Media Coverage

Securin media coverage including news from when we were Cyber Security Works (CSW) Inc.

Researchers Observe 59% Spike in Medical Device Security Vulnerabilities

Aug 17, 2023 |
Health IT Security
Security vulnerabilities in medical devices and the software applications that support them continue to pose a significant threat to healthcare, the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) underscored in a new report issued alongside Finite State and Securin.

Healthcare Software and Firmware Risks up 59%, says H-ISAC

Aug 9, 2023 |
Healthcare IT News
Researchers found that vulnerabilities for the software and firmware powering medical devices and other health IT applications increased significantly – and nearly four times as many of these vulnerabilities are being weaponized compared to last year.

Healthcare Research Report Reveals Exploitable Vulnerabilities that Allow Hackers to Breach Devices, Systems

Aug 9, 2023 |
Industrial Cyber
A joint research project conducted by Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC), Finite State, and Securin exploitable vulnerabilities in software and firmware, which can be used by hackers to breach connected devices, software applications and healthcare systems. It also discovered nearly 1,000 vulnerabilities across 966 medical products.

Health-Care Cyber Vulnerabilities Surge Nearly 60 Percent Since 2022, Report Says

Aug 8, 2023 |
Washington Post
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical hardware, operating systems and software applications have skyrocketed 59 percent year-over-year, according to a new report available later today.

Midsummer Security Indicators: Hot and Gloomy

Aug 2, 2023 |
IT Jungle
Security software company Securin scanned 8 million addressable IPs among US state government systems, and discovered 119,000 instances of high-risk services that could be easily exploited, according to a report released yesterday, dubbed “The State of Cybersecurity in America.”

New Securin Report Finds US Public Sector has 8 Million Addressable IPs and 119,000 Instances of High-Risk Services that Adversaries Could Easily Exploit

Aug 1, 2023 |
VMBlog
Securin released a report detailing their findings after conducting passive scans of the 50 United States’ domains and State departments.

Hacking the Nation

Aug 1, 2023 |
Politico
Securin’s latest “State of Cybersecurity” study discovered 119,000 instances of high-risk services in their scan of government domains nationwide.

New Securin Report Finds US Public Sector has 8 Million Addressable IPs and 119,000 Instances of High-Risk Services that Adversaries Could Easily Exploit

Aug 1, 2023 |
Dark Reading
Securin released a report detailing their findings after conducting passive scans of the 50 United States’ domains and State departments.

The MOVEit Effect: Protecting Public-Facing Applications

Jul 24, 2023 |
Solutions Review
Organizations globally use public-facing applications every day to keep their businesses running. Servers, virtual private networks (VPNs), and application programming interfaces (APIs) are all common forms of third-party, public-facing applications that make accessing a service or completing work more efficient — but less secure.

Private Dating App Data Found on Open Web

Jul 24, 2023 |
Cyber Wire
Bad news for the lonely-hearted. An unprotected Amazon Web Services S3 storage bucket belonging to online dating platform 419 Dating – Chat & Flirt has exposed 260,000 dating app account records and 340 gigabytes of pictures and messaging logs.

Securin Announces Updates to Leadership

Jul 19, 2023 |
Securin Press Release
Securin announces that Chairman Ram Movva is to be named the CEO and Chairman and GTM Veteran Rahul Kannan as President and COO. Aaron Sandeen to step down to take on a new challenge.

Ram Movva: Making Cyber Security Affordable and Accessible

Jun 5, 2023 |
WCRC Leaders
Selected as WCRCINT India’s Best Emerging and Performing CEO 2023, Ram Movva, Chairman & CoFounder, Securin Inc has grown his ventures valuing accountability, transparency and unparalleled growth strategies.

12 Vulnerabilities Newly Associated with Ransomware

May 24, 2023 |
Help Net Security
Ransomware groups are continuously weaponizing vulnerabilities and adding them to their arsenal to mount crippling and disruptive attacks on their victims.

CISA Urges Swift Action as Zero-Day Exploits Target iPhones, iPads, and Macs

May 23, 2023 |
Enterprise Security Tech
Securin has been documenting and closely monitoring software vulnerabilities and developments since 2020. The bugs CISA is urging Apple users to patch are arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities that essentially grant attackers complete access to the device to manipulate as they see fit.

The State of Ransomware in Q1 2023

May 22, 2023 |
Cyber Wire
Researchers at Securin, Ivanti and Cyware have released their Ransomware Index Q1 2023 report, and the findings show a frightening increase in ransomware attacks and attendant data breaches.

Ransomware Threats are Growing, and Targeting Microsoft Devices More and More

May 20, 2023 |
Tech Radar
Ransomware attacks have never been this popular, a new report from cybersecurity researchers Securin, Ivanti, and Cyware has stated.

