The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We asked two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Instead of arguing about MFA strength, VPN vendor, or nation-state treat actors, let’s finish our conversation about using dedicated administrator accounts and unique passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

The first security measure businesses adopted during the pandemic was using VPNs that allowed employees to work remotely while still enjoying connectivity and security. Ransomware attacks A second variety of cybersecurity breaches is ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Rootkit Scanning and Removal Product Guide 5 Best Rootkit Scanners and Removers: Anti-Rootkit Tools Virtual Private Network (VPN) Virtual private networks (VPNs) have long been used to protect and regulate user traffic for private networks on public channels.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

DEMETRIUS MALBROUGH: Yeah, it seems like everyone is focusing and really getting laser focused and honed in on security and dealing with cyber risks and cybersecurity overall. But then clients give the consultants VPN access, so then all that jazz. Ransomware hackers. So it's growing. So it's good. Big misconception.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

We’re seeing ransomware gangs morph into savvy businesses, with one going so far as to create a fake company to recruit talent. There has only been slow improvement in implementing the controls to prevent ransomware. Ransomware isn’t going anywhere. There are 550+ known CVEs targeting VPN today. Srinivasan.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

Part I of this series examined newly-leaked internal chats from the Conti ransomware group, and how the crime gang dealt with its own internal breaches. Conti is by far the most aggressive and profitable ransomware group in operation today. 12, 2021, in regards to their ransomware negotiations with LeMans Corp.,

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Rampant ransomware — again The pervasive impact of ransomware resonated widely in 2023. million and an average payment exceeding $100,000.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A virtual private network (VPN) allows for much more secure connections, but only 53% of workers are using one to access their corporate networks. Cybercriminals’ main goal as usual is to persuade users to visit fraudulent sites or download and install malware, which could be anything from keyloggers to ransomware and miners.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

What’s more, he comprehensively lays out why ransomware and deep fake campaigns are likely to endure, posing a big threat to organizations in all sectors for the foreseeable future. I had the chance to interview Cunningham about the big takeaways he hopes Cyber Warfare imparts.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

billion in 2021, and growing concerns over data security , software supply chains , and ransomware suggest the market will remain strong through economic ups and downs. Also read : Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-Party, Ransomware, and AI Attacks Will Get Worse. Investments in cybersecurity more than doubled from $12 billion to $29.5

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