Cisco Security

JUNE 30, 2022

Attacks are becoming more bespoke, government-sponsored threat actors and ransomware as a service, continue to unravel challenging businesses to minimize the time from initial breach to complete compromise, in the event of a compromise. . The interconnection conundrum and the ransomware ruse .

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ransomware Defense Integration Cloud storage combats ransomware threats with integrated protection mechanisms and extensive methods recommended by cybersecurity experts. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 60% of organizations will require integrated ransomware defense strategies on storage devices, up from 10% in 2022.

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Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 124

Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

California’s healthcare organizations have witnessed a surge in ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other malicious activities, leading to significant financial and reputational damage. The firm offers tailored cybersecurity solutions designed to address specific vulnerabilities and mitigate risks effectively.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, achieving Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) in today’s threat landscape does require some form of automation, especially in support of dynamic policy, authorization and authentication. Both users and devices must be continuously authenticated and granted access to resources through disciplined verification.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. This will help you detect and prevent potential cyberattacks. It ensures integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. Did you know that human error is the main culprit of 95% of data breaches ?

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

“With ransomware being as big as it is right now, one of the first answers that everyone goes to is backups.” Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) has proven to be a godsend to the cyber security community and both Matt and Wendy raved about the technology during their chat. Recent Trends in Ransomware. Matt Olney.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2022

TrickBot isn't a stranger to healthcare organizations and has historically targeted them for the sake of launching ransomware or causing operational disruption. United States Healthcare & Medical Family Threat Detections Pie Chart.

Healthcare 69

Healthcare Ransomware Insurance Backups 69

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As the threat landscape evolves faster than we can keep up with, organizations must be aware of the type of threats they may face. Certain threat types, like ransomware and malware, are more prominent and therefore must be fought with the appropriate resources. Defining Advanced Persistent Threat (APT).

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Firewall Backups Ransomware Phishing 139

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Commonly, this involves using scare tactics in an attempt to bypass the user's rational mind and emotionally manipulate them into action without them second-guessing the authenticity of the request. Most modern cybersecurity systems are geared against malware, ransomware, and brute-force attacks.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. 438,035 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 35,060 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 2,310 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Mobile ransomware Trojans.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Protect against malware and ransomware. Since endpoints are the biggest entry point for breaches , businesses need to make sure they are protected with comprehensive endpoint security that includes next generation antivirus, endpoint protection, and endpoint detection and response. Don’t overlook mobile security.

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Mobile Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence Engineering 122

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

SEM ships with hundreds of predefined correlation rules, including authentication, change management, network attacks, and more. Ease of use is an area of frequent praise, but there are some limitations in its ability to integrate with third-party advanced threat detection, threat intelligence feeds and User Behavior Analytics (UBA) tools.

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Architecture Authentication Software Threat Detection 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed.

Mobile 98

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 98

eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2023

Back doors are vulnerabilities within a computer program that allow users to access the program without following the predetermined guidelines for entry (namely, credentials and any additional authentication). Use multifactor authentication MFA technologies help minimize the chance that an attacker can log in using valid credentials.

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Passwords Accountability Engineering Malware 98

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Students will work with program advisors and technical experts using 21st century software to offer affordable cyber monitoring to municipalities, nonprofits, and small businesses that might not be able to afford ongoing threat detection services.

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Cybersecurity Education Small Business Government 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

With the widespread use of technology and the increasing amount of data being stored and shared electronically, financial institutions must ensure that they have robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against evolving threats. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Phishing Banking 99

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2023

In fact, one of the primary attack vectors for ransomware attacks has been the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Mirai actively scans the internet for open telnet servers on ports 23 or 2323 , and, upon discovering one, attempts authentication using known default credentials. This excludes the following network ranges: 10.0.0.0/8

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IoT Internet Internet Firewall 66

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It’s a falsified (although legitimate looking) video, sound clip, or picture, created to deceive the viewer into believing it is authentic by using existing content as needed to simulate the experience. This is, put simply, all that a ‘Deepfake’ is.

