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Entering the Year of the Dragon, Global Data Risk (GDR) wishes you health and prosperity while we seek answers to the cyber, technical, legal, geo-political and financial risks of our age. Chinese New Year 2024

It's an unashamed plug, as the article is behind a paywall. Its great to have a article on the impact of EU NIS 2 on the Maritime industry, in Maritime Risk International this week. Co-Authored with Peter Thornton MBE of law firm Hill Dickinson LLP. We examine the developments of cyber regulation on the sector and the challenges and opportunities the industry faces with regulatory compliance under NIS 2 and the Securities and Exchanges Commissions Cyber rule. Ted Dziekanowski Brian D. McCarthy #cybersecurity #cyberriskmanagement #eunis2

In a stunning cyber showdown, international law enforcement agencies have delivered a crippling blow to the nefarious activities of LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang haunting the dark corners of the internet. This operation, dubbed 'Operation Cronos', orchestrated by a global coalition led by Europol and the UK's National Crime Agency, marks a watershed moment in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. LockBit, revered as one of the most ruthless and prolific ransomware syndicates, has long terrorized organizations worldwide with its brazen extortion tactics. Their recent assault on Georgia's Fulton County, plunging critical services into chaos for weeks, served as a grim reminder of their malicious capabilities. However, the tide turned dramatically as law enforcement agencies unveiled a meticulously planned crackdown. The once ominous dark-web sanctuary of LockBit, where victims' names were paraded as trophies of extortion, now bears the mark of authority, with a stern warning signaling the end of their reign of terror. Collaborating across borders, the UK's National Crime Agency, alongside the FBI and a coalition of international allies, infiltrated LockBit's operations, dealing a decisive blow to their infrastructure. Claire Georges, deputy spokesperson at Europol, affirmed the success of the operation, emphasizing its significance in the relentless pursuit of justice in cyberspace. As the digital battleground continues to evolve, this triumph serves as a beacon of hope for defenders of cybersecurity worldwide. Yet, the fight is far from over. With cyber threats looming larger than ever, this victory underscores the critical importance of international cooperation and relentless vigilance in safeguarding our digital future. Story on Axios - https://lnkd.in/gdvX-DuA #infosec #hacking #cybersecurity #fbi #hacker #cybersec #lockbit #lawenforcement #usa #uk

With suspicious activity reports, accuracy is imperative. Cyber-related issues can bring a different twist. Do you know when to file a SAR on a potential cyber crime? What is IT’s role? What five things should be contained in the narrative? This line-by-line analysis will be invaluable. https://lnkd.in/gt6ugxav Aug 22, 2023 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm MT 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET #creditunions #cuwn #cutraining #creditunionwebinars #SARs #suspiciousactivityreport #SAR

Geopolitical unrest positions key industries as top targets for cybercrime. Increase your cyber-resilience – in any industry – with actionable intelligence from our latest #BlackBerry Global #ThreatIntelligence Report.

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We've been following the money trail to combat financial crimes for more than 100 years, no matter how advanced the technology of the day. Learn how we #FollowTheMoney through complex digital trails to investigate cybercrime. ⬇️ #WhatWeDoCounts #IRSCI #IRS

🚨 In our latest YouTube update, Privacy Ninja discusses the incident at Century Evergreen, where a vast number of ID documents were made publicly accessible. This event underscores the crucial need for robust data protection measures in today's digital age. Both professionals and businesses must be vigilant. Watch our analysis to ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to protect your assets. 🕵 📽 https://lnkd.in/gteYEJz3 #DataSecurity #CenturyEvergreen #CyberSecurity #PrivacyAlert #CenturyEvergreenIncident #IDProtection #DigitalSafety #PrivacyNinjaUpdate #DataAwareness #CyberSafety #PersonalDataLeak #StaySecure #BreachAwareness #SecureYourData #OnlineThreats #ProtectYourID #DataLeakAlert #CybersecurityMatters #InfoSec #SecurityUpdate #CyberBreach #IdentitySafety #ConfidentialityFirst #DataGuard #CyberVigilance #InfoGuard #TrustInTech #SafetyFirstOnline #DigitalDangers #CyberAware #SafeWebPractice #SecurityInsights

LockBit has reestablished its DarkWeb presence following disruption by law enforcement earlier this week, issuing a statement (in English and Russian) that indicates it intends to continue its ransomware operations and make them harder to disrupt by changing TTPs. The newly established site also includes details of a dozen~ breach victims, including the FBI (which was at the front of the operation targeting LockBit) and a re-listing for Fulton County, Georgia — an attack at the end of January that LockBit had publicly claimed credit for in mid-February. In its statement LockBit supposes whether the law enforcement action was prompted by LockBit listing documents from Fulton County on its leak site, and their political impact related to Trump’s court case and elections in Georgia. For more analysis and insights on the global security and threat landscape follow Securitas Risk Intelligence. 🔴🔴🔴 https://lnkd.in/emy69pef #RIC #riskintelligence #intelligence #intelligenceanalysis #intelligencecommunity #opensourceintelligence #osint #safety #security #geopolitics #terrorism #crisismanagement #resilience #cybersecurity #threatintelligence #protectiveintelligence

Thank you for this amazing webinar Sarath M S sir. It was a really insightful presentation on the topic 'Recent trends in Cyber Crimes with Artificial Intelligence' organized by Forensic Organization for Research and Crime Enigma. #cyberforensics #forensicscience