CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 12, 2022

A Ransomware called BazarCall seems to target Insurance agents and clients and so Insurance specialist CFC has issued a warning to the companies into similar business and operating across the globe to step-up their defense-line against malware attacks, by proactively taking adequate measures.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2021

based PrismHR handles everything from payroll processing and human resources to health insurance and tax forms for hundreds of “professional employer organizations” (PEOs) that serve more than two million employees. “Prism is the only real option on the PEO software market,” he said. Hopkinton, Mass.-based

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Avaya Holdings , Check Point Software Technologies , and Mimecast Limited each minimized or obscured the extent of security breaches linked to the SolarWinds Orion hack, impacting investor trust and highlighting the critical importance of clear, truthful communication. SEC investigators gathered evidence that Unisys Corp.,

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. “Antivirus software trusts signed programs more. For some types of software, a digital signature is mandatory.”

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SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

AIG is one of the top cyber insurance companies in the U.S. Today’s columnist, Erin Kennealy of Guidewire Software, offers ways for security pros, the insurance industry and government regulators to come together so insurance companies can continue to offer insurance for ransomware. eflon CreativeCommons CC BY 2.0.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 24, 2018

Now the financial institution is suing its insurance provider for refusing to fully cover the losses. That second computer had the ability to manage National Bank customer accounts and their use of ATMs and bank cards. The hackers used hundreds of ATMs across North America to dispense funds from customer accounts. million total.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2024

For example, the government estimates that 560,000 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims originated from compromised Internet addresses, resulting in a confirmed fraudulent loss exceeding $5.9 911 S5 built its proxy network mainly by offering “free” virtual private networking (VPN) services. The prices page for 911 S5, circa July 2022. $28

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The global leader of embedded system software Wind River Systems discloses a data breach that resulted in the theft of customers’ personal information. Wind River Systems, a global leader in delivering software for smart connected systems, discloses a data breach. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 25, 2024

As we experienced last week, a single problem in a small piece of software can take large swaths of the internet and global economy offline. Insurance blunts financial losses.) Each piece of software depends on dozens of others, typically written by other engineering teams sometimes years earlier on the other side of the planet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

When security fails, cyber insurance can become crucial for ensuring continuity. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance. If the technology were to become unavailable, the resulting business impact could be mitigated with cyber insurance.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation into Progress Software regarding the high-profile MOVEit data breach incident that unfolded earlier this year. An unnamed insurance company is also pursuing the recovery of expenses incurred due to the MOVEit vulnerability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are more online stores and services available than ever, and you are able to shop for almost anything online whether it's groceries or insurance. In particular, insurance companies are tempting targets for cybercriminals as they hold personal and financial information for numerous clients. The vocabulary of cybersecurity.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In about half the cases the credentials are being checked via “ IMAP ,” which is an email standard used by email software clients like Mozilla’s Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook. Because these accounts can all be cleaned out and deposited onto a gift card number that can be resold quickly online for 80 percent of its value.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Antivirus protection Software that protects against viruses and malware.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2025

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished The new rules for AI and encrypted messaging, with Mallory Knodel (Lock and Code S06E01) Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans The great Google Ads heist: (..)

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One area where campuses have been collaborating recently are changes around cyber liability insurance for higher education, an opportunity for campus cybersecurity teams to combine forces with their risk management team. In a recent Duo blog post, we gave an overview of cyber liability insurance.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Dune Thomas is a software engineer from Sacramento, Calif. who put a freeze on his credit files last year at Experian, Equifax and TransUnion after thieves tried to open multiple new payment accounts in his name using an address in Washington state that was tied to a vacant home for sale. and $24.99 and $24.99

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Javvad Malik

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

According to a German study, lightning strikes accounted for 80% of wind turbine insurance claims. The German electric power company Energieerzeugungswerke Helgoland GmbH shut down and dismantled their Helgoland Island wind power plant after being denied insurance against further lightning losses.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

Last week, KrebsOnSecurity reported to health insurance provider Blue Shield of California that its Web site was flagged by multiple security products as serving malicious content. How did a browser extension lead to a malicious link being added to the health insurance company Web site?

