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Nozomi Networks Labs report finds ruin vs . ransom dominated 2022 threat landscape
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Labs finds wiper malware , IoT botnet activity and the Russia / Ukraine war significantly influenced the 2022 threat landscape .
Continuing the trend that was observed in the first half of 2022 , Nozomi Networks Labs researchers saw hacktivists shift tactics from data theft and Distributed
Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks to utilising more destructive malware in an attempt to destabilise critical infrastructure to further their political stance in the Russia / Ukraine war .
“ Over the past six months , cyberattacks have increased significantly , causing major disruption to industries ranging from transportation to healthcare ,” said Roya Gordon , Nozomi Networks OT / IoT Security Research Evangelist . “ Railways , in particular , have been subject to attacks , leading to the implementation of measures designed to protect rail operators and their assets . As cyberthreats evolve and intensify , it is important for organisations to understand how threat actors are targeting OT / IoT and the actions required to defend critical assets from threat actors .”
Nozomi Networks Labs analysis of customers ’ intrusion alerts over the last six months found weak / cleartext passwords and weak encryption were the top access threats to critical infrastructure environments . This was followed by brute force and DDoS attempts . Trojans were the most common malware detected targeting enterprise IT networks , Remote Access Tools ( RATs ) topped the malware targeting OT and DDoS malware targeted IoT devices .
Malicious IoT botnet activity remained high and continued to rise in the second half of 2022 .
Crossword Cybersecurity partners with BCS , The Chartered Institute for IT
rossword Cybersecurity , a cybersecurity solutions
C company focused on cyberstrategy and risk , has announced it has partnered with BCS , The Chartered Institute for IT ( BCS ).
BCS has over 60,000 members in 150 countries with a mission to ensure everyone ’ s experience with technology is positive .
The partnership will support BCS members with cybersecurity awareness training along with providing freemium access to Rizikon Assurance . Rizikon is Crossword ’ s secure , encrypted portal which puts an organisation in control of managing its supply chain risks . Crossword will also be providing BCS members with additional support through masterclass webinars , content and exclusive member-only offers and assistance .
“ BCS supports our Organisational Members to attract , develop and retain IT professionals , ensuring they achieve the ethical , competent , accountable and inclusive benchmarks .
“ We are also keen to add value to our customers , giving them access and insight into key technologies that assist their workforce ,” said Turner . “ Businesses face significant threats from data breaches , so the inclusion of Rizikon Assurance as part of our offering will enable our customers to assess supply chain cybersecurity risks , alongside other support , practical tools and access to a wealth of resources through their organisational membership .” u
Third-party cyberattack incidents in the supply chain were the most costly enterprise data breaches to remedy in 2021 . Rizikon automates the laborious supplier risk assessment and management process , providing instant status reporting and 360-degree visibility of cyber-risks .
“ BCS is delighted to form this new partnership with Crossword Cybersecurity ,” said Ben Turner , Head of Membership , BCS .
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