Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This report comprehensively examines the adversary’s ongoing innovation and evolution of tried-and-true TTPs like ransomware, business email compromise, zero-day threats, espionage, and more. The post 2021 State of the Threat Report: A year in Review appeared first on TechRepublic.

Threat Reports 78

Threat Reports Ransomware Government Software 78

Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. Here are some of the findings from the report.

Threat Reports 103

Threat Reports Phishing Ransomware Backups 103

Dark Reading

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Sophos Principal Research Scientist Chester Wisniewski discusses the fast-changing attacker behaviors outlined in the Sophos 2021 Threat Report, and how IT professionals need to update their approach to protect against more sophisticated threats.

Threat Reports 100

Threat Reports Cybersecurity 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. This article highlights the key findings of the report.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

Cisco Security

MARCH 10, 2022

Today, we’re pleased to launch our annual Defending Against Critical Threats report. Inside, we cover the most significant vulnerabilities and incidents of 2021, with expert analysis, insights and predictions from our security and threat intelligence teams across Cisco Talos , Duo Security , Kenna Security , and Cisco Umbrella.

Threat Reports 120

Threat Reports CISO Cyber Attacks Ransomware 120

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

NOTE- By 11am on October 25th,2021, almost all the online services of the Britain’s largest grocery chain were restored back to normalcy. The post Tesco Cyber Attack 2021 and Microsoft Nobelium Cyber Attack 2021 details appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cyber Attacks 133

Cyber Attacks Threat Reports Technology Hacking 133

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. 66% of the Thales survey respondents admit that more than 40% of the cloud-based data is sensitive, up from 49% in 2021.

Threat Reports 77

Threat Reports Telecommunications IoT Cybersecurity 77

Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

If your business falls within these industries or if you’re concerned your personal PC could be prone to infection, read the complete section on malware in the 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report. The year-end average for 2021 more than doubled the 2020 average, reaching $322,168.

Threat Reports 106

Threat Reports Ransomware Cyber threats Phishing 106

CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

SonicWall Cyber Threat report has confirmed that the year 2021 witnessed a record number of ransomware attacks in just 6 months, taking the number to 304.3 Coming to the ransomware spread statistics, SonicWall observed that June 2021 alone witnessed over 78.4 SonicWall Threat Researchers found hackers launched over 51.1

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cyber threats Threat Reports 133

Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It should come as no surprise that 2021 will be recalled as one of the most disrupting years in the history of cyber-attacks, with ransomware causing mayhem on companies and governments, as well as essential infrastructure, on a scale never previously seen.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Government Ransomware 121

SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The year 2021 was eventful in terms of digital threats for organizations and individuals, and financial institutions were no exception. Imperfections in the transition to remote/hybrid work continue to pose a huge threat to businesses. share in 2020 to the second most common in 2021 with 12.2%. Phishing: In 2021, 8.2%

Banking 93

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 93

Dark Reading

APRIL 22, 2022

Comcast Business mitigated 24,845 multi-vector DDoS attacks in 2021, a 47 percent increase over 2020.

DDOS 62

DDOS Threat Reports 62

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

We recently released our Avast Global PC Risk Report H1 2021 Snapshot and there’s good information that small and medium businesses (SMBs) can use to better understand what the security landscape is looking like in the Covid-19 era. If you’ve never read a threat report, they can be a little daunting, with lots of graphs and data.

Risk 59

Risk Threat Reports 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. FatFace CEO Liz Evans released a statement which said “ On 17th January 2021 FatFace identified some suspicious activity within its IT systems. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Bleeping Computer

MARCH 14, 2022

Mobile security company Zimperium has released its annual mobile threat report where security trends and discoveries in the year that passed lay the groundwork for predicting what's coming in 2022. [.].

Mobile 111

Mobile Threat Reports 111

Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Cryptomining has also had a resurgence over the last year as blockchain technology and NFTs rise in popularity.

Threat Reports 73

Threat Reports Malware Technology 73

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

So, we’ve compiled the highest rated, ranked by your peers, (ISC)² cybersecurity webinars from 2021. As so many in-person events were cancelled in 2021, free webinars make it easy to complete your educational requirements and maintain your membership status. Defending Against the Modern Threat Landscape with Zero Trust.

Cybersecurity 84

Cybersecurity Password Management Ransomware Education 84

Trend Micro

AUGUST 26, 2021

Key takeaways from H1’ 2021 Linux threat report and Google removes fake crypto-mining apps and more.

Threat Reports 55

Threat Reports Cyber threats Ransomware 55

Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Attackers have doubled down on ransomware and phishing -- with some tweaks -- while deepfakes and disinformation will become more major threats in the future, according to a trio of threat reports.