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

The leaked Blacklist customer database points to various companies you might expect to see using automated calling systems to generate business, including real estate and life insurance providers, credit repair companies and a long list of online advertising firms and individual digital marketing specialists.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 17, 2018

The perpetrators alter account balances and security measures to make an unlimited amount of money available at the time of the transactions, allowing for large amounts of cash to be quickly removed from the ATM. The Blacksburg bank is now suing its insurance provider for refusing to fully cover the loss.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

Pop-up browser windows imitating virus-scanning software will trick users into installing either a false anti-virus program (at a high fee) or an actual virus that will give scammers access to whatever information is on the user’s computer. Then they steal your personal and financial information using that information. Identity-theft.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Credit cards offer markedly better fraud protections than debit cards , which connect directly to your bank account. Virtual credit cards similarly allow online shoppers to mask their financial accounts. Many financial institutions offer free transaction alerts that notify you when charges hit your account. Watch your wallet.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Salesforce Community is a widely-used cloud-based software product that makes it easy for organizations to quickly create websites. This misconfigured Salesforce Community site from the state of Vermont was leaking pandemic assistance loan application data, including names, SSNs, email address and bank account information.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With the rate that new threats emerge, it may come as no surprise that cyber liability insurance can be traced back to 1997. In its modern iteration, cyber liability insurance mitigates the losses and business costs associated with cyber incidents and resulting downtime. What would an insurer do? At least not alone.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Financial services industry: Banks, insurance companies and other financial organizations offer a wealth of opportunity for hackers who can use stolen bank account and credit card information for their own financial gain. They can open accounts in your name, apply for loans, and even file false tax returns.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This specific folder is under the ownership of a compromised account belonging to a regional government organization in Colombia. This ZIP archive is hosted on a Google Drive folder, which is associated with a compromised Gmail account owned by a government organization with a ".gov.co" gov.co" top-level domain.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These days, users need an ever-growing number of online accounts to stay connected with their friends, colleagues, and employers. The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role. Best Password Manager Tools.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. The DBIR breaks down breach trends across industries: Financial and Insurance: Heavily targeted by credential stuffing and phishing; fastest detection rates. Another challenge is the rapid nature of software development. And it's not slowing down." Mike McGuire , Sr.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 30, 2019

That data included approximately 140,000 Social Security numbers and approximately 80,000 bank account numbers on U.S. consumers, and roughly 1 million Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) for Canadian credit card customers. That Github account was for a user named “ Netcrave ,” which includes the resume and name of one Paige A.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 30, 2021

For the past year, BWare has maintained contact with an insider from the criminal group that’s been sending daily lists of would-be victims who are to receive counterfeit checks printed using the real bank account information of legitimate companies. the “car wrap” scam ). ” SHRINKING FROM THE FIREHOSE? Image: Agari.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices. ” Check which third-party apps have access to your account and remove those you no longer use.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 9, 2021

Software applications (apps) are at the heart of modern business success and have transformed the way companies handle their operations. Hit by technical problems and contractual delays that skyrocketed associated costs, the software part of the project was never finished. The importance of apps to businesses. Obamacare website fails.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Some of the most important are Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ), the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ( NAIC ) Data Security Model Law, the New York Department of Financial Services ( NYDFS ) Cybersecurity Regulation, and the National Credit Union Administration ( NCUA ) cybersecurity guidance.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The company pointed out that the data breach did not expose Social Security numbers or financial account information. ” states the data breach notification published by the software provider. They did not contain any Social Security numbers or financial account information. No information misuse has been identified.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers. In addition, regularly changing your password and using different passwords for all your online accounts will lower your risk of being compromised. Invest in cybersecurity insurance. Use strong passwords. Passwords are your first line of defense.

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