SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Sometimes when you are down in the cyber attack trees defending your organization, it can be tough to see the cyber threat forest. Understanding how things are shifting in the forest, or overall threat landscape, can help us categorize, strategize, and prioritize our resources. What are the top cyber threats right now?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. This has the double pronged effect of crippling an organization, whilst also resulting in the significant impact that accompanies a data breach.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Since money is not much valuable in jail this method is only used by elite financially motivated threat actors.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The world-renowned auction house Christie's has become the latest major corporation to fall victim to a ransomware attack. In a Dark Web post earlier today, RansomHub said it had breached the Christie's corporate networks and encrypted servers containing terabytes of confidential data.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Not only must it provide a way to restore data in a timely manner, it must do it securely – and increasingly, users are demanding that it also offers protection against the scourge of ransomware. “Even if you have a backup, is it consistent and a copy of good data, or is it simply a copy of bad, damaged, infected or corrupt data?”

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are a growing menace, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike. In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

According to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) basic web application attacks are the leading cause of digital security breaches in the healthcare sector and over 80% of the breaches in this pattern can be attributed to stolen credentials. Duo Beyond edition adds Single Sign-on and Managed Trust.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 update to our research on the perception of cybersecurity incident and data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk of a cybersecurity incident or data breach instead of what feels right. Source: Verizon DBIR [1] Patterns over time in cybersecurity data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

There is an interesting legal twist coming to us now in a lawsuit filed following a 2020 ransomware attack. An attack where hackers exfiltrated data from the company and then the cybercriminals threatened to publish it. New ransomware attack strategy, new legal challenges. This sounds hopeful, right? Or can you?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. Cybersecurity researchers largely agree that ransomware growth has been astronomical; the only question is by how much. Given how high profile ransomware attacks have become, you may be wondering if you, too, could become a target.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Ukrainian national faces up to 20 years in prison for his role in Zeus, IcedID malware schemes CISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacks CISA adds Microsoft Exchange and Cisco ASA and FTD bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog US gov offers a reward of up to $10M for info on ALPHV/Blackcat gang leaders U.S.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? And what can we do to protect ourselves and our data from cybercriminals?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

The $40 million ransomware attack on the district was one of a wave of cases targeting educational institutions over the last couple of weeks. Broward County’s case was one of several ransomware attacks that hit educational institutions in the past two weeks. Kovalev said we can expect ransomware attacks to grow more sophisticated.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the Cybersecurity for Dummies section of the book, readers learn in simple, straightforward language about various cyber-threats that they face, and how to protect themselves against such threats – as well how to recover if they have already suffered a malware infection or data breach, or otherwise have had their cybersecurity undermined.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

Tenable’s Security Response Team says that in the past 2 months over 56 breaches were disclosed by the end of Feb’2021. As per the researchers, most of the healthcare related data breaches happened because of ransomware that accounted for over 54.95 percent ransomware breaches, Maze followed the path with over 6.17

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

As cyber-attacks become more frequent and advanced, businesses need to be prepared to respond to incidents. Ransomware as a Threat Cybersecurity Venture’s report also highlighted ransomware as a major threat. Encrypt where possible. Encryption tools can be used to protect data from outsiders.

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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

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

Cyber threats targeting the telecom industry are nothing new. These types of attacks can have severe consequences for customers and businesses alike, including financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches. Encryption, Patches, and Firewalls: Let’s start with protection. Why are Telecom Sectors Targeted?

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, small businesses are just as vulnerable to cyber threats as their larger counterparts. We’ll explore the reasons why cybersecurity is so important for small businesses and how investing in cyber protection, like the services offered by CYPFER, can safeguard their future.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Major cybersecurity corporations specializing in services such as cybersecurity audits, vulnerability assessments, and ransomware consulting play a critical role in fortifying defenses against cyber threats, including ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 18, 2023

Ransomware activity stayed at steady levels throughout 2022’s fourth quarter (Q4 2022). Since we bid farewell to ever-present groups like Conti, the world of ransomware has remained a game of whack-a-mole: For every group that disappears, there are always several waiting in the shadows to replace it. The 707 tippers mark a 6.5%

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Did you know that human error is the main culprit of 95% of data breaches ? Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. They could expose your sensitive data and put you, your employees, clients, and customers at risk of identity theft and fraud.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. These attacks sparked public realization that cyber threats can disrupt daily life, leading to anger against corporations, not just cybercriminals, if they failed to implement basic cybersecurity measures.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 31, 2023

CISA and the FBI, through an interagency collaborative effort known as the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), have issued an updated #StopRansomware Guide—a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. million of which $4.8

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The 2023 update to our research on the perception of cybersecurity incident and data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk of a cybersecurity incident or data breach instead of what feels right. Source: Verizon DBIR [1] Patterns over time in cybersecurity data breaches.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

California, being a hub of innovation and home to numerous healthcare organizations, faces unique challenges in safeguarding sensitive patient information from cyber threats. With the increasing digitization of medical records and the interconnectedness of healthcare systems, the industry has become more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In a recent cyberattack, the LockBit ransomware group targeted U.K-based LockBit, a well-documented threat actor, struck Zaun with a sophisticated attack on August 5-6. Zaun's cybersecurity systems managed to thwart the encryption of its servers, preventing further catastrophic damage.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Scheduled Backups: Have a regular, fixed schedule for backing up your data.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

70 percent of web applications have severe security gaps, like lacking WAF protection or an encrypted connection like HTTPS, while 25 percent of all web applications (web apps) lacked both. High-profile data breaches frequently make headlines, so the risks associated with PII exposure are well-publicized.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

But while lowering cyber threat dwell times always help, until you lower them to under a few hours or days, many cyber-attacks will still succeed. Often, successful cyber-attacks happen in minutes or hours. Dwell time is less important when criminals go for quick data smash and grabs.

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Spinone

AUGUST 13, 2019

Ransomware impacts cloud-based companies as much as on-premise ones. As Sophos claims, more than 75% of companies infected with ransomware were running up-to-date endpoint protection. Even if ransomware hit files on your local computer, it still can easily infect your files in the cloud. What is a Ransomware Attack?

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