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In the evolving landscape of ransomware attacks, hackers are exploiting developing nations as experimental playgrounds to test their malicious software before targeting enterprises in more affluent regions. Organizations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia often possess weaker cybersecurity defenses and attract less attention, making them ideal targets for these cybercriminals. Instances of ransomware attacks have been witnessed in Senegal, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina, with the same malware strains later surface in Europe and North America.

Darktrace, a leading cybersecurity firm headquartered in Cambridge, UK, has agreed to go private in a deal valued at $5 billion. The acquisition, led by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, represents a 44% premium on Darktrace’s average share price over the past three months. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, subject to shareholder approval.

Celerium Inc. announces the availability of its official CMMC training materials for Licensed Training Providers. These materials include the complete curriculum for CMMC assessors, including CCP and CCA course content. Additionally, Celerium offers an enhanced online training course for defense contractors seeking CMMC certification. With these offerings, Celerium provides a comprehensive solution for individuals and organizations preparing for CMMC compliance.

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Rubrik, a data management software company backed by Microsoft, priced its IPO at $32 per share, above its expected range. The company raised $752 million from the offering, valuing it at $5.6 billion. Rubrik is hitting the public market during a slow period for venture-backed tech IPOs, but the company has strong growth potential with its cloud-based cybersecurity software.

Masked individuals are using advanced skimming devices known as shimmers to steal card information and money from ATM users. Shimmers work by inserting a device into the ATM’s chip reader, allowing them to bypass traditional security measures. Elaine Fischer, a recent victim of a shimmer attack, was left shaken by the experience and unaware of the theft until later. Shimmers, unlike traditional skimmers that target magnetic stripes, record data through chip readers, making them harder to detect.

Researchers disclose a five-month hacking campaign exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls, targeting government networks worldwide. The attacks, attributed to a state-backed actor, demonstrate a shift in tactics as threat actors increasingly compromise network perimeters. Cisco has released security updates to address the vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of robust patching and security measures for network protection.

Feroot Security CEO Ivan Tsarynny joined CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ to provide insights on the recent aid bill signed by President Biden, which includes a ban on the social media app TikTok. The ban has sparked discussions about its potential impact on the app and its users.

The US government has indicted four Iranian nationals for allegedly carrying out a yearslong hacking campaign against US government agencies and companies on behalf of the Iranian government. The individuals are accused of spearphishing and social engineering to gain access to sensitive information from defense contractors and other organizations.

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