Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider Electric suffered a data breach after a Cactus ransomware attack. BleepingComputer first reported the attack that hit the Sustainability Business division of the company on January 17th.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally. Get started with these essential tips: . Train your employees. Control your Wi-Fi usage.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 20, 2024

While cybersecurity primarily aims to protect users from threats like malware, hacking, and data breaches, some tools can monitor or track user activities in certain situations. Cybersecurity is the practice of defending computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Wondering how your business can avoid being a victim of a cyber-attack?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At the time, BleepingComputer contacted Schneider Electric which confirmed the data breach. The attack impacted the services of Schneider Electric’s Resource Advisor cloud platform causing outages. Schneider Electric said that other divisions of the company were not impacted by the cyber attack.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Just last week, Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced in addition to Mitsubishi Electric and the NEC defense business division other two unnamed contractors suffered a data breach. Two Japanese media outlets attributed the cyber attack to a China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as Tick (aka Bronze Butler ).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2019

That investigation determined the attackers also used ScreenConnect to access computers belonging to Maritz employees. “This was the same tool that was used to effectuate the cyber-attack in Spring 2016.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2022

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2019

IDF hit Hamas, it is the first time a state launched an immediate physical attack in response to a cyber attack. Freedom Mobile data breach impacts at least 15,000 customers. Information Services Giant Wolters Kluwer hit by ransomware attack. A bug in Mirai code allows crashing C2 servers.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 1, 2024

Visma confirmed they were affected by the Kaseya cyber attack that allowed the REvil ransomware to encrypt their customers’ systems. The Cactus ransomware operation has been active since March 2023, despite the threat actors use a double-extortion model, their data leak site has yet to be discovered.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

This new wave of malware infections serves as a stark reminder for businesses and individuals to strengthen their cyber defenses. Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Bank of Valletta shut down its operations after a cyber attack. Coffee Meets Bagel dating app confirms data breach. Germany makes its cyber capabilities available for NATO alliance. Astaroth Trojan relies on legitimate os and antivirus processes to steal data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Blue Cross of Idaho data breach, 5,600 customers affected. Ecuador suffered 40 Million Cyber attacks after the Julian Assange arrest. Ransomware attack knocks Weather Channel off the Air. Avast, Avira, Sophos and other antivirus solutions show problems after.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

It’s surprising, to see just how many businesses have plans in place for all sorts of things such as fire, flood and COVID-related issues, yet don’t have any action plans in place should a cyber attack occur. What happens in the minutes, hours and days after an attack is crucial.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

The threat actor’s methodology wasn’t unique — they used a six-step approach that can be mapped directly to cyber attack frameworks. But even as companies race to increase cybersecurity spending and awareness, data breaches have actually become much more (not less) likely. In truth, we may never know.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. In one recent data breach, 2.9 billion people had their social security numbers and other personal information hacked , and all that stolen data ended up for sale on the dark web. noreply@yourbank.com.)

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In its annual Data Breach Investigations Report , published at the beginning of 2013, Verizon revealed that businesses with fewer than 100 employees made up the single largest group of victims of data breaches. Perhaps the single biggest and most dangerous change in threats came in the world of malware delivery.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Maintain Regular Backups: Regularly back up your important data to an external hard drive or a cloud-based service. In the event of a cyber attack or data breach, having up-to-date backups ensures that you can restore your information and minimize potential losses.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. For organizations, this can result in account compromise, data loss, data breaches, and operational disruption.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As cyber threats escalate, the legal sector finds itself behind the curve compared to other industries, risking both its reputation and the trust of its clients. From Ransomware to Data Breaches The most common types of cyber attacks targeting law firms include ransomware, data breaches, phishing, insider threats, and malware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Breach and Attack Simulation Product Guide Top 20 Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Vendors Penetration Testing Penetration testing is a tried-and-true method of cyber attack simulation. However, few businesses beyond SMBs will want to rely on rootkit scanners, as their scope is small.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The platform’s threat intelligence feeds are constantly updated so it can identify and respond to the most recent cyber attacks, including zero-day vulnerabilities. Features Uses advanced machine learning techniques to detect and prevent emerging email threats, including zero-day attacks.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. Hackers exploit the transformation in the usual workflow to spread malware and steal users’ data. This new working style requires a clear understanding of data security issues.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected. Furthermore, regular drills or simulations of cyber-attacks can prepare the team for real-world scenarios.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments.

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Spinone

JANUARY 27, 2015

We think we are securely swimming in the ocean of information where nobody needs exactly us, especially ‘our’ information, so why we should protect our data? Acknowledging one recent IBM study , researchers tracked the number of cyber attacks and data breaches during the busiest shopping days (Nov.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Cybersecurity is often overlooked by small business, but over 60% of cyber attacks are targeted at small to medium-sized businesses. This can also be one of the reasons behind insufficient security practices with many businesses not realising the full effect of a data breach or ransomware attack until it is too late.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Risk reduction. Job security.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet. SWGs’ main function centers on security — offering greater defense against cyber attacks than standard proxy servers and protecting your overall network security architecture.

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