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FortiGuard Labs Reports Disruptive Shift of Cyber Threats
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
Derek Manky, Chief, Security Insights & Global Threat Alliances, FortiGuard Labs
“2020 witnessed a dramatic cyber threat landscape from beginning to end. Although the pandemic played a central role, as the year progressed cyber adversaries evolved attacks with increasingly disruptive outcomes. They maximized the expanded digital attack surface beyond the core network, to target remote work or learning, and the digital supply chain. Cybersecurity risk has never been greater as everything is interconnected in a larger digital environment. Integrated and AI-driven platform approaches, powered by actionable threat intelligence, are vital to defend across all edges and to identify and remediate threats organizations face today in real time.”
News Summary:
Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced the findings of the latest semiannual FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report. Threat intelligence from the second half of 2020 demonstrates an unprecedented cyber threat landscape where cyber adversaries maximized the constantly expanding attack surface to scale threat efforts around the world. Adversaries proved to be highly adaptable, creating waves of disruptive and sophisticated attacks. They targeted the abundance of remote workers or learners outside the traditional network, but also showed renewed agility in attempts to target digital supply chains and even the core network. For a detailed view of the report, as well as some important takeaways, read the blog. Highlights of the 2H 2020 report follow:
- Onslaught of Ransomware Continues: FortiGuard Labs data shows a sevenfold increase in overall ransomware activity compared to 1H 2020, with multiple trends responsible for the increase in activity. The evolution of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), a focus on big ransoms for big targets, and the threat of disclosing stolen data if demands were not met combined to create conditions for this massive growth. In addition, with varying degrees of prevalence, the most active of the ransomware strains tracked were Egregor, Ryuk, Conti, Thanos, Ragnar, WastedLocker, Phobos/EKING and BazarLoader. Sectors that were heavily targeted in ransomware attacks included healthcare, professional services firms, consumer services companies, public sector organizations, and financial services firms. To effectively deal with the evolving risk of ransomware, organizations will need to ensure data backups are timely, complete, and secure off-site. Zero-trust access and segmentation strategies should also be investigated to minimize risk.
- Supply Chain Takes Center Stage: Supply chain attacks have a long history, but the SolarWinds breach raised the discussion to new heights. As the attack unfolded, a significant amount of information was shared by affected organizations. FortiGuard Labs monitored this emerging intelligence closely, using it to create IoCs to detect related activity. Detections of communications with internet infrastructure associated with SUNBURST during December 2020 demonstrates that the campaign was truly global in nature, with the “Five Eyes” exhibiting particularly high rates of traffic matching malicious IoCs. There is also evidence of possible spillover targets that emphasizes the interconnected scope of modern supply chain attacks and the importance of supply chain risk management.
- Adversaries Target Your Online Moves: Examining the most prevalent malware categories reveals the most popular techniques cybercriminals use to establish a foothold within organizations. The top attack target was Microsoft platforms, leveraging the documents most people use and consume during a typical workday. Web browsers continued to be another battlefront. This HTML category included malware-laden phishing sites and scripts that inject code or redirect users to malicious sites. These types of threats inevitably rise during times of global issues or periods of heavy online commerce. Employees who typically benefit from web-filtering services when browsing from the corporate network continue to find themselves more exposed when doing so outside that protective filter.
- The Home Branch Office Remains a Target: The barriers between home and office eroded significantly in 2020, meaning that targeting the home puts adversaries one step closer to the corporate network. In the second half of 2020, exploits targeting Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as those existing in many homes, were at the top of the list. Each IoT device introduces a new network “edge” that needs to be defended and requires security monitoring and enforcement at every device.
- Cast of Actors Joins Global Stage: Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups continue to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. The most common among them included attacks focused on gathering personal information in bulk, stealing intellectual property, and nabbing intelligence aligned with the APT group’s national priorities. As the end of 2020 neared, there was an increase in APT activity targeting organizations involved in COVID-19-related work including vaccine research and development of domestic or international healthcare policies around the pandemic. Targeted organizations included government agencies, pharmaceutical firms, universities, and medical research firms.
- Flattening the Curve of Vulnerability Exploits: Patching and remediation are ongoing priorities for organizations as cyber adversaries continue to attempt to exploit vulnerabilities for their benefit. By tracking the progression of 1,500 exploits in the wild over the last two years, data demonstrates how fast and how far exploits propagate. Even though it is not always the case, it seems that most exploits do not seem to spread far very fast. Among all exploits tracked over the last two years, only 5% were detected by more than 10% of organizations. With all things being equal, if a vulnerability is picked at random, data shows there is about a 1-in-1,000 chance that an organization will be attacked. About 6% of exploits hit more than 1% of firms within the first month, and even after one year, 91% of exploits have not crossed that 1% threshold. Regardless, it remains prudent to focus remediation efforts on vulnerabilities with known exploits, and among those, prioritize the ones propagating most quickly in the wild.
