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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

Small businesses make up 90% of all companies worldwide and account for half of global GDP. Related: Protecting lateral networks in SMBs Rich in sensitive data and often connected to larger supply chains, small businesses have become prime targets for attackers. For small businesses, smart prioritization is key.

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Key Cybersecurity Trends for 2025. My Predictions

Jane Frankland

Threat Actors Cybersecurity threats are growing more complex and persistent, driven by the heightened activities of nation-state actors and increasingly sophisticated cybercrime groups. Critical infrastructure face heightened risk from targeted disruptions, as do small businesses who are the backbone of the economy.

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Trade Wars: How U.S. Tariffs Are Reshaping Cyber Risk and Resilience

SecureWorld News

The impact will be felt well beyond the involved countries of Canada, USA, Mexico, and China," said Kenrick Bagnall , Founder, KONCYBER & RB-Cyber Assurance; Royal Candian Mounted Police (RCMP) Contractor/Instructor; Toronto Police Service (Cybercrime Unit) (Ret.). " Here is his detailed breakdown: 1.Cross-border

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Cyber Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

IT Security Guru

As cybercrime infects every facet of our daily lives, and technological advancements do little to stop the spread, many security professionals are turning to traditional solutions for a very modern problem. Enter cyber insurance. We insure almost everything – our homes, our cars, even our lives. The story so far.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks.

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News Alert: Guardz uncovers new macOS malware – Hidden Virtual Network Computing (hVNC)

The Last Watchdog

This discovery, as well as the growing talk of macOS tools within underground cybercrime forums, suggests an imminent surge in cyberattacks against macOS users. Recently, Guardz identified an information stealing malware called ‘ ShadowVault , ’ which also exclusively targets macOS devices.

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What you need to know: The biggest cyber threats in 2024

Webroot

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. Whether you’re running a small business or managing personal data at home, here’s what you need to know. Nation-states are teaming up with cybercrime gangs Cybercrime is no longer just about lone hackers.