Sophos’ 2024 Threat Report recently highlighted ransomware as the biggest existential cyber threat to small businesses. SMBs are generally more vulnerable to cybercriminals and cyberattack recovery costs can be detrimental to the point of closure. Dave Adamson, CTO at Espria, urges businesses to prioritise safeguarding customer data from cyber threats to prevent negative impacts on business finances, brand trustworthiness and organisational success.
Check Point Research has identified an ongoing cyber espionage campaign by the Chinese threat actor Sharp Dragon (formerly Sharp Panda). This campaign now targets governmental organisations in Africa and the Caribbean, using highly tailored phishing emails and advanced tools like Cobalt Strike Beacon, replacing their previous custom malware. This reflects a previously reported trend for cybercriminals to target less cyber-mature countries before executing attacks against the West.
Sharp Dragon exploits 1-day vulnerabilities and compromised servers for Command and Control (C2) operations, demonstrating refined tactics and increased operational security. By leveraging trusted government entities to infect new targets, the group enhances its infiltration capabilities. This strategic shift underscores a broader effort by Chinese cyber actors to extend their influence in historically overlooked regions.
The Leadenhall Building London played host to discussions on the rise in cyber threats and calls on businesses in UK and Ireland to “do better” to combat them
London, United Kingdom: The Cyber Leader Summit, held at London’s Leadenhall Building and hosted by Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, served as a forum for discussing the escalating threats in the cyber landscape, with a particular focus on the alarming rise in cybercrime and the critical need for more robust defenses.
The Royal Navy is embracing Virtual Reality to train sailors guiding warships on operations worldwide. Nine hi-tech bridge simulators – which accurately recreate both the bridge of present-day warships, but also the key waters and harbours they operate in – have been installed at sites in England and Scotland, led by the Navy’s warfare school at HMS Collingwood in Fareham.
To expose official corruption in Nigeria, re-orientate the psyche of Nigerians and usher in the Nigerian renaissance
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