Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. “The viability may improve in the future. .”

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Last year, the three-week downtime faced by Universal Health Services after a ransomware attack cost the health system $67 million in recovery and lost revenue. Allowlisting is the absolute best protection against ransomware and other malware such as keyloggers, zero-days, and advanced persistent threats,” said Cheng.

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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

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.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2023

CISA’s mandate follows a slew of recent attacks wherein attackers exploited zero-day flaws in popular networking products to conduct ransomware and cyber espionage attacks on victim organizations. “COVID-19 extended the life of these companies and technologies, and that’s unfortunate.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

As these attacks started to play out and organizations began to experience the loss of other types of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), the cybersecurity industry naturally responded with one of its most successful data protection technologies, i.e., tokenization. What about encryption?

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Jane Frankland

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, I’m going to be discussing all these things, as well as weaving in real customer stories from Intel to show you how you can masterfully manage technological change in turbulent times while simultaneously future proofing some of your business’ IT operations.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Moving ahead, it’s crucial for SMBs, municipalities and healthcare institutions to prioritize. John Benkert , CEO, Cigent Technologies Benkert A crucial takeaway from 2023 is the recognition that traditional cybersecurity strategies are no longer sufficient, necessitating a shift from reactive to proactive security measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In 2022, we will see 5G go from new technology to a business enabler bringing previously unimaginable use cases because of its high bandwidth and lower latency. Data from the current AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report shows that 5G technology is being driven by the line of business and has been siloed between IT and OT organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

Connected healthcare, smart energy, and connected cars top the charts for growth. When it came to predicting the IoT segments with the greatest potential for growth, we weren’t surprised that healthcare topped the list followed closely by smart energy, connected cars, and smart city applications. billion by 2025, up from $72.5

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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. Oct 27, 2021.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

Health and Social Care Systems Unfortunately, the UK has seen several cyberattacks on its healthcare infrastructure – the largest example being the widely-publicised WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017. Meanwhile, cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated, increasing the risk of threats such as supply chain attacks and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. AI Use Danger As with any emerging technology, many organizations should expect errors and growing pains as teams learn the nuances of applying the technology.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 23, 2021

Andrew Sellers, the Chief Technology Officer at QOMPLX joins us to unpack the revelations this week about APT 40, the Chinese group that the US has accused of a string of attacks aimed at stealing sensitive trade secrets. Andrew Sellers is the Chief Technology Officer at QOMPLX. Also: is Salesforce the next SolarWinds.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. Infrastructure Protection Defense against DDoS and DNS attacks starts with effective network security architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. Therefore, security teams need to take a closer look at the best technology to support this innovation. These are just a few examples of how businesses are being transformed through edge computing technologies.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

Considering the increased cybersecurity risks introduced by digital technologies, what should society do to prevent cyber-attacks, reduce damage, and strengthen trust? Thu, 06/16/2022 - 05:26. The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation beyond anyone’s imagination. Advance Trust with Awareness and Culture.

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2021

Now that we’ve officially kicked off our journey as McAfee Enterprise , a pure-play enterprise cybersecurity company under the new ownership of Symphony Technology Group (STG), we’re celebrating a lot of new firsts and changes. Information security leaders need to stop having a negative reaction to new technology and instead embrace it.

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Cisco Security

APRIL 19, 2022

For example, between 2019 and 2020, Wizard Spider, a Russian-speaking cybercriminal group, extorted $61 million from ransomware attacks, including notable attacks that included Universal Healthcare System Hospitals, and state government administrative offices in both Georgia and Florida. 3rd Party Technologies. Wizard Spider.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security. Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, while banking institutions must adhere to PCI DSS.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

The primary reason is cybercriminals’ use of new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). . Global organizations are being overrun by a flood of malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks and compromised credentials. million in an organization without a Zero Trust architecture in place.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. The advancing ransomware business is a threat not just for the big guys, but for organizations of every size.

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The cybersecurity industry loves to talk up the risks of new technology. And the epidemic of ransomware threatens the ability of countless organizations to function, including healthcare providers dealing with the brutal reality of the pandemic. A new model for assessing cyber technology. Will it avoid vulnerabilities?

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Governments are recognizing that their technology footprint extends beyond their network edge, and that their ability to function depends on their third (and fourth and fifth) party ecosystem. Regulators who oversee other industries will adopt these requirements for healthcare, financial services, utilities, etc.,

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SC Magazine

MARCH 25, 2021

Companies also gave some of the best perks packages ever, such as paying for home technology work equipment, free takeaways for employees and their families, extended healthcare packages, and virtual wine-tasting events, escape rooms, yoga classes, and painting classes. Many companies are now catching up for lost time in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

With this, organizations across the globe can benefit from NetApp ONTAP’s robust security capabilities to protect customers’ information on-premises and in remote locations from foreign actors, ransomware attacks or other data loss threats they may face. A cybersecurity program led by the U.S. Rogers USN (Ret.),

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

LogicManager is an enterprise risk management (ERM) software tool that uses taxonomy technology with nearly 100 different point solution packages to improve business performance. It can audit file servers, database servers, Windows servers, Active Directory servers, SharePoint servers, and virtual machine (VM) architectures.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Armis researchers surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in May, which showed most users don’t pay attention to major cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology entities, such as the attack against Colonial Pipeline in early May. Ransomware isn’t the problem: it’s a result of the issue.”.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

In the wake of a multitude of ransomware attacks, fallout from the SolarWinds breach and the Oldsmar water supply attack, CISOs are looking for effective methods to reduce risk beyond traditional means such as penetration testing. ecooper99 CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY 2.0. Enter purple teams.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If there was one story this year that propelled cybersecurity as a conversation topic from the server room to the board room, it was last May’s ransomware attack on the Health Service Executive (HSE). After the HSE’s ransomware news went public, initial commentary claimed the reason for the breach was because the HSE was running Windows 7.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I think ransomware, they see attackers running a series of very predictable commands. It could be your IT systems, your operation technology, your IoT, your industrial control systems, or SCADA environments.". Zero Trust architecture allows users full access only to the bare minimum they need to perform their jobs. "I

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

And DDoS attackers have adopted a tactic from ransomware groups and are seeking payment from victims and potential victims. Meanwhile, the 2021 State of the Data Center Industry research report placed DDoS behind ransomware as the threats that most worry the enterprise. Key Differentiators. Stops Layer 3, 4 and 7 attacks.

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