--- title: Morphisec Cybersecurity Blog | Nuni Snowden description: Nuni Snowden is a marketing content writer with Morphisec. --- Recent Webinar: Building an Adaptive Cyber Resilient Cloud ![arrow-white](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/arrow-white.svg) ![arrow-white](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/arrow-white.svg) [![Watch now](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1534169/6359793e-b232-4b79-9da5-b929fc3dc7aa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1534169/6359793e-b232-4b79-9da5-b929fc3dc7aa) ![close](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/close.svg) ![search_icon](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/search_icon.svg) [![Morphisec-Logo](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/Morphisec-Logo.svg "Morphisec-Logo")](http://www.morphisec.com) ![blog](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/blog.svg) [![Read the Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1534169/3c83d6d5-0c56-47b7-8aee-ae6edf73c360.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1534169/3c83d6d5-0c56-47b7-8aee-ae6edf73c360) [![Get A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1534169/d4f17ebf-d8a2-49c3-9bca-a8f8112b45f3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1534169/d4f17ebf-d8a2-49c3-9bca-a8f8112b45f3) [![Morphisec-Logo](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/Morphisec-Logo.svg "Morphisec-Logo")](http://www.morphisec.com) ![search_icon](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/search_icon.svg) - ![blog](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/blog.svg) [![Read the Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1534169/3c83d6d5-0c56-47b7-8aee-ae6edf73c360.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1534169/3c83d6d5-0c56-47b7-8aee-ae6edf73c360) - [![Get A Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1534169/d4f17ebf-d8a2-49c3-9bca-a8f8112b45f3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1534169/d4f17ebf-d8a2-49c3-9bca-a8f8112b45f3) # BLOGS By Nuni Snowden Cybersecurity News, Threat Research, and more from the Team Spearheading the Evolution of Endpoint Security ## [Triple Extortion Ransomware: A New Challenge For Defenders](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/triple-extortion-ransomware-a-new-challenge-for-defenders) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on September 16, 2021 [![](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/Triple%20Extortion%20Ransomware.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/triple-extortion-ransomware-a-new-challenge-for-defenders) Ransomware developers have powerful financial incentives to continue adding new features to their code. From developers to affiliates, these malicious pieces of software enrich countless cyber criminals at great expense to victims, and will likely... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/triple-extortion-ransomware-a-new-challenge-for-defenders) ## [Security News in Review: Are REvil and DarkSide Rebranding?](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-are-revil-and-darkside-rebranding) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on August 21, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/820%20news%20in%20review%20v3.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-are-revil-and-darkside-rebranding) Is that a rat or a phoenix? Usually, the answer to such a question would be simple. However, when it comes to threat actors, nothing is ever as easy as it appears. For this reason we’ve compiled the latest news on cyber threats, new(ish) ransomware... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-are-revil-and-darkside-rebranding) ## [How Does MFA Fit Into a Zero Trust Endpoint Security Framework?](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/mfa-zero-trust-endpoint-security-framework) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on August 19, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/MFA%20part%20of%20zero%20trust.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/mfa-zero-trust-endpoint-security-framework) Credential theft is one of the most common ways for adversaries to gain access to critical systems. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) or its cousin two-factor authentication (2FA) are two of the technologies designed to limit this particular type of... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/mfa-zero-trust-endpoint-security-framework) ## [Security News in Review: Zero Trust, The Government, and You](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-zero-trust-the-government-and-you) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on August 7, 2021 [![Zero trust in the federal government, doctor touching a glob](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20in%20Review%202021-08-07.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-zero-trust-the-government-and-you) This week in security has seen some new moves from the federal government on zero trust, tighter collaboration with the private tech sector, and more than a few new attacks from groups operating in China and Iran. With that said, here’s the security... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-zero-trust-the-government-and-you) ## [Leading From Within: Netta Schmeidler, VP of Product](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/leading-from-within-netta-schmeidler-vp-of-product) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on July 29, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Netta%20Leading%20from%20Within%20Series_.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/leading-from-within-netta-schmeidler-vp-of-product) Welcome to the* Leading from Within* series. Here, we showcase leaders from within Morphisec as we discuss emerging topics and trends dear to the cybersecurity community. From ransomware variants to phishing scams, from attacks on healthcare... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/leading-from-within-netta-schmeidler-vp-of-product) ## [Ransomware gangs least million ! | Morphisec](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/10-million-us-dollars-missing-ransomware-gangs-and-so-much-more) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on July 17, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20in%20Review%202021-07-17.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/10-million-us-dollars-missing-ransomware-gangs-and-so-much-more) Wow, what a week. From new incentives to become a cyber defender to new targets for threat actors, this week had it all. We start with the $10 million dollar information bounty currently offered by the US Government and we end with the startling... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/10-million-us-dollars-missing-ransomware-gangs-and-so-much-more) ## [Security News in Review: REvil Launches Supply Chain Ransomware Attack](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-launches-supply-chain-ransomware-attack) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on July 3, 2021 [![REvil attacks MSPs through the Kaseya IT management software and other security news ](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20in%20Review%202021-07-03.