SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The first is that they handle troves of sensitive data, especially personally identifiable information (PII) , and the second is that they operate on shoestring budgets with little to no cybersecurity staff or leadership buy-in. We’ll break down five best practices for local government cybersecurity in this post.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In 2023, ‘knowing thy enemy’ in cyber will be more complicated than ever before – but it is critical that organizations remain aware of the realities of cyber risk and cease to focus on the ‘boogie man’ of the internet that features in sensationalist reporting. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

This morning, Critical Start released its first ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , which explores some of the major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

A Russian-based group’s cyberattack in late May on a range governmental agencies, think thanks, non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and the like around the world highlight the growing threat from software supply chain campaigns like the high-profile SolarWinds hack that was perpetrated by the same cybercriminals last year.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Staying Ahead of the Distortion of a Cyber Attack? One of the most sacred responsibilities of all cybersecurity professionals is protecting information. Each firewall, IDS, MFA, and email security is built to protect and stop cyber attacks. However, do most cybersecurity attacks happen the way it is portrayed?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Finally putting the IoT zombie botnet in its grave AridViper, an intrusion set allegedly associated with Hamas WhatsApp spy mod spreads through Telegram, attacks Arabic-speaking users Elastic catches DPRK passing out KANDYKORN Hacking The Wiki-Slack Attack Refresh: Compromising F5 BIG-IP With Request Smuggling | CVE-2023-46747 Suspected Exploitation (..)

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Its report states: “As we have warned previously, the level of fraud in the UK has reached a point where it must be considered a national security threat.” ” Another report, called the ‘ State of cyber security in the UK ’, surveyed 500 UK-based cybersecurity strategy decision makers.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Since City of Dallas' Information and Technology Services detected a cyber threat Wednesday morning, employees have been hard at work to contain the issue and ensure continued service to our residents," he said. He will also present at the May 18 event on "Cybersecurity Really Is a Team Sport." Register here.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 9, 2024

With an annual investment of $1 million in cybersecurity measures, the ROI stands at a formidable 300%. For every dollar invested in cybersecurity, the company saves three dollars in costs associated with a data breach. million, underscoring the critical importance of a skilled and robust cybersecurity workforce. or USD 470,000.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

We hear this at SecureWorld cybersecurity conferences on a regular basis. The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.". Here is the entire section on cyber risk from Accenture's report.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is the most feared cybersecurity threat and with good reason: Its ability to cripple organizations by locking their data is a threat like no other. Whether deployed by ransomware groups or individuals via ransomware as a service (RaaS) , the most common method of ransomware deployment is a phishing email.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It is hugely effective: It can protect you from stolen passwords and credential stuffing, shut out online and offline brute-force guessing attacks, and some forms of MFA will even stop phishing attempts. A muli-layered approach to cyber attack prevention. Cyber threat hunting for SMBs: How MDR can help. More resources.

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