The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. Here are a few of the top security weaknesses that threaten organizations today: Poor risk management.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2024

In today's digital age, organizations face the constant threat of cyber attacks. Safeguarding critical data and infrastructure requires a proactive approach, starting with a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

However, as AI continues to advance, it brings with it a new set of cybersecurity risks and challenges. In this blog, we will delve into the potential risks associated with AI and the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard against these threats.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2022

Experts have warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses an unprecedented cyber risk for U.S. Governments and Municipalities at Risk of Foreign Nation Cyber Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. organizations as well as State and local governments and municipalities. The post Local U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2022

Trusted-Computing-Group-article-USCM-winter-2022-Issue The number of cyber-attacks attempting to compromise global industry supply chains are on the rise, and a new survey by BlueVoyant found that 97 percent of global firms have been impacted by a cybersecurity breach in their supply chain in the past 12 months.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

First published by HelpNetSecurity  — Matthew Rosenquist Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with quantifying the potential risks of offering this type of insurance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Central government employees of India will receive a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Cyber Attacks by this month and suggesting measures to take before a cyber attack and steps to mitigate risks, if in case, an organization becomes a victim to a digital attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Risk management is a concept that has been around as long as companies have had assets to protect. Risk management also extends to physical devices, such as doors and locks to protect homes and vehicles, vaults to protect money and precious jewels, and police, fire, and CCTV to protect against other physical risks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems. First, any organization that uses computers and the internet is a potential target of these attacks; there is no such thing as security by obscurity. Cedric Leighton, CNN Military Analyst; U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

A cyber attack launched and identified on March 26th of this year has triggered the incident response teams of Western Digital (WD) to take appropriate steps to mitigate the cyber risks of the incident. The post Western Digital shuts systems due to Cyber Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In today's digital age, cybersecurity risks are a major concern for businesses of all sizes. With cyber attacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent, it is important for businesses to assess their cybersecurity risk, prioritize them, and take measures to mitigate them.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One critical issue faced by organizations that rely on Exchange Server is the risk of a corrupt Exchange Server database cropping up. Navigating new risks Today, heavy reliance on cloud-centric IT infrastructure and cloud-hosted applications has become the norm. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2021

A study conducted by a cybersecurity firm named Naval Dome has discovered that most of the drilling rigs operating in deep waters are vulnerable to cyber attacks. Naval Dome researchers found in their two-year-old study that various companies involved in oil business were mitigating cyber risks with great care.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 31, 2023

A cyber-attack has made the staff of Idaho Falls Community Hospitals to divert emergency ambulances elsewhere as it is struggling to mitigate the risks associated with the incident. The post Cyber Attack on exams and its impact on ambulances appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Guardian’s Australian staff were targeted in a sophisticated cyber attack that led to the leak of personal information of 140 current and former staff members. The post Australia entities suffer Cyber Attacks and QUAD update appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2023

Capita, an internationally acclaimed business processing & outsourcing firm, is experiencing a sudden halt in the operations of its IT services and suspects a cyber attack behind the disruption. The post NHS IT systems under disruption threat due to cyber attack on Capita appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2023

Since June 11th, 2023, Floating Point Group (FPG) has been hit by a devastating cyber attack, leading to the suspension of all trading, deposits, and withdrawals. While the company has not provided a specific timeline, it has reassured users that its IT staff are working tirelessly to mitigate the risks associated with the attack.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

Cybersecurity is an aspect of every startup that requires special attention. The explanation is simple: cyber attacks have become more common in recent years, and businesses cannot afford to lose money, especially when their operations are still in infancy.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 21, 2023

The post List of victimized companies of MOVEit Cyber Attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

FBI has issued a formal alert on unpatched medical devices and says that these are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks because of outdated software. Often such outdated devices bring in digital troubles to medical facilities as they can affect patient data, pose a risk to information security and data integrity.

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GlobalSign

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As the risks of cyber-attacks increase, learn how you can adopt a robust cybersecurity position to protect your cargo.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2023

National Crime Agency (NCA) has started a detailed investigation into a cyber attack that took place on the servers of the National Smallbore Rifle Association (NSRA) members. Strangely, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) was also hit by a cyber-attack at the same time last year.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Microsoft has made it official that it has disabled macros across its office products to block malware cyber attacks. Therefore, for Microsoft Office users whose macros capabilities are disabled, a pop-up displays on their screen alerting them about a security risk banner as the file is being sourced through an untrusted resource.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 9, 2023

A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack is a common form of cyber attack that aims to disrupt the normal functioning of a network by overwhelming it with traffic. In this type of attack, the attacker uses multiple devices to flood a network or a server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 11, 2021

Sources reporting to our Cybersecurity Insiders say that the hackers managed to gain access to nearly 750GB of data and stole it; only to post it on the dark web after few days. That will help other companies take proactive Cybersecurity measures before any untoward takes place.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

New York Metropolitan Transport Authority, well known shortly as MTA was reportedly hit by a cyber attack in April this year and sources report that the incident was limited only to some systems and no employee or customer info was compromised. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Charles Beadnall, the CTO of GoDaddy, acknowledged the news and gave a hint that a technology partner serving the company handled this cyber incident and ensured that all possibilities are being considered mitigating the risks and cybersecurity measures to prevent such issues have already put in place.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. If the fleet’s vehicles are attacked by a cyberattack, it may lead to accidents, injuries or death. GPS manipulation also disrupts location tracking and communication with vehicles, which is a major operational risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

According to a study conducted by Blake, Cassels Graydon LLP, most of the cyber attacks that were targeted on Canadian companies were of ransomware genre and alarmingly there was an increase in frequency and complexity of attacks. Note- Ransomware is a kind of malware that encrypts files until a ransom is paid.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2024

I knew it was a crazy act, and perhaps it was unfair of me to subject him to it, but I wanted him to understand a pressing need in cybersecurity. My intention was to physically manifest the dire state of gender diversity for cybersecurity; to make him truly feel the weight of it all. It’s declined. For example, Byrnes et al.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

He asked all the technology CEOs, and the business heads to bolster their in-house cybersecurity measures to mitigate the cyber risks emerging from Moscow. Cyber Attack on Verizon’s network and generating spam from the users’ own phone numbers needs a lot of technical expertise of international standards.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. This article explores the significance of cybersecurity intelligence and its impact on strengthening cybersecurity measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 21, 2022

NOTE 3- Google Cloud Armor Protection is a software tool that detects and analyzes a digital attack in a proactive way and applies pre-determined protective rules to mitigate the risks. The post Google blocks worlds largest DDoS Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Currently, there is zero evidence that the data has been misused or compromised and claimed that the info of its 2030 employees was safe and risk free. If in case a breach occurs, businesses should notify victims of what type of data was exposed, risks involved and actions taken to help prevent and mitigate the risks from the company side.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Chief Financial Officers aka CFOs are ignoring billions of dollars loss incurred through cyber risks and threats, says a survey. Interestingly, over 87% of survey respondents are over-confident that their companies can overcome any level of threats, although their current Cybersecurity posture was never tested to the core.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Information sharing, creating awareness among staff and public and deploying proactive security solutions is the only option to mitigate the disguised cyber risks, says Microsoft. . The post China is targeting smaller nations with Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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