Jason Passwaters, Intel 471: "the goal in using threat intelligence is to obtain actionable information and insight"
To gain insight into the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Cybernews spoke to Jason Passwaters, co-founder and CEO of Intel 471 – a company that uses advanced data collection to thwart cybercriminals.
Bumblebee Loader Resurfaces in New Campaign
The Bumblebee malware loader is used as a gateway to launch ransomware attacks. Intel 471's Malware Intelligence systems have uncovered new techniques being used to distribute it. Here's how to defend against it.
Reducing Risk with Third-Party Attack Surface Monitoring
How can organizations monitor the cybersecurity risks that come from third parties and their suppliers? Monitoring the attack surface of partners can illuminate risks. Here's how to do it.
More Alleged Trickbot and Conti Gang Members Sanctioned, Charged
The U.S. and U.K. sanctioned 11 individuals related to the TrickBot botnet and Conti ransomware groups, while the U.S. unsealed criminal charges against nine people. The actions are part of multinational effort to curb ransom...
Cryptocurrency Malware: An Ever-Adapting Threat
Despite the downturn in the cryptocurrency market, there remains an appetite for "cryware" or cryptocurrency malware, which steals digital currencies.
Open Source Release of Intel 471 Intelligence Requirements Framework
We’re excited to announce the initial Open Source release of the General Intelligence Requirements (GIR) framework on the GitHub software development platform.
Vulnerability Monitoring: Reducing Third-Party Risk
Here's how to use threat intelligence to monitor vulnerabilities and exploits that are of the most interest to cybercriminals and reduce third-party and supplier risk.
Stopping the Reuse of Credentials and Session Tokens
Join us into the world of cybercrime. In this episode of Studio 471, Brett Winterford of Okta and Intel 471’s Jeremy Kirk discuss strong authentication, paths to strengthening authentication and what Intel 471 analysts are ob...
Detecting Credential Theft to Prevent Data Breaches
Unauthorized access to accounts and systems is nearly a universal trait of unlawful online activity. Monitoring for stolen login credentials can allow for pre-emptive action to avoid a data breach or ransomware attack.
Insights from CLOP’s MOVEit Extortion Attack
The CLOP ransomware/extortion group has been a persistent and damaging threat actor. Here are key observations about its latest mass attack against file transfer software.
