The future of cybersecurity: Software supply chain attacks become a given in 2022
In 2020, the financial services sector was the industry that experienced the most cyberattacks. For years, attackers went after these organizations because they were expectedly lucrative targets. But in 2021, the financial services sector was […]
Throwback Attack: iEncrypt ransomware shuts down sales and operations at AriZona Beverages
Disruptions to the food, beverage and agriculture sectors can cause more than just spikes in prices and production delays. They can also be a threat to public safety, precipitating the sale of tainted food, financial […]
Throwback Attack: Dragonfly 2.0 targets energy sectors
As people around the world reflect on this past year and look forward to the next, it is important to learn from past mistakes so as to not repeat them. Six years ago, Dragonfly 2.0, […]
Throwback Attack: Egregor ransomware attacks Metro Vancouver TransLink
As more and more people head back into the office, public transportation is becoming normalized again. However, a customer has to keep track of route schedules, tickets and everything else they need to lug with […]
The top 5 worst data breaches of 2021
It took only nine months for 2021 to bypass 2020 in publicly reported data breaches. By the end of September, the total number of publicly reported breaches in 2020 was already exceeded by 17%, according […]
Throwback Attack: Three teens stoke fears of a cyber war with the Solar Sunrise attack
In the throes of a military action, everything is heightened. In February 1998, the U.S. and President Bill Clinton were preparing to bomb Iraq, as the country’s then-President Sadaam Hussein refused to comply with United […]
Throwback Attack: BlackEnergy attacks the Ukrainian power grid
People have come to rely on electricity, and once someone has it, it’s hard to let it go. As winter rapidly approaches, it is easy to understand why. Without electricity, there are no appliances, lights […]
Throwback Attack: CryptoLocker infects more than 250,000 systems in just four months
Checking tracking notifications from transportation companies has become second nature for anyone who has ordered something online. Many can’t wait to see that notification saying that their package has been delivered. Imagine the surprise and […]
The rise of supply chain attacks
Back in December, Darktrace predicted that supply chain attacks would overtake CEO fraud as a top cybersecurity concern. This year, the importance of supply chains has been brought to the forefront by a series of disruptions hitting […]
Throwback Attack: Petya, the red skull of ransomware
When people think of ransomware, they often picture a screen blinking with an ominous skull and crossbones image, indicating that something bad is happening. In fact, search for any ransomware attack, and there’s about a […]
