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LockBit Ransomware Operation Shut Down; Criminals Arrested; Decryption Keys Released

The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) on Tuesday confirmed that it obtained LockBit’s source code as well as intelligence pertaining to its activities and their affiliates as part of a dedicated task force called Operation Cronos. “Some of the data on LockBit’s systems belonged to victims who had paid a ransom to the threat actors, evidencing […]

AI in the SOC: Enhancing Efficiency Without Replacing Human Expertise

Originally published by Abnormal Security. Written by Mick Leach.The quickened pace of AI development and release of tools like ChatGPT mark a fundamental shift in the AI conversation—moving from “what could happen” to “what will happen.”One topic that gets a significant amount of attention is whetherAI will start replacing humans in so-called “knowledge worker” jobs—those […]

Blue Yeti Not Recognized Windows 11 – Try These Simple Fixes

If your Blue Yeti is not recognized on Windows 11, you’re probably at a loss on what to do next. In my experience, driver issues, wrong hardware configurations, or faulty ports or USB cables usually cause this audio error. The red or blue light might appear, but you can’t connect your microphone to your computer, […]

Police arrest LockBit ransomware members, release decryptor in global crackdown

Law enforcement arrested two operators of the LockBit ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine, created a decryption tool to recover encrypted files for free, and seized over 200 crypto-wallets after hacking the cybercrime gang’s servers in an international crackdown operation. […]

SaaS Compliance through the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework is one of the world’s most important guidelines for securing networks. It can be applied to any number of applications, including SaaS.  One of the challenges facing those tasked with securing SaaS applications is the different settings found in each application. It makes it […]

Learn How to Build an Incident Response Playbook Against Scattered Spider in Real-Time

In the tumultuous landscape of cybersecurity, the year 2023 left an indelible mark with the brazen exploits of the Scattered Spider threat group. Their attacks targeted the nerve centers of major financial and insurance institutions, culminating in what stands as one of the most impactful ransomware assaults in recent memory.  When organizations have no response […]

New Report Reveals North Korean Hackers Targeting Defense Firms Worldwide

The North Korean state-sponsored threat actors have been attributed to a cyber espionage campaign targeting the defense sector across the world. In a joint advisory published by Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) and South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), the agencies said the goal of the attacks is to plunder […]

Best Disney+ Downloader: 5 Quick and Reliable Apps

Having the best Disney+ downloader available can save time and ensure you can access content offline. I’ve tested over 15 options and only 5 made the final cut. Let me show you what I found: 1. YT Saver YT Saver is the best Disney+ downloader, offering quick access to your favorite content. You can add […]