The growing threat of supply chain attacks and ransomware

In today’s interconnected business world, supply chain attacks are a growing threat to organizations of all sizes and sectors. A supply chain attack occurs when cybercriminals infiltrate a company’s supply chain, often by compromising a less secure element, such as a supplier or partner. This type of attack can lead to serious consequences, especially when it is combined with ransom threats.

Ransomware, which is a form of malware, that encrypts data and demands a ransom for its release, has recently gained in popularity. Cybercriminals use supply chain attacks to infiltrate a company’s systems with ransomware. This does not only lead to financial losses due to the ransom demanded, but often also to considerable operational disruptions.

In addition to ransomware, identity theft is another serious risk. Attackers can steal confidential information such as login credentials and personal data in order to penetrate the systems of the targeted company or carry out other criminal activities.

The combination of these threats presents a complex challenge for organizations that need to ensure the security of their supply chain to protect themselves against such attacks and maintain the integrity of their data and systems.

Strengthening supply chain security: blacklens.io new feature against ransom threats

In this challenging environment, blacklens.io offers a new innovative feature to help companies to manage the risks of ransom threats in their supply chain. The latest feature of blacklens.io, Ransom Threat Monitoring, is specifically designed to help companies proactively monitor their suppliers and service providers for potential ransomware threats.

This tool enables customers to enter the domains of their suppliers and service providers into the blacklens.io portal. Once this information is stored, blacklens.io takes over the monitoring. The system works around the clock to detect any signs of threats or suspicious activity that could indicate a possible ransom attack.

This continuous monitoring enables companies to be warned at an early stage before a threat escalates or causes damage. This is particularly important as detecting and preventing attacks in the early stages is crucial to avoid serious consequences and downtimes. blacklens.io therefore offers a significant added value by not only strengthening the security of the IT systems of the company, but also by providing a comprehensive view of the security situation of the entire supply chain.