Heimadal Security

MARCH 18, 2021

A cyber Incident cancels surgeries in Australia A cyber incident caused the IT systems at multiple Victorian hospitals to shut down causing Eastern Health to cancel all but urgent category […].

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Cybersecurity 71

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2022

KillNet started its operation on 25 February 2022, prior to this the group appeared to have been selling a cyber tool. ” The Italian CSIRT has published an alert to warn of potential risk of cyber attacks against national bodies and organizations has been identified. Will we at least be remembered in our native land?”

Banking 141

Banking Cyber Attacks Media Hacking 141

Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

C-suites across all industries, from traditional finance to the latest “unicorns” emerging in the fintech industry, are facing a formidable challenge: how to protect their business and customer data against growing cyber threats. As a CISO or ITDM, the cyber defence challenges you face in your business couldn’t be tougher.

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CISO Threat Detection Cyber threats Cybercrime 147

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

(USA) has identified an increase in activity within hacktivist groups conducted by a new group called “Cyber Spetsnaz”. USA) has identified an increase in activity within hacktivist groups, they’re leveraging current geopolitical tensions between the Ukraine and Russia to perform cyber-attacks. Resecurity, Inc.

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Government DDOS Cyber Attacks Hacking 140

NopSec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Brad LaPort , a veteran Gartner analyst and I were on a content project, talking about why the market was missing out on a new category to encapsulate the disparate exposure data and derive actionable insights. We were debating about what we should call this new category. Is it Cyber Exposure Management? It is all history.

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Marketing Risk Digital transformation Software 52

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout this blog series, I have examined real-world ICS cyber-related incidents as a way of looking back to predict what the next attack may look like. The three categories of attacker that I have considered so far are disgruntled insiders, ransomware groups, and APT.

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Ransomware Cyber Attacks 59

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2022

nghiadt12 from Viettel Cyber Security demonstrated an exploit for an escalation of privilege via Integer Overflow on Microsoft Windows 11. This year, 17 contestants are attempted to exploit 21 targets across multiple categories and Trend Micro and ZDI awarded $1,155,000! They wan $270,000 and 27 points during the contest.

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Hacking Cybersecurity Information Security 125

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

The Attorney General has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian hacker Nikolaj Kozachek (aka “blabla1234565” and “kazak”) who is accused to have carried out a cyber espionage attack against the NATO think tank Joint Air Power Competence Center in Germany. To nominate, please visit: . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Hacking Accountability Malware Cybersecurity 131

Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

This exposure of sensitive credential and network access information, especially privileged user accounts, could lead to subsequent cyber attacks against individual users or affiliated organizations.” Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS.

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Cybercrime Education Accountability Phishing 131

Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

Cyber Research Labs reported a rise in ransomware attacks in the second quarter of 2022, small states are more exposed to these attacks. Small states are easy targets due to the low level of security of their critical infrastructure due to the low budget to protect them. To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Government Ransomware Cybercrime Banking 137

Security Affairs

JUNE 12, 2022

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs for free in your email box. Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS. To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Ransomware DNS Cybercrime Hacking 115

Anton on Security

MAY 19, 2022

This is written jointly with Tim Peacock and will eventually appear on the GCP blog. A balance security strategy recovers attention to all 3 elements of a security triad prevention / detection / response. A balance security strategy recovers attention to all 3 elements of a security triad prevention / detection / response.

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Threat Detection Technology Backups Data breaches 299

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2022

Zyxel has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, including firewall, AP, and AP controller products. The vendor has already released security patched to address the flaws for most of the affected models. To nominate, please visit:?. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Firewall VPN Authentication Cyber Attacks 122

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 20, 2022

Cyber anxiety can indeed be paralyzing, but new software solutions have the potential to become game-changers for IT departments. Staying on top of the latest threats can feel overwhelming, but there is no need to be cyber paralyzed. Hunting threats. Data collections released after ransomware attacks.

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Ransomware Marketing Data collection VPN 260

Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2023

While data protection laws and compliance frameworks often detail categories of information requiring enhanced protection, they fail to keep pace with technological advances. The post Threat Actors: The Definitive 2023 Guide to Cybercriminals appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cyber threats Technology Risk 52

Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2022

The scenario also opens the doors to false flag operations, nation-state actors could have access to cyber weapons used in the conflict and use them in attacks in the wild making the attribution impossible. “We need your [cyber breach] reports. . “We need your [cyber breach] reports. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 106

Malware Cybercrime Government Engineering 106

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

Earlier this week, (ISC)² announced that the DoD approved both the HCISPP and CCSP certifications to its DoD 8570 Approved Baseline Certifications table on the DoD Cyber Exchange website. The HCISPP has been approved for the following categories: Information Assurance Manager Level 1 (IAM 1). Why does this matter?

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Cybersecurity Healthcare Engineering Government 52

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Enter the need for a more precise and actionable approach — Cyber Risk Quantification. This blog aims to serve as a guide to navigating the intricate terrain of cyber risk quantification, providing insights into its significance, methodologies, and the transformative impact it can have on organizational cybersecurity strategies.

