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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

And security researchers from ESET have discovered that the malware was uploaded to the VirusTotal operated system in Brazil and was targeted by a social engineering attack. Fourth is a news piece belonging to a Digital Transformation firm Orion Innovation which has been hit by the LockBit Ransomware group.

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Episode 255: EDM, Meet CDM – Cyber Dance Music with Niels Provos

The Security Ledger

Software is now central to the operation of our economy – as digital transformation washes over every industry. And yet, the awareness of cyber security risks – from phishing and social engineering attacks to software supply chain compromises – remains low.

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SME email security in 2022

CyberSecurity Insiders

A continued shift to remote working highlighted the importance of security in an era of digital transformation, and hopefully, business leaders have taken onboard the critical need for effective online protection, particularly where email security is concerned. 2) Create strong passwords. 3) Attend email awareness training.

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Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-party, Ransomware and AI Attacks Will Get Worse

eSecurity Planet

AI is already used by security tools to detect unusual behavior , and Fortinet expects cybercriminals to use deep fakes and AI to mimic human activities to enhance social engineering attacks and bypass secure forms of authentication such as voiceprints or facial recognition. Cryptocurrency is the Wild West of the digital world today.

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2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

Webroot

The increased reliance on decentralized connection and the continued rapid expansion of digital transformation by enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals, provided cybercriminals with many opportunities to exploit and capitalize on unsuspecting businesses and individuals. “In Cryptocurrency.