eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

With a cyberattack, it’s more than just data that needs protecting—at risk is really the entire physical infrastructure from applications and operating systems down to low-level firmware and BIOS. This type of backup and DR technology offers RPOs measured in hours. See the Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ransomware exploded into greater prominence over the last decade with high-profile attacks on hospitals, city governments, and large corporations. Double extortion introduces catastrophic risks of data breach and loss of customer trust if sensitive information gets leaked publicly. Use immutable object storage for backups.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

His unique insights around cybersecurity-related topics shine a light on ransomware risk for organizations, government agencies, and the public. Reporting incidents gives the government and organizations a more accurate way to judge the scope of this problem. "We Cyber defense is about test, test, test.".

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

From December 2021 through January the following year, Bernalillo County was slammed by a ransomware attack that targeted government services. Freshly on the heels of this cyber security nightmare, the Albuquerque school system was breached. Cyber insurance. Albuquerque, New Mexico hit with a one-two punch. Conclusion.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

While a typical ransomware attack just encrypts the data, exfiltration raises the risk by threatening to make sensitive data public. The developer has fewer risks, and the buyer does all of the work. There are, however, some industries at higher risk than others. Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With vulnerabilities rooted in unsuspecting users, the task of preventing these attacks means both staff training and a robust email and network security system that includes a strong backup program so you have a recent copy of your data that you can roll back to. Offline Backups. Screenshot example. Description. Staff Awareness.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

As bad as the ransomware scourge was for businesses, local governments arguably had it worse. Businesses, individuals, governments, and organizations alike can become savvier about the threat, understand the scope of the problem, and prepare for it. If your company already has cyber insurance coverage, consider increasing it.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. These methods provide significant security risks for businesses of all sizes. What is Double Extortion Ransomware?

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SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

In that sense, leaders across the executive team are being briefed about the likelihood of attack, and weighing potential costs tied to risk against nearer term cybersecurity investments. They’re not going to save $250,000 at the risk of, say, $5 million,” Corll added. Will our cyber insurer buy it or would we?”

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SC Magazine

MAY 13, 2021

Last year a friend was preparing for a cybersecurity roundtable and asked me a thought-provoking question: What “black swan” event will make the world take stock of cybersecurity as an existential risk to the world? Every year, cyber events nudge up the digital risk level and we’ve become desensitized to the increasing temperature.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2022

That $3.29, even with cyber insurance, is still a significant hit to the organization’s bottom line. If the CEO requires a 20% reduction across the whole organization, reducing security only puts the company at risk for a breach that could make far more financially impactful than a drop in sales.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

But according to Anne Neuberger, the White House’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, this warning is “based on evolving threat intelligence, that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the United States.”. Cyber insurance is not the answer!

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