Christine Barry

Research Leader of Strategic Initiatives at Datos Insights

Research Director, Wholesale Banking Aite Group

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Articles

A closer look at Fog ransomware

2 weeks ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

The security report promised by Fog probably isn’t useful for victims that are already following best practices. Access to your network was gained through a phishing mail. Your staff should be more vigilant when downloading and opening unfamiliar files. We recommend that you implement the following measures to protect your corporate network: 1) Enforce passwords on local and domain admins.
Swatting attacks explained: What you need to know

1 month ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

Swatting is a criminal harassment tactic involving false reports to emergency services to elicit a large-scale law enforcement response to a specific location. The term is derived from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams. The first documented case of swatting occurred in 2004 when 14-year-old Matthew Weigman met a girl in an online chat room and attempted to engage her in phone sex.
P/C Policy Administration Systems: Key Trends Transforming Insurance in 2025

1 month ago | datos-insights.com | Tim Baum |Christine Barry |James Wolstenholme

As we move through 2025, the property and casualty (P/C) insurance industry continues to experience transformation in core systems modernization. According to recent Datos Insights research, large and midsize insurers have largely completed their core system replacements, while smaller and specialty insurers now seeking to modernize their policy administration solutions (PAS).
Banking Leaders Highlight Need for Innovation Amid Market Challenges

1 month ago | datos-insights.com | Christine Barry

At Datos Insights’ recent Corporate Banking Executive Council meeting at the end of March, banking leaders emphasized the critical nature of treasury management innovation despite economic uncertainties.
Atlantis AIO: The big ‘all-in-one’ credential stuffing platform

1 month ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

There are billions of stolen credential sets available on the dark web, and readily available through lists like RockYou2024 or Collection #1, and a 2022 study estimated that credential stuffing attacks have a success rate of 0.2 to 2%. That success rate fluctuates, but it’s based on a data set that keeps getting larger.
World Backup Day turns 14

1 month ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

Data backup solutions have evolved as well, with advancements in external hard drives, purpose-built backup servers, cloud-based backup solutions, and software enhancements that have automated much of the backup process. World Backup Day (WBD) may seem unnecessary now, but it’s never been more critical to set aside time to consider your systems and data protection. Why World Backup Day?
Top threats of the 2024 botnet landscape

1 month ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

Security researchers suspect “with low confidence” that Androxgh0st is operated by threat actors aligned with interests of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). and represents a new generation of hybrid botnets that combine capabilities from multiple sources. The botnet targets Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, and exploits personal computers, web servers, and IoT devices. These capabilities expand the botnet’s reach across networks and the global internet.
Botnet basics: Defending yourself from 'robot networks'

2 months ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

The most frequently compromised devices are variations of wireless routers and networked cameras, but mobile devices are also an attractive target for botmasters. 5G connectivity allows a botnet of small phones to conduct attacks with the same intensity as powerful servers. What can botnets do? Botnets can be used in a wide range of attacks on individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Medusa ransomware and its cybercrime ecosystem

2 months ago | smartermsp.com | Christine Barry

Greek mythology says the Medusa was once a beautiful woman until Athena’s curse transformed her into a winged creature with a head full of snakes. Because of her power to petrify anyone who looked directly upon her face, she is considered both a ‘monster’ and a protector. She’s a compelling character in a giant story that’s often told in bits and pieces.
Black Basta's rapid collapse

2 months ago | blog.barracuda.com | Christine Barry

One of the affiliates was believed to be 17 years old. This has probably not been confirmed but shouldn’t come as a surprise. Minors have been involved in hacking and cybercrime for decades. One 15-year-old Austrian teen was arrested after hacking his way into almost 260 companies. He said he started doing this because he was bored. Technical details about custom malware loaders, cryptocurrency wallets, and email addresses of affiliates were included.