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. By September 2020, the average ransom payment peaked at $233,817. “In

Threat Reports 103

Threat Reports Phishing Ransomware Backups 103

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

We have reached the point where highly connected cyber-physical systems are the norm, and the lines between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are blurred. This is certainly an option for organizations with well-defined backup and remediation processes. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 06:11. Healthcare sector.

Healthcare 126

Healthcare Ransomware Authentication Threat Reports 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to a recent market study 1 , 71% of individuals surveyed said double and triple extortion tactics have grown in popularity over the last 12 months, and 65% agree that these new threats make it tougher to refuse ransom demands. As part of double extortion attacks, tactics often include the threat of DDoS attacks.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Encryption Backups Cyber Insurance 71

Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Cybercriminals are masters at using technology and psychology to exploit basic human trust and compromise businesses of all sizes. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. Who is the Impersonator?

Scams 108

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 108

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

These are leaders who understand how to implement progressive technologies, like the cloud, 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and others that are intricately woven, interconnected, and interdependent. McKinsey & Company raised the alarm in 2020. billion) is expected online. According to Accenture only 14% are prepared.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

invest in better endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology, apparently recommending Cylance or VMware Carbon Black. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. In 2020 groups were demanding as much as $30 million to unlock a victim’s files and systems. conduct employee phishing tests. conduct penetration testing.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Webroot

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As such, automation and the adoption of AI technologies will be critical to plugging the gap. Take heart because, whatever happens, 2020 won’t be easily outdone (knock on wood). Personal devices are often used for work and, as we saw in our 2020 Threat Report, are twice as likely as business devices to encounter infections.

Cybersecurity 74

Cybersecurity Engineering Phishing Social Engineering 74