Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The ransomware gang demanded over $34 million in bitcoin to be paid as ransom. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack. How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. using the LockBit 2.0

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A new report from Sophos dissects how hackers spent two weeks roaming far-and-wide through the modern network of a large enterprise getting into a prime position to carry out what could’ve been a devasting ransomware attack. A surge in ProxyLogon attacks spiked in February and March and has yet to fully abate.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

In this Spotlight podcast* we’re joined by Andrew Jaquith, the CISO at QOMPLX to talk about how the COVID pandemic is highlighting longstanding problems with cyber risk management and cyber resilience. Ransomware’s Dangerous Rise. Andy is an amazing resource on all matters cyber security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Fitch Ratings published an alert last week to warn of the “material risk” to water and sewer utilities caused by cyber attacks that could also impact their ability to repay debt. The expenses to mitigate a cyber-attack could impact the ability of the utilities of paying their debt. ” concludes the alert.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

As cyber criminals mature and advance their tactics, small and medium businesses become the most vulnerable because they lack the capacity – staff, technology, budget - to build strong cyber defenses. The necessity for cyber-insurance coverage. Compliance is another important reason for getting a cyber insurance.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The post Episode 228: CISA’s Eric Goldstein on being Everyone’s Friend in Cyber. Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen. CISA: A Different Kind of Agency. As the U.S.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 20, 2022

The post Episode 239: Power shifts from Russia to China in the Cyber Underground appeared first on The. Related Stories Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk Episode 238: Robots Are The Next Frontier In Healthcare Cyber Risk Episode 236: Cyberwar Takes A Back Seat In Ukraine (For Now).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. These attacks received global attention and spotlighted the need for even more attention on cybersecurity best practices. Be ready for ransomware.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2019

Global aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro was hit with an alleged ransomware attack Tuesday. The attack is having a major impact on the company's global business and production. The post Norsk Hydro Hit with ‘Severe’ LockerGoga Ransomware Attack appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. Ransomware claims and costs.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. CNN reports that ransomware victims in the US healthcare sector say they’re “haemorrhaging money”, as disruption affects their daily operations.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

When Einstein was asked what a war will look like in the future, he couldn’t have predicted the importance of digital technology for modern societies. This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also, that threat actors, especially state-sponsored, and criminal enterprises would take advantage of the expanding cyber-attack surface by using their resources to employ more sophisticated means for discovering target vulnerabilities, automating phishing, and finding new deceptive paths for infiltrating malware. Ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Cyber attackers escalate and adapt quickly, which undermines the historical-based models that insurance companies rely on. Attackers are continually shifting their maneuvers that identify victims, cause increasing loss, and rapidly shift to new areas of impact. Why is the insurance industry struggling with this?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

As the threat of cyber-attacks continues to increase exponentially, a debate has erupted over the years, leaving organizations to choose between two sides. But now we’ve reached a whole new level of cyber-attacks. As it stands, ransomware remains the biggest threat to organiszations. Real time data.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2022

Even with ransomware costing billions of dollars in losses and cyber insurance claims, organizations are still impacted beyond the checkbook. Attacks on the rise. Cyber incidents happen every day. These attacks have driven the cost of cyber insurance premiums higher.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

Technology will help keep this process flowing smoothly and rapidly with a requirement for inline XBRL formatting to enable automated monitoring of reported content as well (more on this later). and then repeat that process for the many other risks that could lower the value of your investment. What is our materiality threshold?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. SMBs today face a daunting balancing act.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

With this seamless interaction of the latest IoT technologies, “smart cities” are redefining the way we live and work. There’s just one problem…these massive, radical, interconnected technology systems also raise serious privacy and security concerns. It is clear that smart cities are vulnerable to security attacks.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

In just a few years, cyber has transformed from the nerd in the corner into the Kim Kardashian of risk. businesses can be built on, and destroyed by, cyber risk. Boards can learn a lot from how security and technology leaders work together, but the best way to do this is to consult both of them.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

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. The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. However, John warned against thinking a cyber risk policy by itself is sufficient protection.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

We covered the cybersecurity landscape including the most high-profile cyber crime statistics: number of attacks, crime targets, cybersecurity spendings, and cyber risk management. As technology advances, the global society becomes digitized and people use Internet and mobile devices more frequently.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

New research reveals that a record number of organizations are buying cyber insurance policies as a tool for protecting themselves against cyber risk. However, the cost for those policies is rising dramatically as cyber insurance premiums soar up to 30% vs. the previous year. Cyber-specific policies.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2021

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity welcomes the European Commission proposal to launch the new Joint Cyber Unit. The European Commission proposed on Wednesday the creation of a new Joint Cyber Unit that aims at providing a coordinated response to large-scale cyber attacks and crises. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

Technology will help keep this process flowing smoothly and rapidly with a requirement for inline XBRL formatting to enable automated monitoring of reported content as well (more on this later). and then repeat that process for the many other risks that could lower the value of your investment. What is our materiality threshold?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

Thus the urgency for organizations to put all excuses aside and embrace stricter cyber hygiene practices could not be any higher. Cybersecurity technology is far more advanced today than it was five years ago, or even two years ago. It’s a very good thing that the cybersecurity industry has been innovating apace, as well.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The contemporary world has witnessed the rise of the Internet and global communication, and collaboration technologies, including mobile data use and the culture of bring your own device [BYOD]. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. Today, cyber attacks can not only cause financial disasters, they can literally kill people.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

From these conversations, it is clear cyber liability insurance is steadily rising to the top of the agenda, due to the sheer amount and scale of cyber-attacks hitting firms. As we discussed on the webinar, it's undoubtedly our common adversary, ransomware. So how do insurers get hold of that kind of insight?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Tens of thousands of applications that are critical to the operations of data centers around the globe are exposed to the internet, with many secured with default factory passwords, posing a significant cyber risk to enterprises worldwide. Doing so puts the complete environment at risk of cyber-attack.

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Herjavec Group

JANUARY 31, 2022

Information Technology (IT) primarily refers to hardware, software, and communications technologies like networking equipment and modems that are used to store, recover, transmit, manipulate, and protect data. . Operational technology has seen innovations that allowed it to become safer, more efficient, and more reliable.

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Spinone

JUNE 8, 2018

Organizations are having difficult times trying to keep up with the security levels needed to eliminate or at least minimize modern cyber security problems. As technologies evolve, so do the skills of cyber criminals. This said, manual efforts to combat the attackers are no longer enough.

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