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Cybersecurity: A Bleak 'Progress' Report

SolarWinds' Hack Prompts an Assessment of the Work That Still Needs to Be Done

Steve King • December 14, 2020

In light of the widespread apparent impact of the hack of SolarWinds' network management tools, it's time for a frank assessment of the lack of cybersecurity progress in recent years. Consider a "60 Minutes" report from 2015 - and where we're at today.

Stung by Free Decryptor, Ransomware Group Embraces Extortion

BianLian Follows in Karakurt's Footsteps by Moving Away From Crypto-Locking Malware

Mathew J. Schwartz • March 22, 2023

Not all ransomware groups wield crypto-locking malware. Some have adopted other strategies. Take BianLian. After security researchers released a free decryptor for its malware, instead of encrypting files, the group chose to steal them and demand ransom solely for their safe return.

Virtual Summit Dives Into Healthcare Cybersecurity Issues

CISOs, Other Experts to Tackle Hot Topics, Including Challenges During COVID-19 Crisis

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • June 5, 2020

How have the cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? And how are organizations responding? Information Security Media Group's Healthcare Cybersecurity Virtual Summit, to be held on June 9 and replayed June 10 and 11, will provide insights.

SPAC Woes Continue With Hub Security's Sluggish Nasdaq Debut

Meager Product Sales, Limited Presence in Americas Among Red Flags for Hub Security

Michael Novinson • March 9, 2023

The economic downturn has laid bare just how much of a disaster special purpose acquisition companies have been for the cyber industry. Despite this, confidential computing security vendor Hub decided to try its luck with a SPAC. So far, Hub's time on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange hasn't gone well.

CISOs on Advanced Threats: How do we Respond to Rising Cybersecurity Stakes?

Andy Rose • March 15, 2023

Cybercriminals have been launching attacks against our people, networks, and services for decades with varying success. So, the need to realign our defences to meet the demands of evolving threats is nothing new.