Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

One possible solution, touted by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on a recent podcast , would be for the federal government to step in and help pay for these sorts of attacks by providing a cyber insurance backstop. But this is easier said than done.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These attacks also tend to be more successful in access and payout in the event of ransom demands, with 74% of attacks ending successfully for hackers. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. In July, poor password hygiene led to another ransomware attack. Cyber insurance.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From the H-Hotel release : “ unknown persons carried out a cyber attack on the IT network of the hotel company H-Hotels.com, which led to restrictions in digital communication. The cyber attack was discovered by the hotel company's IT security systems on Sunday. Another day, another ransomware press release.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

5 technologies that help prevent cyber attacks for SMBs (ranked in order of importance). DDoS attacks : Being able to continuously monitor DNS activity is a great way to catch the warning signs of a DNS DDoS attack—and with a DNS filter, you can do exactly that. Bonus: Cyber insurance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Not only do businesses have to grapple with the impact of actual attacks, but they also must continue to prepare for the possibility of additional attacks. While many equate ransomware with encrypted files and potential ransom payments, the consequences go even further in terms of the costs and requirements of an organization.

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