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Online businesses that are most targeted by cyber attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

On the security front, a research carried out by Cybersecurity Ventures has predicted that the cyber attacks on online business will bring an estimated loss of $6 trillion to companies operating across the globe by 2021 and the gaming industry is said to be impacted the most.

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How to Use Your Asset Management Software to Reduce Cyber Risks

CyberSecurity Insiders

IT asset management aka ITAM counts among the key components of a vigilant, full-fledged security strategy — because it allows your security staff to retain a real-time database of IT assets and the related attack vectors. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks.

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Internet Security Threats at the Olympics

Schneier on Security

Meanwhile, a Russia-linked cyber attack has already stolen and leaked documents from other Olympic organizations. A senior analyst at McAfee warned that the Olympics may experience more cyber attacks before closing ceremonies. EDITED TO ADD: There was already one attack.

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CISOs Getting Back to 'Business as Usual,' Proofpoint Survey Shows

SecureWorld News

At the time, just 48% believed that a cyber attack was on the horizon within the coming year. In this year's survey, over two-thirds (68%) of CISOs said they feel at risk of a material cyber attack in the next 12 months. That's changing. CISOs are right to remain concerned about these threats.

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Top 9 Cybersecurity Challenges SMEs Currently Face

Responsible Cyber

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. DDoS Attacks.

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CISA warns of potential critical threats following attacks against Ukraine

Security Affairs

“This CISA Insights is intended to ensure that senior leaders at every organization in the United States are aware of critical cyber risks and take urgent, near-term steps to reduce the likelihood and impact of a potentially damaging compromise. Kitsoft’s infrastructure was also damaged during the cyber attack.”

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External vs Internal Vulnerability Scans: Difference Explained

eSecurity Planet

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan?