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Allianz Risk Barometer: Cyber ​​attacks top risk 2024
7. February 2024
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Cyber ​​incidents such as ransomware attacks, data breaches and IT failures are the biggest risk for companies worldwide this year. The closely linked business interruptions follow in second place. For the current Allianz Risk Barometer, more than 3.000 risk experts from 92 countries were surveyed about their top company risks. Among the German participants in the study, cyber attacks and business interruptions also take first place (1: 2023) and second place (2: 2). Unlike worldwide, however, changes to laws and regulations - such as tariffs, sanctions or protectionist efforts - rank third (2023: 1). It is striking that in…

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Public sector target
6. February 2024
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The provider of the world's largest security training and simulated phishing platform, has released its report on the most common and widespread cyber crimes in 2023, with a focus on the public sector. The report examines trends, statistics and real-world examples of cybercrime on a global scale and breaks them down by country and region, while identifying possible protective measures. The public sector is becoming an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals everywhere. Cyber ​​criminals seek personal data This is not surprising since government agencies and public services hold personal data about the vast majority of people…

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Dangers of software supply chains
5. February 2024
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The software landscape continues to grow, and so it is not surprising that the vulnerabilities and attack surfaces of software libraries are not getting smaller. Software supply chain attacks are particularly attractive to threat actors because, if successful, they can gain access to hundreds or thousands of applications with just one attack. Exploiting vulnerabilities or compromising source code in trusted applications can allow an attacker to operate from a central location and move around the network undetected. Various solutions to this danger vector are being researched, a…

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Ransomware group Akira: 11 months – 171 victims  
4. February 2024
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The APT group with the Akira ransomware remains extremely active. After the first occurrence in March 2023, there are now officially 171 victims - according to the company Logpoint. In addition to South Westphalia IT (SIT), even zoos are among the victims. The Akira ransomware has been actively attacking companies worldwide and has made headlines in 2023 by causing extensive damage and attracting the attention of cybersecurity authorities. In December, the Finnish National Center for Cybersecurity (NCSC-FI) reported that the Akira ransomware was carrying out increasing attacks in Finland and...

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Chinese botnet Volt Typhoon smashed
3. February 2024
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The US government announced that it had disrupted the threat actor Volt Typhoon's botnet, which it used to attack critical infrastructure in the United States and other countries. An operation authorized by the American judiciary in December 2023 destroyed a botnet of hundreds of US-based small office/home office (SOHO) routers hijacked by state-sponsored hackers from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Volt Typhoon attacked critical infrastructure The hackers, known in the private sector as “Volt Typhoon,” used private SOHO routers infected with the “KV Botnet” malware...

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Research report on BianLian ransomware
2. February 2024
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The group behind the BianLian ransomware is relatively unknown. However, it is already one of the top 10 most active ransomware gangs in 2023. Companies in industry and healthcare are particularly the focus of the group. Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 team today released a new research report on the group behind the BianLian ransomware. According to leak site data analyzes by Unit 42, this is one of the top 10 most active ransomware gangs in 2023. The report shows key findings about BianLian. The group primarily targets the healthcare, manufacturing and professional sectors…

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How Medusa Ransomware works
1. February 2024
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Research team Unit 42 has released a new research report on the Medusa ransomware gang, revealing the threat actors' tactics, tools and procedures. Unit 42 noted an escalation in Medusa ransomware operations and a shift in tactics toward extortion, marked by the launch of a dedicated leak site (DLS) called Medusa Blog in early 2023. Medusa threat actors use this website to publish sensitive data of victims who are unwilling to meet their ransom demands. As part of their multi-extortion strategy, this group offers victims multiple options when their data is on…

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Bundeswehr network already encrypted in a quantum-resistant manner
31 January 2024
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While many companies are still discussing quantum resistance, the Bundeswehr's 13.000 kilometer long fiber optic network is quantum-resistant encrypted. The cryptography solution is approved by the BSI up to “VS-NfD” and enables bandwidths of up to 100 Gbit/s. Over the past three years, the BWI has completely modernized the Bundeswehr’s wide area network. The new core network, the so-called backbone, of the nationwide fiber optic network is not only significantly more powerful. It is also quantum-resistant encrypted and approved by the BSI up to “VS-NfD”. VS-NfD: Classified information – only for official use The entire voice and data communication of the Bundeswehr in this country is carried out via...

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Akira responsible for attack on South Westphalia IT and municipalities
30 January 2024
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Now it is definitely clear: The Akira group and its ransomware attacked South Westphalia IT in October, paralyzing 70 to 100 municipalities. The service provider is now working through the attack and reveals that it all started with a VPN attack. The attack on Südwestfalen IT – SIT started on October 30, 2023 and has kept those responsible on their toes to date. According to SIT, they are still working through the action plan and want to be back to normal operations by the end of Q1 2024. Some municipalities are already reporting that they are working almost back to normal...

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NIS2 policy and container security
29 January 2024
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The digital landscape in Europe is facing a significant change with the publication of the NIS2 Directive. The implementation of this digital transformation is closely linked to the development of cyber security. Governments around the world are now taking action to increase the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats. This policy, which aims to increase security and resilience in the cyber environment, particularly affects the growing number of Kubernetes users. Understanding NIS2 The NIS2 Directive consists of a landmark regulation that addresses cyber security and digital infrastructure in the European Union. Your main goal is to…

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