Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But SecureWorld did just that on October 13th when we spoke with Theresa Payton on the topic of "Ransomware: Malware as an Ongoing Email Issue." Payton was joined by Abnormal Security CISO Mike Britton. Why is ransomware a popular attack method? Payton said it's still prominent simply "because it works for ransomware syndicates.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

Ransomware continues to dominate the headlines. executives say ransomware currently poses a “major concern” to their organization. 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.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published updated recommendations for phishing simulations in security awareness training programs. The thinking obviously being that letting users in on the phishing simulation game will heighten suspicion of their inbox and skew baseline results.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

News of the breach was first reported by BleepingComputer on Monday, though DataBreaches.net had previously reported that the DarkSide ransomware group had listed Guess on their data leak site in April. It’s certainly possible that the reported ransomware and breach incidents may be linked.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. Not only can these mistakes cost millions in lost revenue and ransomware payments, it can wreak havoc on operational systems.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 20, 2023

As the frequency and severity of ransomware, phishing, and denial of service attacks have increased, demand for and conditions relating to coverage have evolved. The emergence of InsurSec technology reflects a cyber insurance landscape that has seen significant change recently.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The pre-COVID-19 CISO. The global COVID-19 pandemic has been a tumultuous time for Chief information security officers (CISOs) who on any given day have a long and complicated list of responsibilities. This pandemic has given the CISO role and security industry an opportunity to redefine its role and value proposition.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 13, 2021

According to a new study conducted by the leading cybersecurity and compliance company Proofpoint, two-thirds of CISOs declared that their businesses are not prepared to face a targeted cyberattack.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

With the emergence of new attack methods such as (but not limited to) ransomware, supply chain, fileless attacks, and IoT botnets, traditional cybersecurity measures are struggling to keep up. As CISOs, and ITDMs who are responsible for cybersecurity we can do three things: 1. This is where AI comes in as a potential game-changer.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. CISOs will have to get quantum resilient encryption on their cyber roadmap. In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry. We must reduce barriers to entry.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nearly a quarter of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware attacks experienced an increase in patient mortality, according to a study from Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint released today. Also read: After Springhill: Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Lawsuits. Healthcare Cyberattacks Common – And Costly.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at which age range is most likely to be targeted by online predators , talked to Malwarebytes CISO John Donovan on our Lock and Code podcast , and explored the latest deepfake happenings. There were also fines for cities , and a 101 guide to Smishing. Other cybersecurity news.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Additionally, cybercriminals may be able to use inflation to their advantage, such as by sending phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies offering discounts or assistance. I think it requires taking a step back and assessing what you can do with less," said Chris Roberts, CISO and Senior Director at Boom Supersonic.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 16, 2021

New ways of working and a fragmented workforce has challenged CISOs and their security teams; as the threat landscape has grown, nefarious actors have jumped at the chance to exploit the ever-fluid situation. Encouragingly, 68% of CISOs agree their organisations now have a positive security culture, compared to only 45% in 2020.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. As an entry point for major ransomware and fraud, BEC also contributes to supply chain compromise incidents. Zero Trust has come of age. With tailwinds such as the U.S.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

“We will help all our customers in defending against the latest threats lurking in the cyber landscape”, said Phil Venables, the VP and CISO of Google Cloud and the founder of the Google Cybersecurity Action Team. The post Google creates a Cybersecurity Action Team appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The shrieks and screams coming from CISOs and their staffs over malware has led to zombie-like stares. Because the never-ending battle against the evil forces of the dark web continues with regard to ransomware and its ghoulish close cousins – leakware and scareware. Ransomware. Ransomware, Leakware, Scareware… oh my!

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Cybercrime is big business as global losses to ransomware are projected to reach $42 billion within the next two years.The economic sanctions that many nations have put in place to influence Russia will most likely trigger an increase in the illicit business of cybercrime to help offset losses to what was legitimate trade.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2022 was notable for the spread of ransomware as a service (RaaS). Trade Cyberthreats. RaaS and CaaS Continue to Grow.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Recently, however, this has evolved to add a new responsibility: collaboration with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). If the company’s operations seize up due to a ransomware hack, then the finance becomes pretty simple: ongoing expenses offset by zero revenue.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ransomware attacks. Phishing scams. The biggest cybersecurity threats all have one thing in common: Users. Misconfigurations. Insecure credentials. Vulnerabilities due to unpatched or outdated software. All of these threats can be traced back to poor user behaviors.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Ransomware attacks cost smaller companies an average of $713,000 per incident. No wonder this threat keeps our client’s CISO and security teams up at night. Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned. It means anti-phishing tools so your teams can open emails without needless hesitation or risk.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Even with ransomware costing billions of dollars in losses and cyber insurance claims, organizations are still impacted beyond the checkbook. Email phishing, brute force, and even employees leaving with a host of USB sticks, organizations face countless and often unreported cyber attacks. What is the role of the CIO and CISO in ESG?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

If this was a ransomware group, once they had sufficient access and exfiltrated data, they would have triggered the ransomware. Phishing attempts impersonating Dell support to steal financial information or targeted marketing campaigns leveraging purchase history for manipulative tactics are both realistic possibilities.

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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. Sophisticated Ransomware . Looking back, that was an understatement! every 5 seconds ?by

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 5, 2022

During the latest Thales Security Sessions podcast , hosted by Neira Jones, I had the pleasure to discuss what we can expect in 2022 with Andy Green, CISO at Gemserv, and how the many changes have impacted the security landscape. Are we going to see more of the same as we did in 2021? What are the key security challenges for 2022?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

How to prepare: CISOs must be more vigilant than ever before, and make sure their organizations can track, monitor, and remediate threats from multiple points, around the clock. Already some have used the OpenAI platform to have ChatGPT write phishing emails and insert malicious links. We call these threat actors “ Quasi-APTs.”.

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Spinone

JANUARY 24, 2020

If you are here, you probably know what is ransomware and how ransomware works. Ransomware protection is necessary for any organization, as ransomware attacks entail significant costs, plus data recovery and down-time process can last for many weeks. SpinOne is a fully automated end-to-end ransomware protection solution.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Zero-day threats, phishing and social engineering attacks with associated ransomware are among the most persistent threats today’s CISOs and security teams face. For more information on how you can partner with CRA Business Intelligence, please contact Dave Kaye, Chief Revenue Officer.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users. Cisco CISO Wolfgang Goerlich highlights the case for why passwords are kept around in The Life and Death of Passwords : “In an ideal world, we say goodbye to passwords altogether.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2024

The year may have changed but ransomware shows no signs of slowing. Symantec discovered a new ransomware strain in the wild, called TISAK. Meanwhile Wired named two ransomware gangs, Alphv and CIOp, among its ‘most dangerous people 2023’ list. its central thesis calls for a ban on ransomware payments.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

He analysed ten years of ransomware and found the problem, in terms of volume and frequency, was in 2014. “So So something good is already happening… We’ve already survived peak ransomware in the historical view,” he said. Ransomware: don’t pay later. Don’t use your insurance policy as your ransomware response.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

By Dannie Combs , Senior Vice President and CISO, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN) As security threats to data continue to ebb and flow (mostly flow!), I am keeping a close eye on regulations, identity and access management (IAM), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — and I suggest that business leaders do the same.

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