Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

Identity thieves who specialize in running up unauthorized lines of credit in the names of small businesses are having a field day with all of the closures and economic uncertainty wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. But the same crime can be far more costly and damaging when thieves target small businesses.

Identity Theft 363

Identity Theft Small Business Energy and Utilities Computers and Electronics 363

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

IP theft has also become the cyber and technology risk for which businesses across the world feel least prepared, with more than one in four businesses (26%) reporting they feel ill-equipped to mitigate this risk.

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

This will be led by the manufacturing, consumer, transportation and utilities sectors. One recent study demonstrated how, by analyzing readings from a smart home, such as energy consumption, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide levels, and humidity changes, it was possible to triangulate what someone had for dinner. Talk more soon.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Industries such as healthcare and energy and utilities are susceptible and arguably the most vulnerable to ransomware or other cybersecurity incidents. Small businesses, which previously felt they were too small to be of interest to criminals, are finding that they too are a target.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Threat Detection Energy and Utilities Ransomware 128

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. Data is available on a number of RF protocols including Cellular, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, and IEEE 802.15.4. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

Technology 144

Technology Firewall VPN Authentication 144

Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

The next year is set to test global defences as these adversaries amplify their tactics, targeting critical infrastructure and small businesses, intensifying their use of advanced strategies. Critical infrastructure face heightened risk from targeted disruptions, as do small businesses who are the backbone of the economy.

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Cybersecurity CISO Insurance IoT 130