eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. Regularly back up your data : Frequent backups can safeguard your information against ransomware attacks and malware infections. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

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Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

According to the IRS, almost 300,000 cases of identity theft were reported in 2024, leading to $5.5 Get antivirus protection for all your personal data: Webroot solutions safeguard against tax-related phishing scams, as well as viruses and malware designed to steal your private information. billion in tax fraud.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. 30% data breaches and +23% ransomware for the first two months of 2024. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. globally, +19.8%

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 billion according to the Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report. Webroot Secure VPN + AntiVirus offer real-time protection for your connection and devices while you are browsing the internet. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Invest in the latest antivirus protection Reliable antivirus software acts like an anti-missile shield, keeping hackers from attacking your devices, including PCs, Macs, phones and tablets. Use automatic backup Individuals and businesses alike can keep digital information secure by enabling automatic backup.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Backup Data Regularly There are several effective backup methods to consider. It includes cloud backups, which offer scalability and remote access. Meanwhile, offsite backups provide additional security by storing data away from your central location. It ensures you stay one step ahead of potential security breaches.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Companies need to submit their Cyber Security Review Report and supporting documents by 8 December 2024 and remediation works must be completed by the end of June 2025. The grant is open to small and medium companies registered in Ireland and owned and controlled in Europe. The funds are handed out on a first-come first-served basis.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

According to Mastercard, travel-related fraud in 2024 increased by 18% during the summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season. Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. Consider exploring virtual desktop infrastructure.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

“Cryptolockers made a lot of noise in the press, but lazy system administrators don’t make backups after that. In February 2024, the FBI seized LockBit’s cybercrime infrastructure on the dark web , following an apparently lengthy infiltration of the group’s operations.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It all started with an earlier discussion about the massive Crowdstrike and Microsoft outage the world experienced in July 2024. These are licenses, hardware, software, infrastructure capacity and bandwidth, backup and restoration, ancillary and monitoring systems, management systems, professional and managed services, and human resources.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 15, 2024

What makes Pumakit particularly alarming is its sophisticated evasion techniques, allowing it to bypass traditional detection tools such as antivirus software and intrusion detection systems (IDS). Compare the current system state against a known clean backup.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Fortunately, the UAE has achieved a top-tier classification in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 , recognized as a “Pioneering Model” for its robust cybersecurity measures. It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

In 2024, the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 850,000 cybercrime complaints , with reported losses exceeding $10.3 From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. The rising numbers tell the story.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Our report spotlights five major threat actors dominating the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 that every professional should know about.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 27, 2025

Phase 1: Adaptation Period Timeline : Begins December 16, 2024, and extends for six months due to an amendment. Deploy antivirus and anti-malware tools. Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures. Four-Phase Implementation Plan of the CMMC 2.0 The CMMC 2.0 Monitor systems for unauthorized changes.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : Sophos says the average ransom in 2024 is $2.73 The crucifix : Regular backups, robust firewalls, and anti-malware software can drive away these bloodsuckers, keeping your system safe from sudden data "drain." Spooky fact : The average cost of a ransomware attack in 2023 is estimated to be $4.5

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

The attack and its aftermath is a reminder that big game ransomware remains the preeminent cyberthreat to organisations of all sizes, and the tactics it describes will be familiar to anyone who has read the Big Game Ransomware section of our 2024 State of Malware report. Create offsite, offline backups. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2024

billion data records with Social Security numbers Disrupting Russian Cybercrime: WWH-Club Admins Arrested International Investigation Leads to Shutdown of Ransomware Group Six ransomware gangs behind over 50% of 2024 attacks Kootenai Health Data Breach Unconfirmed Hack of 2.9

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