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Cybersecurity threats: what awaits us in 2023?

SecureList

Arthur Laudrain, Strategic Analyst (Cyber Program), The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. In 2023, we might see a slight decline in ransomware attacks, reflecting the slowdown of the cryptocurrency markets. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan.

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Ransomware Prevention, Detection, and Simulation

NetSpi Executives

Victims pay ransomware adversaries for decryption keys through cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin. Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. Should I get a ransomware cyber insurance policy? Many organizations have used cyber insurance to recover from ransomware attacks.

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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

Victims are instructed to pay a ransom payment, usually demanded in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the decryption key. Identify cyber insurance policies and ensure they align to business needs regarding ransomware attacks and data leaks. Businesses will need to demonstrate cyber risk management to get the best premiums.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. Ransomware facts.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Tales From A Ransomware Negotiator

ForAllSecure

of cryptocurrency. By no means. Does that mean that there was no ransomware occurring? It was still very active within the last year, just not at the volumes that we were seeing in previous years.

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Ransomware Prevention Guide for Enterprise

Spinone

Ransom payments are generally demanded in the form of untraceable cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. In fact, one report shows that business email compromises are 23% of cyber insurance claims. Ransom Payment The first obvious and tangible cost of ransomware is the actual ransom demanded by an attacker.