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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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 26, 2022

Policybazaar, the Indian Insurance companies that offer an array of online services to users seeking health and car insurance were targeted by hackers leading to a data breach. So, at this juncture, incidents such as these can put a permanent dent to their business expansion, as IRDAI doesn’t take data breaches lightly.

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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. A secure network starts with a strong password policy.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

The Austrian company this week disclosed a cyber incident that has all but halted its IT operations, in what appears to be the result of a ransomware attack. The firm greets visitors on its website with the following statement: “PALFINGER Group is currently the target of an ongoing global cyber attack. SolarWinds).

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 14, 2021

On Monday, a cyber attack shut down New Jersey Hillsborough Schools’ entire township system. Image Source: Hillsborough Board of Education […]. Image Source: Hillsborough Board of Education […]. The post Hillsborough Schools Computer Network Shut Down by Cyber Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

Unfortunately, many organizations fail to educate their employees on the importance of cyber hygiene, leaving them vulnerable to phishing scams, malware infections, data breaches, and other cyber attacks. Tick-in-the-box training. Supply chain blindness.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic. The costs associated with data breaches, system disruptions, and the aftermath of cyber incidents can quickly escalate. Human error, often unintentional, is one of the primary catalysts (if not the primary catalyst) of security breaches.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic. The costs associated with data breaches, system disruptions, and the aftermath of cyber incidents can quickly escalate. Human error, often unintentional, is one of the primary catalysts (if not the primary catalyst) of security breaches.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There’s bad guys (those pesky cyber-attackers) and there’s good guys, like cybersecurity thought leader Mark Lynd, and Enric Cuixeres Saez, Head of IT at Leng-d’Or. Unfortunately, this also means all businesses are susceptible to the eye-watering fines often dished out by regulatory bodies when a data breach takes hold.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 8, 2021

The schools, part of the Nova Education Trust, are without access to their usual ways of communication since March 3rd, being unable to use their email, phones and websites. The post Nottinghamshire Secondary Schools Have Suspended Online Learning Following Cyber Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

School districts are constantly being targeted by cyber attacks, leading to data breaches and information misuse. Following basic cybersecurity hygiene by students and staff while sharing the data is also important, as it avoids being targeted by phishing scams or other type of social engineering attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

According to State of Cloud Security Report compiled by Snyk, over 80% of organizations have suffered cloud security in the past one year and an equal proportion of them have suffered a data breach, but aren’t aware of it due to lack of coordination between teams & policy frameworks, enforcement challenges and budget allotment on time.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

.” reads the message published by the group on its data leak site. Early December, Nissan Oceania, the regional division of the multinational carmaker, announced it had suffered a cyber attack and launched an investigation into the incident. The company did not share details about the attack or its scope.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Wondering how your business can avoid being a victim of a cyber-attack?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2021

The University of California is just one of the organizations still dealing with fallout from a December 2020 data breach. In response to the attack, the university decommissioned the Accellion FTA. Information impacted by UC data breach. And now we know more about that fallout.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are very real and if you are in a company that holds a lot of sensitive data whether it is for your employees, clients or customers, businesses must be proactive in implementing robust security measures. Educate developers on secure coding standards and provide them with the necessary tools and resources.

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USD on Cyber Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Cyber criminals are becoming increasingly deft and creative with email phishing, data breaches, government hacks and costly ransomware. These cyber attacks have spurred the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As cyber threats and risks to technology and sensitive data proliferate widespread, the dissemination of cybersecurity information and best practices through educational awareness activities is critical for organizations and citizens on a worldwide scale to make informed decisions in their daily lives and protect themselves online.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Serbian pleads guilty to running ‘Monopoly’ dark web drug market McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2 Virtual Kidnapping: AI Tools Are Enabling IRL Extortion Scams How a ‘Refund Fraud’ Gang Stole $700,000 From Amazon Info from 5.6

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data breaches have surged globally this year. Sadly, no matter your company size, industry, or geographic location, one thing is clear – these alarming statistics underscore the need for heightened cyber vigilance. Reducing financial losses: A successful cyber-attack can lead to significant financial losses for an organisation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

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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. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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IT Security Central

JULY 13, 2021

From healthcare to education to critical infrastructure, nobody seems to be safe from cyber attacks. News broke in early June that video game giant Electronic Arts was one of the latest victims of a major breach. Not even video game creators.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2023

Recent statistics reveal that 70% of companies were impacted by ransomware last year ( State of Malware Report 2023, Malwarebytes ), and 83% experienced more than one data breach. Despite widespread deployment of endpoint protection solutions, cyberattacks continue to make headlines, affecting organizations of all sizes and sectors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Remote working risks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2023

Bitmarck, one of the largest IT service providers for social insurance carriers in Germany, announced yesterday that it has suffered a cyber attack. The company did not disclose details about the attack, it launched an investigation into the incident with the help of external cybersecurity experts.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The huge trove of data, a 293 MB CSV file, was offered for free. The exposed records included name, sex, ethnicity, organization, hometown, ID, Address, Mobile Number, Phone Number, Education. Also, Android users ( Link ) and iOS users ( Link ) can gain full access to it just by downloading the mobile application.”

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Attackers can craft convincing emails that mimic legitimate brands, logos, and domains to trick unsuspecting victims into providing sensitive information or clicking malicious links. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management. Giving excessive privileges could increase the risk of a data breach; therefore, we must always be vigilant and limit who has access to sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

Belgian HR giant SD Worx was forced to shut down its IT infrastructure for its UK and Ireland services after a cyber attack. HR and payroll management firm SD Worx shut down its IT systems for its UK and Ireland services after a cyber attack. The company employs more than 7,000 HR professionals and serves over 5.2

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. At the same time, data loss will have serious repercussions, including financial losses ($10.5 trillion in annual costs in 2025), operations disruptions, regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. Crooks obtain the information by conducting spear-phishing and ransomware attacks, or other means. “The ” reads the alert published by the FBI.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, companies small and medium can take the help of the awareness program to help their companies defend their computer networks against the growing cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and Ddos attacks. Now, to those who need a bit of enlightenment on why SMBs act as attractive targets for cyber criminals- here’s gist-.

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