Hive Ransomware? Let’s Learn All About It

May 19, 2023 |
Cybersecurity Insiders
Since June 2021, Hive Ransomware has been dominating the ransomware scene. Their reach has affected more than 1,500 organizations resulting in Hive receiving ransom payments totaling $100 million.

Ransomware Research Reveals 12 Vulnerabilities Have Become Newly Associated with Ransomware in Q1 2023

May 19, 2023 |
Security Info Watch
The report provides an update on key metrics that are being tracked in relation to ransomware, providing valuable insights to enterprises on how to safeguard their data and assets from these escalating threats.

Cybersecurity Experts Comment on BianLian Ransomware Group’s New Strategy

May 18, 2023 |
CIO Influence
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have jointly released a CSA to thwart the progress of BianLian ransomware group.

Cyber Agencies Warn of BianLian Ransomware

May 18, 2023 |
Cyber Wire
Australian and US agencies, specifically the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), have issued a joint warning about BianLian ransomware.

Cisco Warns of Multiple Flaws in Small Business Series Switches

May 18, 2023 |
eSecurity Planet
Cisco is warning that nine significant vulnerabilities in its Small Business Series Switches could enable unauthenticated remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition or execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected devices.

Ransomware Research Reveals 12 Vulnerabilities Have Become Newly Associated with Ransomware in Q1 2023

May 18, 2023 |
VMBlog
Ransomware attacks are rising, with attackers targeting over 7,000 products across 121 vendors used by enterprises for their operations. In March 2023, the total number of breaches reported was higher than those reported in the previous three years combined. Ransomware groups are continuously weaponizing vulnerabilities and adding them to their arsenal to mount crippling and disruptive attacks on their victims.

The Top 4 Ransomware Vulnerabilities Putting your Company in Danger

May 18, 2023 |
Cybersecurity Insiders
In 2023, you can divide organizations into two categories: those who have been hit by a ransomware attack and those who will be soon.

Ransomware Research Reveals 12 Vulnerabilities Have Become Newly Associated with Ransomware in Q1 2023

May 18, 2023 |
Securin, Ivanti, & Cyware
In collaboration with Securin, Ivanti, and Cyware, researchers have published the latest ransomware threat insights, including open-source vulnerabilities and new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups.

5 Ways to Prevent Ransomware in Honor of Anti-Ransomware Day

May 15, 2023 |
Disaster Recovery Journal
Over the years, ransomware has caused billions of dollars in personal, reputational and financial losses and it’s estimated that there’s a ransomware attack every 19 seconds. Anti-Ransomware Day (May 12) was created to encourage organizations of all industries to protect themselves against the dozens of ransomware strains that threaten to halt business operations.

Cybersecurity Experts Comment on Anti-Ransomware Day

May 12, 2023 |
VMBlog
Anti-Ransomware Day reminds organizations to keep themselves safe against ransomware. With a ransomware attack taking place every 19 seconds, organizations must ask themselves: are we prepared?

The Problem of Old Vulnerabilities — and What to Do About It

May 9, 2023 |
Dark Reading
According to a recent report from Securin, the vast majority — 76% — of vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware in 2022 were old, discovered between 2010 and 2019.

Securin Inc. Achieves CREST Accreditation

Apr 21, 2023 |
Securin
Securin Inc, a leading provider of tech-enabled cybersecurity solutions, has been awarded CREST Accreditation for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing.

Tamil Nadu Government Domains Lacks Basic Security Protocols Shows Report

Apr 4, 2023 |
The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu government domain (tn.gov.in) has many exposures that can lead to phishing attacks and data breaches. The domain is also vulnerable to notorious ransomware gangs like Ryuk and NextCry, who have targeted many victims in the past, according to an analysis that was done by Securin Inc and Ivanti.

Technology: Sharp Increase in Cyberattacks on Indian Organizations-Govt Entities

Apr 3, 2023 |
Foreign Investors on India
Over 10% of domains in Indian states do not have the SSL encryption India saw the highest number of cyberattacks on government agencies in 2022, which highlights that cyber hygiene cannot be ignored, according to Ram Movva, Co-Founder and Chairman of Securin Inc of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

New Analysis from Securin and Ivanti Finds Potential Security Gaps in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets

Mar 31, 2023 |
Technuter
Securin and Ivanti have conducted an investigation into the cyber hygiene of Indian state government domains and found several potential gaps in their current security practices.

New Analysis from Securin and Ivanti Finds Potential Security Gaps in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets

Mar 30, 2023 |
Enterprise IT World
Securin and Ivanti have conducted an investigation into the cyber hygiene of Indian state government domains and found several potential gaps in their current security practices.

Investigation Exposes Potential Security Gaps in Government Domains

Mar 30, 2023 |
Deccan Chronicle
An investigation by two cyber security agencies revealed potential security gaps in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets, high susceptibility to ransomware, and an increased risk of data breaches and losses.

