Newsletter [Threat : Trends – August 2025]

Rise in Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)

Cybercriminals are increasingly offering ransomware toolkits on underground forums, enabling even low-skilled attackers to launch devastating campaigns.
🔹 Impact: SMEs are now as vulnerable as large enterprises.
🔹 Fortify Advice: Implement regular offline backups, conduct phishing simulations, and enforce patch management.

AI-Powered Phishing Attacks

Attackers are leveraging AI to craft hyper-realistic phishing emails and voice scams.
🔹 Impact: Increased difficulty in spotting malicious communications.
🔹 Fortify Advice: Deploy AI-driven email filtering and conduct cyber awareness training for employees.

• Zero Trust Model Adoption – Never trust, always verify. Continuously monitor and authenticate users, devices, and applications.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Enforce MFA for all critical accounts and privileged access.

• Incident Response Drills – Simulate cyberattacks quarterly to test readiness and refine response protocols.

• Secure Remote Work – Encrypt communications, use endpoint detection tools, and regularly update VPNs.

Compliance Updates

1. HIPAA & Healthcare Data Security
   Healthcare organizations face stricter enforcement for data privacy violations. Non-compliance may result in heavy fines and reputational loss.
   🔹 Fortify Solutions Support: HIPAA compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, and workforce training.

2. BIS IS 19031:2023 – IoT Security Standard (India)
   Mandates security controls for connected devices, ensuring resilience against attacks.
   🔹 Fortify Solutions Support: IoT & Smart Device Security Assessments.

3. ETSI EN 303 645 – Consumer IoT Security Standard
   Widely adopted in Europe, expected to influence global IoT compliance.
   🔹 Fortify Solutions Support: Gap analysis & certification readiness consulting.

Stay Secure, Stay Ahead

Drone Security Risks

With drones becoming part of corporate operations (logistics, surveillance, agriculture), attackers are exploiting insecure communication channels.
🔹 Impact: Unauthorized drone access can lead to espionage or physical threats.
🔹 Fortify Advice: Conduct Drone Penetration Testing to ensure hardware, firmware, and network security compliance.

Best Practices of the Month

Trends - August 2025