Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The threat actor was also able to copy a backup of customer vault data from the encrypted storage container which is stored in a proprietary binary format that contains both unencrypted data, such as website URLs, as well as fully-encrypted sensitive fields such as website usernames and passwords, secure notes, and form-filled data.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2023

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived!

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Spinone

OCTOBER 1, 2019

You already know that backup is the only way you can avoid notorious repercussions of data breaches and losses occurring every day. Maybe you are also aware that Office 365 provides its inbuilt layer of data loss prevention tools and are planning to use them.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How can organizations reduce, prevent, and even avoid data breaches in the cloud? Let’s look at a few strategies and technologies that can be successfully used to secure data in the cloud and help reduce and even prevent data breaches in the cloud. What if crucial company data is destroyed or corrupted?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. Examining the available details of these breaches will help you learn key lessons from their pain to avoid suffering the same humiliating and expensive situations.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Encrypted data is only decrypted on your devices, so it would not be exposed in the event of an iCloud data breach. It isn't new, nor is it complete, but it now covers more kinds of data. Until now, iCloud protected 14 different data categories in this way, including passwords in iCloud Keychain, and Health data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. This article discusses top areas in IT where you need to strengthen cybersecurity measures to avoid data breaches and information loss: Networks. Data Backup. Human Resources.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2022

As we covered in our post on cloud data breaches , there are multiple weak points that hackers use to infiltrate cloud environments — and once they find a way into your cloud, they can drop cloud-based malware such as cryptominers and ransomware. Have a data backup strategy in place. One stored on a cloud backup solution.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2022

As we covered in our post on cloud data breaches , there are multiple weak points that hackers use to infiltrate cloud environments — and once they find a way into your cloud, they can drop cloud-based malware such as cryptominers and ransomware. Have a data backup strategy in place. One stored on a cloud backup solution.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Maintain Regular Backups: Regularly back up your important data to an external hard drive or a cloud-based service.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 14, 2024

However, the integration of these technologies brings with it a range of security challenges that must be addressed to protect sensitive legal data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other cyber threats.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A particularly insidious new trend is the rise of "double extortion" attacks, in which cybercriminals not only encrypt an organization's data but also threaten to publicly release sensitive stolen information if the ransom is not paid. Even just the notification of a data breach can harm an organization's reputation and bottom line.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The costs associated with data breaches, system disruptions, and the aftermath of cyber incidents can quickly escalate. News of a data breach or security lapse can spread quickly, leading to reputational damage that may take years to repair, if it is even reparable.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The costs associated with data breaches, system disruptions, and the aftermath of cyber incidents can quickly escalate. News of a data breach or security lapse can spread quickly, leading to reputational damage that may take years to repair, if it is even reparable.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For businesses, these attacks can also result in a data breach and exposure of sensitive information. The sad reality is, even if the ransom is paid, the information is often never unencrypted or restored , and if it is, the data is usually corrupted. Related Articles. Why do ransomware attacks happen?

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2020

I've written before about how I verify breaches and it didn't take long to be pretty confident that per the subject line of the email above, Surebet247 (a Nigerian gambling website) had suffered a data breach. Suddenly, he had their attention. And they weren't happy.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published an article that reflects on why it’s so concerning when cyberattacks go unreported, saying: we are increasingly concerned about what happens behind the scenes of the attacks we don’t hear about, particularly the ransomware ones. Create offsite, offline backups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

We offered some thoughts in a recent article on potential cloud issues. The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

An organization must: Prepare a good backup policy and procedure. Other attacks only launch after attackers have significantly penetrated the environment, accessed many different systems, downloaded company information, and deleted backups. Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. We will also need to: Recover our data.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 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. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. Don’t get attacked twice.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security of remote work is what requires the highest attention, as the security breach may nullify all other advances. Recent research shows that 86% of business executives agreed that data breaches are more likely to occur when employees are working out of office. For your convenience, a free trial is included.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. US for data breaches for 2023. +30% globally, +19.8%

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Backup and restore all items in your mailboxes, including all attachments.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore the different types of malware and the symptoms of each that threaten today’s web users. These programs can take on a wide variety of forms, but for the purpose of this article, we’ll focus on five of the most common types of website malware : 1. The first step is understanding what you’re up against.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 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. RansomedVC has advertised themselves as a "digital tax for peace" service and threatened victims with data breach fines if the ransom isn't paid.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Here’s an example of how a phishing email can spread ransomware through your network: The cost of a data breach can be very high, and preventing phishing attacks helps your business to avoid financial and reputational damages.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 25, 2023

The data also includes audio files and reports generated by ODIN's app, SweepWizard, which is used by law enforcement to coordinate the execution of search warrants or raids. The data also contain login information, including two FBI email addresses.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

Keeping your data secure is not a piece of cake these days. With all the data breaches happening every second, no wonder it is expected that yearly worldwide spending on cybersecurity will have reached over $133.7 The situation puts us in a position where we can’t afford to be ignorant about data security any more.

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