Fighting Cyber Adversaries Requires an Integrated Strategy and Broad Awareness
Organizations face a threat landscape with attacks on all fronts. Threat intelligence remains central to understanding these threats and how to defend against evolving threat vectors. Visibility is also critical, particularly when a significant amount of users are outside the typical network scenario. Every device creates a new network edge that must be monitored and secured. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated threat detection can enable organizations to address attacks immediately, not later, and are necessary to mitigate attacks at speed and scale across all edges. Cybersecurity user awareness training should also remain a priority as cyber hygiene is not just the domain of IT and security teams. Everyone needs regular training and instruction on best practices to keep individual employees and the organization secure.
Report Overview
This latest Global Threat Landscape Report is a view representing the collective intelligence of FortiGuard Labs, drawn from Fortinet’s vast array of sensors collecting billions of threat events observed around the world during the second half of 2020. Similar to how the MITRE ATT&CK framework classifies adversary tactics and techniques, with the first three groupings spanning reconnaissance, resource development, and initial access, the FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report leverages this model to describe how threat actors find vulnerabilities, build malicious infrastructure, and exploit their targets. The report also covers global and regional perspectives as well.
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About FortiGuard Labs
FortiGuard Labs is the threat intelligence and research organization at Fortinet. Its mission is to provide Fortinet customers with the industry’s best threat intelligence designed to protect them from malicious activity and sophisticated cyberattacks. It is comprised of some of the industry’s most knowledgeable threat hunters, researchers, analysts, engineers and data scientists in the industry, working in dedicated threat research labs all around the world. FortiGuard Labs continuously monitors the worldwide attack surface using millions of network sensors and hundreds of intelligence-sharing partners. It analyzes and processes this information using artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technology to mine that data for new threats. These efforts result in timely, actionable threat intelligence in the form of Fortinet security product updates, proactive threat research to help our customers better understand the threats and threat actors they face, and by providing threat intelligence consulting services to help our customers better understand and defend their threat landscape. Learn more at http://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, or FortiGuard Labs.
About Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers our customers with complete visibility and control across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric platform can address the most critical security challenges and protect data across the entire digital infrastructure, whether in networked, application, multi-cloud or edge environments. Fortinet ranks #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. Both a technology company and a learning organization, Fortinet’s (NSE) Training Institute has one of the largest and broadest cybersecurity training programs in the industry. Learn more at http://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, or FortiGuard Labs.
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Clinical Trials Matching Software Market Projected to Reach $832.56 million by 2030 – Exclusive Report by 360iResearch
PUNE, India, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The report titled “Clinical Trials Matching Software Market by Functionality (Analytics & Reporting, Compliance Tracking, Data Management), Deployment (Cloud & Web Based, On-Premise), End-Use – Global Forecast 2024-2030” is now available on 360iResearch.com’s offering, presents an analysis indicating that the market projected to grow from a size of $342.20 million in 2023 to reach $832.56 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.54% over the forecast period.
“The Global Surge in Adoption of Matching Software for Enhanced Participant Enrollment”
Clinical trials matching software stands at the forefront of revolutionizing clinical research by automating the process of identifying and enrolling eligible participants. These platforms offer a streamlined approach to match patient health profiles with trial requirements, accelerating enrollment and supporting the shift toward personalized healthcare using these advanced AI and ML technologies. Although integrating these systems poses challenges due to variations in healthcare IT infrastructure and the imperative for rigorous data security, the potential for market growth is substantial. In the Americas, a robust clinical trials ecosystem thrives; in the European Union, it has unified regulatory standards and extended to emerging regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and the APAC countries; the demand for such innovative solutions is on a steep rise. This demand is fueled by governmental support, the evolving regulatory landscape, and strategic partnerships to embed these solutions within electronic health records, underscoring a global movement toward optimizing clinical trial processes to better cater to specific patient demographics.
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“The Rise of Virtual Trials and Advanced Matching Software”
The healthcare landscape is witnessing a transformative shift toward virtual clinical trials, fueled by technological advancements and the necessity for continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This transition supports research amid social distancing measures and introduces significant cost savings by reducing the need for physical infrastructure and in-person interactions. The efficiencies brought by electronic health records (EHR), wearable technologies, and automation streamline the entire process, from patient recruitment to data analysis. Several approaches, endorsed by regulatory bodies such as the FDA, represent a leap forward in making clinical trials more accessible and streamlined, ensuring that more patients can participate in potentially life-saving research without the geographical and logistic constraints of traditional trials.
“Enhancing Clinical Trials through Advanced Analytics, Rigorous Compliance, and Precision-Patient Matching”
Integrating advanced analytics, meticulous compliance monitoring, and precision-patient matching marks a significant advancement toward maximizing efficiency and fostering trial diversity. The software delivers insightful data on trial progress, participant demographics, and enrollment figures, empowering stakeholders to make well-informed decisions and optimize resource distribution to meet trial goals effectively by implementing cutting-edge analytics. The built-in compliance feature ensures trials are conducted in strict adherence to regulatory standards, minimizing risks associated with non-compliance. Furthermore, a robust data management system guarantees the integrity and availability of clinical trial data, which is critical for the seamless operation and real-time analysis of trials. The software includes state-of-the-art patient matching technology, which employs sophisticated algorithms and artificial intelligence to expedite recruitment by accurately identifying candidates who match specific trial requirements. This innovative approach accelerates the recruitment timeline and enhances the diversification of trial participants, paving the way for more inclusive and representative clinical research outcomes.
