CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A ransomware hit Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in the early hours of today, crippling a portion of the institute’s network from the past 5 hours. Australia’s telecom networks (Optus) along with an insurance brand(Medibank) were hit by a ransomware attack recently and now an educational institute is ready to join the list.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

London based Giant Group has confirmed that its IT infrastructure was suffering repercussions gained through a cyber attack on September 24th,2021 and all its phone, email and other payroll related servers were facing digital disruption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

The webinar will feature Senior Vice President Lynn McLean and Principal Security Architect Alan Yarusevich as they introduce threat prevention from Cyemptive Technologies. In spite of an increasing number of sophisticated cybersecurity solutions being offered on the market today, cybercrimes continue to be on the rise.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The incident caused widespread disruptions to FNF's operations, affecting title insurance, escrow, and other title-related services, as well as mortgage transactions and technology for the real estate and mortgage industries. The cyberattack on FNF highlights the growing vulnerability of the real estate industry to cyber threats.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 13, 2022

A cyber attack reportedly hit Albuquerque Public Schools, disrupting its digital systems to the core and forcing the authorities to shut the school operations consecutively for the second day on Friday, i.e. January 14th,2022. The post Cyber attack on New Mexico’s Largest School District appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2021

All the world leaders who took part at the G7 Summit held in Cornwall, UK have agreed on a unanimous note that ransomware and cyber attacks have emerged as the biggest threats to their nation in recent times. As the gangs spreading the file-encrypting malware managed to steal $81m out of $160 stolen funds in 2020 on a worldwide note.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2021

A Cyber Attack on one of the technology suppliers to Canada Post has reportedly resulted in the leak of information of more than 950,000 customers. And sources say that the primary postal operator of Canada is taking all Cybersecurity measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 3, 2021

Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic. Cyber criminals are always eager to take advantage of emergencies to further launch their nefarious actions. Besides dealing with the public health pandemic, healthcare providers must deal with another pandemic: cyber-attacks. An expanding attack surface.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

A TikTok star(tatechtips) having fascination towards technology has revealed in one of his videos that just by turning of Wi-Fi feature on an android phone doesn’t save from prying eyes. Third is the news related to Napa Valley College, which released a press statement admitting a ransomware attack.

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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

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too.

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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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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The healthcare industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, with hospitals, clinics, and medical practices relying heavily on technology to store and manage patient data, streamline operations, and improve patient care. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties and reputational damage.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 3, 2021

Protecting Medical Data Against a Cyber-Attack Pandemic. Cyber criminals are always eager to take advantage of emergencies to further launch their nefarious actions. Besides dealing with the public health pandemic, healthcare providers must deal with another pandemic: cyber-attacks. An expanding attack surface.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Google seems to have taken a pledge to safeguard the security and digital transformation of governments, critical infrastructure managing companies and enterprises-large and small by creating a new cybersecurity advisory team. The post Google creates a Cybersecurity Action Team appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

As data and IT infrastructure become more valuable by the day, cybersecurity risk management is increasingly important for enterprises with a steep cost for noncompliance or extensive, unaddressed vulnerabilities. What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? What IT Assets Need Protection? Maintaining Regulatory Compliance.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. However, cybersecurity is not just about implementing security measures. Cybersecurity compliance refers to the process of ensuring that an organization’s cybersecurity measures meet relevant regulations and industry standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Joe Biden and his administration seems be on a forward thinking gear for quantum technology linked cyber attacks leading to data breaches. NOTE 1- According to a discussion on Reddit, a 128 bit encryption standard can take at least 3 months to break and a 256-bit key might take even longer. isn’t it? .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. This mind-blowing figure pinpoints why companies need to have a solid holistic cybersecurity strategy in place. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

As the field of cybersecurity continues to evolve and expand, pursuing a Master’s degree in this discipline offers an opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this critical area. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2021

After learning about the attack, Buffalo Public Schools immediately third party forensic advisor to investigate the incident. Note- On March 15th, 2021 BPS released a press statement that its Information Technology infrastructure was targeted by hackers disrupting services related to teaching and administration to a certain extent.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries. And only a mere 2.6%

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

In 2019, a cybersecurity firm demonstrated security risks that could allow an attacker to disrupt engine readings and altitude on an aircraft. Government Accountability Office in 2020 about increasing risk due to connected aircraft technology developments. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

In the current digital era, technology has become an integral part of various industries, and the transport industry is not left behind. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2022

Microsoft Exchange Servers are being targeted by those spreading BlackCat Ransomware and information is out that the hackers are seen exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities on the systems to induct the said file encrypting malware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications. With that advice in mind, here are 15 cybersecurity certifications particularly worth considering. IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Researchers from cybersecurity firm TG Soft are warning Italian entities and companies of LockBit 3.0 Black and BlackCat/AlphV attacks. Like all ransomware, this is a type of malware that, once introduced into an organization, encrypts the data and then requires the victim to pay a ransom in order to decrypt it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2023

As the maritime sector has become extremely dependent on technology tools, it is also attracting the attention of cyber criminals who are finding it as a lucrative target to mint money. The post Hackers lodge war with the Maritime sector by hitting DNV Shipmanager Software appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Intel, the world-renowned silicon chipmaker, has extended its partnership with Check Point Software technologies to boost its chipsets defense line against ransomware attacks. The highlight of this malware filled cyber attack is that criminals are becoming innovative with time and are launching attacks with more sophistication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

According to Veeam’s 2023 Ransomware Trends report, one in 7 organizations has been infected with file-encrypting malware in the past year. Interestingly, Veeam software also sheds light on the ransom payments made for cyber-attacks.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, cybersecurity may just be the most important aspect of financial technology (fintech) in the modern world. The Rising Risks The widespread shift to a work-from-home (WFH) economy left countless networks vulnerable to cyber attacks. New users unfamiliar with cybersecurity concerns can inadvertently expose their data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A serious cyber attack that took place on the servers of trading software service provider named ION is said to have affected its operations deeply, as the entire communication network was paralyzed for hours. LockBit ransomware is said to have encrypted the database of the Financial Data Group ION Markets.

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