State Govt Web Domains ‘Extremely Vulnerable’ to Cyberattacks: Report

Mar 29, 2023 |
Business Standard
More than 700 credentials with passwords were leaked to the dark web in 2022, says study by cybersecurity firms. Website domains of Indian state governments are “extremely vulnerable” and don’t follow basic security drills, said two cybersecurity firms in a report investigating practices.

Securin Inc. & Ivanti’s Analysis Reveals Security Vulnerabilities in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets

Mar 29, 2023 |
Securin and Ivanti
The investigation revealed a high susceptibility to ransomware and an increased risk of data breaches and losses.

New Analysis from Securin Inc. and Ivanti Finds Potential Security Gaps in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets

Mar 29, 2023 |
CXO Today
Securin Inc. and Ivanti have conducted an investigation into the cyber hygiene of Indian state government domains and found several potential gaps in their current security practices.

New Analysis from Securin Inc. and Ivanti Finds Potential Security Gaps in Indian State Governments’ Public-Facing Assets

Mar 29, 2023 |
Silicon India
Securin Inc. and Ivanti have conducted an investigation into the cyber hygiene of Indian state government domains and found several potential gaps in their current security practices.

White House Budget for 2024 Cybersecurity Spending: More Funding for CISA, Modernization of Online Government Services

Mar 22, 2023 |
CPO Magazine
The proposed White House budget for 2024’s cybersecurity spending calls for a big investment in tech innovation to keep pace with foreign rivals, a bigger budget for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the modernization of public-facing online government resources.

Cybersecurity in the US President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

Mar 10, 2023 |
Cyber Wire
The President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 has been published, and it addresses cybersecurity across the spectrum of the Federal Government’s operations. The Budget will now go to Congress for the usual review, debate, modification, and passage.

VulnCheck: CISA’s KEV missing 42 vulnerabilities from 2022

Mar 9, 2023 |
Tech Target
A February report published by Cyber Security Works, Cyware, Ivanti and Securin identified 131 exploited vulnerabilities that were yet to be included, with 111 first discovered in 2019 or prior.

Cyber Security Works to Rebrand As Securin Inc.

Mar 7, 2023 |
Dark Reading
Cyber Security Works Inc., a leading security company, today announced that it is rebranding as Securin Inc. due to the evolution of its service capabilities and offerings. Under the new identity, it will provide tech-enabled security solutions to continuously improve customers’ security posture and help them gain resilience against evolving threats.

Ransomware’s Favorite Target: Critical Infrastructure and Its Industrial Control Systems

Mar 7, 2023 |
Dark Reading
National defense and security experts long predicted that future warfare would not be waged by firearms but with code designed to disable services people depend on for daily life.

Security Experts Share What the White House National Cyber Strategy Means for Organizations (Part 2)

Mar 3, 2023 |
Enterprise Security Tech
This week, the White House released its National Cyber Strategy, outlining how the Biden administration intends to safeguard the US from growing online threats. The Administration focused largely on the shift of responsibility for cybersecurity away from individuals and small businesses to large tech organizations.

Unpatched, Known Vulnerabilities Still Key Driver of Cyberattacks

Mar 1, 2023 |
GCN
Research reports find that vulnerabilities for which patches have already been issued remain hackers’ primary way into an organization.

Ransomware Takes its Toll on Organizations in 2022

Feb 28, 2023 |
MSP Today
Ransomware attacks continue to gain attention due to their increased sophistication and the widespread impacts they have. Hackers are constantly developing new methods to deliver ransomware, such as using social engineering tactics to trick users into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected files.

Southern States have the Most Open Cyber Exposures, Report Finds

Feb 28, 2023 |
GCN
The 14 states in that region have more than 100,000 vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and data leaks that all must be addressed to prevent attacks, researchers found.

Study Uncovers Ransomware Vulnerabilities

Feb 22, 2023 |
Digitalisation World
Joint study by Cyber Security Works, Ivanti, Cyware, and Securin also identifies 56 new ransomware-associated vulnerabilities, for a year-end total of 344 ransomware threats in 2022.

Most Vulnerabilities Associated with Ransomware are Old

Feb 22, 2023 |
Help Net Security
Researchers identified 56 new vulnerabilities associated with ransomware threats among a total of 344 threats identified in 2022 – marking a 19% increase year-over-year.

Majority of Ransomware Attacks Last Year Exploited Old Bugs

Feb 20, 2023 |
Dark Reading
New research shows that 57 vulnerabilities that threat actors are currently using in ransomware attacks enable everything from initial access to data theft.

Decade of Neglect Means Massive Paydays for Ransomware Scams

Feb 18, 2023 |
Cyber Magazine
More than 76% of vulnerabilities still being exploited by ransomware were discovered between 2010 and 2019, according to new cybersecurity research.
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