Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

A threat actor is selling access to Facebook and Instagram’s Police Portal Threat actors breached Okta support system and stole customers’ data US DoJ seized domains used by North Korean IT workers to defraud businesses worldwide Alleged developer of the Ragnar Locker ransomware was arrested CISA adds Cisco IOS XE flaw to its Known Exploited (..)

Ransomware 123

Ransomware Telecommunications Data breaches Mobile 123

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

According to statistics on insider threats, these threats may originate from employees, business contractors, or other reliable partners with simple access to your network. However, insider threat reports and recent developments have shown a sharp rise in the frequency of insider attacks.

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Risk Technology Engineering 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

Artificial Intelligence 125

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Attacks Ransomware Malware 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to the Thales Data Threat Report, Healthcare and Life Sciences Edition , in 2023, among healthcare and life sciences respondents, human error (76%) is the leading reported cause of cloud data breaches, well ahead of a lack of MFA, the second highest, at 11%.

Healthcare 62

Healthcare Penetration Testing Insurance Encryption 62

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

With over 450 pre-configured templates, speedily understand where you have threats. Reporting and troubleshooting capabilities can be customized to meet particular needs and are exportable in multiple formats. Surajdeep Singh contributed research and analysis to this report. How to Choose a Vulnerability Management System.

Risk 104

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Ransomware 121

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Defending Financial Services Against Fraud in a Shifting Cyber Landscape sparsh Tue, 11/14/2023 - 05:05 As we approach International Fraud Awareness Week during 12-18 November 2023, taking stock of the evolving threat landscape and the vulnerabilities that financial services organizations face is crucial.

Financial Services 104

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions madhav Wed, 10/18/2023 - 05:25 This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month , highlighting how far security education needs to go in order to enable a secure interconnected world.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

Retail 83

Retail Cybersecurity Financial Services Mobile 83

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Hacking 98

Hacking Cybercrime Ransomware Malware 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 3, 2019

With more and more organizations embracing digital transformation and accelerating their pace to digitize every piece of information, they become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated cyber-attacks and data breaches. With the global spend on digital transformation slated to reach a whopping $2.3 To Sum It Up.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

from 2023 to between $5.23 Any operational downtime or even worse data loss due to a data breach could significantly impact customer loyalty and their highly anticipated holiday season revenues. According to a recent study, the average cost of a retail data breach in 2024 is reported to be $3.48

Retail 71

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

Financial Services 77

Financial Services Data breaches Accountability Encryption 77

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The regulations were most recently updated on November 1, 2023, with phased effective dates starting on December 1, 2023. Some of the key findings from the report include: The percentage of financial services organizations reporting a breach in the last 12 months decreased from 29% in 2021 to 14% in 2024.

Financial Services 72

Financial Services Cybersecurity CISO Backups 72

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

from 2023 to between $5.23 Any operational downtime or even worse data loss due to a data breach could significantly impact customer loyalty and their highly anticipated holiday season revenues. According to a recent study, the average cost of a retail data breach in 2024 is reported to be $3.48

Retail 64

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Risk 64

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A host of threats continue to put enterprise data at risk. In fact, according to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , more than 80% of organizations reported at least one breach in the last year, while ransomware attacks grew more frequent, with 28% of organizations reported experiencing an attack in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

DDOS 69

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2024

It accounts for 25% of all data breaches. Ransomware remains a constant and chilling threat. Businesses and individuals alike grapple with the fear of having their most precious data encrypted or stolen and held hostage, often for hefty sums. This presents a big challenge to all the organizations.

Ransomware 62

Ransomware Cybersecurity Encryption Data collection 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

How to Address the Requirements of Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law of Indonesia divya Thu, 02/02/2023 - 06:35 In response to the increased number of attacks targeting the personal data of millions of Indonesian citizens, the government passed the first Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law in 2022.

Encryption 71

Encryption Data breaches Authentication Risk 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

Small and Medium Businesses Day: Tips on Securing the Backbone of National Economies madhav Tue, 06/27/2023 - 05:46 The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day to raise awareness of these businesses’ contribution to national economies.

Small Business 62

Small Business Encryption Risk Accountability 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity. madhav Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:06 The retail landscape has changed significantly. Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report showed that retailers encountered 629 incidents in 2021, 241 of which with confirmed data disclosure.

