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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Mo Wehbi, VP, Information Security & PMO, Penske Automotive Group: The Good and the Bad "The Good: Widespread Adoption of AI and Machine Learning for Threat Detection: AI will become more sophisticated and integral in identifying threats in real-time, reducing response times and mitigating risks faster than ever before.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024? In 2024, we will see more targeted, sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) attacks, including VIP impersonation, vendor email compromise (VEC), and autonomous agents used for malicious purposes. Phishing attacks driven by ChatGPT will be harder than ever to detect.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. What to expect this fall: U.S.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Key Findings The last quarter of 2024 proved to be a pivotal period for ransomware activity, marked by emerging threats and unexpected shifts among established groups. In our Q3 2024 ransomware report , we predicted activity would reach its peak in the last quarter of the year.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter but remains 1.5% Meow” took fourth place in Q3 2024, shifting its tactics from data encryption to selling stolen data on cybercriminal forums and its own data-leak site. In the short term, we expect a gradual increase in ransomware incidents, peaking by Q4 2024. lower than in Q3 2023.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has already witnessed several devastating cyber attacks through third-party vendors, affecting industry giants like Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, and American Express. The threat actors accessed source code repositories and internal systems, though Microsoft confirmed no customer-facing systems were compromised.

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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. Secure your devices and backup your data Ensure your devices have the latest security updates installed. Dont be wooed by too-good-to-be-true offers, online dating scams, and fraudulent websites.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. What to expect this fall: U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

This includes deploying technologies for encryption, monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection. Database Upgrade Affects Atlassian Jira Atlassian’s Jira project management platform experienced failure and downtime in January 2024 due to issues related to a scheduled database upgrade.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

Automated incident response and correlation enhance threat detection and resolution. For enhanced security and threat detection, consider integrating SIEM tools with your cloud log management. Subscribe The post 6 Best Cloud Log Management Services in 2024 Reviewed appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

12 Risk Mitigation Measures for 2024 In the next section, we draw upon insights from the National Security Agency (NSA) to explore top-tier risk reduction strategies. Encrypt and securely store backups offsite to protect critical data from unauthorized access or tampering. Internal controls ensure that risk is managed at its inception.

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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. Using the MITRE ATT&CK framework, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the key cyber threats you need to know about to keep your environment protected.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Data vendor “IntelBroker,” acting admin of BreachForums, has significant oversight of activities being conducted by various threat actors on the largest English-language cybercriminal forum. In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.”

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Protect Your Data To avoid unauthorized access and data loss, NIST encourages data protection measures, including encryption, backups, and secure storage methods. Implement regular backups: Set up automated backup systems to produce or recover copies of cloud-stored data on a regular basis in the case of data loss or corruption.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Proactive defense mechanisms such as real-time threat monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and AI-driven threat detection can prevent attacks before they lead to costly consequences. Banks can minimize the financial risks associated with cybercrime by investing in advanced cyber security solutions.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Data vendor “IntelBroker,” acting admin of BreachForums, has significant oversight of activities being conducted by various threat actors on the largest English-language cybercriminal forum. In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.”

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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. Significance : Level 3 introduces additional, stringent requirements beyond Level 2, focusing on advanced threat detection and response capabilities. Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 25, 2024

release date, February 26, 2024, marked a significant evolution in cybersecurity. The updated version addresses gaps identified over the years and aligns more closely with current cybersecurity threats and best practices. Examples include: Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) : Measures the average time to detect a security incident.

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