Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. My data was breached. Now what do I do?"

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent breakthrough, cybersecurity firm Adlumin has unveiled the existence of PowerDrop , a highly sophisticated PowerShell script that poses a significant risk to the aerospace defense industry. It is clear that whoever the threat actor is, they intended to remain in the environment for a long time and collect data."

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. 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.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 7, 2021

The increasing number of third-party data breaches and the sensitive information they expose have negatively impacted consumer trust. Third-party breaches occur when sensitive data is stolen from a third-party vendor or when their systems are used to access and steal sensitive information stored on your systems. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As per the Internet Crime Complaints Center of US statistics, the most common cyber crime prevailing in United States was found to be phishing followed by ransomware related extortion. The post Cyber Threat ranking for countries across the world appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Data breaches have become an unfortunate reality in today’s digital landscape, affecting organizations of all sizes. In the aftermath of a third-party data breach, organizations, especially small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), often encounter challenges that can exacerbate the impact.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2023

However, as these applications handle sensitive user data, they have also become attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access or manipulation of personal information. In response to this growing threat, the U.S. IDOR vulnerabilities pose significant risks to web applications and the sensitive data they handle.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently released staggering figures revealing a significant increase in healthcare data breaches affecting 88 million Americans in 2023 alone. Even more alarming is that data was successfully encrypted in 75% of these incidents.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ? What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? Business Threat Statistics You Should Know. Independent vendor research.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

In this guide, I’ll take you through a methodical process of handling a data breach and how to stop it from happening again. Stop the breach. At the risk of resembling Captain Obvious, before anything else you need to stop the data leak. But to do that you have to recognize a data breach exists.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

These systems allow for real-time fleet monitoring , data analysis, and automation tools that enable firms to manage their fleets efficiently. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Recognizing the prevalence of BEC scams helps organizations prioritize executive training and secure email practices to minimize the risk of financial loss and data breaches. Insider threats: Insider threats arise from employees accidentally or intentionally causing security breaches by mishandling sensitive information.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

CSI), followed by data breaches (23%), ransomware (20%) and a breach at a third party (15%). It was cited by 29% of respondents in a survey by Computer Systems Inc.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The report outlines 12 predictions and strategies to help IT, security, risk management, and compliance leaders tackle data privacy and cyber-risk challenges for the coming year. The extensive report maps out 12 specific predictions based on current trends and expert assessments of the road ahead.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2023

Cyber risk quantification is a crucial aspect of modern risk management, providing organizations with valuable insights into the potential impact of cyber threats and security gaps. The post The Future of Cyber Risk Quantification: Beyond the Traditional Tool appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. Your reward?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

When you hear the words “cyber threat hunting”, you just may picture an elite team of security professionals scouring your systems for malware. And when hackers attack, it stings: In 2021, the average cost of a data breach for businesses with less than 500 employees was $2.98 What is cyber threat hunting?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. My data was breached. Now what do I do?"

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2024

Department of Treasury on March 27th released a report titled "Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity Risks in the Financial Services Sector." The report highlights the growing concern around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to introduce new cybersecurity threats to the financial industry.

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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 Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2023

Attacks on executives are not merely confined within the walls of their professional sphere, but also encroach upon their personal digital lives, resulting in significant risks to both the company and executive.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

The digital landscape is advancing, and the risks of shirking cutting-edge technology are substantial. It’s well known that while new technologies open up novel pathways, they also come with risks. According to a recent Deloitte report , more than half (52%) of consumers feel more at risk in the digital environment.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 9, 2021

Category Awareness, News Risk Level. This magnitude reminds of us of the 500 million people that were impacted in the data breach at Marriott. This magnitude reminds of us of the 500 million people that were impacted in the data breach at Marriott. What is a data breach?” What is data scraping?”

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2023

They need to understand the economic drivers and impact of cyber risk, and they need to ensure that cyber risk management is aligned with business objectives. These principles are backed by research and best practices, and they can help organizations navigate the treacherous cyber landscape while driving strategic goals.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2023

When personal information is stolen in a data breach, each compromised data point poses a different risk to the victim. The post TruthFinder, Instant Checkmate user data leaked online; Sensitive information stolen in healthcare data breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

Publicly traded companies must start disclosing more “actionable” information to shareholders and regulators around their cyber risks and vulnerabilities. The report was produced by SecurityScorecard, the National Association of Corporate Directors, the Cyber Threat Alliance, and private tech companies Diligent and IHS Markit.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

Executive Overview The average cost of a data breach in healthcare in Canada is about 5.5 Since delivering patient care depends on cybersecurity, securing healthcare systems and patient data is absolutely crucial. Various factors influence risks to healthcare cybersecurity, including current geopolitical events.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 12, 2021

Without threat intelligence, cybersecurity pros often choose to address the vulnerabilities that *only in theory* pose the greatest risks if exploited – an approach which often leads to severe problems. Small businesses need threat intelligence the most, but they get it the least. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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Veracode Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As a CISO, securing web applications and ensuring their resilience against evolving cyber threats is a non-negotiable priority. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report 2023 cites web applications as the top attack vector by a long shot (in both breaches and incidents). For some this may be simple.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 15, 2023

In today’s digital age, software vulnerabilities are on the rise, and cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. As a result, businesses must be proactive in their approach to cybersecurity to minimize the risk of a data breach.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Instead, it had been discovered that one of their software providers had not stored sensitive data correctly, running the risk that the details of millions of hotel customers could have been exposed. million following a cyber attack in 2018 which flagged that it was failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure.

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Hot for Security

MAY 24, 2021

A federal grand jury indicted an employee of the FBI’s Kansas City Division for taking classified documents at home, for years on end, related to counterterrorism procedures, counterintelligence and cyber threats. One of the dangers security companies always warn about goes by the name of “insider threat.” Kohler, Jr.,

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. In real life, human error remains one of the leading causes of cybersecurity breaches.

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Cisco Security

JULY 12, 2021

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across the Global 2000 and Fortune 1000 are obsessed with protecting the workforce endpoints as critical vulnerabilities in the cybersecurity and risk management posture of their enterprises. Would a risk-conscious, security-aware workforce become a security enabler rather than a security risk?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Now, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative , which will "combine the department’s expertise in civil fraud enforcement, government procurement and cybersecurity to combat new and emerging cyber threats to the security of sensitive information and critical systems.".

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