Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2020

Security researchers at Cyble reported that Nefilim ransomware operators allegedly targeted the mobile network operator Orange. Researchers from Cyble came across a post of Nefilim ransomware operators which were claiming to have stolen sensitive data of Orange S.A., SecurityAffairs – hacking, Nefilim ransomware).

Business Services 116

Business Services Ransomware Mobile Telecommunications 116

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Verizon just released its 14th edition of the Verizon Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR) covering 2020’s foray into cybersecurity. Most of the top incident threats mirror last year’s report, with an increase in phishing, ransomware and credential theft in the wake of the worldwide pandemic and workforce’s rapid adoption of remote work.

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Phishing Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware 113

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Of those respondents seeing an increase in attacks, 59% report increases in malware, 48% an increase in ransomware, and 43% have seen a rise in phishing attacks. 55% of respondents who experienced a recent cloud data breach said human error is the #1 root cause of cloud data breaches.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Digital transformation Data breaches Encryption 87

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Kia suffered a days-long outage affecting mobile and web-based service, which some claim to be tied to a ransomware attack. We are aware of online speculation that Kia is subject to a ransomware attack. Is it possible there was no ransomware attack? “It’s Kia Corporation).

Ransomware 75

Ransomware Mobile Backups Media 75

Schneier on Security

JANUARY 31, 2024

Data is a toxic asset , and in the long run they’ll find that it’s better to not be sitting on a mountain of poorly secured financial data. Deleting the data is better for their users and reduces the chance they’ll incur expenses from a ransomware attack or breach settlement.

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Banking Financial Services Marketing Data privacy 256

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2021

The oil giant employs has over $200 billion in annual revenue, and the threat actors are offering the stolen data at an initial price of $5 million. Bleeping Computer reached the company who confirmed a data breach on third-party contractors, but pointed out that the incident had no impact on Aramco’s operations.

Engineering 136

Engineering Telecommunications Wireless Data breaches 136

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2021

How CIOs Can Protect Data Against Ransomware Attacks in 2022. Here are 4 ways to protect your organization’s most precious asset—data—against the ransomware pandemic. Ransomware has become one of the most dangerous and high-profile problems facing CIOs and CISOs worldwide. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 08:34. Hims Pawar.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Backups Mobile InfoSec 59

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.

Architecture 134

Architecture Authentication Digital transformation Mobile 134

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 2, 2022

In other words, most MySQL servers use default configurations and are thus prone to attacks, which can lead to serious incidents such as massive data breaches and thefts, stolen credentials, or lateral movement across networks. The Shadow Server Foundation report highlights a classic flaw in computer systems and web architectures.

Internet 128

Internet Internet Architecture Data breaches 128

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be paramount to the stability of national economies for the years to come. The Threat of Ransomware Targeted and untargeted CNI incidents are now simpler to execute than ever before.

Energy and Utilities 78

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 78

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Unpatched vulnerabilities are at fault in anywhere from a third to more than half of all data breaches, depending on the study, so it’s natural to wonder why organizations don’t do a better job of patch management. Continuous pentesting and ransomware simulations are among Airiam’s many controls. Really Hard.

Backups 134

Backups CISO Encryption Ransomware 134

Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Hybrid work is here to stay, hybrid and complex architectures will continue to be a reality for most organizations and that has dramatically expanded the threat surface. Insider cyber-attacks are among the fastest growing threats in the modern security network, an increasingly common cause of data breaches.

Digital transformation 135

Digital transformation Data privacy Identity Theft Data breaches 135

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

CWPP provides strong defenses against a wide range of risks such as malware , ransomware , DDoS attacks , configuration errors , insider threats, and data breaches. Secures server workloads across a range of public cloud settings and hybrid data center architectures. Provides detailed insights into each task.

Architecture 98

Architecture Risk Data breaches Threat Detection 98

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

Inappropriate Access Leads to Data Breaches . Inappropriate levels of access granted to employees, contractors, and partners is the leading cause of data loss, theft, and breaches. Global organizations are being overrun by a flood of malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks and compromised credentials.

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Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Retail Architecture 59

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.

Data privacy 100

Data privacy Information Security Architecture Government 100

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. How secure is their architecture?

