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BlogNew Malware Attributed to Russian Hacking Group APT28
March 6, 2024Late last year, the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) released an advisory that reported cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian state organizations attributed to the Kremlin-backed nation-state group APT28, aka Fancy Bear/Sofacy. The advisory listed the use of a new backdoor named “OCEANMAP,” detailed in this whitepaper.
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Blog, Learning CenterWhat is Sentinel? Harnessing the Power of Cloud-Native SIEM for Modern Cybersecurity Challenges
March 6, 2024Explore how Microsoft's Sentinel SIEM solution transforms cybersecurity with AI, offering advanced threat detection and automated responses.
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BlogSecurityScorecard 2024 Global Third-Party Cybersecurity Breach Report: Software supply chain is top target for ransomware groups
February 28, 2024The SecurityScorecard Global Third-Party Breach Report uses the world's largest proprietary risk and threat dataset to provide unique insights into the intricate web of supply chain vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware groups.
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BlogBeating LockBit at its Own Game: Law enforcement’s takedown of a prolific ransomware group
February 22, 2024After a years-long investigation, this week the FBI and law enforcement agencies in the UK and Europe took over the main website of the cybercrime group known as LockBit
More DetailsRob Ames, Senior Staff Threat Researcher; James Niven, Senior Staff Threat Researcher
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Blog3 2 1… Impact! Early Results under the SEC’s Cybersecurity Governance Rule
February 22, 2024The early results under the SEC's cybersecurity governance rule are in: companies need better preparedness and processes for compliance.
More DetailsOwen Denby, General Counsel, SecurityScorecard & Justin Daniels, Shareholder, Baker Donelson
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Blog, Learning CenterTop 10 Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Your Vendors: A step-by-step guide to reduce supply chain risk
February 22, 2024Ask these ten key questions to make sure your organization’s vendor questionnaire doesn't become just a “check-the-box” exercise.
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BlogChinese Hacking Group Targets US Critical Infrastructure
February 20, 2024The FBI and CISA are warning that “Volt Typhoon” has been lurking in US critical infrastructure systems for at least five years.
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BlogLove in the Time of Cyber Threats: Romance Scams and Dating App Cybersecurity
February 13, 2024As the digital attack surface expands, organizations and individuals worldwide face the nonstop threat of cyberattacks, phishing scams, and other cyber vulnerabilities. And with Valentine’s Day here, romance scams — especially ones originating online — are intensifying. With that in mind, SecurityScorecard’s researchers took a close look at the world of dating app security and romance scams to protect people—and their hearts—during Valentine’s Day.
More DetailsDr. Jared Smith, Distinguished Engineer, R&D Strategy
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BlogScorecarder Spotlight: Priya Thupili
February 8, 2024Our series “Scorecarder Spotlight” showcases our talented employees and the incredible work they do. Meet Priya Thupili!
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BlogBolstering Cyber Resilience in the US Water Sector: A Call to Action
February 5, 2024On February 6, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing on securing US water systems from cyberattacks. Following last year’s widely publicized attack on the municipal water system in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Congress, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and industry leaders have rightly increased their focus on the unique risks facing water systems across the country. Tomorrow’s hearing follows a similar oversight hearing conducted last week in the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
More DetailsBrendan Peter, Vice President of Global Government Affairs
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BlogSecurityScorecard introduces new partner certifications
February 2, 2024New program educates and inspires partners to consolidate cybersecurity outcomes with the SecurityScorecard platform
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BlogDecoding Cyber Security Innovations with SecurityScorecard CEO Alex Yampolskiy
February 1, 2024SecurityScorecard CEO Aleksandr Yampolskiy sat down with NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt and unveiled his deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity.
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