CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities, phishing, malware attacks, and exploring and exploiting unpatched software issues were being employed by the hacking groups funded by the Xi Jinping led nation. The post China is targeting smaller nations with Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

The unknown hackers were able to breach the council's networks and deploy malicious software, causing widespread disruption. Due to the attack, thousands of street lamps remained illuminated throughout the day, wasting significant energy and money. One of the most visible impacts was on the city's street lighting system.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

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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The Security Ledger

MAY 4, 2021

In this episode of the podcast (#213): Molly Jahn of DARPA and University of Wisconsin joins us to talk about the growing cyber risk to the Food and Agriculture sector, as industry consolidation and precision agriculture combine to increase the chances of cyber disruption of food production. Read the whole entry. »

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Centraleyes

MAY 28, 2024

Cyberattacks associated with software supply chain vulnerabilities have highlighted the significance of third-party solid risk management strategies. How to Choose the Right TPRM Tools Selecting the best third-party risk management software requires careful consideration of features, compatibility, pricing, and user feedback.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 24, 2021

A coordinated cyber attack on U.S. How likely is such an attack? I case you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, let’s review: attacks on critical infrastructure are a thing. Episode 158: How NotPetya has Insurers grappling with Systemic Cyber Risk. The consequences of any attack on the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

A report this month from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the number of companies seeking cyber insurance coverage has steadily risen since 2016 and that insurers are increasing the prices of their policies and lowering their coverage limits as the number of cyberattacks rise. In addition, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, that IT department often does not have the investment it requires, so holes in their security leave them vulnerable to attacks — from viruses to hackers to phishing. These attacks often begin with an email with links or attachments that seem benign but give the hacker access to a single system followed by the network.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The attack quickly escalated, and the company was forced to take its network offline, suspending all user access to its information technology applications, including corporate servers, Epic software, internet, and clinical programs.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 3, 2019

Let's be clear: the natural gas explosions that rocked the Merrimack Valley north of Boston in September weren't the result of a cyber attack. Unfortunately: well known vulnerabilities affecting the security of remote sensors and industrial control system software mean they easily could have been. . Read the whole entry. »

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 15, 2022

» Related Stories Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk Cyber Attack Halts Production at Ag Equipment Maker AGCO Fendt. Read the whole entry. »

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 15, 2022

» Related Stories Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk DEF CON: Security Holes in Deere, Case IH Shine Spotlight on Agriculture Cyber Risk Cyber Attack Halts Production at Ag Equipment Maker AGCO Fendt. Read the whole entry. »

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

What’s mortifying about the report is that 58% of respondents predict they will again become a target of a sophisticated cyber attack, but are not in a position to defend themselves because of budget constraints. The post High demand for breached cloud account credentials appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 27, 2021

NASA audit: work from home greatly increases attack surface. The audit proves what we've heard from many security leaders during our SecureWorld Remote Sessions : the pandemic and work from home have greatly increased the cyber attack surface and attack attempts.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Related Stories Spotlight: How Secrets Sprawl Undermines Software Supply Chain Security Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? This quiet little soldier of the open source software world, we now know, has a glaring security hole in it that allows remote code execution on affected systems. .

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine. But business logic abuse may get worse.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2021

Pearson, a London based e-textbook publishing firm that supplies software to Schools and Universities has been slapped with a fine of $1 million for misleading investors about a 2018 data breach that witnessed siphoning of millions of student records by hackers. web-based software that helps in keeping a track of student academic performance.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Observers do, however, have a pretty good idea who was behind the NotPetya attack because several governments, including the United States and the United Kingdom, issued coordinated statements blaming the Russian military.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

In the same way, your investors want to know how prepared you are to foresee and mitigate cybersecurity risk events like data breaches, ransomware, and data center outages resulting from cyber attacks. Whatever happens in between, if the value of your investment is at risk you want to know and by how much. “

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Related Stories Is a DEF CON Village the right way to assess AI risk? Sickened by Software? Air Force personnel way back in 2005 as a way to talk about the kinds of enduring cyber attacks and attempts at data exfiltration they were observing. The post Spotlight Podcast: RADICL Is Coming To The Rescue Of.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

For some, a cyber criminal matches some of the Hollywood tropes: a person sitting alone in a dimly lit room, furiously mashing on a keyboard to steal information from a person or company. To address this gap, the JCDC is planning proactive measures for future cyber risks.

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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. Growing Presence of DCIM Software. Public-Facing Software a Threat.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. using the LockBit 2.0

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In this spotlight edition* of The Security Ledger Podcast, Steve Hanna of Infineon joins us to talk about the growing risk of cyber attacks on industrial systems and critical infrastructure. is poised to transform the global economy, Hanna said, but not if the issue of cyber risk can't be managed. Industry 4.0"

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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. To boost productivity, they must leverage cloud infrastructure and participate in agile software development. Related: How ‘PAM’ improves authentication.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

“A trusted operating system may seem fine on the surface, but if the vendor no longer supports it with important updates to the software, the system becomes more susceptible to attacks,” Kaspersky said. Kaspersky strongly recommends that companies and all users update their operating systems to Windows 10, Microsoft’s latest OS.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 31, 2023

In the same way, your investors want to know how prepared you are to foresee and mitigate cybersecurity risk events like data breaches, ransomware, and data center outages resulting from cyber attacks. Whatever happens in between, if the value of your investment is at risk you want to know and by how much. “

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 However, smaller companies rarely have the IT talent, tools, or budget to prevent such attacks. million — damages that would crush most SMBs. Each connection needs to be authenticated and privileges enforced.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2022

“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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Malign actors are using cyber capabilities to steal from, disrupt, or otherwise threaten financial institutions, investors and the public.”. To address the escalating cyber risks, the Hong Kong Association of Banks (HKAB) developed and published guidelines for Secure Tertiary Data Backup (STDB).

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

A public facing database, an open port, or a cloud instance running vulnerable software are all critical but ultimately avoidable risks. As the complexity of corporate networks keeps growing, all the companies need to have complete visibility over their attack surface.” Expectations for Security Breaches Run High .

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Centraleyes

MAY 5, 2024

In today’s digital age, where cyber attacks are a matter of when rather than if, assessing potential risks and their likelihood of occurrence is only getting more critical. Automated risk assessment solutions offer a compelling alternative to manual risk assessments.

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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.

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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. “By Ransomware claims and costs.

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