Retail 71

Retail Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cloud Key Management Solution for Azure, Azure Stack and M365 madhav Thu, 08/03/2023 - 05:59 Uncover Your Cybersecurity Blind Spots Cybersecurity is a strategic risk that should be managed at the highest levels of an organization. 99% of data breaches occur because of human error.

Encryption 62

Encryption Digital transformation Cybercrime Government 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 3, 2024

Challenge 1: Data breaches and ID fraud A single hack or data breach can undo decades of trust building and have a catastrophic effect on the perception of a financial organisation. This article is going to take a closer look at some of the biggest challenges and propose a few solutions.

Data breaches 62

Data breaches Digital transformation Encryption Insurance 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The 2023 Thales Data Threat Report found that 62% of organizations now have at least 5 key management systems as a result of cloud implementations, making it extremely complex to update to PQC. Otherwise, there is a very high risk of organizational wide downtime or data breaches.

Technology 71

Technology Artificial Intelligence Digital transformation Risk 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The numbers tell the story: The latest Identity Theft Resource Center report indicates that consumers experienced a 21-percentage-point rise in identity crime victimization between July 2023 and June 2024. The security trends on the IAM horizon suggest that this next year, those numbers have the potential to change for the better.

B2B 71

B2B Data privacy Financial Services Banking 71

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Cisco’s report which predicts 30 billion devices by 2023 of which 45% will be mobile won’t shock them. Executive stakeholders are being prepared for average data breach costs, which according to IBM now reside at just over $4.24 billion) is expected online. million per organisation.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Password Management Passwords Phishing 75

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

According to the Thales Data Threat Report, Healthcare and Life Sciences Edition , in 2023, among healthcare and life sciences respondents, human error (76%) is the leading reported cause of cloud data breaches, well ahead of a lack of MFA, the second highest, at 11%.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Penetration Testing Insurance Encryption 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. This data creates leverage for the bad guys as it increasingly affects the customers' personal information.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Encryption Backups Cyber Insurance 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave! Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Password Management Passwords Phishing 62

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The numbers tell the story: The latest Identity Theft Resource Center report indicates that consumers experienced a 21-percentage-point rise in identity crime victimization between July 2023 and June 2024. The security trends on the IAM horizon suggest that this next year, those numbers have the potential to change for the better.

B2B 52

B2B Data privacy Financial Services Banking 52

Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2025

Following each blog post or threat report weve published, I kept coming back to the same question: Why are so many organizations struggling to remediate vulnerabilities in a timely manner? This trend was highlighted as part of a collaboration with Verizon on the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

Risk 52

Risk Backups Data breaches Software 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 4, 2023

What will 2023 bring in the realms of cybersecurity and privacy? Thu, 01/05/2023 - 05:52. What will 2023 bring in the realms of cybersecurity and privacy? In the Thales 2022 Data Threat Report 78% of respondents ranked accidental or human error in their top four threats posing the greatest security risks.

Cybersecurity 87

Cybersecurity Risk Ransomware Marketing 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Bug hunters earned $1,038,250 for 58 unique 0-days at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from Boeing France agency ANSSI warns of Russia-linked APT28 attacks on French entities How to Collect Market Intelligence with Residential Proxies?

Data breaches 127

Data breaches DDOS Artificial Intelligence Hacking 127

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It is also popular because a successful phishing attempt can give malefactors a foothold on business networks, leading to data breaches and financial losses. In 2023, the IC3 received a record number of complaints from people in the US, numbering 880,418 complaints with potential losses higher than $12.5

Phishing 133

Phishing Authentication Passwords Identity Theft 133

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 30, 2023

Despite the continued warnings, data breaches and endless guidance – a weak and easily hackable password guards a sobering number of online accounts and identities. eIDAS2 means that by September 2023, each EU Member State must make a digital ‘wallet’ available to every citizen who wants one.

Passwords 52

Passwords Authentication Data breaches Accountability 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries.

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 77

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Thales surveyed 367 CI businesses from 18 countries around the world to understand the trends, threats and the progress made in the cybersecurity domain. What Are the Key Report Findings? 15% of the CI organizations have experienced a breach in the last 12 months, with ransomware being the biggest threat.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Threat Reports 62