CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Within the next few weeks, the government of the sub-continent is preparing to release an indigenous mobile operating system that has the potential to offer a health competition to American technology giants and will be safe to use in the current cyber threat landscape.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 27, 2021

Gyrodata that offers technology services to mining companies was hit by a ransomware cyberattack early this year. A statement released by the company states that the Gyrodata servers were hit by a file-encrypting malware spread by REvil ransomware group and a portion of data was accessed and stolen by the hacker/s. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 23, 2021

Microsoft Exchange Server Cyber Attack- Cyber Threat actors somehow infiltrated the email servers of Microsoft Exchange operating across the world through a vulnerability and accessed data of many government and private companies.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The cyberattack on FNF highlights the growing vulnerability of the real estate industry to cyber threats. The ransomware group BlackCat has claimed responsibility for the attack. FNF's claim of having 'contained' the attack by Nov.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Occasional simulated cyber-attacks are the need of the hour as they help companies and SMBs learn about the current cybersecurity posture they own and how secure their IT assets are against the prevailing threats. The company can also be prepared with a solution, if in case it gets victimized against the cyber attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

Because of some vulnerabilities in solar panels and smart devices, security experts state that the Australian Electricity Grid is becoming super vulnerable to cyber attacks. The post Australian electric grid vulnerable to Cyber Attacks via Solar Panels appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The war continues, and so do its effects on cybersecurity. Understanding their evolution will help security practitioners update threat models and better prepare for more changes. Russian-government–backed APT groups have waged a range of cyber attacks against Ukrainian targets since the beginning of 2022.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 16, 2021

NATO, a military alliance that took place between 30 European North American countries has issued a warning that it would launch cyber-attacks in retaliation to threats of a similar sort. The post NATO to launch Cyber Attacks as Retaliation appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. Ransomware. Cyber Espionage.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Second is the news that seems to be more interesting as a new hacking group from India has been discovered by the security researchers of Group-IB and the threat actors gang is named as “Side Winder”. Third is the news related to CLOP ransomware gang that has mass attacked 130 organizations in January this year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 24, 2021

The scale of penetration and exfiltration of data by hackers and the implications are emblematic of the urgency for stronger cybersecurity. Ransomware attacks are taking center stage as Cyber-threats. There is ample evidence that ransomware has become a preferred method of cyber-attack choice by hackers in 2021.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Staying Ahead of the Distortion of a Cyber Attack? One of the most sacred responsibilities of all cybersecurity professionals is protecting information. Each firewall, IDS, MFA, and email security is built to protect and stop cyber attacks. However, do most cybersecurity attacks happen the way it is portrayed?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. The UK has the dubious distinction of being one of the world’s most cyber-attacked nations.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In a groundbreaking move, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aims to safeguard the state's critical infrastructure, specifically its healthcare sector.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2023

Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on April 27th requested an additional $64 million in funding to fight cyber threats in 2024. The breadth of these threats and challenges are as complex as any time in our history. Here are some comments on the budget request from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2021

Joe Biden who succeeded in his first presidential task of vaccinating almost the entire populace of the United States against Corona Virus has signed an executive order on Wednesday that bolsters supply chain security with cyber threat sharing. Hope, the latest order helps in keeping threats from US adversaries at bay.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While these advancements have revolutionized healthcare delivery, they have also exposed the industry to significant cybersecurity risks. California, being a hub of innovation and home to numerous healthcare organizations, faces unique challenges in safeguarding sensitive patient information from cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Every 11 seconds, a company falls victim to a ransomware attack. The cost of cyber attacks globally in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, is expected to cost $20 billion. The post How Critical Access Management Protects Government Entities from Cyber Threats appeared first on SecureLink.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ardent Health Services, a Nashville-based healthcare provider, fell victim to a ransomware attack on Thanksgiving Day morning, November 23, that disrupted its IT operations and forced hospitals to divert emergency room patients to other facilities. This approach adds an extra layer of security against unauthorized data alterations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

According to McAfee Cybersecurity Report of this month, a new malware is being circulated on Google Play Store through various apps such as task managers, flashlight, calendar, camera apps, notepad, and games. Fifth is the news about a ransomware attack that struck the IT infrastructure of retailing giant Metro, Germany.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

Understanding the cost of cybersecurity breaches is crucial for small business owners to highlight the importance of a cybersecurity audit and the role of ransomware services in safeguarding their operations and reputation. Cyber attackers find small businesses an attractive target for several reasons.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

A Taiwan-based electronics firm named Delta Electronics was hit by a ransomware attack on January 22nd, 2022, affecting its admin operations to the core. QNAP has already issued a set of instructions to follow on its website for its users and added that the cyber threat only exists for its NAS appliances connected to the internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Lindy Cameron, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has openly announced that Russia launches devastating ransomware attacks on its critical infrastructure. Cameron alerted all the organizations to be well equipped with their defense-line against cyber attacks, especially those of ransomware genre.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. An enormous gap has been witnessed in the industry regarding cybersecurity as none are interested in offering security training to companies having less than 500-1000 employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2022

Darktrace, a cybersecurity firm from Britain, has made an official statement that one of its customers successfully blocked the invasion of Babuk ransomware onto their network by using the company’s Automated Response technology, titled Antigena. Ransomware threat has become a headache to most CIOs and CTOs of corporate companies.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), recognized as the world's largest commercial bank, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The incident, which unfolded on November 8, 2023, has sent ripples through the global financial community, emphasizing the escalating cyber threats faced by even the most robust institutions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 19, 2021

Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2021 states that most of the German firms are vulnerable to cyber attacks and are topping the list of the study group with a loss tally of $48 million. Researchers who conducted the survey concluded after gauging six key cyber security areas related to people, technology and processes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Cyber Crime, especially ransomware spread, has reached a stage where tech companies are finding it difficult to stop or at least disrupt it. American Technology giant Microsoft has a similar overview on the ransomware distribution and concludes that it is almost impossible to disrupt ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

FBI has issued a ransomware attack alert to the agriculture sector in the United States as the current time seems to be the busiest for the said sector. And two, because of the reality that the agri-sector doesn’t bother much about cyber attacks and so is showing laxity.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are many organisations who are doing great work globally to help combat the growing cyber threat, but they largely remain isolated. Greater collaboration with associations and entities in cyber security is the key to being stronger together as an industry when it comes to combatting cybercrime, but how can this be achieved?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats. Long gone is the time when manufacturing systems and operations were siloed from the Internet and, therefore, were not a cybersecurity target. The most important key findings are: Humans, the alpha and the omega of cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Tata Power, a Mumbai, India-based company and a subsidiary of Tata Group, was apparently hit by a cyber attack that could be of ransomware genre. The business firm acknowledged the attack and admitted that some of its IT systems were crippled by the digital assault. However, its core systems were operating as usual.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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