SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Driven by poverty and unemployment, cybercriminals intensified their malicious activity against bank customers and bank infrastructure. Well-known financial threats remain prominent. This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. share for banking. Methodology.

Banking 101

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Malware 101

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Cybercrime 86

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 86

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

However, traditional financial threats – such as banking malware and financial phishing, continue to take up a significant share of such financially-motivated cyberattacks. The good news is that regardless of these continuous advancements, we’ve witnessed a steady decrease in the number of attacks by banking Trojans.

Banking 76

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 76

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Uninstall it immediately Microsoft Exchange flaw CVE-2024-21410 could impact up to 97,000 servers ConnectWise fixed critical flaws in ScreenConnect remote access tool More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation Cactus ransomware gang claims the theft of 1.5TB of data from Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider (..)

Spyware 94

Spyware Cyber Insurance Hacking Advertising 94

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

We have dubbed the first four families to have done this ( Guildma, Javali, Melcoz, Grandoreiro ) “the Tétrade” Later on the authors of Guildma also created the new banking malware Ghimob targeting users located in Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Germany, Angola, and Mozambique. As can be seen from the graph above, 37.2%

Banking 123

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 123

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Organizations in the finance sector manage trillions of dollars and maintain very valuable and vital electronic data, including bank account, credit card, and transaction information as well as sensitive data related to estates, wills, titles, and other matters. Banks have turned into hybrid environments. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Banking 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 16, 2024

That includes banks, insurances, payment institutions, stock market, and many financial management firms (trading, crypt-assets, etc). What is the scope of DORA? As set out in its Article 2, DORA applies to the entire financial services sector.

Financial Services 83

Financial Services Cybersecurity Encryption Risk 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

It is important to understand that nowadays almost all our data – including our personal data, like banking information, medical records, and personal emails – are stored and processed in the cloud. Merely suggesting using multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting everywhere is not enough.

Data privacy 127

Data privacy Data breaches Social Engineering Technology 127

McAfee

MAY 10, 2021

Whether people are at home or away, there will be banking to do, chances to shop online, and moments to stream a few shows while at the airport or on the road. A VPN can provide bank-grade encryption that protects your data while you shop, bank, or simply surf online when connected to public Wi-Fi. . Stay Updated? .

Internet 108

Internet Internet Banking VPN 108

BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Among the most popular lures and themes for the scams were payroll diversion, where the scammer asks to change their bank account or direct debit information. Separately, the security provider Cloudflare said that identity deception like that used in BEC scams can “easily bypass email authentication standards”.

Scams 59

Scams Passwords Social Engineering Cybersecurity 59

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 25, 2019

The emergence of fintech players like Stripe, Square and PayPal have pushed banks to innovate in ways they haven’t since the ATM was implemented. For example, in our annual Data Threat Report we found that 97% of respondents are storing sensitive data in digitally transformative environments, but only 30% are deploying encryption.

Digital transformation 54

Digital transformation Retail Encryption Banking 54

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

According to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report – Financial Services Edition , 52% of U.S. financial services organizations report that they have experienced a data breach in the past. Even more alarming, 43% reported an increase in the volume, severity, and scope of cyberattacks in the last year. Requirements 3.4.1

Financial Services 78

Financial Services Data breaches Accountability Encryption 78

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. Download the full Thales 2022 Data Threat Report for the Critical Infrastructure for more information.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

This is because so many of our day-to-day interactions with services like banking and healthcare , which were once largely handled through face-to-face discussions , have become exponentially digital with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. . 2020 : A n era of change for Data Protection .

Data privacy 100

Data privacy Data breaches Data collection Healthcare 100

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Data security professionals also make ambitious plans, but implementation rates are too low – a key finding in the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Financial Services Edition. Here’s a look at four common issues highlighted in the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Financial Services Edition and tips for overcoming them.

Financial Services 22

Financial Services Encryption Threat Reports Digital transformation 22

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For example, under the guise of a number of cracked popular games, attackers spread the Swarez dropper, which we analyzed in detail in our previous gaming-related threats report. Once the credentials are shared, the cybercrooks get access to such sensitive information as gaming account, telephone number, and even banking details.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 30, 2023

Designed to replace passwords entirely, passkeys allow authentication with fingerprint ID, facial ID or pin on the phone or device you use for authentication. Apple has begun rolling out the tech in iOS16 compatible devices, and Microsoft has been using it through the Authenticator app.

Passwords 52

Passwords Authentication Data breaches Accountability 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2019

Data breaches are at an epidemic level with healthcare organizations experiencing the highest attack rate compared to any other industry studied according to the new Thales 2019 Data Threat Report-Healthcare Edition. A credit card or bank account can be closed. Inoculate with Encryption and Authentication.

Healthcare 101

Healthcare Encryption Data breaches Authentication 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

At the start of the year, Thales released the findings of its latest annual global Data Threat Report which found that, as businesses everywhere undergo a form of digital transformation, the risk of data breaches has reached an all-time high. Trust is needed to allay this concern, and this trust should start at birth.

Mobile 66

Mobile Banking Digital transformation Manufacturing 66

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The following article will take a closer look at the rising threat, the benefits of FIDO2 authentication, the rapidly changing regulatory landscape and the different types of passkeys. In the 2023 Thales Global Data Threat Report 41% of respondents reported seeing a rise in phishing attacks.

Phishing 71

Phishing Authentication Passwords Mobile 71

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

This can be achieved using a single request through the commonly exposed HTTP(S) service, and no authentication is required. . Change of banking details in a financial system of record. For a deeper dive into the ICMAD vulnerabilities, download our threat report. Fraudulent transactions and financial harm.

Internet 52

Internet Internet Identity Theft Risk 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2023

North Korea-linked APT groups actively exploit JetBrains TeamCity flaw Multiple APT groups exploited WinRAR flaw CVE-2023-38831 Californian IT company DNA Micro leaks private mobile phone data Threat actors have been exploiting CVE-2023-4966 in Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices since August A flaw in Synology DiskStation Manager allows admin account (..)

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Telecommunications Data breaches Mobile 106