Content by Anna Delaney

Understanding the Real Threat of Ransomware

Anna Delaney  •  October 6, 2021

Cyber extortion through digital means is nothing new, says U.K.-based cybersecurity expert John Walker, but the concerning aspect of today's ransomware attacks is that they are "low-cost in the macro sense and so easy to achieve."

ISMG Editors’ Panel: Protecting Active Directory from Ransomware Attacks

Anna Delaney  •  October 1, 2021

In the latest weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss important cybersecurity issues, including why enterprises need a multilayered approach to securing identity, how fraud will evolve in 2022 and the need to secure backdoors to prevent ransomware attacks.

Cryptocurrency Exchange Bug Reveals 'WannaCry 2.0' Clues

Anna Delaney  •  October 1, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of how a cryptocurrency exchange bug has revealed North Korean monero laundering. Also featured are cyber insurance trends and cybercrime innovation.

ISMG Editors’ Panel: The Rise of Quadruple Extortion Attacks

Anna Delaney  •  September 24, 2021

Four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss important cybersecurity issues, including the rise of quadruple extortion attacks employed by ransomware gangs, the FBI reportedly withholding the Kaseya ransomware decryption key for weeks, and raising security posture during a pandemic.

Ransomware Updates: Conti Attacks Rise, New Players Surface

Anna Delaney  •  September 24, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of how the U.S. government has been tracking an increase in the pace of attacks tied to Conti ransomware. Also featured are what "protection" means today and building a new cybersecurity operating model.

The 'Basics We Need to Get Right'

Anna Delaney  •  September 14, 2021

"There are so many basics we need to get right," says Daniel Dresner, professor of cyber security at Manchester University. In this interview, he discusses the cybersecurity practices that he recommends to make the task of securing small- to medium-sized enterprises less overwhelming.

Transforming an Organization's Security Culture

Anna Delaney  •  September 10, 2021

Bobby Ford of Hewlett Packard Enterprise says that too often when an organization engages with security, it happens in an ad hoc way. He describes his mission to create a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to streamline the organization's security incident management and response processes.

ISMG Editors' Panel: Ransomware Affiliates Seek New Gangs

Anna Delaney  •  September 10, 2021

In the latest weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss important cybersecurity issues, including how ransomware affiliates change operators and why terrorists aren't launching massive cyberattacks.

Ransomware: Hot or Not? Here's Attackers' Ideal Target

Anna Delaney  •  September 10, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of the most sought-after type of victim for ransomware-wielding attackers. Also featured: fighting extortion schemes and stress management tips.

ISACA 2021 Report: Top Trends, Improving Cyber Maturity

Anna Delaney  •  September 7, 2021

Key challenges from the recent State of Cybersecurity 2021 report include "integrating risk with maturity and keeping up with industry trends," says Jenai Marinkovic, member of the ISACA Emerging Trends Working Group.

Preventing Identity Fraud: The Road Ahead For Financial Services

Anna Delaney  •  September 3, 2021

There’s no question: 2020 brought unanticipated changes and challenges for financial services. The notable surge in consumers’ use of websites and mobile apps for their banking transactions exposed critical gaps in our digital identity and authentication methods. Keith Swanson of SAS Institute outlines techniques...

ISMG Editors’ Panel: New and Rebranded Ransomware Groups

Anna Delaney  •  September 3, 2021

In the latest weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss important cybersecurity issues, including the emergence of new and rebranded ransomware groups practicing double extortion and supply chain security challenges in the oil and gas industry.

Analysis: The Latest Data Breach Trends

Anna Delaney  •  September 3, 2021

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features an analysis of data breach trends. Also featured: yet another Microsoft Exchange vulnerability and misconceptions about cybercrime groups.

Cybersecurity Investment: Trends and Misconceptions

Anna Delaney  •  August 31, 2021

Although research firm Gartner forecasts that spending on cybersecurity will surpass $150 billion in 2021, "the proportion of investment going to companies raising investment for the first time is significantly down," says Saj Huq, director of cyber innovation at Plexal, a center for innovation in the U.K.

ISMG Editors’ Panel: Crypto Exchange Hacks

Anna Delaney  •  August 27, 2021

In the latest weekly update, four editors at Information Security Media Group discuss timely cybersecurity issues, including cryptocurrency exchange hacks and the cyber implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul.