BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report — August 2023 Edition
Learn about the recent threats seen firsthand by the researchers and analysts of the BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team. Our quarterly threat report provides the latest information about the global cybersecurity threat landscape.
Read the report and watch our on-demand webinar and discussion.
Recent BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence Alerts
RomCom Threat Actor Targets Ukraine's NATO Member Talks at Summit
The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team discovered two malicious documents submitted from an IP address in Hungary, sent as lures to an organization supporting Ukraine abroad, and a document targeting upcoming NATO Summit guests who may also be providing support to Ukraine.
Report Reveals Increase in Unique Malware and Public Sector Attacks
The just-released BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 40% increase in cyberattacks against government and public service organizations versus the previous quarter. This includes public transit, utilities, schools, and other government services people rely on daily.
BlackBerry Shields Customer from Clop Ransomware
Clop ransomware attacks are increasing, along with the number of publicly known victims, including three of the Big Four accounting firms. The Clop ransomware gang will likely earn more than $75 million in ransom payments. Learn more about how BlackBerry helps shield its customers from the multiple attack tools Clop uses.
Software Supply Chains: A Major Challenge for Cybersecurity
Unknown components and a lack of visibility into the software supply chain introduce blind spots containing potential vulnerabilities that can wreak havoc across not just one enterprise, but several.
Learn how organizations manage the risk of security breaches from their supply chains, related communication challenges, and the ramifications of governmental oversight of open-source software.
Live and On-Demand Webinars
On Demand: Threat Report Insights — August 2023 Webinar
Watch this webinar for a deep dive into the August edition of the BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report, used by cybersecurity professionals worldwide to stay informed of the latest threats and challenges. Get intelligence about cyberattacks and threat actors from your peers — so you can make well-informed decisions and take prompt, effective action.
Are You a Cyberattack Target? Learn How to Think Like a Hacker.
Large enterprises know they are a potential cyberattack target, but what if you’re a mid-market company or a small business: Do you still have a big target on your small or mid-size back? The answer is still a resounding yes. Learn more about what you can do to protect your organization. Watch this recorded discussion from BlackBerry at RSA 2023.
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Meet the Global Team Representatives
Ismael Valenzuela
Vice President, Threat Research and Intelligence
Dmitry Bestuzhev
Most Distinguished Threat Researcher
Anuj Soni
Principal Threat Researcher
Eoin Healy
Senior Threat Researcher
Dean Given
Senior Threat Researcher
Dmitry Melikov
Threat Researcher
Jose Luis Sanchez
Senior Threat Researcher
Pedro Drimel
Threat Researcher, Consultant
Geoff O’Rourke
Technical Lead
Jacob Faires
Senior Threat Researcher
Masaki Kasuya
Principal Threat Researcher
Natasha Rohner
Principal Threat Research Publisher
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