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-launches-supply-chain-ransomware-attack) Welcome to the latest edition of security news in review. In this biweekly roundup, we collect news on attacks and threats that may have an impact on your business. Today, we have stories on REvil encrypting hundreds of organizations at once, the... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-launches-supply-chain-ransomware-attack) ## [Why Lean Security Teams Should Deploy A Zero Trust Defensive Endpoint Strategy](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/why-lean-security-teams-should-deploy-a-zero-trust-defensive-endpoint-strategy) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on June 25, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Lean%20Security%20Teams%20Need%20A%20Zero%20Trust%20%20Endpoint%20Strategy.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/why-lean-security-teams-should-deploy-a-zero-trust-defensive-endpoint-strategy) Zero trust security has become a major topic of conversation in the cybersecurity community. With good reason too: zero trust as a *cyber security methodology* helps minimize the attack surface, traditionally when it comes to identity and the network,... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/why-lean-security-teams-should-deploy-a-zero-trust-defensive-endpoint-strategy) ## [Security News In Review: REvil Attacks Nuclear Contractor Sol Oriens](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-attacks-nuclear-contractor-sol-oriens) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on June 12, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20in%20Review%202021-06-12.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-attacks-nuclear-contractor-sol-oriens) This week we have good news and bad news. On the one hand, a COO was caught and charged with potentially attacking a rival medical institution. A stolen data marketplace was shut down and bugs were found (all around). However, there has also been an... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-revil-attacks-nuclear-contractor-sol-oriens) ## [Security News in Review: Bugs, Trains, and Private Banks](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-bugs-trains-and-private-banks) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on June 5, 2021 [![Picture of a newspaper with the text JBS Attack and other security news of the week ](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20in%20Review%202021-06-05.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-bugs-trains-and-private-banks) This week was a doozy. Several large-scale organizations have experienced some form of cyberattack. Cloud vulnerabilities and malicious apps, masquerading as well-known services, have also taken up space in *official *app stores. Keep reading for a... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-bugs-trains-and-private-banks) ## [Security News In Review: Data Breaches, Data Poison, and Big Data](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-data-breaches-data-poison-and-big-data) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on May 22, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Big%20Data%20Security%20News%20In%20Review_.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-data-breaches-data-poison-and-big-data) This week’s news roundup is all about data. Kicking things off is a recently announced breach at Mercari, predictions for “data poisoning” becoming a big attack vector, and the possibility of a national data breach disclosure law.  Read on for the... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-data-breaches-data-poison-and-big-data) ## [Security News In Review: PyInstaller, Cloud Frameworks, and Scripps](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-pyinstaller-cloud-frameworks-and-scripps-oh-my) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on May 8, 2021 [![](https://blog.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%20Pystaller%202021-05-07.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-pyinstaller-cloud-frameworks-and-scripps-oh-my) This week, cloud security gets an upgrade, large companies take responsibility for past mistakes, and threat actors come up with admittedly innovative ways to steal your data. Keep reading to learn more about this week’s top cybersecurity news.  [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-pyinstaller-cloud-frameworks-and-scripps-oh-my) ## [Security News In Review: Ryuk Ransomware Gets a Makeover](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-ryuk-ransomware-gets-a-makeover) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on April 24, 2021 [![](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/Ryuk%20adds%20new%20approach.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-ryuk-ransomware-gets-a-makeover) In this week’s roundup, we discover new tactics of threat actors, ongoing cyberattacks, and (surprisingly) the new depths ransomware operators will travel in order to make their victims pay. Keep reading to learn about the latest developments in... [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-ryuk-ransomware-gets-a-makeover) ## [Security News In Review: Could IcedID Be the New Emotet?](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-could-icedid-be-the-new-emotet) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on April 10, 2021 [![Cybersecurity news in review ](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/News%20in%20Review%202021-04-10.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-could-icedid-be-the-new-emotet) This week on Security News in Review, we have coverage on the Facebook data leak, some movement from the federal government on closing a weak spot, and theories on whether IcedID could take on the role Emotet used to have.  [Read More **](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-could-icedid-be-the-new-emotet) ## [Security News in Review: Google’s Project Zero Shuts Down Counterterrorist Hacking Team; Enterprises See Rise in Firmware Attacks](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-googles-project-zero-shuts-down-counterterrorist-hacking-team-enterprises-see-rise-in-firmware-attacks) Posted by [Nuni Snowden](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/author/nuni-snowden) on April 3, 2021 [![](https://www.morphisec.com/hubfs/Security%20News%202021-04-03.png) ](https://1534169.hs-sites.com/security-news-in-review-googles-project-zero-shuts-down-counterterrorist-hacking-team-enterprises-see-rise-in-firmware-attacks) This weekend on security news in review, we have some new data on firmware attacks against global enterprises, insights into how much damage ransomware has caused the healthcare industry, and the Department of Homeland Security laying out a new... 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