It’s hard to believe that we survived 2024, and with 2025 finally here, we thought we would present where ProCircular sees the world headed. The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by AI-enabled threats and an increasingly complex world. From deepfake videos to targeted social engineering, attackers are finding new ways to exploit trust and access critical systems.
Topics: Data Breaches, Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Hospitals & Health Care Systems, Manufacturing, Monitoring & Detection, Security Advisory, Ransomware, Financial Services & Insurance
Hackers have used red team tool EDRSilencer to make the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) block a list of EDR products from communicating with their management consoles. this software can affect any Windows workstation or Windows server that runs an EDR.
Now Open: The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program
The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot program is now open for FCC Form 484 Part 1and we’d like to take a moment to help qualifying organizationsget the most bang from their submission.
Topics: Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Monitoring & Detection
Staying Vigilant Against Cyber Threats in Healthcare
Recently, the American Hospital Association warned that Black Basta, a known ransomware group, would be accelerating attacks within the healthcare sector. The group gained notoriety for their sophisticated attack methods and high-profile targets, and typically operates by infiltrating a network, exfiltrating sensitive data, and then encrypting the victim's files.
Healthcare organizations can stay vigilant against threat actors by adopting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that incorporates regular testing and 24/7 monitoring. ProCircular also recommends the following:
Topics: Data Breaches, Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Hospitals & Health Care Systems, Monitoring & Detection, Security Advisory, Ransomware
Lessons Learned From the CDK Global Ransomware Attack
CDK Global, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions to the automotive industry, suffered a severe ransomware attack. The attack was attributed to the BlackSuit ransomware group, known for its sophisticated and targeted operations. The impact of the attack was widespread, not only affecting CDK Global’s operations but also had a ripple effect on thousands of auto dealerships that rely on CDK Global’s dealer management systems (DMS) and service operation solutions. The incident caused significant operational disruptions and is expected to have a large, but unknown impact on dealership financial losses due to the downtime during a high-volume season.
Topics: Data Protection & Privacy, Monitoring & Detection, Security Advisory
