Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Rather than looking backwards, organizations need to focus on operational and business resiliency to address all forms of digital risk and cyber threats, which requires a new focus on proactive intelligence and approaches. Phishing attacks are becoming more targeted, difficult to detect, and increasingly sophisticated.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Phishing and Spear Phishing. Businesses must also ensure they have secure backups of their critical data.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Health providers are a tempting target for cyber attackers, particularly with ransomware, as they combine deeply personal information and they are often perceived as having weaker security infrastructure, while any disruption can be life threatening. NCSC Gives Small Businesses Tools to Build Up Cyber Defenses Meanwhile the U.K.’s

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

There is a common misconception that small businesses aren’t targeted by cybercriminals. They surmise, “I don’t have anything of value compared to a big business.” Had a team member not caught the disturbance, people’s health and safety would have been at risk. Most data breaches start with a phishing email.

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Vipre

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even prior to the pandemic, a 2019 survey revealed that only 14 percent of SMBs rated their ability to prevent and properly address cyber risks and vulnerabilities as useful. . There are a number of reasons that SMBs find themselves at risk for security breaches. Let’s break them down. Endpoints . How SMBs can improve security.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Data breaches Phishing 59

Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

Data loss can also occur as a result of falling victim to ransomware, malware or phishing. To make matters worse, BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence also revealed four million new high-risk URLs were in existence in 2021 and almost 66% of them involved phishing. Carbonite offers solutions for consumers and businesses.

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Backups Small Business Phishing Malware 105

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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Cybersecurity Education Small Business Government 113

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. How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022. Cybersecurity staff shortages leave a company vulnerable.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When fewer companies pay, regardless of the reason, it causes a long term impact, that compounded over time can make a material difference in the volume of attacks.". Despite this, Coveware notes the risk/reward characteristics for the cyber criminals remains in their favor, with high profit margins and a low chance of being arrested.

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Ransomware Small Business Phishing Malware 98

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. The number one type of cyber incident so far this year is ransomware. The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Ransomware Cyber Attacks 56

Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Localized focus – Credit Unions are altruistic in their desire to impact their community, support of local small businesses, and connection to charitable causes. But in recent years, as the threat landscape has evolved, a new benefit must become front and central… Cyber Security. when the Examiner is in-house!).

Banking 62

Banking Penetration Testing Small Business Accountability 62

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. Hackers love small businesses.

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CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

SiteLock

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks: In a DDoS attack, the assailants band together to take a site down by targeting and disrupting its offered services. Spam and phishing: This is when unsolicited emails containing malware links or attachments make their way into a user's inbox. I’m too small to be hacked.”

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Small Business Education DDOS Malware 59

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan?

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Penetration Testing Network Security Risk Data breaches 98

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . In fact, the frequency of small businesses fraud is at 28% compared to larger organizations at 22-26%. . 5 powerful approaches to protect your ecom business from online fraud.

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eCommerce Cyber Attacks Passwords Mobile 112

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses.

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BH Consulting

JULY 14, 2021

New guidance helps small businesses tackle common security risks. ENISA has published new guidance for SMEs, identifying common security threats and giving recommendations on protecting their business. MORE This public spreadsheet details how different countries respond to cyber attacks.

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Small Business Cybersecurity Technology Ransomware 52

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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Run the industry’s fastest scans to discover all risks. • with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Powered by the Qualys Cloud Platform, the vulnerability management tool enables you to prioritize assets, groups of assets, and vulnerabilities based on business risk. Qualys VMDR 2.0

Risk 104

Risk Penetration Testing Small Business Software 104

Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

The basic logic is that more revenue equals more risk, therefore higher premiums, and vice versa. This is the same as fixed rate, but with a single modifier based on the amount of perceived risk a business has (such as how much sensitive information is stored on its website). Again, typical for small businesses.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Data breaches Phishing 82

BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

The 51-page report goes into detail on the threat landscape, risks to key sectors and supply chain risks. The National Cyber Security Centre, which led a broad steering group to develop the report, also released a useful infographic summing up the main points. MORE ‘Password’ and ‘game’ in the same sentence?

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Cyber Risk Artificial Intelligence Risk Cyber Attacks 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

The NCSC's technical director, Dr Ian Levy, referred to Hollywood depictions of cyber-attacks on critical city infrastructure. Is your Home Router a Security Risk? report claimed millions of UK people could be at risk of being hacked due to using outdated home routers. Keeping Phishing Simulations on Track.

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Small Business Security Product: Syxsense. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

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Cybersecurity Firewall Marketing Security Awareness 132

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Just about anywhere you look, organizations are relying on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) apps like Dropbox and Hubspot to help power their businesses. With more SaaS apps, however, comes increased security risks. Not only does SaaS sprawl waste money, but it has security risks as well. Reduce risk from cloud-based malware today.

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Data breaches Malware Firewall Risk 74

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Among the survey’s findings: less than half of employees could even name their own CISO at the same time that basic fundamentals of digital security remain the most likely vector of compromise for the vast majority of successful cyber attacks. Our profile is certainly getting higher.

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CISO Digital transformation Insurance Risk 115

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks.

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