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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Malign actors are using cyber capabilities to steal from, disrupt, or otherwise threaten financial institutions, investors and the public.”. To address the escalating cyber risks, the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) developed and published guidelines for Secure Tertiary Data Backup (STDB). Controlled. Verifiable.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. Cyber Risks of Remote Work For many organizations, the global coronavirus epidemic played a significant role in their decision to let employees work out of office.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 15, 2023

The most effective way to ensure data security is through encryption and proper key management. Key Management as a Service (KMaaS) allows companies to manage encryption keys more effectively through a cloud-based solution instead of running the service on physical, on-premises hardware.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

Even though this initiative is relatively young, CISA says it has notified over 60 entities across the energy, healthcare, water/wastewater, education, and other sectors about potential pre-ransomware intrusions, and we’ve confirmed that many of them identified and remediated the intrusion before encryption or data loss occurred.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Data is exfiltrated using an off-the-shelf and custom program to activate the LockBit ransomware in encrypting the victim’s files. 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.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Once the threat actor had access to the domain administrator account, they retrieved additional files relating to backups and key network infrastructure.

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Spinone

JANUARY 3, 2019

This G Suite Backup and G Suite Security Guide covers 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices.

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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. Why pay if you have restored access to your encrypted system, the way the University of Utah was able to do?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Security Advisor scans the customer’s Cohesity environment, including an array of security configurations, and considers a host of factors such as access control, audit logs, and encryption framework that are critical to protecting the security posture of the data cluster.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Proliferation of dangerous ransomware variants While ransomware itself is not new, Madnick highlights the emergence of more virulent and destructive strains that go beyond just encrypting data for extortion. But, we're not going to be able to prevent all future breaches," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Your information is encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption and stored on Dashlane’s servers, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to decrypt. This means that your passwords and sensitive details would remain encrypted and protected even with a data breach.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This includes tools and practices such as encryption, which secures data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users; firewalls, which monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic; and regular software updates to close security gaps as they arise. Many small businesses overlook regular backups, risking permanent data loss.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

While industry experts discourage paying ransoms for fear of encouraging this type of attack, many cities without reliable backup or backups that are encrypted are left with no option but to pay the ransom to get back up and running. The prevalence of portable devices again exacerbates cyber risks.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Data Breach and Privacy Concerns Most ransomware attacks often involve data theft before encrypting the victim’s data. This dual-threat approach means businesses risk losing access to their data, while simultaneously potentially facing a data breach.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Mattel discovered that it was the victim of a ransomware attack on its information technology systems that caused data on a number of systems to be encrypted. Was it from backups or perhaps paying a ransom? The company says that hackers did not steal data in this particular cyber incident. "A Cyber risk is business risk.

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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 18, 2020

Hackers encrypted some files. Here is Carnival Corporation's ransomware and cyber incident statement, in full: On August 15, 2020, Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc (together, the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") detected a ransomware attack that accessed and encrypted a portion of one brand’s information technology systems.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Encryption In Flight and At Rest Data We hear about encryption quite a lot these days. Many attach the word encryption to bad guys who use ransomware to encrypt data and then hold that data hostage until a ransom is paid. Sadly, ransomware sheds a bad light on encryption. What is encryption anyway ?

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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. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

The cybercriminals encrypted critical data and systems across the council's networks, severely hampering its ability to operate and provide services to residents. Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. However, the lighting issue was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Types of cyber risks By probability: Unlikely, e.g., the infection with an old virus Likely, e.g., data breach through shadow IT. Harmful, e.g., the deletion of files in the absence of data backup. For example, the encryption of data stored on a cloud drive. An example of risk mitigation would be using SpinOne.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Encryption strength. Data backups. With security risk assessments, the cybersecurity professionals within an organization can clearly see the efficiency of the organization’s controls, determine risk factors, come up with detailed plans and solutions, detect vulnerabilities and offer options to alleviate them.

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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. CryptoLocker, in 2013, pioneered the use of strong encryption algorithms.

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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? Cyber attacks target data in one way or another.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

It covers encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and intrusion detection systems. Presentation layer: Utilizes encryption and data formatting standards to ensure data confidentiality and integrity throughout processing and storage. Ensure that data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The below industries are at particularly heightened risk—but it is important for all global organizations to prepare their defense and response to such attacks: Figure 1: Industries Targeted (Credit: CISA). The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange uses the principles of zero trust to protect your organization from cyber risks.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

Risk Management : Organizations are mandated to implement measures aimed at minimizing cyber risks in alignment with the new Directive. These measures encompass incident management, strengthening supply chain security, enhancing network security, improving access control, and implementing encryption strategies.

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Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

They emphasize regulatory risks and compliance requirements. Cyber Risk Register Template Cyber risk templates, or information security risk register templates focus on managing risks related to information security and cyber threats, helping organizations protect digital assets and respond effectively to incidents.

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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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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

It is vital for any enterprise landscape to ensure viable, open, and reliable corporate communications – fostering innovation and economic prosperity, with respect to safeguarding against disruption and serious cyber risk perception. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Once the threat actor had access to the domain administrator account, they retrieved additional files relating to backups and key network infrastructure.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

A cyber security audit is an essential first step in identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization’s digital infrastructure. This thorough assessment helps small businesses understand their cyber risk landscape and determine where improvements are needed.

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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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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

Mitigate Risks : Develop strategies to address identified risks. This might involve technological solutions like firewalls or encryption, or policy-based solutions like enhanced training. Frequent Backups: Regularly back up data to ensure quick recovery in case of a breach.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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