CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

According to the details available to our Cybersecurity Insiders, threat actors used the previous credentials stolen from the previous cyber attack launched in August last year to infiltrate the same database for the second time. The same thing happened with LastPass, a company that offers password managing services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, cybersecurity is not just about implementing security measures. Cybersecurity compliance refers to the process of ensuring that an organization’s cybersecurity measures meet relevant regulations and industry standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally. On top of secured data infrastructure, it helps to be conscious of your physical cybersecurity exposure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. An enormous gap has been witnessed in the industry regarding cybersecurity as none are interested in offering security training to companies having less than 500-1000 employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

writes a cybersecurity prescription for the NHS and for social care, data protection hardware is becoming a big security gap, security specialist MITRE partners up to tackle supply chain security threats, while the E.U. turns its cyber attention to transport. UK Prescribes Dose of Cyber Security for Health Service The U.K.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Protecting your organization from IT security risks is an ongoing, fluid task. As a savvy tech leader, you are likely hyperfocused on performing security risk audits to keep your networks strong and protected. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Data backups. Cybersecurity preparedness/ insurance.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Cybersecurity is not a One-Stop-Shop. But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. The Importance of a Layered Approach Cybersecurity is not a one-stop-shop.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats pose a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, understands that a cybersecurity strategy must be right sized for a company. The framework consists of five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2022

Healthcare providers are opting to pay a ransom in the event of ransomware attacks, instead of recovering it from data backups. An increase in cyber attacks in volume on businesses operating in the healthcare sector was also observed between 2020-2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. These attacks also tend to be more successful in access and payout in the event of ransom demands, with 74% of attacks ending successfully for hackers. 64% of higher education.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

Understanding the cost of cybersecurity breaches is crucial for small business owners to highlight the importance of a cybersecurity audit and the role of ransomware services in safeguarding their operations and reputation. Cyber attackers find small businesses an attractive target for several reasons.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

About 15 years ago, the idiom began to be applied to cybersecurity, where the risk management continuum values the investment in protection to mitigate the negative consequences of a cyber incident. We can never eliminate risk entirely, but we can manage it effectively with “Left of Boom” processes and procedures.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. Recognising the threat patterns Shaping a better cybersecurity future is imperative.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. For both businesses and consumers, this trend emphasizes the need for increased vigilance and cybersecurity awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Speakers at last week’s MITRE ResilienCyCon conference had a surprisingly candid message for attendees: You will likely be breached at some point so focus on the controls and response capabilities your organization needs to survive a cyber attack. Backup Is Hard. MSSPs Fare Well in First MITRE Evaluations. Really Hard.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. You can keep a data backup on hardware or use a cloud-based service.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A pen test is a simulated cyber attack on your systems to identify the loopholes that hackers can exploit. All risks are not equal; some are potentially more damaging than others. All risks are not equal; some are potentially more damaging than others. You can communicate to clients how much cybersecurity means to you.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) urges organizations to improve cybersecurity due to the risk of imminent destructive cyberattacks from Russia-linked APT groups. “UK organisations are being urged to bolster their cyber security resilience in response to the malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine.?

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

With each passing year, cybersecurity threats grow more prevalent, advanced, and ominous for your business. IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. “All organizations are at risk of falling victim to a ransomware incident and are responsible for protecting sensitive and personal data stored on their systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Small businesses rarely have the capacity to hire a full-time cybersecurity professional, and the basic blocking and tackling of securing an organization can be overlooked, resulting in weak defenses that are vulnerable to even the less sophisticated or targeted cyberattacks. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes. DDoS Attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Whether it’s due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters, the loss of valuable data can have devastating impacts on an organization. Without adequate backups, the data they house can be lost forever. Cyber Attacks: Cyber-attacks are another cause of data loss.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

By Raffael Marty, SVP, Product, Cybersecurity at ConnectWise. One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack. Ransomware continues to dominate the headlines. Pre-Crisis Opportunities.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 22, 2020

And COVID-19 created a perfect storm of "bad situations" for cybersecurity. A sharp increase in technological reliance, be it through eCommerce or remote work, heightens the risk of cyber threats. Just ask Claire's, who recently experienced a malware attack linked to store closures.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In this piece, Robert discusses Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) and his message to his fellow business leaders as a champion of the global initiative. This National Cybersecurity Awareness Mo­­nth, what message do you have for fellow business leaders? Should the everyday individual be concerned with the topic of cybersecurity?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For many of these hospitals and rural clinics, insufficient security measures dramatically escalate the risk of an attack. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. Taking a thoughtful, risk-based security approach is one of the easiest ways to combat budget restraints.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

Cisco Security was honored to be a sponsor of the 24th Black Hat USA 2021 Conference – the internationally recognized cybersecurity event series providing the security community with the latest cutting-edge research, developments and training. Backups… Let’s Get This Out of the Way. ” -Wendy Nather.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

OPSWAT is a global leader in IT, OT and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions. How did you get started in cybersecurity? Computer networking goes hand in hand with cyber security. Computer networking brought me into the cyber security world. Now when it comes to cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. Cybersecurity experts have discovered extensive use of the zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage.

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