Tuesday, 07 October 2025

New research shows Log4Shell detections tripled, PowerShell scripts heavily influenced a surge in endpoint attacks, the Emotet botnet came back in a big way and malicious cryptomining activity increased

Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to the latest quarterly Internet Security Report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab. Researchers also found that the Emotet botnet came back in a big way, the infamous Log4Shell vulnerability tripled its attack efforts and malicious cryptomining activity increased.

Case Studies
Posted On

 

  

....the Taming of Putin

Issued by NATO Heads of State and Government
participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Madrid
29 June 2022

  1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Madrid as war has returned to the European continent.  We face a critical time for our security and international peace and stability.  We stand together in unity and solidarity and reaffirm the enduring transatlantic bond between our nations.  NATO is a defensive Alliance and poses no threat to any country.  NATO remains the foundation of our collective defence and the essential forum for security consultations and decisions among Allies.  Our commitment to the Washington Treaty, including Article 5, is iron-clad.  In this radically changed security environment, this Summit marks a milestone in strengthening our Alliance and accelerating its adaptation.
    International Security, Safety & Strategic Defence
    Posted On

    The London based startup, Open Web Systems, which provides surveillance-free email and collaboration tools has launched a new service for businesses and groups.

    The new tools include surveillance-free email, an all-in-one collaborative office suite to rival Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and an instant messaging platform which provides an open-source alternative to Slack, Telegram or WhatsApp.

    Industry News
    Posted On

    More than two-thirds believe identity management is important to their security strategy, yet less than half are using key identity and access management (IAM) technologies.

    Waltham, Mass.: As more healthcare facilities take steps to strengthen their security posture, protecting against all cyber threats hasn’t been easy. Healthcare facilities are struggling with implementing and enforcing holistic digital identity management strategies, according to the new Imprivata report released today titled, Security and Digital Identity in the Healthcare Industry. The findings show that despite 69% of respondents saying identity management is important to their organisation’s security strategy, 51% have still experienced a security incident in the last year.

    Vigilance
    Posted On

    1. MetCom and NextNav Sign Commercial Agreement to Scale Pinnacle in Japan
    2. OneQode Teams with up Corero Network Security to Protect esports customers from malicious DDoS Attacks
    3. Giant Leap for Space Industry R&D in NSW
    4. Almost half of UK organisations now encrypt all data, according to annual Apricorn survey
    5. Amberstone Security becomes the first UK security provider to offer ground-breaking anti-fraud solution
    6. KnowBe4 Kicks Off Ransomware Awareness Month with Resource Kit
    7. Secretary General thanks Spain for hosting historic NATO Summit
    8. Scality offers enterprise-grade support for ARTESCA on VMware vSphere
    9. IPification, One-Click Mobile Authentication Now Available on Telkomsel
    10. WHAT CAN YOUNG PEOPLE DO TO BRING ABOUT PEACE IN OUR TROUBLED AND WARRING WORLD?
    11. The Mayor, the march and the Met...Khan, you must stop attacking officers always!
    12. Peer Software and Pulsar Security Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Ransomware and Malware Detection
    13. DH2i Named A Winner in the Globee® Awards, 2022 IT World Awards
    14. GOLDEN GOLDSMITHS…. WHAT A WAY TO INSPIRE AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE!
    15. Does doublethink help paper over the cracks of a perfidious NATO?



    Be a Beacon of Hope in the World

     



    Scorpion News Corp

    Nigeria Watch International

    To expose official corruption in Nigeria, re-orientate the psyche of Nigerians and usher in the Nigerian renaissance

    SIA Logo

    Got news for Vigilance?

    Have you got news/articles for us? We welcome news stories and articles from security experts, intelligence analysts, industry players, security correspondents in the main stream media and our numerous readers across the globe.

     

    About Vigilance

    Vigilance is the brain child of a group of veteran journalists and international scholars who have worked in the mainstream media and distinguished themselves nationally and internationally before veering into security practice.

    Who's Online

    We have 340 guests and no members online

    Vigilance - 4 Stockwell Lodge, Medical Village, Rosedale Way, Cheshunt, EN7 6QQ, HERTFORDSHIRE. Tel: +44(0)1992 629 884. Mob: 07733775123


    © 2018 Vigilance Security Magazine.. All Rights Reserved.

    Design & Development by famosolutions.com

    Search