Phishing 117

Phishing Ransomware Risk Threat Reports 117

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

2021 was a breakout year for ransomware, growing 105% and exceeding 623.3 million attacks, according to SonicWall’s 2022 Cyber Threat Report. Additional research from Sophos showed that ransom payments increased to an average of $812,360 in 2021, while the average cost to remediate an attack was $1.4

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Cyber threats Threat Reports Security Awareness 103

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As employees around the world continue to work from home, 2021 is shaping up to be another year of record highs in terms of malicious online activity. How IT will Prevail in 2021. If your data isn’t secured, properly segmented, backed up and tested, then 2021 is likely to be a bad year.” What is the cyber-demic?

Backups 95

Backups Ransomware Encryption Phishing 95

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This way, it hopes to catch risks and threats before coding begins. After the feedback stage, OWASP plans to release the definitive 2021 list later this year. . ESET’s latest threat report (PDF) tracked a 103.9 The post Security Roundup October 2021 appeared first on BH Consulting. Worried about ransomware?

VPN 52

VPN Ransomware InfoSec Scams 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2021

The CrowdStrike 2021 Global Threat Report called 2020 one of the most active years in recent memory for those tasked with stopping breaches and protecting organizations against cyberattacks, provided details on trends that emerged throughout the year and called on security teams to become more versatile, proactive and productive to step out in front (..)

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity Threat Reports Security Awareness Ransomware 140

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2021

Linux operating systems are being targeted by malicious actors as organizations increase their digital footprint in the cloud, with many attackers of the open source OS likely taking advantage of outdated software with unpatched vulnerabilities, according to the Linux Threat Report 2021 1H from Trend Micro.

Threat Reports 130

Threat Reports Malware Software Cybersecurity 130

CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2022

This is clearly seen in their targeting of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, as highlighted in NETSCOUT’s 2H 2021 Threat Report. Why target VoIP providers? The short answer is financial gain.

DDOS 109

DDOS Threat Reports Cyber Attacks Internet 109

CSO Magazine

MAY 10, 2022

As detailed in NETSCOUT’s 2H 2021 Threat Report , the total number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks decreased from 5.4 million in the first half of 2021 to 4.4 million DDoS attacks for all of 2021. Most geographical regions experienced decreases in attacks during the second half of 2021.

DDOS 84

DDOS Threat Reports 84

Webroot

DECEMBER 14, 2020

One thing the cybersecurity experts at Webroot agree on is that work from home is here to stay for 2021, or at least it won’t recede to pre-pandemic levels in even the medium-term. The biggest change for 2021 will be securing remote workforces and remote perimeters, which include home networks and home devices, particularly personal devices.

Cybersecurity 74

Cybersecurity Engineering Phishing Social Engineering 74

The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The Russia-linked threat actor known as APT29 targeted European diplomatic missions and Ministries of Foreign Affairs as part of a series of spear-phishing campaigns mounted in October and November 2021.

Threat Reports 82

Threat Reports Phishing 82

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends—when offices are normally closed—in the United States as recently as the Fourth of July holiday in 2021.

Ransomware 114

Ransomware Threat Reports Cybersecurity Security Awareness 114

McAfee

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The increasing prevalence of ransomware tops the findings of the McAfee Enterprise Advanced Threat Research Report: October 2021 released today. While ransomware continues to hold cybersecurity headlines hostage, so much has changed since our last threat report.

Threat Reports 98

Threat Reports Ransomware Healthcare Government 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 3, 2021

According to the 2021 Thales Global Threat Report conducted by 451 Research, 82% of organizations maintain such concerns, especially when it comes to encrypting data stored in the cloud and the. The post Cloud Complexity Rattles Enterprise Security Efforts appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Threat Reports 116

Threat Reports Encryption Cybersecurity Network Security 116

CSO Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Case and point: In early 2021, CNA Financial Corp., As noted in our 2021 Threat Report , attacks have shifted as ransomware has become more targeted, better implemented and much more ruthless, with criminals specifically targeting higher value and weaker targets. one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S.,

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Insurance Threat Reports 107

Heimadal Security

JULY 26, 2021

Source Cybersecurity Company Netskope issued the fifth edition of its Cloud and Threat Report that deals with the cloud data risks, menaces, and trends they see throughout the quarter. According to the security firm report, cloud storage apps are responsible for more than 66% of cloud malware delivery.

Malware 98

Malware Threat Reports Risk Cybersecurity 98

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Avast Threat Labs is releasing its Q3 Threat Report covering the global threat landscape from June 2021 to September 2021. The post Avast Threat Labs Q3 Report | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Threat Reports 52

Threat Reports 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

In September 2021, the FBI’s Cyber Division released a summary of five major attacks against the industry in the prior year , including JBS, a global food processor and meat supplier that paid an $11 million ransom to REvil. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. One in eight government employees were exposed to phishing threats.

Mobile 99

Mobile Government Phishing Risk 99

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

The attacks against Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector organizations started in May 2021 and government experts observed multiple cases that involved the use of the Maui ransomware. The report confirmed that In some cases, the attacks disrupted the services provided by the targeted HPH Sector organizations for prolonged periods.

Healthcare 122

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Government 122