The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here’s what you should know about the risks, what aviation is doing to address those risks, and how to overcome them. It is difficult to deny that cyberthreats are a risk to planes. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since. Fortunately, there are ways to address the risks.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

Early in 2020, cyberspace attackers apparently working for the Russian government compromised a piece of widely used network management software made by a company called SolarWinds. In other words, the risk of a cyberattack can be transferred to the customers. SolarWinds certainly seems to have underspent on security.

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Risk Government Marketing Software 361

Tech Republic Security

APRIL 14, 2021

There were more than 10 million DDoS attacks in 2020, driven by new attack vectors and new threat actors; most of the industries targeted were vital to life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Ten years ago, I wrote an essay : "Security in 2020." Well, it's finally 2020. That's IT in 2020 -- it's not under your control, it's doing things without your knowledge and consent, and it's not necessarily acting in your best interests. I should have explicitly called out the risks of that. I think I did pretty well.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Such a transformation however, comes with its own set of risks. Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders, nations, and people’s lives, with the COVID-19 pandemic having only made it worse. So, how do organizations prepare against such threats?

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 9, 2020

Here are the email security risks, and what you can do about them, in 2020. Phishing is on the rise, ransomware continues to be a threat, and email exploits are more popular than ever.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a serious probe on SolarWinds’s massive data breach of 2020. According to the preliminary inquiries, the company did not guestimate its security posture properly and because of this laxity; it pushed all its customers and partners into cybersecurity risks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Our thanks to BSidesSF and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSidesSF 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Additionally, the BSidesSF 2021 Conference will take place on March 6 - 9, 2021 - with no cost to participate.

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

2020 was challenging for everyone: companies, regulators, individuals. As a result, 2020 was extremely eventful in terms of digital threats, in particular those faced by financial institutions. In 2020, the group tried its hand at the big extortion game with the VHD ransomware family. Key findings. to 13.21%.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 26, 2021

I’m very excited that Gary McGraw is joining the Irius Risk Technical Advisory Board as board chair. Gary’s a pioneer in software security, and his work in machine learning was my choice to kick off blogging 2020.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In 2020: The share of spam in email traffic amounted to 50.37%, down by 6.14 In 2020, Bitcoin blackmailers stuck to their old scheme, demanding that their victims transfer money to a certain account and threatening adversity for failure to meet their demands. The share of spam in global email traffic in 2020 was down by 6.14

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2021

The Agency identified 1,785 cyber incidents in 2020, including brute-force attacks, email-related attacks, impersonation attacks, improper usage of the systems, loss/theft of equipment, and web-based attacks. In 2020, most of the incidents were improper usage issues, followed by loss/theft of equipment and web-based attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Related: The case for quantifying cyber risks The most important factor that should be taken into account is a security risk assessment. If risks are not properly assessed, providing security becomes tedious. Physical security gates may also help ensure access is only granted to those with sufficient privileges.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

Bitdefender this week has published its annual Consumer Threat Landscape Report for 2020 underscoring some of the most prevalent cyber threats targeting regular users today. A key stat: cybercrime in 2020 was marked by a visible and aggressive targeting of the human layer. Aligned efforts to capitalize on COVID-19.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The incredibly hard work, dedication, and expertise of our researchers in 2020 resulted in a record-breaking payout of over $6.7 As in past years , we are sharing our 2020 Year in Review statistics across all of these programs. This decreased to just 6% in 2020. million in rewards, with an additional $280,000 given to charity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 25, 2021

billion in cryptocurrency was stolen by criminals in 2020, a recent report by Finaria reveals. The widespread recent implementation of stronger security measures also means crypto-criminals stole 160% more in value in 2019 than in 2020, despite the similar number of crimes. A staggering $1.9 Read full post.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Many organizations transact with hundreds of third-party partners, according to EY’s Global Third-Party Risk Management Survey 2019-2020 , a trend that PwC finds shows no sign of slowing, even as the risks increase.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Cyber risks, especially those emanating from third and fourth parties, are escalating. Successful breaches via the supply chain increased from 44% in 2020 to 61% in 2021, according to Accenture.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

As Technology Audit Director at Cisco, Jacob Bolotin focuses on assessing Cisco’s technology, business, and strategic risk. Risk Management and Formula One. Meanwhile, InfoSec is the designer and implementor of risk management capabilities (for instance, ensuring the latest technology is deployed and within expected specifications).

