Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Chief information security officers (CISOs) should proactively implement strategies and protect their infrastructures against hacking months and weeks leading up to this busy time of the year.  Yet, the holiday period is critical for many businesses. Automate digital certificate renewals Expired digital certificates  (e.g.,

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CISO Cybersecurity Phishing Backups 69

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Although this transaction was absolutely transparent and traceable, it did not allow the account holder to be traced, precisely because of the typical peculiarities of digital currency: anonymity, transparency, speed and non-repudiation. In fact, the familiar red lock screen launched by the @WanaDecryptor@.exe How did the contagion stop?

Malware 98

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2023

The tool doesn’t target folders containing system files, backups, folders associated with web browsers, and folders used by security solutions from Symantec, ESET, and Sophos. The tool uses an inclusion/exclusion process based on keywords to select which directories to pass to the fill() function to exfiltrate.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Backups Education Media 91

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

“The department had reverted to its backup system, radio, to dispatch officers in response to 911 calls instead of its computer assisted dispatch system. . “We have learned the attack’s biggest impact is likely at the Dallas Police Department.” ” reported the website of Fox4News. reads the alert.

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Ransomware Healthcare Education Encryption 92

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

To prevent such attacks the agencies recommend: Follow the security best practices proposed by vendors to harden their products and manage high privileged accounts and key assets. Adopt a backup strategy. A secure email gateway can further enhance the protection of the recipients. Invest in cybersecurity education.

Government 85

Government Internet Internet Backups 85

SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

Information security leaders at these two districts shared their war stories last week at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium, hosted by the K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX) – the first-ever ISAC specifically created with local school districts in mind. Rockingham County, North Carolina.

Malware 78

Malware Backups Education Ransomware 78

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If cybercriminals gain this type of access to your site, it allows them to exploit for financial gain all kinds of sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, phone numbers, and bank account numbers. This helps provide an additional layer of security to the form and the website. Broken Authentication and Session Management.

Small Business 98

Small Business Passwords Authentication Accountability 98

Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. Own Your Risks: Ensure Ownership and Foster Responsibility Ensure clear governance and accountability over risk ownership. Implement awareness programs for employees.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk 110

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2022

The ransomware was involved in attacks aimed at technology and healthcare, defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, companies across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Encryption Firmware Backups 86

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. law that regulates the handling of protected health information (PHI).

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Cybersecurity Risk Insurance Firewall 124

SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2021

At the University of California Berkeley, Chief Information Security Officer Allison Henry and school CIO, Jenn Stringer, posted about what is going on within the UC community: "Beginning Monday, March 29, many UC Berkeley email accounts started receiving messages stating that their personal data had been stolen and would be released.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2021

An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.” reads the security advisory published by Microsoft. The targeting of backups to prevent recovery following ransomware deployment. The flaw received a CVSS score of 7.3,

Ransomware 122

Ransomware Backups Education Malware 122

Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

The ransomware uses this technique to stop a predefined list of services, delete shadow volumes and backups, clear the following Windows event logs, and disable the Windows firewall.

Encryption 89

Encryption Ransomware Malware Backups 89

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

“Since the cyber attack on 23 December 2019, UM has been working hard: on the one hand, to repair the damage and, on the other hand, to make education and research p ossible again as soon as p ossible.” The backup of a limited number of systems was also affected.”

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Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 108

Notice Bored

OCTOBER 14, 2021

"Information transfer" is another ambiguous, potentially misleading title for a policy, even if it includes "information security". Formal provision of valuable information, for instance when a client discusses a case with a lawyer, accountant, auditor or some other professional.

Information Security 56

Information Security Risk Media Encryption 56

Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Here you can find security-related news on many topics: Apps, IoT, Cloud, and much more. DarkReading Twitter account has more than 200k followers, a very solid number for the cybersecurity industry. Security Through Education Security Through Education is one of the best information security blogs.

Cybersecurity 56

Cybersecurity IoT Antivirus Education 56

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. These standards provide policies for data security, compliance, and risk management. Cloud security tools have evolved greatly over the years.

Encryption 91

Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 91

SC Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

I’m not going to educate them, to say ‘Can I have your attention?’ Coats is a member of the Cybersecurity Collaborative , a chief information security officer membership organization owned by SC Media parent company CyberRisk Alliance. “The news is making my executives come to me. I’m not selling fear, uncertainty and doubt.