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Risk Cyber Risk Cybersecurity Penetration Testing 52

Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2022

SEKOIA researchers started their investigation after the publication of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG)’s report “ Update on cyber activity in Eastern Europe ” which detailed the activity of nation-state actors against Eastern Europe. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

Government 118

Government Hacking Cybersecurity Information Security 118

Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2022

China-linked Gallium APT employed a previously undocumented RAT, tracked as PingPull, in recent cyber espionage campaign targeting South Asia, Europe, and Africa. Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS. To nominate, please visit:?. Pierluigi Paganini.

Telecommunications 88

Telecommunications Government Internet Internet 88

BH Consulting

MAY 15, 2024

This category is where the user unwittingly causes a breach by making a mistake or falling for a phishing email. Security Week highlighted an encouraging development that growing numbers of users are getting better at spotting phishing. Non-malicious human elements were a factor in 68 per cent of breaches.

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Data breaches Phishing Ransomware Data privacy 52

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For organizations looking to improve their security posture, this is causing confusion and vendor fatigue, especially for companies that don’t have a full time Chief Information Security Officer. Traditional channels for choosing the right security solutions are proving to be increasingly ineffective.

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eCommerce Cybersecurity B2B Marketing 235

Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2022

In May 2020, researchers at Palo Alto Networks observed the Nigerian cyber gang using COVID-19 lures in a wave of attacks on healthcare and government organizations. Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS. To nominate, please visit:?.

Cybercrime 122

Cybercrime Healthcare Cybersecurity Phishing 122

Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards. The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Cyber threats Risk 110

McAfee

DECEMBER 10, 2020

McAfee was the only vendor to be named the January 2020 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ Customers’ Choice for Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs). Disclaimer: Gartner, Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’: Cloud Access Security Brokers, 13 March 2020. Coolest Cloud and Coolest Endpoint Security Companies.

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Policy Compliance Technology Information Security Media 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 10, 2022

The Vice Society ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the recent cyber attack that hit the city of Palermo in the South of Italy. In response to the security breach, the IT infrastructure of the city was shut down. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

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Ransomware Data breaches Cyber Attacks Surveillance 109

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2021

I’ve been fortunate to work for some of the most disruptive, category creating, cyber security startups over the course of the past nearly 15 years. I’m proud to say that joining Source Defense provides that same opportunity for addressing emerging risks and changing security for the better.

Risk 52

Risk 52

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post Votiro Cloud Unveils RetroScan Feature to Deliver Threat Analytics Into All Prevented Cyber Threats? appeared first on Security Boulevard. appeared first on Security Boulevard. After Votiro removes all.

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Cyber threats Malware 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 21, 2022

The threat actors initially launched a cyber espionage campaign against entities in Taiwan and Vietnam, the APT was observed targeting Microsoft Exchange servers with a zero-day exploit. ” Security Affairs is one of the finalists for the best European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022 – VOTE FOR YOUR WINNERS. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Architecture Malware Hacking Cybersecurity 113

Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2022

Recently, that vigilance was rewarded when we received a tip-off from fellow cyber investigator Aidan Raney – who first reached out to us after our original findings were published – that malicious links were being distributed to users. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g.

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Scams Phishing Media Passwords 121

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

US DoJ announced the seizure of the SSNDOB Marketplace, a series of websites offering personal information, including the names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers belonging to individuals in the United States. Dismantling illicit marketplaces that threaten the privacy and security of the American public is a priority of the FBI.”.

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Marketing Advertising 91

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

There’s oil in the state of Maryland – “cyber oil.” Within these government labs and agencies, taking place is a groundswell of innovation in deep technology cyber disciplines to the tune of billions of dollars annually over the past three decades. The state counts approximately 109,000 cyber engineers.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Technology Marketing 193

Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Using this information, last year I wrote a blog summing up the nine top of mind issues I believed will most impact CISOs as we headed into 2022. will continue to be asked, with an overarching need to make management of the security function more flexible and simpler for the user. Increasing demands from insurers.

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CISO Insurance Cyber Insurance Phishing 138

Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

. “Upon gaining an initial foothold into a telecommunications organization or network service provider, PRC state-sponsored cyber actors have identified critical users and infrastructure including systems critical to maintaining the security of authentication, authorization, and accounting. To nominate, please visit:?.

Telecommunications 95

Telecommunications Authentication Passwords Accountability 95

Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How can social engineering, targeted phishing and lateral movement lead to a security breach? MFA, (which is a security measure recommended by the Department of Homeland Security ), requires multiple factors such as your device, biometrics, location and more to prove you are who you say you are before granting access.

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Phishing Social Engineering Engineering Authentication 86

Webroot

AUGUST 10, 2021

Ransomware insurance has by now long been suspected of excusing lax security practices and inspiring confidence among cybercriminals that they’ll receive a timely payment following a successful breach. Another issue with the cyber insurance industry stems from the fact that paying a ransom is no guarantee that data will be returned.

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Insurance Ransomware Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance 120

BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

In that spirit, we’ve rounded up five of our most popular blogs from the past year. From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance.

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Cybersecurity Insurance Scams Cyber Risk 59