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Technology Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Media 139

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Malware and Ransomware Malware infections and ransomware attacks can cripple cloud workloads, propagate to associated workloads, causing the damage to escalate. Weak authentication techniques might result in credentials that are easily guessable. Phishing and unpatched software or misconfigurations are common entry points.

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Encryption Malware Data breaches DDOS 94

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Organizations should likewise leverage GenAI to better detect AI-enhanced threats and counter the attack volumes that we expect to see in 2024. John Gunn , CEO, Token Gunn The carnage from 2023 reveals that legacy mutifactor authentication was the most frequent point of failure. For 2024, it will take a village!

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber threats Software 258

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem. Uses advanced threat detection techniques like machine learning, behavior analysis , and anomaly detection to identify and eliminate complex threats such as zero-day attacks.

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Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It helps organizations ensure the security and compliance of their cloud-based applications, protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and defending against threats. Authentication: Ensures that users or entities are verified and granted appropriate access based on their identity.

Software 104

Software Risk Encryption Marketing 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. Can good cyber hygiene protect us from ransomware? Ransomware attacks are on the rise and adversaries are developing more sophisticated cyberattacks. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 07:58. What are good cyber hygiene practices?

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Ransomware Cybersecurity Healthcare Education 71

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

A common misconception among many when considering moving to the public cloud is the security concerns such as Ransomware that can have significant impacts with on-prem environments do not apply to public cloud. Requiring another login forces authentication on the credentials again.

Backups 64

Backups Ransomware Risk Government 64

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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Phishing Encryption Education Small Business 111

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. Prevention: Implement appropriate API access restrictions and authentication. How OAuth Works OAuth is primarily focused on authorization.

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Authentication Architecture Firewall Threat Detection 108

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. In response, adversaries will increasingly target obtaining complex variables from the device’s environment, which they will use to bypass new authentication methods.”

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. However, vulnerabilities can occur from misconfigurations, insider threats, or sophisticated cyberattacks. Allow only authorized people to gain access or edit it.

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Encryption Risk Passwords Authentication 118

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email Authentication Protocols: SPF, DKIM, DMARC The three mutually-reinforcing email authentication protocols, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM), and Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC) verify the authenticity of emails.

Firewall 79

Firewall DNS Authentication Malware 79

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

In 2020, the group tried its hand at the big extortion game with the VHD ransomware family. Svpeng (12.8%), which mostly hunts for the administrator rights on the infected device, this year was challenged by Rotexy (17.9%), in which the banking Trojan’s features are combined with those of a ransomware blocker.

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Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 123

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Despite their popularity, however, VPN authentication can grant malicious third parties unrestricted network access and allow them to compromise an organization’s digital assets. Ransomware attacks A second variety of cybersecurity breaches is ransomware.

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Network Security Workplace Security Firewall Phishing 91

Spinone

MARCH 17, 2018

Millions of smart TVs are at risk of click fraud, botnets, data theft, and ransomware. Insufficient Authentication Procedure Insecure passwords and cloud identity management are a common vulnerability in all kinds of digital systems. This means there is potential for the download to be intercepted and modified by hackers.

Internet 40

Internet Internet Risk Computers and Electronics 40

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is multi-factor authentication established, and are staff instructed on how to use it?

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time. To guard against cyber attacks, cloud systems include powerful security features such as encryption, firewalls, authentication, and data backups.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 118

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, the recent ransomware that leverages IT/OT convergence including the manufacturing and energy industries has prompted CISA to issue guidance regarding ransomware impacting OT environments ( read the guidance and how Tenable can help). They also don't have event logs or audit trails.

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Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Threat Detection Technology 101

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware. Unlike ransomware, it might be a criminal operation that does not involve the collection of a ransom. Cybersecurity vendors like Panda Security suggest the best way to defend against crimeware is using a combination of antivirus, anti-spyware, firewalls, and threat detection technology. Ransomware.

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