IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Although cybercrime as a whole has seen a rise during the pandemic, arguably ransomware has been one of the more successful and lucrative attack types. Our own research report, the State of Encrypted Attacks Report 2020 , found that there had been a 500 per cent rise in ransomware compared to 2019. Security hygiene is the best defence.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Changing Face of Cyber Extortion Attacks Cyber extortion attacks have significantly evolved in recent years, with attackers employing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in business networks and systems. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is gaining popularity as an effective security framework.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2021

The pipeline industry is still dealing with the fallout of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident from earlier this year that disrupted operations of one of the largest pipelines in the country. Conduct a cybersecurity architecture design review.". Related: Oil and Natural Gas Cyber Threats Podcast ].

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the October 2021 Threat Report , McAfee Enterprise ATR provides a global view of the top threats, especially those ransomware attacks that affected most countries and sectors in Q2 2021, especially in the Public Sector (Government). Threat Profile Conti Ransomware & BazarLoader to Conti Ransomware in 32hrs.

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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. Economic burden versus national security threat. In the past, the government would not step in because ransomware was not a national security issue.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. Gartner refers to it as “CAASM,” or cyber asset attack surface management. Related: How ‘CAASM’ closes gaps. In an enterprise, it’s the same rule.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Their guidance: Snehal Antani , CEO, Horizon3.ai Nearly $400 million was lost as 28 Toyota production lines shut down.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This requires data-level protections, a robust identity architecture, and strategic micro-segmentation to create granular trust zones around an Organization’s digital resources. Everyone can agree that implementing a Zero Trust Architecture can stop data breaches. The Zero Trust journey. Implementing Zero Trust.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 7, 2023

This is a mega-summit as The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major international economic issues.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A cybersecurity threat is an event or software that can exploit a cyber vulnerability in the information system and bring damage to an organization. It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Types of cyber threats There are multiple ways to categorize cybersecurity threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Ransomware and stolen customer data can put an enterprise out of business for months. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Network design and architecture. These will sit on the public internet or companies’ intranet and be most exposed to threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

It’s essential to regularly back up data kept in healthcare data warehouses to reduce the danger of system failures, ransomware attacks, or natural disasters. Healthcare firms can do complicated analyses, store and retrieve data rapidly, and produce insightful insights thanks to a well-designed data warehouse architecture.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. Remote work has magnified the threats users and businesses face online daily.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2023

Fast payouts are almost surely going to come from ransomware in these scenarios." Craig Jones, Vice President of Security Operations at Ontinue: "China's prominence as a cyber threat actor sets it apart from other adversary nations in the global cyber landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. Instead of focusing only on your perimeter to defend against attacks from the outside, zero trust assumes that threats are ubiquitous and pervasive.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

You know things are dire when the President of the United States uses his bully pulpit to warn American organizations they are likely to be the target of increased cyber threat activity and therefore have a responsibility to protect their infrastructure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

CHALLENGE: Increasing number of ransomware and DDoS attacks, new vulnerabilities introduced by work-from-home, and the need to protect rapidly growing volumes of IoT devices, has put many enterprise security organizations at a crossroads. Top three ways to prepare for a ransomware event. Speaker: Geoff Mefford and Alex Waterman.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

The emergence of ransomware groups targeting critical infrastructure such as healthcare facilities and energy organizations, as well as the rising trend of large-scale data breaches, is putting governments' capacity to defend citizens' lives, property, and well-being in jeopardy. Advance Trust with Awareness and Culture.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The pandemic, coupled with the ongoing digitization of society, are probably the two most dominant topics in the cyber domain. Ransomware and cyber threats continue to rise in profile, as does cyber security and information assurance in the macro, geo-political sphere.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In AT&T Cybersecurity’s upcoming Cybersecurity Insights report, we’ll focus on how people are deploying network architectures at the edge. Ransomware becomes the most feared adversary. The convergence of IT and OT can cause problems and lead to ransomware attacks if proper cybersecurity hygiene isn’t followed.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Kimberly "KJ" Haywood, Principal Advisor at Nomad Cyber Concepts and Adjunct Cybersecurity Professor at Collin College, had this to say: "Inflation is hitting organizations harder than ever. SIEM, SOAR)?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2022

Malicious threat actors responsible for cyberattacks against critical infrastructure have been linked to Russia repeatedly, including the infamous REvil and DarkSide ransomware gangs who were responsible for cyber incidents like JBS Foods and Colonial Pipeline, respectively. Enhance your organization's cyber posture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The all-in-one solution combines skilled cyber experts, risk assessment processes and an innovative technology platform, enabling organizations to build strong, risk-based cybersecurity programs quickly and effectively. Roadmaps to cyber resilience. Cloud-delivered modern SaaS architecture. About Pondurance.

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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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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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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions cover all endpoint monitoring and activity through threat hunting, data analysis, and remediation to stop a range of cyberattacks. These attacks include malware, ransomware, brute force, and zero-day intrusions. Tips for choosing a threat detection and response tool for your business.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks soared in the third quarter, giving organizations yet another cyber threat to worry about. They claimed to be members of REvil , a notorious ransomware group (there’s no clear evidence, though). Even the slowest days saw 500 DDoS attacks; the busiest day, Aug.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

Perhaps the best approach to rampant malware, ransomware and cybercrime is stronger cooperation between the public and private sectors. The small business community must understand that they represent a larger — not a smaller — portion of the threat surface where cybercrime is concerned.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Not only must it provide a way to restore data in a timely manner, it must do it securely – and increasingly, users are demanding that it also offers protection against the scourge of ransomware. ” His advice is to look for vendors that can adequately protect themselves and their catalog along with metadata from ransomware attacks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

The AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing offering ties together cellular network architecture for real-time high bandwidth, low-latency access to latency-sensitive mobile applications. This is great news. AT&T is helping businesses connect – harnessing LTE and 5G at the network edge.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

A zero trust architecture starts with having a multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution to ensure the person logging into a school system is a known, authorized user. While the pandemic interrupted a lot of K-12 activities, it didn’t stand in the way of cyber threats impacting schools. How Can Zero Trust Security Help K-12?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. The “trust but verify” approach is no longer viable in a landscape where threats can originate from anywhere.

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What is even scarier: Not having systems in place to protect against malware and other cyber threats. Cyber Threats That Frighten Even The Experts. It's not just malware that poses a threat to an enterprise's systems. Sweet Solutions to Cyber Threats. The CIS Community Defense Model v2.0

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

infrastructure operators of a recent ransomware attack that affected a natural gas compression facility. A cyber threat actor used a Spearphishing Link [T1192] to obtain initial access to the organization’s information technology (IT) network before pivoting to its OT network.” ” reads the alert published by CISA.

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Fox IT

JUNE 23, 2020

To ensure that our managed services remain effective against the latest threats, NCC Group operates a Global Fusion Center with Fox-IT at its core. This multidisciplinary team converts our leading cyber threat intelligence into powerful detection strategies. Introduction. WastedLocker.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

However, while companies struggle to stay ahead of emerging threats, there are several tools and approaches they can adopt to bolster their cybersecurity strategies. A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature.

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