Malwarebytes

JANUARY 21, 2022

CISA says it wants to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States, regardless of sector or size, are aware of critical cyber-risks, and take urgent steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of a potentially damaging compromise. Backups should, of course, be isolated and out of the reach of potential attackers.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated. To indicate the size of the cyber risk to companies, there is, on average, a cyber-attack every 39 seconds, which does not mean that every attack is successful, but that there is an attempt to access companies’ computer systems with that frequency.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. They then made a second call to another help desk employee, convincing them to reset the multifactor authentication (MFA) controls on the CFO’s account. Our investigation uncovered an NTDS.dit file on the attacker’s VM.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. To detect attacks, scan all emails and conduct regular data backups. Here are 6 preventive measures that companies can adopt to keep hackers at bay.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The ISO assisted the college in restoring locally managed IT services and systems from backup copies. The University had servers encrypted but restored the systems and the access from backups. And number one is cyber insurance. Cyber insurance is what pays for you to do what you need to do to have a proper response.".

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In its modern iteration, cyber liability insurance mitigates the losses and business costs associated with cyber incidents and resulting downtime. CyberCube, a company specializing in quantifying cyber risk, estimates that the U.S. standalone cyber insurance market could reach $45 billion in premiums by 2034.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

Reduce business threats Key Management as a Service can help organizations reduce cyber risks and address various threats to business and data security. It authenticates the user and ensures all requests are authorized before forwarding them to the key management system.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Lack of Awareness Many small business owners remain unaware of the specific cyber risks targeting their businesses. Strong, unique passwords, password management tools, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can significantly reduce this risk. Many small businesses overlook regular backups, risking permanent data loss.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

We'll carefully walk you through a tested, systematic process for identifying, assessing, and managing cyber risks. You'll learn about the importance of thorough risk assessments, real-time threat intelligence, and effective incident response plans.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

This includes leveraging more sophisticated ransomware software, using advanced tactics to avoid detection, and targeting backups to prevent recovery. Increasing Sophistication of Attacks Ransomware groups continually evolve their tactics, techniques, and procedures.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

MFA is a necessity, not a luxury There is a good reason that nearly every cyber liability insurance carrier requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) and why, according to wholesale specialty insurance distributors CRC Group , clients without MFA risk non-renewal or a retention hike of 100% or more.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? First of all, what is a cyberattack?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, Dashlane supports two-factor authentication (2FA) to provide a layer of protection for your vault. Dashlane supports two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security further, adding an additional layer of protection by requiring a secondary verification method when you log in.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

Moreover, reinforced access increases the level of authentication. For a compromised account, you can use the following measures of the response plan: Changing the access password immediately Neutralizing the attack or mitigating cyber risks Updating the system. Why is data backup so important? The answer is quite simple.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

Conduct assessments to improve visibility into control effectiveness and cyber maturity levels within your organization. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks. Evaluate control effectiveness and cyber maturity levels.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. They then made a second call to another help desk employee, convincing them to reset the multifactor authentication (MFA) controls on the CFO’s account. Our investigation uncovered an NTDS.dit file on the attacker’s VM.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

IPsec establishes mutual authentication between source and endpoints, negotiating the “keys” that are used in the TCP/IP session. All too often, organizations regularly perform on-premise backups of critical resources but fail to consider backing up resources in the public cloud.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enforce MFA for access to critical systems and data. Regular Backups: Perform frequent data backups and test restoration processes. Restrict Administrative Privileges: Limit admin rights to minimize the impact of breaches.

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Spinone

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The clients will continue to benefit from their investments in cloud security management products with rich cyber risk management tools, while leveraging unique and innovative SaaS data protection solutions. 2017 was another year of continuous progress and achievement for Spinbackup.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) : Implement MFA for an added layer of security, much like installing redundant safety measures in your plumbing system. Frequent Backups: Regularly back up data to ensure quick recovery in case of a breach.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Session layer: Manages secure sessions by utilizing authentication protocols and session management mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. Mitigates cyber threats: Implements strong security procedures to prevent data breaches, income loss, and reputational damage. Make sure your backup and rollback protocols are in place.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Implementing strong password policies, enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and configuring rate limiting can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access. GreyMatter DRP generates alerts that are categorized by risk type and provides context that can allow organizations to take proactive remediation responses.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Implementing strong password policies, enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA), and configuring rate limiting can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access. GreyMatter DRP generates alerts that are categorized by risk type and provides context that can allow organizations to take proactive remediation responses.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Stephen Helm , Director of Product Marketing, Nisos Helm Behind every cyber attack is a human with a motive, yet the focus remains on what amounts to the tools of the trade.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Today's report serves as an initial step towards a stronger and more secure cyber future for our nation's schools, with a focus on simple, prioritized actions schools can take to measurably reduce cyber risk."

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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

But according to Anne Neuberger, the White House’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, this warning is “based on evolving threat intelligence, that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the United States.”. Backup all critical data at least daily.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These types of recent exclusions leave a large hole in companies’ coverage for cyber risks, placing even more pressure on the government to help. One of the reasons Chertoff gives for why the backstop is important is to help clarify for organizations what cyber risk-related costs they are and are not responsible for.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Kip Boyle, vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC: The Challenge of Cultivating Buy-in from Leadership and Employees "Cybersecurity professionals will continue to face a critical challenge: cultivating genuine buy-in from both senior leaders and employees. Let me unpack what I mean. could reduce identity theft and build trust online.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

These tariffs will create real cyber risks. At the same time, nation-states may launch more cyberattacks as payback," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. They should know which parts come from high-risk places and have backup plans ready. This opens doors to cyberattacks.

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