Centraleyes

APRIL 9, 2024

According to IBM’s recently released “Cost of a Data Breach” statistics report, the average financial toll of a data breach has surged to an unprecedented $4.45 Regional Disparities in Data Breach Costs The United States emerges with a significantly higher average cost of $9.4

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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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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Train humans’ awareness.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 10, 2021

Trade analysts say that Datto might plan to protect its customers from ransomware, data thefts and shadow IT and so is making relative acquisition to achieve so. BitDam offers Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) solution that enables customers to protect their IT infrastructure against malware, phishing and ransomware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2024

carmaker with phishing attacks Law enforcement operation dismantled phishing-as-a-service platform LabHost Previously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APT Cisco warns of a command injection escalation flaw in its IMC. Automotive Industry Chinese Organized Crime’s Latest U.S.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

First, a little background Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1] , an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and breach data from around the world, found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of only eight major categories.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Phishing is now the most common initial attack vector, overtaking stolen or compromised credentials. Phishing attacks are becoming more difficult to detect.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2024

More than 16,000 Ivanti VPN gateways still vulnerable to RCE CVE-2024-21894 Cisco warns of XSS flaw in end-of-life small business routers Magento flaw exploited to deploy persistent backdoor hidden in XML Cyberattack disrupted services at Omni Hotels & Resorts HTTP/2 CONTINUATION Flood technique can be exploited in DoS attacks US cancer center (..)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our updated research looks at how data breaches happened, what academia published, what the news covered, and what people Googled. The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right.

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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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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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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Ransomware Attacks: In 2023, a whopping 72.7% of organizations faced ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 14, 2022

Since we began holistically tracking cybersecurity trends 15 years ago with our annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), we've seen many shifting motivations and strategies behind the bad actors seeking to cause immense harm. One thing has remained consistent: the threat of cyberattacks is real and a daily global onslaught.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2024

Moreover, email has become the primary conduit for phishing schemes. Their ability to discern and report potential threats significantly augments our collective cyber resilience. Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are in the top three of the most expensive data breach factors.

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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. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers.

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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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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Using ChatGPT’s large language model, anyone can easily generate malicious code or craft convincing phishing emails, all without any technical expertise or coding knowledge. They’re using machine learning algorithms to simulate trusted entities, create convincing phishing emails, and even evade detection.

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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. OnePercent Group attacks.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 11, Critical Start published its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report , leveraging research from its Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team. Education remains one of the most susceptible industries to cyberattacks, yet there is more diversity in the types of threats. critical infrastructure.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

These teams support large personal data repositories, including historical student records and personally identifiable information. Organization charts and contact information are often publicly available, which can be used to create realistic phishing campaigns and spear-phishing attacks.

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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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Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is out with its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing that Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a lucrative affair for cyber crooks – 62 times more lucrative than ransomware. On the ransomware front, the IC3 received 2,474 complaints with adjusted losses of over $29.1

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

Imagine your company experienced a major data breach, but instead of notifying the appropriate parties and taking necessary actions, you were instructed to keep it quiet! More than half (55%) of the respondents to the Bitdefender study expressed concern that their company would face legal action due to a breach being mismanaged.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Lockbit ransomware gang demanded an 80 million ransom to CDW CISA warns of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations exploited in ransomware attacks Stayin’ Alive campaign targets high-profile Asian government and telecom entities. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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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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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. Utilise realistic phishing simulations to test their preparedness and hone their skills.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, companies small and medium can take the help of the awareness program to help their companies defend their computer networks against the growing cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and Ddos attacks. Often, such organizations do not have cybersecurity specialists on the payrolls.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

Lastly, we recognized the cybersecurity challenges in SMBs and were in awe after the US Attorney’s office decided to investigate ransomware attacks the same way as terrorist attacks. A phishing campaign launched off of the back of the recent ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline weeks ago. Other cybersecurity news.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 22, 2024

This alliance will elevate fraud prevention to a new level, helping government organizations, enterprises, and brands protect themselves from damage and safeguard their reputations from being tarnished through attacks that use phishing sites to target their customers.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hybrid working has been cited as a challenge for firms attempting to maintain secure working practices and protect client confidentiality, but as cyberattacks become more sophisticated, the data that law firms hold are targeted for ransomware and insider trading.

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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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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

The steady stream of cyberattacks seen throughout 2019 turned into a torrent over the last year – ransomware, phishing scams and data breaches are now at an all-time high. Of course, the growing cybersecurity threat isn’t contained to just one country. Tackling Cyber Threats. Expanded Offerings.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Despite this impressive number, the industry still has the potential to grow even further in order to address various cyber threats. The facts below represent key cyber threats and their impact in 2020. The average cost of a data breach is $3.86

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