SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

But one of the most high-profile cyberattacks in 2024 was against Krispy Kreme. What happened: the holes in the doughnut chain's security On November 29, 2024, Krispy Kreme detected unauthorized activity within a portion of its IT systems. Is nothing sacred anymore, when even our doughnuts aren't safe?

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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

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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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats. According to Microsoft’s Digital Dfense Report 2024 , 37% of the 600 million attacks they face daily can be attributed to nation-state threat actors. And when it comes to secure communications, AI plays a dual role.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 The healthcare sector faces an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, which in turn is fueling record growth in cybersecurity spending.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

IT threat evolution Q1 2024 IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2024: 10.1 The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 46% of all threats detected.

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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.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The CISO: Guardian of Data while Navigating Risk Strategic Insights for the Boardroom and Shaping Future Business madhav Thu, 12/05/2024 - 06:03 CISOs have one of the most vital roles in organizations today. A 2024 Thales report found a high correlation between achieving regulatory compliance and minimizing data breaches.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It ensures your data remains encrypted, secure, and accessible only to authorised users. Encryption keys safeguard your organisations sensitive data, regulate access, and ensure the integrity of your IT systems. These frameworks require you to implement robust encryption and key management practices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

A cloud security strategy is an established set of tools, rules, and procedures for safeguarding cloud data, apps, and infrastructure against security threats. It covers encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection systems. Ensure that data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 17, 2024

madhav Wed, 12/18/2024 - 05:24 As we step into 2025, the critical importance of application and API security has never been more evident. In 2024, APIs solidified their role as the backbone of digital innovation. Application and API Security in 2025: What Will the New Year Bring?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year, bringing transformative advancements and new challenges in tech and cybersecurity. The same is true for today’s business leaders.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Key Findings 2024 was the year cyber threats got quicker. Our research reveals 2024 saw a 22% increase in attack speed compared to 2023, with the fastest incident achieving lateral movement in just 27 minutes. The fastest breakout time recorded was just 27 minutes.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack on IMS, saying they encrypted more than 2,000 IMS systems. This breach shows the need for stronger third-party access governance, continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response." See the agenda and register for free here.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This guide covers the essentials of Kubernetes security for 2024, from fundamental concepts and common threats to recent incidents and actionable strategies to help secure Kubernetes environments confidently. Use TLS encryption for communication, restrict access, and consider encrypting data at rest to safeguard sensitive information.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

Automated incident response and correlation enhance threat detection and resolution. Log data protection: Encrypted channels and access controls ensure security and compliance. Cloud log management improves security through the capability of real-time alerting, encrypted channels, and access limits.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

Three Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption andrew.gertz@t Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:56 Organizations worldwide face a perfect storm of increasing and ever-evolving cyber threats. In 2024 alone, cumulative fines from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) reached almost 5 billion euros, as exhibited in Figure 1.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

VPN Infrastructures Allure for Threat Actors PNs have become a fundamental part of network security for organizations worldwide, enabling secure remote access to systems, encrypting sensitive data during transmission, and protecting internal networks from unauthorized access. Detect and address cloud misconfigurations to minimize risk.

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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. Also, check to see if the site is using encryption.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 9, 2025

Organizations, particularly those in the public sector, NGOs, and media, are advised to: Implement strict access controls and least privilege policies Educate users on recognizing and avoiding social engineering tactics Regularly update and patch systems to mitigate vulnerabilities Utilize advanced threat detection and response solutions Col.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A 2024 study by Bell, Canada's largest telecommunications company, surveyed 600 Canadian business leaders and IT professionals to explore the evolving role of GenAI. The future of GenAI in cybersecurity Emerging Opportunities: Generative AI is being used for threat detection and incident response, enhancing scalability and effectiveness.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 5, 2024

billion in 2024 , and GenAI plays a significant part in boosting it. Proactive threat detection is one of GenAI’s primary benefits. It can generate complex and unique passwords and boost your encryption software. The cybersecurity market is estimated to be worth around $182.84

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Fast forward to 2024, and the scale of the latest leak dwarfs its predecessor by several orders of magnitude. txt, was posted on July 4, 2024, by forum user ObamaCare. Businesses must ensure that they are using robust encryption methods to store passwords and encourage end-users to adopt strong, unique passwords for their accounts.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Its favored by 48% of developers (Statista, 2024) for its extensive services, including IaaS (EC2, S3), PaaS, and SaaS offerings. developer usage in 2024. Data Protection and Encryption Free Plan: Zoom Free provides end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for meetings, but its not enabled by defaultusers must opt in.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Ticketmaster: In May, 2024, over 560 million customer records , including names, addresses, emails, order history and payment information, were leaked online and offered for sale by hackers who infiltrated Ticketmaster. Always confirm your connection is encrypted and avoid making financial transactions unless you’re on a private network.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2024, we witnessed a remarkable acceleration in cyberattacks of all types, many fueled by advancements in generative AI. These predictions are not just forecaststheyre calls to action to prepare for the challenges ahead and ensure businesses stay ahead of the threat curve. Learn more about it in the ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage madhav Tue, 12/17/2024 - 08:10 Cybersecurity is a remarkably dynamic industry. However, in 2024, the U.S. However, in 2024, the U.S. Some states, like California, have introduced their own unique data privacy laws.

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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

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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. However, vulnerabilities can occur from misconfigurations, insider threats, or sophisticated cyberattacks. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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Identity IQ

JULY 26, 2024

IdentityIQ Review: Is IdentityIQ Worth It In 2024? This service ensures complete online anonymity by encrypting all incoming and outgoing traffic on your PC, Mac, or mobile devices. You get unmatched threat detection to block sophisticated malware and multi-layer ransomware protection to keep your files secure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

How better key management can close cloud security gaps troubling US government madhav Thu, 02/29/2024 - 05:38 In my first blog on this topic I noted a Treasury Department report released last year listed six cloud security challenges financial sector firms face. Thales offers vendor-independent encryption and key management services.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

madhav Wed, 11/06/2024 - 05:30 The 2024 holiday season is here. According to the National Retail Federation (NFR), retail sales during 2024 will grow between 2.5% According to a recent study, the average cost of a retail data breach in 2024 is reported to be $3.48 from 2023 to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2025

as a result of stronger email authentication protocols like DMARC and Googles sender verification, which blocked 265 billion unauthenticated emails.Education is under attack: Phishing in education surged 224%, with threat actors exploiting academic calendars, financial aid deadlines, and weak security defenses.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The industry is also vulnerable to ransomware attacks, in which cybercriminals encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release. Investing in Advanced Technologies: Leveraging advanced security technologies, such as AI-driven threat detection and response systems, can provide proactive protection against sophisticated cyber threats.

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