Zero Day

AUGUST 7, 2025

Also: 5 command line backup tools every Linux user should use for desktops and servers Examining the Linux desktop by business type revealed that industries such as business services, consumer and retail, and government show significantly higher Linux adoption in Europe compared to North America. The research suggests 2.5%

Marketing

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. Many of these attacks took advantage of known vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations in storage and backup systems. And backup and storage systems are rife with unpatched CVEs. Insurance Refusals and Rate Hikes.

Backups

SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2024

Global cyber insurance premiums are declining despite an uptick in ransomware attacks, according to a recent report by insurance broker Howden. This trend reflects improved business security practices, evolving insurance industry dynamics, and changing attitudes toward cyber risk management.

Cyber Insurance

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom.

Cyber threats

Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2022

You’ve likely only seen cybercrime insurance primarily mentioned in relation to attacks on businesses. Some folks think the mere presence of insurance simply encourages more attacks , and is hurting more than it’s helping. Personal insurance plans are slowly becoming a more visible and talked about topic.

Cyber Insurance

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Trends of cyber insurance claims for 2020. Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. The number one type of cyber incident so far this year is ransomware.

Cyber Insurance

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Focus on implementing robust backup and disaster recovery plans, user training, and the sharing of threat intelligence.

Cybersecurity

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom.

Cyber threats

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Backup and encryption. Mobile attacks.

Backups

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. “By About Corvus Insurance. Media companies (publishers, TV networks, etc.)

Insurance

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Data backup. The first is high-integrity, air-gapped data backups , which is the quickest and cheapest way to recover from an attack. Determines the initial vector of infection, where your current data backups are, and the sensitivity of encrypted files. Digital forensics for insurance, medical, legal, and Fortune 500 companies.

Ransomware

IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

This includes leveraging more sophisticated ransomware software, using advanced tactics to avoid detection, and targeting backups to prevent recovery. Insurance and Recoverability Issues As ransomware attacks have increased, so have the complexities associated with insuring against them.

Ransomware

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

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.

Cybersecurity

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. Adapting to an Evolving Threat Landscape Cyber threats are dynamic and continually evolving.

Cybersecurity

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The government has options, but none of them are easy or fast,” said Michael Daniel, former White House cybersecurity coordinator and current president and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance. Todt said that cybersecurity insurance is prevalent among SMBs, but often offer a low return on investment.

Ransomware

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. Adapting to an Evolving Threat Landscape Cyber threats are dynamic and continually evolving.

Cybersecurity

Cisco Security

JULY 11, 2022

Downtime varied from minimal disruption (thanks to frequent data backups) to months upon months of recovery time . Small to medium size businesses, hospitals, and educational institutions internal network will rely on cyber insurance in-lieu of a fully staffed, skilled cyber-security team. In 2021: .

Ransomware

Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Whether youre browsing online as a consumer or running a business, data privacy is paramount in an environment where cyber threats can lurk around every corner. Here are some common examples: Health data : Information stored in a patient portal, online pharmacy, or health insurance website. Data Privacy Week (Jan.

Data privacy

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware-proof backups: You can limit the damage caused by ransomware by maintaining an effective backup and disaster recovery plan. Usually, ransomware attacks damage backups, so you should have at a minimum one backup version offline and out of reach from the network. But make sure you manage the encryption keys well.

Ransomware

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. 24/7 monitoring of cyber threats. Baltimore learned this the hard way. (An A 2020 survey of 165 municipalities found 50.9%

Government

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. It applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle PHI.

Cybersecurity

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2020

Athens ISD does have insurance coverage for cyberattacks and a claim is being processed. "We SecureWorld recently interviewed cybersecurity thought leader Chuck Brooks about the cyber threat landscape. We can't afford to not pay it," AISD Board President Alicea Elliott said. "It

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Again, this incident demonstrates the importance of maintaining backups of data (especially sensitive and critical data) and managing human behavior as they access the systems. Cyber insurance.

Education

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Make offsite, offline backups. To make this possible you’ll need comprehensive, recently tested, backups that are both offline and offsite, beyond the reach of your attackers. A muli-layered approach to cyber attack prevention. Cyber threat hunting for SMBs: How MDR can help. More resources.

Passwords

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% of cyber attacks IBM handled. Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. Phishing attacks made up 40% of all attacks in the sector. 70% of attacks were on banks.

Social Engineering

SC Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Of that group, some were willing to let their districts part with sizable amount of money, even though local taxpayers would be (at the very least indirectly via cyber insurance costs) taking a hit as well. We recommend they invest in security and backups to better defend against the threat.”. So why the disparity?

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Security risk assessments are one of the best measures your organization can take to protect the organization from cyber threats. As technology and business change, threats evolve and the internal or external landscape of your business fluctuates, so these routine audits play a pivotal role in keeping danger at bay.

Risk

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding these incidents provides crucial insights for organizations aiming to strengthen their security posture and protect sensitive data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. 60% of providers reported ongoing challenges with insurance coverage verification, while 86% experienced disruptions in claim submissions.

Data breaches

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat. Cloud security success and choosing the right investments is all about having a clear understanding of threat types and their resulting damages.

Security Awareness

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions. Similarly, encrypting data while in motion guarantees that it is safe while being sent between different systems or to other parties.

Healthcare

Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Encrypt and securely store backups offsite to protect critical data from unauthorized access or tampering. Emphasize defense-in-depth principles by combining traditional intrusion detection mechanisms with advanced threat detection technologies to effectively identify and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats.

Risk

Centraleyes

MARCH 19, 2024

It aims to help IT staff swiftly stop, contain, and control incidents, whether cyber threats or physical disruptors like natural disasters. Key benefits include shorter downtimes, reduced recovery costs, lower cyber insurance, and fewer fines in heavily regulated sectors. What is an Incident Recovery Team?

Risk

Centraleyes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

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. They emphasize regulatory risks and compliance requirements.

Risk

Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

Are you able to trust its reliability, or should you consider having a backup vendor just in case? Cybersecurity Preparedness: With cyber threats being a top concern, TPRM helps organizations stay vigilant and respond proactively to potential threats. Want to take advantage of these benefits?

Risk

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. Our findings highlight that cyber threats can impact any organization, no matter its size, sector, or location.

Cyber Attacks

IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Cyber insurers are losing money. Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

Cyber Insurance

Centraleyes

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Evolution of Healthcare Cybersecurity: From HIPAA to HICP When HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was enacted in 1996, it was a new era for healthcare privacy and security. Back in the ’90s, the landscape of cyber threats was a different beast.

Healthcare