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These are the 15 Top Cyber Threats Now

SecureWorld News

This is partly driven by cyber insurance and a growing number of organizations seeing this insurance as a business necessity: "Although cyber insurance policies existed since early 2000, ransomware attacks are one of the main reasons for the increased interest in this type of insurance during the last 5 years.

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Chinese hacking stories trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

According to a report released to a renowned online news resource, a group named Chengdu, also known as APT41, was involved in the attack of infiltrating servers related to Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans and Unemployment Insurance funds prevailing in about 12 states.

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Credit Freezes are Free: Let the Ice Age Begin

Krebs on Security

Box 2000 Chester, PA 19016. Finally, ID thieves like to intercept offers of new credit and insurance sent via postal mail, so it’s a good idea to opt out of pre-approved credit offers. Online: Experian. By phone: 888-397-3742. By Mail: Experian Security Freeze. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013. Online: TransUnion. By Phone: 888-909-8872.

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Ransomware related news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

And it later paved the way to the spread of file encrypting malware onto the networks of over 13 firms, out of which 2 victims paid $2000 in BTC to regain access to their locked out systems. More details about the ransomware group involved in the incident will be updated after confirmation!

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SHARED INTEL Q&A: My thoughts and opinions about cyber threats — as discussed with OneRep

The Last Watchdog

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies? How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career?

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Why 83 Percent of Large Companies Are Vulnerable to This Basic Domain Hack

Adam Levin

Far from being jealously guarded assets with Fort Knox-level security, a new study of Forbes Global 2000 Companies suggests many domain names are imminently hackable. While it may be for “Amazon”–or at least devilishly hard–it’s easier than you’d think.

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Forescout Platform: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

In 2000, Forescout entered the security market as an NAC provider and then expanded capabilities to encompass more security and asset control features. This wide compatibility enables rapid deployment with minimal issues to sprawling networks with a variety of networking equipment. Who is Forescout?

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