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Scrape Timestamp (UTC): 2024-04-22 11:02:32.651

Source: https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/22/has_the_everpresent_cyber_danger/

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Has the ever-present cyber danger just got worse?. Facing down the triple threat of ransomware, data breaches and criminal extortion. Sponsored On the face of it, there really isn't much of an upside for the current UK government after MPs described its response to attacks by cyber-espionage group APT31 as 'feeble, derisory and sadly insufficient.' The mood won't have been lightened by the recent National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) review which concluded the resilience of the country's critical national infrastructure is not where it should be. It's imperative that cybersecurity defences are sufficient to withstand attacks like ransomware and prevent data breaches amidst continued extortion from organized criminal gangs, which are sometimes backed by nation states. Proactive planning and the avoidance of reactive firefighting is one step forward, as is recognising compliance as an enabler rather than an obstacle, says Rubrik. Join our live Regcast on 29 April 11 am BST/6am EDT/3am PDT to hear more as host Tim Phillips and Rubrik CISO Richard Cassidy explore ways that organizations can mitigate the impact of cyberattacks and learn how to recover quickly with minimum disruption to operational capacity or data integrity. Sign up to watch the webinar here for a guide on understanding the evolution, intricacies, and the implications of the cyberthreat to your business and help on rethinking your cybersecurity strategies. Sponsored by Rubrik.

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NATION STATE ACTIVITY // UK Government Criticized for Weak Response to Cyber Threats

UK MPs have criticized the government's response to cyberattacks by espionage group APT31 as insufficient.

The National Cyber Security Centre's review revealed vulnerabilities in the UK's critical national infrastructure.

Organized criminal groups, often supported by nation states, are escalating threats with ransomware and data breaches.

There is a pressing need for improved cybersecurity defenses to protect against these multifaceted cyber threats.

Rubrik emphasizes the importance of proactive planning over reactive measures in strengthening cybersecurity posture.

Compliance should be viewed as a strategic facilitator, not an impediment, in the context of cybersecurity.

An upcoming webinar hosted by Rubrik will discuss effective strategies for mitigating and recovering from cyberattacks.