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WithSecure Co-Monitoring powering partners’ DRT offerings

WithSecure’s new Co-Monitoring service makes industry-leading detection and response capabilities accessible to mid-market organizations.Helsinki, Finland – November 22, 2023: WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) and its recently launched Co-Monitoring service continues to power growth for partners looking to provide effective detection and response capabilities to mid-market organizations that lack in-house resources to monitor their IT infrastructure around the clock. WithSecure™ Co-Monitoring 

New ransomware groups help drive surge in attacks

New operators accounted for a quarter of all data leaked from multi-point ransomware attacks so far this year.Helsinki, Finland – November 16, 2023: Ransomware has been a perennial security problem for many years, and that’s largely in thanks to the groups’ ability to reinvent themselves. According to new research from WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business), the number of new multi-point extortion ransomware groups surged during the first three quarters of 2023. Ransomware—a type of malicious software (malware) that steals control of machines or

DarkGate attacks linked to Vietnam-based cyber criminals

WithSecure researchers tie recent DarkGate attacks in the UK, US, and India back to threat actors known for stealing information to hijack Meta Business accounts. Helsinki, Finland – October 20, 2023: WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cyber criminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cyber criminals as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). It has a

SOAR integration arrives for WithSecure Elements

WithSecure’s cloud-based security platform continues to evolve with the addition of new capabilities and services.Helsinki, Finland – October 12, 2023: WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has continued to evolve its Elements cloud-based security platform with the addition of several new capabilities and services that can help organizations manage risks associated with cyber attacks.WithSecure™ Elements , which can be managed by a trusted service provider or in-house,

Predictive analysis can reduce risks associated with data breaches

WithSecure study breaks down the most common links between different tactics and techniques observed in data breaches.Helsinki, Finland – October 5, 2023: Thanks to the increasing professionalization of cyber crime, predicting the actions of attackers based on profiling is becoming more challenging for cyber security practitioners. To help address the challenge, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has published a new study that demonstrates an alternative model of predicting how attacks unfold. In recent years, the cyber crime industry has

WithSecure, Mend.io patch vulnerability in popular application security platform

Vulnerability could have exposed potentially compromising security information about Mend.io customers.Helsinki, Finland – September 5, 2023: Today, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) published a security advisory warning organizations of a vulnerability the company discovered in Mend.io’s application security platform. Mend.io’s platform helps software developers identify and remediate vulnerabilities and security issues found in code libraries. According to Mend.io’s website it has more than 1,000 customers, including 25 percent of the

Cyber crime targeting Meta’s ad ecosystem spreading

Threats targeting Meta Business accounts growing in popularity among cyber criminals based in Vietnam, according to new WithSecure research. Helsinki, Finland – August 31, 2023: Cyber attacks targeting Meta Business and Facebook accounts are gaining popularity among criminals in Vietnam, according to a new report published by WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure business). According to the report, WithSecure™ Intelligence has observed and is currently tracking numerous groups targeting these platforms. The attacks manipulate an individual with

Cybersecurity often out of sync with business goals

Aligning cybersecurity with business outcomes is a challenge facing nearly all businesses, according to a study published by WithSecure.Helsinki, Finland – August 28, 2023: 97% of respondents’ organizations face challenges in trying to align cybersecurity priorities with business outcomes, according to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business). According to the study’s spotlight, the challenges fall into three categories: conflicting goals, complexity of environment, and privacy

WithSecure bringing outcome-based security to Finnish Olympic Committee in new partnership

Partnership aims to enhance the resilience of Finland’s sports community against security and privacy risks.Helsinki, Finland – August 16, 2023: Today, the Finnish Olympic Committee (FOC) and WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) announced a partnership that aims to bring outcome-based security to Finland’s sports community. The partnership enables the FOC and WithSecure™ to work together to create a safer, more equitable environment for sports and athletics in Finland. It includes technical and administrative tracks to assess the FOC’s current

Co-monitoring service comes to WithSecure Elements

Additional service for WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response makes round-the-clock incident monitoring practical for more organizations.Helsinki, Finland – July 10, 2023: The prevalence of modern cyber attacks has made it essential for organizations to monitor their IT estates 24/7 for signs of an intrusion. To ensure these capabilities are accessible to organizations with limited resources, WithSecure ™ has introduced a new co-monitoring service for its Elements Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution. Successful detection and response

WithSecure aims to make security more sustainable

The company’s W/Sustainability program includes green coding initiative to lower energy consumed by software. Helsinki, Finland – June 27, 2023: Sustainability is a global challenge that affects every person and organization on the planet. To help overcome this challenge, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has created a W/Sustainability program that commits it to operating as an ethical, equitable, and environmentally responsible global citizen. W/Sustainability is a program that embeds sustainability and transparency into WithSecure’

USB armory’s post-quantum encryption put to test in space

WithSecure’s secure-by-design microcomputer tested in space by the German Aerospace Center and adesso SE.[USB armory unit included in MAPHEUS-13 mission] Helsinki, Finland – June 1, 2023: WithSecure’s USB armory is the world’s smallest secure computer. It’s used in many different applications by organizations all over the world, and now, beyond. MAPHEUS, or Material Physics Experiments in Zero Gravity, is a program operated by the German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) Materials Physics in Space and Aerospace Medicine institutes, and the Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA). Their latest mission,

