A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks Whether it’s power grids, transportation systems, or financial networks, critical infrastructures are the backbone of modern society. However, recent years have seen an alarming increase in the number and severity of cyberattacks on these vital systems. It is imperative that we find a… Continue reading A New Plan to Break the Cycle of Destructive Critical Infrastructure Hacks
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Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside sensitive infrastructure
In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks from Chinese Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Not only are they targeting government departments and private businesses, but they are also breaching confidential infrastructure networks, leading to large-scale attacks with potentially devastating consequences. Security experts have long sought to uncover the source of these attacks… Continue reading Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside sensitive infrastructure
Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside US infrastructure
In recent years, the United States has been the target of multiple increasingly sophisticated attacks from advanced persistent threat (APT) actors originating from China. These malicious actors have been observed attempting to acquire sensitive intellectual property, personal data, and government secrets. While the US has long been familiar with the threat of Chinese cyber espionage,… Continue reading Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside US infrastructure
Trojanized Windows
In a massive supply chain attack targeting users of the enterprise communications platform 3CX, hackers have been delivering Trojanized Mac and Windows applications. The supply chain attack, also known as a “living off the land” attack, involves hackers compromising a trusted software or provider used by the victim and then using it to deliver malicious… Continue reading Trojanized Windows
US government warns Royal ransomware is targeting critical infrastructure
The United States government has issued a stark warning to citizens that a powerful ransomware threat has been identified targeting key infrastructure in the country, ranging from government services to utilities and healthcare. The ransomware, dubbed “Royal” by security researchers, has been identified as a highly sophisticated and destructive form of malicious software that can… Continue reading US government warns Royal ransomware is targeting critical infrastructure
Does usage-based pricing call for a new growth infrastructure stack?
The global economy has been reshaped in the 21st century by new technologies, products, and services, from digitalization of media to Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices. Many 21st century technologies have been enabled by usage-based pricing models, from cloud computing to streaming video services. As businesses continue to evolve their pricing models to better… Continue reading Does usage-based pricing call for a new growth infrastructure stack?