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“Medidata by Dassault Systèmes SE at the Forefront of Clinical Trials Matching Software Market with a Strong 11.30% Market Share”
The key players in the Clinical Trials Matching Software Market include International Business Machines Corporation, Science 37, Inc. by eMed, LLC, Medidata by Dassault Systèmes SE, AutoCruitment LLC, Deep 6 AI Inc., and others. These prominent players focus on strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and developing new products to strengthen their market positions.
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We proudly unveil ThinkMi, a cutting-edge AI product designed to transform how businesses interact with the Clinical Trials Matching Software Market. ThinkMi stands out as your premier market intelligence partner, delivering unparalleled insights with the power of artificial intelligence. Whether deciphering market trends or offering actionable intelligence, ThinkMi is engineered to provide precise, relevant answers to your most critical business questions. This revolutionary tool is more than just an information source; it’s a strategic asset that empowers your decision-making with up-to-the-minute data, ensuring you stay ahead in the fiercely competitive Clinical Trials Matching Software Market. Embrace the future of market analysis with ThinkMi, where informed decisions lead to remarkable growth.
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RepTrak Announces 2024 Global RepTrak® 100 Report
BOSTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The RepTrak™ Company, the world’s leading reputation data and insights company, released its annual Global RepTrak 100 report. Utilizing its advanced reputation monitoring software, RepTrak gathered data from more than 243,000 survey responses across 14 major economies to rank the world’s 100 most reputable companies. They share that ranking alongside a full analysis of global corporate reputation trends and corresponding public sentiment in the 2024 report.
After two years of consecutive Reputation Score declines, this year’s Score is back up with an increase from 73.2 in 2023 to 73.8 in 2024. It’s a small increase after 2023’s full one-point drop. However, it’s an encouraging sign that companies have begun to recover from reputation falls driven by many challenges: macroeconomic issues, workplace difficulties, product problems, and corporate responsibility skepticism.
“This year’s report underscores a pivotal shift in the corporate landscape, spotlighting the remarkable adaptability and dedication of the Top 100 companies in responding to the dynamic needs of stakeholders,” states RepTrak CEO Mark Sonders. “The companies featured in our report are not just riding the wave of change; they are the ones steering it, proving that the best approach to business is one that embraces evolution and champions progress.”
RepTrak’s report explores how people thought, felt, and acted toward companies over the past year. Findings include notable increases in Conduct and Citizenship efforts, stakeholders’ rising willingness to invest, culturally resonant brand communications, and ESG Scores that soared despite skepticism around the acronym.
To read the full 2024 Global RepTrak 100 report, please visit: www.reptrak.com/globalreptrak
About RepTrak
The RepTrak™ Company is the world’s leading reputation data and insights company. We help companies by organizing and grading a variety of reputational elements, offering a real-world report card on their corporate reputation. Subscribers to the RepTrak program use our predictive insights to protect business value, improve return on investment, and increase their positive impact on society. RepTrak’s pairing of advanced metrics and dedicated reputation advisors offers clients an actionable analysis of their reputation data, aligning business objectives with stakeholder sentiment across different markets and sectors.
Established in 2004, The RepTrak Company owns the world’s largest reputation benchmarking database, gathering over 1 million company ratings per year used by CEOs, boards, and executives in more than 60 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.reptrak.com
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Group-IB takes part in a global operation to cripple Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service provider LabHost
SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Group-IB, a leading cybersecurity company aimed at investigating, preventing, and fight digital crime announced today that it participated in a coordinated global takedown operation against prominent Canadian Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) provider LabHost, which has led to the arrest of 37 suspects across the United Kingdom and around the world by law enforcement agencies. As part of the operation, Group-IB also conducted an extensive analysis of LabHost’s criminal history and infrastructure, including insights into LabHost’s administrative platform and the services it provides to its purported user base which exceeds 2,000 subscribers worldwide, who illegally obtained around 480,000 card numbers, 64,000 pin numbers, and over 1 million passwords from victims used for websites and other online services, according to law enforcement agencies.
“By leveraging our Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk Protection, we are able to identify and monitor phishing attacks and websites like those deployed by LabHost and its subscribers around the world, enabling us to actively alert and protect our customers, and in turn, their customers as well,” said Dmitry Volkov, Chief Executive Officer of Group-IB. “Today’s takedown operation demonstrates the agility and responsiveness of our decentralized Digital Crime Resistance Centers, and how quickly we can provide immediate and local assistance wherever our customers may be.”
First uncovered in late 2021, LabHost emerged as a fully automated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform, streamlining the creation of phishing websites meticulously mirroring the interface and functionality of prominent banking, postal, and financial entities, aimed at intercepting, seizing, and profiting from users’ personal, credit card, and online banking credentials. Users are prompted to select from various “membership plans,” tailored to target businesses and individuals in either the United States and Canada, or globally, akin to mobile subscription models. These plans encompass “standard,” “premium,” and “world membership” tiers, priced between US$179 and US$300 monthly, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual billing cycles.
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