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Cyber Attacks Ransomware 126

Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2021

Whether caused by market conditions, legacy technology, or external threats such as ransomware, built-in resilience to meet these challenges has risen to the top as a digital transformation key performance indicator (KPI). . Replatform complex, multigenerational systems to modern architectures, such as private and public cloud. .

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Digital transformation Data privacy Marketing Architecture 114

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions. 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.

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Healthcare Encryption Software Architecture 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2022

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 380 appeared first on Security Affairs.

DDOS 76

DDOS Architecture Malware Cybercrime 76

Webroot

JULY 15, 2021

Ransomware rates really are rising. Our research suggests that the costs of ransomware for businesses can amount to much more than an extortion payment. Our research suggests that the costs of ransomware for businesses can amount to much more than an extortion payment. For others, all data may be considered essential.

Backups 107

Backups Ransomware Architecture Data breaches 107

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

Improved key management practices: With KMaaS, organizations can ensure that their keys are managed according to industry best practices, which helps minimize the risk of data breaches. Encryption: Encryption is an important part of KMaaS architecture. Keys are encrypted at rest and in transit to ensure they remain secure.

Encryption 134

Encryption Data breaches Authentication Risk 134

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.

Encryption 71

Encryption Artificial Intelligence Architecture Digital transformation 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Predicting that more enterprises will suffer a cloud data breach in 2022 is not exactly going out on a limb. Migrating IT systems and applications out of the data center to cloud computing platforms is a tenet of an effective digital transformation strategy. About Josh Stella.

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Data breaches Architecture Engineering Digital transformation 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

The event brings together security leaders, vendors and advocates to empower organizations and consumers to reduce the risk of experiencing a data breach and potentially damaging data loss. The IBM 2021 Cost of Data Breach report also indicates that 61% of all breaches were a result of stolen credentials.

Authentication 71

Authentication Digital transformation Data breaches Phishing 71

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Sure, there were plenty of sources of threats and lots of risks, such as ransomware, data breaches, and other cyber events. At the same time, the number and sophistication of threats such as ransomware have increased, meaning the risk level has gone up. The term "Zero Trust" has become a buzz phrase in the industry.

Risk 92

Risk IoT eCommerce Mobile 92

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Feedify cloud service architecture compromised by MageCart crime gang. Amazon is investigating allegations that its staff is selling customer data. New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. US State Department confirms data breach to unclassified email system.

Computers and Electronics 54

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Spyware Data breaches 54

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Top 5 CWP Threats Cloud Workload Protection Platforms are well suited for addressing a range of cloud security risks: Data Breaches Data breaches involve illegal access to sensitive data within cloud workloads, leading to data loss and privacy risks.

Encryption 87

Encryption Malware Data breaches DDOS 87

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan? By conducting these scans, large organizations can spot vulnerabilities and take prompt action to reduce the chances of unauthorized access and data breaches.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Network Security Risk Data breaches 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

Encryption 107

Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 107

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These vary from individual misconfigurations like leaving a dangerous port open or not patching a server to significant architectural problems that are easier for security teams to overlook. This eliminates a fixed IT architecture requirement in a centralized data center. Lesson Learned From Real Cloud Breaches.

Architecture 52

Architecture Encryption Data breaches Technology 52

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to our recent survey , 73 percent of IT leaders said they are more concerned than ever about protecting data from ransomware. As more businesses run their applications in the cloud, data has shifted out of the data center. With the sudden transition to digital work, it’s hardly a surprise.

Backups 55

Backups Ransomware Architecture Technology 55

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Nearly six times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Data Breaches. times as likely to have experienced IoT-based Malware or Ransomware attacks. Strategize for scale: Make sure that you have a scalable security framework and architecture ready to support your IoT deployments. Interconnected security.

IoT 166

IoT Encryption Authentication Penetration Testing 166

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. 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.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

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.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Insurance Cyber Insurance 52

Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. The average cost of an enterprise data breach is $3.92 Not using easy to decrypt passwords or the same password for multiple accounts. Keeping all device software updated.

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Digital transformation Risk 97

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. With 2020 being the worst year on record in terms of files exposed in data breaches , a thorough security approach is necessary to combat modern dangers.

Cybersecurity 105

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Risk Cybercrime 105

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. Savings are possible across many categories, but key areas are in efficiency gains for IT and security and the reduced risk of a data breach.

Firewall 94

Firewall IoT Mobile Technology 94