Ransomware driving professionalization of cyber crime

WithSecure report highlights a security incident involving five different groups as evidence of an increasingly professional, service-oriented cyber crime industry.Helsinki, Finland – May 25, 2023: The success of ransomware gangs has spurred a significant trend of professionalization amongst cyber criminals where different groups develop specialized services to offer one another, according to a new report from WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business). Ransomware has been around for decades, but the threat has continuously adapted to improvements in

WithSecure announces Partner Award winners at SPHERE23

Helsinki, Finland – May 24, 2023: WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has announced IIlliane, Fence AS, Advania Finland Oy, and KryptoKloud, as winners of its fifth annual Partner Awards. The winners were announced at WithSecure’s annual SPHERE event–a co-security un-conference held in Helsinki, Finland. WithSecure™ works with managed service providers (MSPs) and IT resellers to deliver industry-leading cyber security solutions to organizations all over the globe. These partnerships can last decades and take a hand-in-glove approach

WithSecure launches Cloud Security Posture Management

WithSecure Elements adds new capabilities to help organizations identify insecure configurations in cloud-based infrastructure platforms. Helsinki, Finland – May 23, 2023: Security can get left behind as organizations migrate their infrastructure to cloud services provided by third parties. In order to ensure organizations stay secure as they take advantage of the cloud, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has launched a new module for its WithSecure™ Elements security platform that identifies insecure cloud configurations attackers use

WithSecure launches new range of incident response and readiness services

New retainer provides expert support starting in the first 72 hours of the incident response process to contain the attack and improve preparedness for the future.Helsinki, Finland – May 17, 2023: The first 72 hours of an attack are a crucial window for incident response teams. To support organizations in preparing a swift, efficient response to incidents while minimizing their impact on operations, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is offering a new range of incident readiness and response packages. Incident response is more challenging than

WithSecure joins CyberPeace Builders program

The program connects WithSecure™ consultants and researchers with non-profits in need of security assistance. Helsinki, Finland – May 9, 2023: The impact of cyber attacks on vulnerable populations serviced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is often overlooked, but they can affect communities already exposed to poverty, violence, and other threats/risks. WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) is now offering the support of their cyber security professionals to these groups through the CyberPeace Builders program. The program,

Reactionary approach to security hindering businesses

New research published by WithSecure™ highlights the role of outcome-based security in improving resilience, competitiveness, and productivity for organizations.Helsinki, Finland – March 30, 2023: Organizations follow a reactive approach to cyber security which is stifling their progress in demonstrating value and aligning with business outcomes, according to a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business). 83% of respondents surveyed in the study were interested in, planning to adopt,

Chinese cyber crime tool acquired by Russian ransomware gangs

WithSecure™ report documenting the movement of SILKLOADER from China to Russia highlights implications of cooperation among threat actors. Helsinki, Finland – March 15, 2023: The cyber crime industry allows threat actors to share tradecraft with one another, driving growth in the number and capabilities of threats. A new report from WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure business) illustrates this dynamic by documenting the migration of the “SILKLOADER” cyber attack tool from Chinese cyber criminals to Russian ransomware gangs. WithSecure™

WithSecure’s new tech is an ‘undo’ button for ransomware

WithSecure’s Activity Monitor technology rolls back changes to data caused by malware.Helsinki, Finland – February 23, 2023: Ransomware attacks have plagued organizations for the past several years, inflicting considerable financial losses. To help organizations manage ransomware and other threats, WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has developed a new technology that can essentially undo the damage malware can cause. The technology, called Activity Monitor, was developed to make the capabilities of a sandbox more accessible. Sandboxes are

Cryptocurrency scam uses thousands of YouTube videos to connect with victims

WithSecure™ researchers discover a network of videos, channels, and fraudulent web-apps that manipulate users into joining cryptocurrency investment scams. Helsinki, Finland – February 14, 2023: Researchers at WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) have published a new report detailing their discovery of a network encouraging participation in fraudulent web-based apps posing as USDT (also known as Tether) cryptocurrency investment schemes.    The network consists of thousands of videos, some of which received inauthentic engagement from

North Korean attackers out themselves with operational security fail

WithSecure™ researchers link intelligence-gathering campaign targeting medical research and energy organizations back to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.Helsinki, Finland – February 2, 2023: Thanks in part to an operational security error by an attacker, security researchers from WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) have linked a cyber attack campaign back to North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group. Lazarus Group is an advanced persistent threat (APT) that’s widely believed to be a part of North Korea’s Foreign Intelligence and Reconnaissance Bureau.

WithSecure™ launches advanced protection for Microsoft Teams to secure the hybrid workforce

New protection adds to WithSecure™ Elements’ capability to securely collaborate in Microsoft’s popular online meeting and collaboration platform.Helsinki, Finland – January 26, 2023: Securing online collaboration tools has become more important than ever for modern businesses, especially given the increasingly hybrid nature of doing things, whether internally or externally. WithSecure ™ (formerly known as F-Secure Business) has added new advanced protection capabilities to its cloud-native security platform, WithSecure™ Elements, specifically to help the hybrid

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