Articles of interest from the week of December 30, 2019

The Top 10 Cybersecurity Stories Of 2019—A Window Onto The 2020 Threatscape

There can be no doubt, as 2019 draws ever closer to an end, that it has been quite the year as far as cybersecurity is concerned. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 cybersecurity stories of 2019, which open a window onto the 2020 cyber threatscape. (By Davey Winder, Forbes) Ingalls: Since 2010, Ingalls Information Security has been in the war rooms and board rooms of Global 2000 companies, investigating computer networks targeted and attacked by criminals and nation-state sponsored hackers. This experience gives us an edge in preventing and responding to cyberattacks, as well as developing risk management strategies for our clients for all new cybersecurity treats in 2020 and beyond. 

Researcher Releases Data on 100,000 Phishing Attempts to Teach You How to Not Get Hacked

This massive dataset can help teach and understand phishing better. (By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Vice) Ingalls: You've seen it a million times. Every day, news reports speak of identity theft that has occurred because of account information being stolen through email scams. Ingalls Information Security can mimic these scams to test your organization's level of defense against such threats.

Planning for 2020? Here Are 3 Cybersecurity Trends to Look out for

It’s almost 2020, which means teams are finalizing cyber budgets, strategies and goals. However, as you’re preparing for the new year, it’s important to keep an eye out for how the cybersecurity landscape might shift in 2020. (By Jake Olcott, Help Net Security) Ingalls: Our MDR (Managed Detection and Response) services offer layered cybersecurity controls for effective risk management and rapid response. It was designed to be a method of proactive prevention against security threats to your environment, making it one of the industry's leading cybersecurity tools. MDR is critical when it comes to staying ahead of all kinds of threats, detecting and stopping them before they become breaches.

ScreenConnect MSP Software Used to Install Zeppelin Ransomware

Threat actors are utilizing the ScreenConnect (now called ConnectWise Control) MSP remote management software to compromise a network, steal data, and install the Zeppelin Ransomware on compromised computers. (By Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer) Ingalls: If you use RMM tools without key security precautions, you and your clients are under severe risk of being targeted for ransomware attacks. We’ve created a 5-Step Action Plan that includes the critical steps you can take immediately to protect you and your clients from these attacks.