The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other organizations issued a joint warning about Black Basta, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) variant that has affected 500+ organizations worldwide. The alert is likely related to a recent attack on the health organization, Ascension. Black Basta actors typically use phishing and exploit known vulnerabilities, then encrypt data and demand a ransom. Healthcare entities are advised to apply recommended mitigations to lessen the risk of compromise.
How CISOs And SOC Heads Can Protect The Organization
Social engineering dominates modern cybersecurity, exploiting human psychology to breach systems despite advanced defenses. Techniques like phishing are prevalent. CISOs must foster vigilance through continuous
