CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2022

The government of Iran suspects one of its neighboring nations as suspects as the cyber-attack on the nuclear energy organization took place after the death protests of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Fifth is the news about a ransomware attack that struck the IT infrastructure of retailing giant Metro, Germany.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2022

As this storage medium is not connected to the internet and is offline, it cannot be infected with ransomware…hmm, as of now. What makes tape storage averse to cyber attacks? Such storage media needs physical access; which means cannot be accessed from remote servers via the internet. Well, it’s simple!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Due to their strategic role, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals represent strategic targets of cyber attacks carried out by nation-state actors. new LNG landing facilities should be considered possible targets” for future cyberattacks, Kahl told at the Baden-Württemberg Cybersecurity Forum on Friday, as reported by The Record Media.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. A typical attack. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. PowerShell) to easily deploy tooling or ransomware.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

What we see, whether it is shared on social media or by a friend, is suspect. Much like the attacks of the past, Deepfake-supported attacks rely on the implicit trust that people share with one another, whether they be employees, friends, or even family.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2022

According to a report released by Accenture’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (ACTI), a noted hacking group supporting Russian invasion on Ukraine is aiming at the critical infrastructure operating in the West with file encrypting malware.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

Security researchers responded Monday to news of the REvil ransomware attack on computer and electronics manufacturer Acer late last week, mostly expressing shock over the $50 million price tag and advising the computer maker not to pay. Quintin Lin, CC BY-SA 2.0 link] , via Wikimedia Commons).

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SC Magazine

MAY 18, 2021

As the threat landscape evolves, so do the tactics for battling cyber attackers. More than ever, companies are challenged to defend their own networks, while cybersecurity companies try to piece together intelligence to disrupt the supply chain of cybercriminals and prevent ransomware gangs from getting a payout. .

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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. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Cytelligence

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

. – March 1, 2022 – CYPFER, a market leader in Cybersecurity and ransomware recovery advisory, today launched its new website: www.CYPFER.com. Our blog, Intelligence Briefs , will keep CYPFER clients up-to-date on ransomware news. The company’s News Releases detail growth plans, appointment announcements, and more.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Paul Bantick, Group Head of Cyber Risks, Beazley said: “Business leaders are finding it a struggle to keep up with the constantly evolving cyber threat.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The growth in ransomware attacks is to blame for the rapid premium hike. and up to $100m (due to the Russian NotPetya attacks in 2017) provoked insurers to tighten terminology on ‘state actor’ attacks to further limit their risk exposure, while simultaneously raising premiums.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 10, 2022

In the modern age, nation states are expanding the battlefield with targeted cyber attacks on their adversaries. Why cyber attacks?” The post describes how Russian-linked hacking organization ‘Killnet’ targeted Lithuania’s state railway, airports, media companies, and government ministries with DDoS attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities. I’m pleased these awards will both support cities and towns in building their cybersecurity operations and expand opportunities for Massachusetts students to enter the cyber workforce,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 10, 2019

Related: Marriott suffers massive breach We now know, thanks to reporting from cybersecurity blogger Brian Krebs, that the Wipro hack was a multi-month intrusion and likely the work of a nation-state backed threat actor. Silent, long-term attacks can remain hidden for months, even years, without being identified.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Healthcare Company UHS a Victim of Major Cyber Attack. Fortune 500 healthcare provider Universal Health Services (UHS) appears to be the victim of a major ransomware attack. #3. And was it a DDoS Attack? If you’re using a weak password, you can say goodbye to your social media account or money! Massive U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% of cyber attacks IBM handled. Given how lucrative and necessary both sectors are to daily life, they make prime targets for ransomware. costing an estimated $18.88

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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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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats? How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022.

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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. Companies that used hacked software MOVEit included pension funds, universities, government agencies, airlines, and news media.

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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. Media companies (publishers, TV networks, etc.)

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Herjavec Group

JUNE 25, 2021

These quick pivots led to the rapid adoption of digital transformation, putting entire enterprises at high risk for cyber-attacks, as many cybersecurity practices and policies were not scaled to the challenge. What can organizations do to prepare against cyber threats and protect their data before they find themselves under attack?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. Many groups that have faced law enforcement attention often follow an impactful attack being made against a sensitive target.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

How email-based cyber attacks work. Email-based attacks are not a new problem. For example, some of the most notorious email-related cyber attacks of the 1990s came through the propagation of the Melissa virus. Understanding email cyber attack strategies.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The innovative and fast nature of AI enables attackers to automate, scale up, and fine tune social engineering attack methods and unknowingly expand the attack surface of organizations. So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s been wild to see the digital transformations happening across all industries over the past few years but think about the progressions when it comes to social media. Enterprises and organizations are not the only ones at risk when it comes to cyber-attacks, and that’s a mentality we need to emphasize.

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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. Companies that used hacked software MOVEit included pension funds, universities, government agencies, airlines, and news media.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2022

2) Recent advances in cyber threat intelligence and end-point protection have helped Ukraine withstand a high percentage of destructive Russian cyberattacks. (3) 4) In coordination with these other cyber activities, Russian agencies are conducting global cyber influence operations to support their war efforts. (5)

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. Current attack trends add urgency, and catching up on doing basic security best practices isn’t enough. That’s long been true.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? What Is a Cyber Attack?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Social media will become even more of a cesspool of AI and human-created garbage.” However, 2024 will be the year that API security preparedness and threats gain momentum.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

JULY 13, 2017

Report all cyber threat indicators to federal and information-sharing and analysis organizations (ISAOs). A cyber threat indicator is defined under federal law as information that is necessary to identify malicious cyber activity.

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