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In common with internet users around the world, both organisations and private individuals in Poland face an increasing risk of cyber attacks. A 2022 survey called Cyber Security Barometer, carried out by the global consultancy KPMG, found that since 2021, 29% of Poland’s businesses have been hit by at least one cyber attack. While this…
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The whole point of ransomware is to make money for malicious actors who manage to identify security weakness in your organisation. Like any “service” it is going to come at a cost; and a ransomware incident is likely to be both very embarrassing and, when combined with data extortion, potentially very expensive. It is time…
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In October 2005, the first version of the ISO 27001 was published and essentially replaced BS7799-2 as an audit standard for identifying the maturity and effectiveness of Information Management Systems. Over the years, the standard has matured and developed largely because of the growth in system complexity, the introduction of new technologies and the evolution…
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Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian based cybercrime groups have been placed into a difficult position. With many groups being comprised of a variety of different nationalities, the various members need to make decisions on allegiance. Leading the charge was the Conti ransomware group who decided on 25 February 2022 to make a…
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Cryptocurrency exchanges are the infrastructure used to transfer and exchange – as the name suggests – cryptocurrency. From as early as 2010 with the founding of Mt. Gox, crypto exchanges have been targets for cyber criminals and malicious nation state actors due to the lucrative prizes open to them from gaining unauthorised access. On close…
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May 9 ‘Djen Pobedy’ (День Победы) is a day of huge celebration in Russia. Events take place in towns throughout the country to mark the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War 2. Before the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Vladimir Putin doubtless had visions of new displays of adulation…
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Suddenly countries that we never spend much time thinking about are on the front lines of an epic struggle between an anachronistic, totalitarian regime – which also happens to be running the world’s largest country by land mass – and a western European economy built on a consumer growth influenced by various levels of socialism.…
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International supply chain hardening projects can be an immense undertaking for an organisation. Through experience, observation and participation, there are key factors for success as well as the need for flexibility and appropriate resourcing for the exercise. Cyjax has recently published a white paper detailing an example of an international supply chain hardening project which…
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Our rundown of the key ransomware events, attacks, and group activity from February. The FBI has issued an advisory warning that the BlackByte ransomware group has been observed targeting multiple US-based entities, including at least three related to critical infrastructure. Government facilities, alongside organisations in the financial, food and agriculture sectors, are all defined as…
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The final quarter of 2021 saw disruption across the English-language darknet market landscape, with multiple well-established markets ceasing operations. This created a void that has yet to be filled. This quarter also saw the darknet forum RAMP experience significant growth, creating a new place for ransomware operators and cybercriminals to gather. Shifting Market Landscape In…
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In the Americas, on 6 January US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a travel ban on eight unnamed Cuban officials involved in a crackdown on anti-government protests in July 2021. In a statement, Blinken said that those who ‘jail peaceful protesters and sentence them to unjust prison terms must be held accountable’. Responding to…
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As 2021 draws to a close, there are increasing fears around the world that Russia is planning to invade Ukraine in an effort to prevent its former ally from moving further towards the West and possibly even joining the NATO military alliance. The tensions between these two former Soviet states are now at a critical…