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. Initiate these steps promptly to mitigate the risk of delays.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential.

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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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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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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Be On Your Guard with the Most Treacherous Insider Roles A paramount priority when addressing the threat is to distinguish the fundamental insider risks.

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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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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

Risk Assessment: Perform a comprehensive risk assessment related to network and information systems. Supply Chain Security: Assess the security of your supply chain and establish third-party risk management procedures. Notable additions include: Policies on risk analysis and information system security.

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalating into a war, the risk of cybersecurity threats targeting US & European organizations has also gone up significantly. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange uses the principles of zero trust to protect your organization from cyber risks. Backup and recovery. Stopping data loss.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Value of a Cyber Security Audit for Small Businesses Small businesses must prioritize proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate cyber threats’ financial and reputational risks. This thorough assessment helps small businesses understand their cyber risk landscape and determine where improvements are needed.

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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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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

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. An extremely important part of overall cybersecurity planning is performing a cybersecurity risk assessment. What is a cybersecurity risk assessment? Why is it important?

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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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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In his discussion of a potential backstop, Chertoff specifically references the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) as a model. It also created the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIP), a public-private system of compensation for some terrorism insurance claims. government doesn’t want to take on the risk, either.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Are the directors of a company hit by a cyberattack liable for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. As the risk of a cyberattack grows, it is pivotal to consider whether the directors of a company hit by a ransomware attack, for example, can bear any liability for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk.

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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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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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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

What is cybersecurity risk? Cybersecurity risk is a negative outcome that an organization may endure in the event of a cyber incident occurrence in its digital ecosystem. Another common understanding of this term is the probability of a cyber incident happening in an information system. More about risk assessment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

For some time, many local government officials did not recognize the risk of behaviors in which they were engaged. The prevalence of portable devices again exacerbates cyber risks. Tips for Mitigating Risk and Human Error. Elected board members are likely not aware of the risks or aware of their liability.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Cyber incidents pose a threat to the stability of the global financial system. The digital transformation initiatives have shifted the technology landscape and introduced new threats and risks. Malign actors are using cyber capabilities to steal from, disrupt, or otherwise threaten financial institutions, investors and the public.”.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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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? What Is a Cyber Attack?

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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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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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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Rise of data leak site: many cyber extortion groups may pivot to solely conducting data exfiltration One of the biggest trends from 2021—which continued in 2022—was an expansion of the numbers of double extortion attacks, which originally started in 2019.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

DEMETRIUS MALBROUGH: Yeah, it seems like everyone is focusing and really getting laser focused and honed in on security and dealing with cyber risks and cybersecurity overall. But actually, the biggest change is actually how risk was assessed in cybersecurity. So how risk is assessed changed. So it's growing.

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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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Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

While the sophistication and methods of attack may vary, the short answer is that ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts critical data on a computer or computer network so that users can’t regain access without paying a “ransom.” In effect, ransomware is the weaponization of a cyber-protection protocol.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

“They are insured for cyber risks, so what are we waiting for?” The beauty of the double extortion approach is that even when victims refuse to pay for a decryption key — perhaps because they’re confident they can restore systems from backups — they might still pay to keep the breach quiet.

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