Ransomware 60

Ransomware Insurance Cyber Insurance Risk 60

Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Availability Availability refers to the accessibility of the information used by your systems and products/services. Also, we recommend implementing disaster recovery measures (like a data backup ) to ensure that your data will be available even in case of an emergency. How Can We Help to Protect Your Data?

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Backups Data breaches Technology Encryption 52

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” ” And, “Nearly half (48.8%) of C-suite and other executives expect the number and size of cyber events targeting their organizations’ accounting and financial data to increase in the year ahead.”

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Passwords Engineering Software 40

Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2023

Google announced that its Authenticator app for Android and iOS now supports Google Account synchronization. Google announced that its Google Authenticator app for both iOS and Android now supports Google Account synchronization that allows to safely backup users one-time codes to their Google Account.

Authentication 91

Authentication Accountability Backups Education 91

Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. FBI Internet Crime Report 2020: Cybercrime Skyrocketed, with Email Compromise Accounting for 43% of Losses.

Energy and Utilities 122

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Banking Hacking 122

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. In case you want to train your employees, you may need to use a company account to be able to set scheduled lessons for your staff. to $199 for business accounts.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Cyber threat management , being an advanced discipline, craves analytical attention and a commander’s strategic skills of information security executives to confront and overcome the multi-dimensional cyber threats. One example is our phenomenal Ransomware Protection and G Suite security feature.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 13, 2022

Hiring, training, and retaining the staff needed to effectively run an information security program can be a challenge for any size business given the cybersecurity talent shortage. This increase in vendors leads to excess complexity – and often reduced information security. Cybersecurity Talent Shortage.

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Backups Encryption Risk Data privacy 124

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Here are 8 cyber security best practices you can begin to implement today to keep your business data secure. . Educate Your Employees. A single mistake from an improperly trained employee can ruin the entire security system. As cybercriminals become savvier, company’s security policies should be constantly evolving.

Computers and Electronics 120

Computers and Electronics Cyber Attacks Data breaches Passwords 120

SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Education is another contributing factor, from both a regulatory and compliance perspective. He explained that entities frequently consider the security of medical devices as an issue that exists – but primarily for other providers and that it’s less likely to occur within their environment.

Security Awareness 68

Security Awareness IoT Risk Healthcare 68

Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Schools, local governments and hospitals are some of the most commonly targeted types of institutions, accounting for some 2,400 breaches in 2020, according to the Ransomware Task Force’s (RTF) 2021 report. Educate end users – The next common method of compromise is phishing attacks, independent of company size.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Small Business Backups Threat Reports 106

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

Source Tritter: Account @ SoloClaudio As reported by BleepingComputer, many customers are reporting [ 1 , 2 ] the problems they are facing due to the outage. The company pointed out that restaurants impacted are still able to serve their customers and that the incident only impacted a specific functionality. ” continues the notice.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Manufacturing Backups Education 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

At the end of the day, lack of education and human error are two of the largest contributors to data breaches. At Forter, we’ve seen a marked uptick in Account Takeovers (ATO); a form of identity fraud in which a third-party steals credentials and / or gains access to user accounts. How can that be?

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Backups Ransomware Passwords 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Confirm that the vendor uses industry-standard security technologies and processes.

Risk 81

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

Our organization is currently running with a mix of Identity and Access Management Frameworks customized and embedded in the holistic ISO 27001 Cyber Security Framework. This would ensure that user accounts are not provisioned for impostors or unauthorized parties.

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Authentication Passwords Accountability Government 100

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

MiTM attacks allow attackers to eavesdrop, modify, or steal sensitive information, such as financial account information or login credentials. Preparation: This step involves establishing a comprehensive incident response plan , educating team members, and executing essential preventative steps to limit potential risks.

Software 86

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Key features of application security: Code review and vulnerability scanning Use of secure coding practices Implementation of secure authentication and authorization mechanisms Regular security testing and update 3. It includes various security measures such as access control, encryption, and backups.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides. This is especially true in the world of security. Security awareness training can help end users to effectively identify a phishing email in various ways.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Wayne Keatts, Assistant Vice President & Information Security Officer Methodist Health System Tip: Look for vendors with simple subscription models, priced per user, with flexible contract times. Token-related helpdesk tickets can account for 25% of the IT support workload. Estimate that cost and factor it into your budget.

Authentication 87

Authentication Software Mobile Passwords 87

Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

Unknowingly, the end user has given the hacker access to a potentially privileged account password. As with any security solution, there is never a “silver bullet” that is the end all to all other security mechanisms.

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Phishing Scams Firewall Antivirus 40