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 24, 2020

2020 has made even St. Nick susceptible to the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, cybersecurity experts are ready to help the merry old elf with advice on reducing risks to his global operations.

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Risk Cybersecurity 103

The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Well, the stats are even scarier with over 50% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, compared to 2020. You’ll significantly reduce your risk if you enforce a minimum security bar for all devices accessing your data. Ransomware? I think you may have heard of it, isn’t the news full of it? Related: Make it costly for cybercriminals.

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SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

billion USD in 2021, which is slightly less than the total revenue in 2020 but still significantly above the pre-pandemic figures. To measure the level of the cybersecurity risk associated with gaming, we investigated several types of threats. Pandemic-related statistics cover the period of January 2020 through June 2021.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The number of vulnerabilities discovered in industrial control system (ICS) products surged in 2020, security firm Claroty reports. Experts reported that 449 vulnerabilities were disclosed affecting ICS products from 59 vendors during 2H 2020. ” reads the report published by Claroty. ” reads the report published by Claroty.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

According to SiteLock researchers and cybersecurity experts, the threat landscape will only continue to grow in 2020 and will likely bring even more new challenges with it. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we're highlighting our Top 10 ACT Posts of 2020 to recap the year in cybersecurity! The Top Cybersecurity Blogs We're Reading in 2020. Check out our guide on how to understand the underlying issues, and how to decrease your risk. #5. Stay tuned here to find out what they were. #10.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Our thanks to BSidesSF and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSidesSF 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Additionally, the BSidesSF 2021 Conference will take place on March 6 - 9, 2021 - with no cost to participate.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The number of industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities disclosed in 2020 increased nearly 25 percent compared to 2019, due largely to the heightened awareness of the risks posed by ICS vulnerabilities and increased focus from researchers and vendors on identifying and remediating the code flaws.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the needs in cyber risk management change, so must the credentials that support them. CAP information security practitioners champion system security commensurate with organizations’ missions and risk tolerance while meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The post How Has CAP Certification Evolved to Lead in Risk Management?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

Last month’s passage of the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 means all IoT devices used by government agencies will soon have to comply with strict NIST standards. In May 2020, NIST released two foundational documents that serve as a foundation for the newly created guidelines. Guidance for Manufacturers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

More than 247,000 Microsoft Exchange servers are still vulnerable to attacks exploiting the CVE-2020-0688 RCE issue impacting Exchange Server. The CVE-2020-0688 vulnerability resides in the Exchange Control Panel (ECP) component, the root cause of the problem is that Exchange servers fail to properly create unique keys at install time.

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TrustArc

MARCH 31, 2021

During the “A New Era of Privacy: Perspectives from Privacy Practitioners” roundtable at the recent TrustArc Privacy Risk Summit, experts explored the privacy challenges presented during 2020, trends in privacy and risk management and the role technology can play in addressing these hurdles.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued an alert to urge organizations to patch CVE-2020-16952 RCE vulnerability in MS SharePoint Server. Security experts recommend applying the October 2020 SharePoint security updates ([ 1 ],[ 2 ],[ 3 ]). SecurityAffairs – hacking, CVE-2020-16952). Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Almost 50% of all phishing attacks in 2021 sought to steal credentials of government personnel, up from 30% in 2020. Federal, state, and local governments increased their reliance on unmanaged mobile devices at a rate of 55% from 2020 to 2021, indicating a move toward bring your own device (BYOD) to support telework.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 21, 2021

The number of breaches may have fallen, but the number of exposed records hit a high not seen since 2005, says Risk Based Security.

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Trend Micro

DECEMBER 1, 2020

I’m excited this year to share the most recent version of the Trend Micro Cyber Risk Index (CRI), which we started 3 years ago.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

According to an analysis by Google-owned threat intelligence and incident response firm Mandiant, attackers exploited 55 zero-day flaws last year, fewer than the 81 observed in 2021 but triple the number tracked in 2020 and higher than in any previous years.

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