyberSecurity - In The Wild 238

 

In The Wild - CyberSecurity Newsletter Welcome to the 238th   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!           #askSBS: Cyber Insurance SBS Educational Resources Question: What should I know about cyber insurance? Is it worth it? Read Here »   Clear and present danger: Why business leaders must prioritize cybersecurity VentureBeat As U.S. office workers and employers weigh the pros and cons of returning to co-located workspaces, tough trade-offs emerge. Read Here »   Top Strategies That Define the Success of a Modern Vulnerability Management Program Threat Post Modern vulnerability management programs require a strategy that defines what success means for your organization’s cybersecurity goals. By incorporating a few simple cyber hygiene routines to your daily security routine, you’ll set up your IT teams to be better equipped to steer off cyberattacks. Read Here »   Cyber insurance market encounters ‘crisis moment’ as ransomware costs pile up CyberScoop It’s a sure sign of trouble when leading insurance industry executives are worried about their own prices going up. 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! » Ransomware: These four rising gangs could be your next major cybersecurity threat ZDNet Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks detail four extortion groups that have gained traction in recent months, as the threat of ransomware continues to plague businesses. Read Here »   Ragnarok Ransomware Gang Bites the Dust, Releases Decryptor Threat Post The cybercriminal group, active since late 2019, has closed its doors and released the key to unlocking victims’ files on its dark web portal. Read Here »   New Hampshire town loses $2.3 million to overseas scammers BleepingComputer Peterborough, a small New Hampshire town, has lost $2.3 million after BEC scammers redirected several bank transfers using forged documents sent to the town's Finance Department staff in multiple email exchanges. Read Here »   How Can You Be Sure Someone Has What It Takes to Lead Others? Look for 6 Key Behaviors Inc. Organizations cannot retain great employees without developing leaders with the skills to inspire them. 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:      Captive.com: Cyber-Insurance Market Looks To Keep Up as Cyber Risks Grow, Evolve      Krebs on Security: Man Robbed of 16 Bitcoin Sues Young Thieves’ Parents      FBI: Indicators of Compromise Associated with OnePercent      FBI: Indicators of Compromise Associated with Hive      BleepingComputer: T-Mobile CEO: Hacker brute-forced his way through our network      BleepingComputer: Microsoft: ProxyShell bugs “might be exploited,” patch servers now!      The Hacker News: LockFile Ransomware Bypasses Protection Using Intermittent File Encryption      The Hacker News: VMware Issues Patches to Fix New Flaws Affecting Multiple Products      ZDNet: Cloudflare says it stopped the largest DDoS attack ever reported      ZDNet: Cisco says it will not release software update for critical 0-day in EOL VPN routers