Spotlight on Cybercriminal Supply Chains
In this Threatpost podcast Fortinet’s top researcher outlines what a cybercriminal supply chain is and how much the illicit market is worth.
Podcasts
Podcast: Microsoft Exchange Server Attack Onslaught Continues
Derek Manky, Chief of Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, gives insight into the surge in attacks against vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers over the last week.
Podcast: Ransomware Attacks Exploded in Q4 2020
Researchers said they saw a seven-times increase in ransomware activity in the fourth quarter of 2020, across various families – from Ryuk to Egregor.
APT31, a Chinese-affiliated threat group, copied a Microsoft Windows exploit previously used by the Equation Group, said researchers.
A week after law enforcement agencies said they took down Emotet, there has been no sign of the prolific malware.
Tom Kellermann, head of cybersecurity strategy for VMware Carbon Black, talks about the top security challenges facing the US government as a new presidential administration steps in.
Security teams are preparing for the inevitable return to the workplace – and the privacy implications of exposure notification apps that companies may need to adopt.
Threatpost editors discuss the SolarWinds hack, healthcare ransomware attacks and other threats that will plague enterprises in 2021.
FortiGuard Labs’ Derek Manky talks about how threat playbooks can equip defense teams with the tools they need to fight back against evolving attacker TTPs.
From eCommerce threats, to attacks at the smart edge, Fortinet researchers discuss the top evolving threats of 2020, heading into the new year.
InfoSec Insider
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Beyond MFA: Rethinking the Authentication Key
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Shifting Threats in a Changed World: Edge, IoT and Vaccine Fraud
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Sneakers, Gaming, Nvidia Cards: Retailers Can Stop Shopping Bots
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A Tale of Two Hacks: From SolarWinds to Microsoft Exchange
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Smishing: Why Text-Based Phishing Should Be on Every CISO’s Radar