The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A new report from Sophos dissects how hackers spent two weeks roaming far-and-wide through the modern network of a large enterprise getting into a prime position to carry out what could’ve been a devasting ransomware attack. They used very nation state-like tactics, from a ransomware perspective,” Schiappa told me.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

In this Spotlight podcast* we’re joined by Andrew Jaquith, the CISO at QOMPLX to talk about how the COVID pandemic is highlighting longstanding problems with cyber risk management and cyber resilience. Ransomware’s Dangerous Rise. Andy is an amazing resource on all matters cyber security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2023

As the maritime sector has become extremely dependent on technology tools, it is also attracting the attention of cyber criminals who are finding it as a lucrative target to mint money. Adding fuel to this are the vulnerabilities being observed in the system visibility tools that are being deployed because of OT/IT convergence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that the threat actors accessed details such as tax file numbers, bank account details, superannuation data, in the attack that could lead to identity theft attacks in the coming weeks.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Today’s special columnist, Scott Register of Keysight Technologies, says government and industry must come together to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. The ransomware reality check for insurers. Credit: Colonial Pipeline. NotPetya changed that.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. A comprehensive approach encompasses aligning with business objectives, identifying key cyber risks, and setting priorities for investment.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Human error accounts for 95% of all data breaches. How prepared are we to deal with them?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. In addition, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. Another respondent said, “CEOs need to know that security is not an IT issue or a technology issue, but a business issue affecting all aspects of the company.”. Be ready for ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

“The loss or corruption of customer data, electronic files and accounts that leads to the inability to read meters or access billing systems and reduces customer confidence could affect the ability to raise rates. ” Credit rating agencies assess the capacity for utilities to repay their debt and cyber attacks could impact it. .

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

As cyber criminals mature and advance their tactics, small and medium businesses become the most vulnerable because they lack the capacity – staff, technology, budget - to build strong cyber defenses. The necessity for cyber-insurance coverage. Compliance is another important reason for getting a cyber insurance.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2022 was notable for the spread of ransomware as a service (RaaS). Trade Cyberthreats. RaaS and CaaS Continue to Grow.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

In a report released May 20, the Government Accountability Office looked at how the private cybersecurity insurance market has developed over the past five yearsRich Baich is global chief information security officer for insurance giant AIG. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images).

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ransomware remains a significant issue, state-sponsored threat actors continue to disrupt organizations and critical infrastructure, and many experts believe the United States is far behind our adversaries when it comes to our cyber workforce and defenses. Here is why cybersecurity is at a crossroad.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. Not surprisingly, ransomware insurance has become popular and is included in many policies.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This includes the provision of post-market updates and patches, addressing known unacceptable vulnerabilities on a reasonable schedule and addressing critical vulnerabilities that could pose uncontrolled risks as soon as they are discovered. They task the Government Accountability Office (GAO) with preparing reports and conducting reviews.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

When Einstein was asked what a war will look like in the future, he couldn’t have predicted the importance of digital technology for modern societies. This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Even with ransomware costing billions of dollars in losses and cyber insurance claims, organizations are still impacted beyond the checkbook. Highly experienced cybersecurity experts, experienced personnel with a cyber risk management background, and professional engineers who understand physical infrastructure are in huge demand.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

SMBs account for 90% of companies, 60 to 70% of employment, and 50% of GDP globally. An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

With this seamless interaction of the latest IoT technologies, “smart cities” are redefining the way we live and work. There’s just one problem…these massive, radical, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. You breathe a sigh of relief! This scenario seems smart, but is it secure?

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Cisco Security

MAY 24, 2021

Maybe you opened a new online account to locate that thing you need. When you opened that new account, you added a new vendor to your personal supply chain. We’ve seen how a ransomware attack halted a major east-coast oil pipeline, affecting airlines and drivers alike. Ah, the feeling of relief when it finally arrived.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger speaks at a White House press briefing last February. That would have the effect of breaking the business model of the ransomware gangs and get them to move onto softer targets.” Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images). Members of the U.S.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. In other words, what we have to do is to manage human risk in the most competent manner.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

New research reveals that a record number of organizations are buying cyber insurance policies as a tool for protecting themselves against cyber risk. However, the cost for those policies is rising dramatically as cyber insurance premiums soar up to 30% vs. the previous year. cyber insurance market and the results are in.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. However, John warned against thinking a cyber risk policy by itself is sufficient protection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Cybersecurity technology is far more advanced today than it was five years ago, or even two years ago. Today robust security frameworks are gaining traction for staying on top of patching software vulnerabilities, managing account access and responding swiftly to any suspicious activity detected on endpoint computing devices.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Every organization should have a responsible and accountable program for reducing risk through vulnerability management. A seemingly arcane topic, every organization should have vulnerability management as top-of-mind when it comes to managing cyber risk. Why should organizations pay attention?

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

Some saw this as a typical ransomware attack, albeit on a vulnerable target. No, this was not an infection of the operational technology for Colonial Pipeline… but a shutdown resulted nonetheless. The threat or ransomware hit home with Colonial Pipeline, potentially forcing a more holistic response.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. So far in 2019, we’re seeing another shift back to ransomware, Gill told me.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

An explosion of cyber risks and a complicated and constantly changing threat landscape. A collateral effect of the rapid expansion of remote working has been the related cyber risk of cyberattacks aimed at the remote workforce. It first is isolated and vetted in a “vetting zone.” A new era for cybersecurity.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. Today, cyber attacks can not only cause financial disasters, they can literally kill people.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Public cloud has made it possible for organizations to be much more efficient, agile, and to integrate new technologies much more quickly. ” Generally, good or even great security is effective when approached as “layers of an onion,” with a combination of technologies and best practices forming the cloud security strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Tens of thousands of applications that are critical to the operations of data centers around the globe are exposed to the internet, with many secured with default factory passwords, posing a significant cyber risk to enterprises worldwide. Moreover, data centers are rapidly upgrading.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most common tactics used by threat actors when impersonating executives is business email compromise (BEC), a method where an email or social media message coming from a fake VIP profile deceives employees to commit a certain action (usually transferring money to an attacker-controlled bank account).

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to Purplesec, ransomware attacks have increased by 350% since 2018, zero-day attacks were up by 55% in 2021, and out of the 30 million SMBs in the USA, over 66% have had at least 1 cyber incident between 2018-2020. Cybercrime is on the rise at a startling rate. Another reason to have a great system in place!

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