The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Here is Erin’s Q&A column, which originally went live on OneRep’s well-done blog.) For the first expert interview on our blog, we welcomed Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter Byron V. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Cisco Security

JULY 8, 2021

This week I spoke to Cisco Talos’ US Outreach Team lead Nick Biasini to talk about the unfolding events surrounding the REvil ransomware campaign and Kaseya VSA supply chain attack. The attack timeline started on July 2. The Kaseya VSA supply chain attack and REVil ransomware campaign are a two-part incident.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. But once the keys are compromised, what are attackers ultimately looking to achieve? From the OAIC Notifiable Data Breaches Report 2.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks. Stolen credentials can be obtained in a myriad of ways, including social engineering and malware deployment.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In 2021, the FBI and CISA saw an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends. Implementing an Identity and Access Management (IAM) system will also help mitigate the chances of undetected cyber-attacks. These conditions are the perfect storm for malicious actors.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Ransomware hacking groups extorted at least $144.35 That’s the precise figure recently disclosed by the FBI — the true damage is almost certainly a lot steeper, given only a portion of cyber crimes ever get reported to law enforcement. This column originally appeared on Avast Blog.). million from U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. In addition, make it easy to report security concerns (phishing, data leaks, social engineering , password compromise, etc.).

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Vamosi: You’ve undoubtedly seen Kim Crawly’s work; her byline appears on a number of blogs from a number of different outlets. You are acting as your cyber attacker. Again, you are simulating cyber attacks -- you’re not actually conducting cyber attacks. Vamosi: Yeah.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Vamosi: You’ve undoubtedly seen Kim Crawly’s work; her byline appears on a number of blogs from a number of different outlets. You are acting as your cyber attacker. Again, you are simulating cyber attacks -- you’re not actually conducting cyber attacks. Vamosi: Yeah.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

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Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In fact, it’s an obvious ransomware attack. This is what ransomware looks like. What Is Ransomware? The primary goal of ransomware is to make you pay a ransom, hence the name. Usually, cyber-attackers decrypt your files after they receive the payment. How Does Ransomware Work? Text files.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Threat actors are continually looking for better ways to target organizations, here are the top five attack vectors to look out for in 2022. Malicious actors are continually looking for better ways to carry out successful cyber attacks. He likes breaking down complex ideas and solutions into engaging blog posts and articles.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Augment the IT security team: A fresh set of eyes from third-party security experts can help strengthen an organization’s vulnerability management program and validate its ability to protect the business from cyber attacks.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

While the world transitions out of the pandemic, cyber adversaries have continued to take advantage of the chaos – cyber attacks have skyrocketed and are only becoming more frequent, destructive, and sophisticated. The Rise of Ransomware. Ransomware – the hacker’s current cyber weapon of choice.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Lockbit will continue to lead the pack Lockbit are currently the world’s most prolific ransomware group, which can be determined by looking at the activity levels on various groups’ data leak sites. Many groups that have faced law enforcement attention often follow an impactful attack being made against a sensitive target.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Ransomware. Common types.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The state of cybersecurity in 2022: ransomware and threats to data abound. Nearly 10 terabytes of data are stolen every month due to ransomware, according to the ENISA threat landscape (ETL) report. Almost one in four cybersecurity attacks (24 per cent) targeted public administration and governments, ENISA said. Links we liked.

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