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Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure

Threat actors are using a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, while double extortion remains the most common approach, according to Akamai. Ransomware extortion tactics (Source: Akamai) The emerging trend of quadruple extortion includes using DDoS attacks to disrupt business operations and harassing third parties, like customers, partners, and media, to increase the pressure on the victim. It builds on double extortion ransomware in which attackers encrypt a victim’s data and threaten to leak … More → The post Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 5, 2025

CW – OT Security Officer SSE | United Kingdom | On-site – View job details As a CW – OT Security Officer, you will lead and prioritise a programme of security audits and assurance to identify vulnerabilities within existing controls. You will monitor and audit supply chain to ensure security requirements are included within contracts and that suppliers deliver against these commitments. Cyber Security Architect (Application Security) ASIC | Australia | Hybrid – View job … More → The post Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 5, 2025 appeared first on Help Net Security.
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AI coding threatens to make common security flaw more prevalent

IDORs and broken access controls at scale.
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ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9556, (Tue, Aug 5th)

(c) SANS Internet Storm Center. https://isc.sans.edu Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.
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Google publishes 20 new vulnerabilities found by its Big Sleep AI

After large-scale run of the agent.
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Bendigo Bank acting CIO announces departure

Had held the role since last August.
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NBN Co signs on to Amazon’s Project Kuiper as Sky Muster replacement

Industry to be consulted on transition, pricing and more.
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New national cyber director faces packed to-do list

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross enters the White House at a pivotal time, amid expiring cyber authorities and attacks on critical infrastructure. The post New national cyber director faces packed to-do list first appeared on Federal News Network.
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New national cyber director faces packed to-do list

National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross enters the White House at a pivotal time, amid expiring cyber authorities and attacks on critical infrastructure. The post New national cyber director faces packed to-do list first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Appeals court allows agencies to proceed with canceling collective bargaining

An appeals court lifted a preliminary injunction that had been preventing 21 agencies from implementing Trump’s order to eliminate collective bargaining. The post Appeals court allows agencies to proceed with canceling collective bargaining first appeared on Federal News Network.
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