Friday Five 1/28
The Linux PolicyKit bug, $770 million lost in social media scams, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!
Ransomware Groups Turning to Insiders to Help with Attacks
A new survey suggests there's been an uptick in ransomware groups reaching out to employees in hopes they can help them carry out attacks against their company.
Friday Five 1/7
A scientist pleads guilty to stealing trade secret data, a new proof-of-concept iPhone Trojan, and more - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!
DOJ Takes Action Against Two Charged with Ransomware Attacks
The Justice Department announced this week that it arrested two involved with deploying ransomware and that it seized $6.1 million in ransom payments.
US Treasury Outlines Compliance Best Practices for Cryptocurrency Companies
The newly released guide is designed to emphasize sanctions compliance requirements amid the US government’s efforts to combat ransomware.
Government Agencies Warn About BlackMatter Ransomware
CISA, the FBI, and NSA provided defenders with tips to protect networks and mitigations to prevent the spread of the ransomware.
New Ransomware Bill Would Require Organizations Report Ransom Costs
A bill introduced this week would require companies to disclose ransomware attacks and how much they cost victims within 48 hours.
Ransomware Attacks on Agriculture Industry Increase
Two attacks on farming co-ops in the midwest have corroborated a warning from the FBI that when it comes to ransomware attacks, the agricultural industry is on watch .
Friday Five 9/3
How not to get hacked, a $9 million ransomware attack, and the FTC cracks down on a spyware app - catch up on the infosec news of the week with the Friday Five!
OnePercent Ransomware Group Has Hit US Companies Since November
The group, like other malicious campaigns of late, has been using Cobalt Strike to carry out ransomware attacks against companies.
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