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CNA legal filings lift the curtain on a Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware attack

Malwarebytes

Two months after fully restoring its systems, CNA Financial, the leading US insurance company that was attacked by a group using Phoenix CryptoLocker ransomware, issued a legal notice of an information security incident to the Consumer Protection Bureau in New Hampshire. Data stolen but untouched.

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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email. That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders

Security Boulevard

The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships. However, a relentless barrage of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber threats steadily erodes this trust.

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FTC Announces New Guidance on Ransomware

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance for businesses and consumers on the impact […]. On November 10, 2016, the U.S.

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HHS Issues Quick Response Cyber Attack Checklist

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

Last month, after the WannaCry ransomware attack infected 230,000 computers in 150 countries, the US Department of Health and Human […].