The Xposed Newsletter #1

Welcome to our very first LinkedIn newsletter!

Our plan is to offer you the very best in cyber security news, with updates, research, expert opinion, and insights from our brilliant experts and other leading voices in the cyber security industry.

 So, let’s get stuck in…

WithSecure Ransomware Report - H1/2024

Ransomware continues to be a global threat, impacting industries worldwide. In our latest review of the Ransomware Landscape for H1 2024, WithSecure Intelligence researchers take a deep dive into the major events that have shaped the ransomware space over the past few months. This comprehensive analysis uncovers the business mechanics of ransomware groups, their ecosystems, and how they interact.

You'll find detailed data on active groups and their tools, as well as insightful statistics about their victims – including industry sectors and company sizes. This report not only provides a clear picture of the current ransomware situation but also reveals some unexpected trends.

The Xposed Podcast - July 2024

Join us for a bumper edition of the Xposed podcast in which we absolutely do not discuss Crowdstrike! Instead, Tim and Steve talk all things Niconico, Dark Angels, Indonesia and Paris 2024, as well as our semi-famous News in Brief section.

Plus, Steve lands more quotable quotes than ever before, including this gem: “What’s a double segway? I’ve got two segways together – is it a bicycle?”

It’s all coming up on this month’s, which you can listen to right now.

Are you ready for NIS2?

Take a look at our handy introduction and practical guide to making sure your business is compliant.

Introduction

Midsized companies should take practical steps now to comply with the new NIS2 Directive by the deadline: 17 October 2024. NIS2 is an update to the old NIS legislation which aims to fortify the cyber resilience of the European Union by mandating specific security protocols for companies that are ‘essential’ or ‘important’.

One of the criticisms applied to the old NIS legislation was that it was broad in scope and vague in terms of identifying affected organizations. NIS2 addresses these problems: many previously-out-of-scope companies in the EU are now covered by NIS2. This includes many smaller and midsized companies, employing between 50 and 1,000 people. 

Some midsized companies may struggle to become compliant with the new regulations—many need to build an entire cyber security function by October, all while facing limited budgets and resources.

Click here to watch our webinar for details on the NIS2 Directive and its aims.

The Challenges Facing Midsized Companies

The overarching challenge facing midsized companies is that, for many of them, cyber security has never been a priority; they will need to make serious changes in a short time to comply with NIS2 by the October deadline. These changes will include investing in security products and services, hiring consultants and employees to affect change, and cultivating a security-conscious mindset across the organization. 

To read the full article, please click below:

Mikko Uncut

When he talks, people listen. Welcome to Mikko Uncut, a brand-new series in which Mikko Hyppönen takes on the biggest issues facing the cyber security industry – in 60 seconds.

First up, Russia...

You can watch the whole series on YouTube by clicking right here

See you next time!

That's it for our first edition of The Xposed Newsletter. Join us next month for more cyber news by experts for experts.