Welcome to this month’s Centripetal Force Insights!
This edition highlights the recent CrowdStrike outage and how cybercriminals were able to exploit it by launching phishing campaigns. We touch on the urgent threat of Black Basta ransomware and explore the future of cybersecurity for legal organizations. We also highlight our intelligence powered DNS solution and cover critical security bulletins, including vulnerabilities in the Polyfill.io breach.
The CrowdStrike Outage: Don't Be Spoofed By Cybercriminals
CrowdStrike has had a rough go the past few weeks. Unless you have lived under a rock, you have heard about the the outage that shocked the entire world. While it wasn't a cyber threat, thank goodness, the after shocks have resulted in cybercriminals acting quickly to exploit this incident by immediately launching phishing campaigns designed to trick users into, e.g., downloading malware, providing sensitive information such as login credentials and personal information, etc. We break down how to proactively protect yourself from the aftermath with valuable insights and actionable strategies.?
We break down how to proactively protect yourself from the aftermath with valuable insights and actionable strategies.?
Defending Against Black Basta: The Ransomware Threat No One Should Ignore
Discovered in April 2022, Black Basta operates on a ransomware-as-a-service model, where affiliates pay to use their sophisticated software and infrastructure to launch devastating attacks. The group quickly gained notoriety for targeting organizations across various industries, employing double extortion techniques—encrypting data and threatening to leak sensitive information if the ransom is not paid.?
We consulted our experts to outline practical steps for defending against threats, emphasizing threat intelligence, proactive defense strategies, and leveraging advanced threat indicators to safeguard your network.
Legal Data Under Siege
Law firms are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the highly sensitive information they hold, such as intellectual property, financial records, and personal client data. The American Bar Association reported that 29% of law firms experienced a security breach last year, with an average cost of $4.47 million per incident. These breaches not only result in financial losses but also cause significant reputational damage.
If you are with a legal organization or know somebody who is - take a look at this valuable insights document that will guide you on how to proactively defend your company.?
DNS, Powered By Intelligence
The average cost of data breaches on companies?in 2023 was $4.45 million, according to IBM. Lack of DNS security can result in costly ransomware attacks, where the end user is unaware of requesting malicious websites that can have harmful or inappropriate content. Protect your entire organization with CleanINTERNET? DNS.
Unlike other DNS filtering products that rely solely on blocklists, CleanINTERNET??DNS is the first-ever solution to leverage advanced threat intelligence from multiple providers to proactively prevent users from accessing malicious websites and harmful content.?
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? Preemptively protects & shields from malicious sources
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Risks for Polyfill.io Users
Earlier this year, the Polyfill.io domain was acquired by the Chinese company Funnull, leading to the injection of malicious JavaScript into websites using the Polyfill CDN. This breach has redirected mobile users to scam sites, affecting over 100,000 websites, including high-profile organizations like Atlassian and the World Economic Forum.
Immediate action is required to secure your applications from this critical vulnerability. Learn how to protect your site and explore safe alternatives. Read more to stay informed and safeguard your web assets.
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