CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

It’s safe to say that 2021 has been a challenging yet rewarding year for those working to ensure cyber security systems provide protection. Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on how firms have tackled the existential challenge of increasing cyber risks in a rapidly changing online landscape. 2) Create strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In February 2021, several U.S. The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. While eliminating the risk completely is impossible, there are a few things organizations can do to improve their cybersecurity posture.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. Supply chain attacks grew 300% in 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) report from October of 2021, the cybersecurity insurance market, including both U.S. jump from the prior year and it is expected to increase by a large amount once 2021 totals are verified. was worth roughly $4.1 billion in direct written premiums in 2020.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impersonating domains are a thorny problem for most brands, as our 2021 research proved, when we detected an average of 1,100 impersonating domains and subdomains per year per Digital Shadows client. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What Are the Cyber Security Trends Around the World? Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:36. These reports were released either in the second half of 2020 or during the first few months of 2021. Cyber crime is on the rise in every country or region. Social engineering and phishing attacks are the most common vector.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

Halfway through 2021 and it’s been a year unlike any other in cybersecurity ! 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.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. 2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. Cybercriminals can pose as someone the victim knows and trusts, and request credit card details or login credentials.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Riccardi: My book discusses how the perception of cyberattacks shifted from being mere data breaches to having real-world consequences, especially after high-profile cases in 2021, like Colonial Pipeline and Schreiber Foods. Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

JBS - $11 Million Ransom Paid JBS, the world's largest meat processing company, was forced to shut down plants in the US, Canada, and Australia in May 2021 after an attack that threatened to release data related to its facilities, clients, finances, and more. Businesses will need to demonstrate cyber risk management to get the best premiums.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 26, 2022

The 2022 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index report indicates that manufacturing was the most targeted industry in 2021. The report findings demonstrate that credentials are a top target for cyber criminals. How to reduce the risk of breach. Attackers are increasingly disrupting operations. Identity & Access Management.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For Lockbit, who have been the most active group since early 2021, it is possible that the current war between Russia and Ukraine may take law enforcement focus away from cybercrime as many western law enforcement agencies are likely more preoccupied with stopping Russian nation state sponsored activity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

cybersecurity as part of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill, which passed in late 2021. Here’s why: Total global losses from cybercrime in 2021 are estimated to top $6 trillion , with the U.S. of the CMMC, a framework for protecting the defense industrial base from complex cyber attacks. government is allocating $1.9

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2022

And while that’s incredible for staying connected with friends, organizing rallies, and sharing important messages, it’s also the reason we are facing a cyber security crisis. Social Engineering. Social media lends itself to social engineering. Here are the three main reasons.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. With features devoted to remediation and attack surface monitoring, Rapid7’s InsightVM goal is to make cyber risk management seamless.

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