We hope you’re having a wonderful Holiday season. Cyble is ready to wrap up 2023 with a bang! You can access our Annual Threat landscape report here, next week, where we will cover all major events and observations in cyberspace across the surface, deep, and dark web. The Cyber Express has been working hard to ensure that you get the latest cybersecurity news in its trademark reporting style that many of you have come to enjoy. This newsletter covers one of their major findings regarding Law Enforcement Agencies taking action against a major Ransomware gang. We hope you are ready for our thought leadership sessions, with our senior leadership soon to host two major webinars on Supply Chain Risk and Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape in 2024; we hope to see you there! Before we close out 2023, we’d like to leave you with some guidance on major scams, specific cybersecurity activity, and tips to secure yourself and your loved ones this holiday season.
Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs’ Annual Threat Landscape report is on its way!
Brace yourself for a profound exploration of the cybersecurity landscape with the imminent release of Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs’ Annual Threat Landscape report for 2023. This upcoming report promises an in-depth analysis encompassing Hacktivism, Vulnerabilities, Malware, Cyberwarfare, Operational Technology, Industrial Control Technology, Ransomware, and other key spaces in cybersecurity.
Our deep dive report aims to give readers a strategic understanding of prevailing threats while also anticipating future challenges and trends. This report will serve as your roadmap to comprehend, anticipate, and fortify yourself in an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. Stay tuned for a wealth of information, including valuable predictions shaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2024. Watch this space for more.
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape in 2024: Key Trends and Strategies for India and SAARC
Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape! Register now for our upcoming webinar with Dipesh Kaura, a renowned cyber threat intelligence expert. Explore the 2024 cyber threat scenario in India and the SAARC region, understanding emerging threats, the latest in cyber threat intelligence tools, and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Engage in interactive discussions with Dipesh during the Q&A session. This event is a must-attend for IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, tech policymakers, and anyone keen on Indian/South Asian cyber threat dynamics. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and network with industry experts! Register here.
ALPHV/BlackCat Website Unseized Claims Hacker Collective; Threatens FBI With Consequences
Earlier this week, the FBI announced that they had successfully taken over the ALPHV Ransomware group’s website. ALPHV, also known as BlackCat, is one of the most prominent players in the ransomware threat landscape, targeting major organizations across the world. As of Q3 2023, the group had compromised over a thousand entities, of which nearly 75% were based in the United States. During this period, the ALPHV group collected nearly $300 Million in ransom payments, further underscoring their potency and scale. Within 24 hours of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI seizing their primary website, the ALPHV Ransomware group responded with a detailed message shared over the darkweb, discussing the chronology of events and repercussions of this seizure. However, in under 24 hours of this seizure, the group claims to have “unseized” their website, issuing menacing messages targeted at the FBI and DOJ. Click here to read more.
Secure yourself from Cybercrime this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are known to ramp up their activities, exploiting festive cheer to unleash a surge of scams and malware. With a known penchant for exploiting heightened online shopping and gifting activities, these malicious actors employ tactics such as deceptive gift voucher-based malware and phishing scams. Unwary individuals become prime targets, falling victim to fraudulent schemes amidst the holiday hustle.
From enticing phishing emails to malicious websites, cybercriminals capitalize on the increased digital traffic, seeking to compromise personal and financial information. As we celebrate this holiday season, we must also remain vigilant and adopt secure online practices to safeguard against nefarious activities that tend to intensify during this festive period.
