eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

On Wednesday – just Wednesday – news stories emerged about an airplane maker, information technology giant and computer game company all having operations disrupted by ransomware. In the past, the government would not step in because ransomware was not a national security issue. But few solutions have been formally put onto the table.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

He referenced an insurer’s role in designing pressure relief valves for the steam engines powering Philadelphia in the 1800s: “They said if you wanted to have insurance, you have to have this piece of architecture on your system.” In so doing, “they drove security or solutions to avoid large insurance claims.”.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware has now emerged as one of the key reasons to have a DR plan and DR technology in place. Disaster Recovery and Ransomware. In the event of ransomware, the enterprise needs to have access to an uncorrupted copy of its data, so it can refuse to submit to cyber criminals’ demands.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Today and in the future, MFA should be viewed as one component of a wider zero trust architecture, one where behavior-based analytics are central to understanding employee behavior and authenticating the actions taken using certain credentials. 4 – Ransomware rushes to the cloud. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Click here to watch the roundtable and learn about the future of cyber insurance from leading experts. In partnership with Cysurance, BlastWave hosted a roundtable entitled “The Future of Cyber Insurance and MSP Insurability. The expert panelists held an honest discussion about insurability difficulties for MSPs.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attack s Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly severe threat to organizations around the world. The Evolution of Ransomware into Double Extortion Tactics The Basics of Ransomware Ransomware itself has been around for years.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come. The Threat of Ransomware. In fact, in recent years, ransomware has almost completely changed breach economics.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2024

While everyone is talking about AI, both the applications of it and risk from it, ransomware and the latest techniques to detect and stop it, cloud security and other related topics, I unfortunately saw very little about a topic I am passionate about – cyber resiliency.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

RELATED: Ransomware Incident Response: What Is It Like? ] "Reduced spending on cybersecurity doesn't have to equate to the inability to implement a certain control," said Krista Arndt, CISO at United Musculoskeletal Partners. As cyber threats surge, the expenses associated with cyber insurance rise, adding to the financial strain.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Password Management Product Guide 8 Best Password Management Software & Tools Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance is a fast-growing type of liability insurance, most often purchased by organizations that need to protect highly sensitive customer data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As a result, organizations can make more informed decisions to incorporate security best practices, track compliance to minimize risk of regulatory penalties and build trust among investors and cyber insurance underwriters. Roadmaps to cyber resilience. Cloud-delivered modern SaaS architecture. About Pondurance.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Expands The Zero Trust model, which focuses on verifying every person and device attempting to access a system, is gaining ground as a best practice in cybersecurity. Ransomware Still Reigns Supreme Ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations globally, and 2025 will be no different.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

First, we prepare a plan for the possibility, then when a ransomware attack occurs we execute the plan. To help, we break down the process into the following steps: How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Response. Simple Ransomware Recovery. How to Prepare for Ransomware. Ransomware Security.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2023

government and others, we are still no closer to seeing zero trust architecture widely adopted. I am very surprised that the cyber insurance industry has not required zero trust architecture already, but perhaps the $1.4 I am waiting for the insurance companies to mandate zero trust for the organizations they insure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

It is hard to believe that it has already been one year since the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that forced the U.S. This attack was one of the biggest ransomware ones to date. Attacks on Critical National Infrastructure will continue to rise in 2022 as ransomware gangs show no signs of abating. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 05:40.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

The advancing ransomware business is a threat not just for the big guys, but for organizations of every size. According to Verizon’s most recent Data Breach Incident Report , instances of advanced ransomware have doubled in the past year, alongside major upticks in phishing attacks and social engineering.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Cyber Insurers, regulators and customers will expect these controls to be present, regardless of public or private status. Remember, there are two primary concerns addressed by these directives: confidentiality, through the lens of data theft and espionage; and availability, through ransomware and other service-interruption attacks.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ransomware attacks will become even more sophisticated and intense in 2024, with more originating via unmanaged or bring-your-own devices, and human operated ransomware attacks. Many attackers will shift their approach from double to triple extortion activities after ransomware attacks.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Ransomware actors routinely look for easy vulnerabilities to exploit in victim organizations. It can also help inform cyber insurers, who may choose to raise premiums for companies that can’t document where their code comes from.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Ransomware remains a prominent threat, but the methods have evolved. Double extortion ransomware is now a preferred techniquea devastating one-two punch where attackers not only encrypt a companys data but also steal sensitive information. Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance will become an essential component of risk management strategies.

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