Cyber threats, Data collection and Ransomware

DRM Report Q2 2023 – Ransomware threat landscape

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The DRM Report Q2 2023 report provides a detailed insight into the ransomware threat landscape during the period between May and August 2023. In an era where digitalization has woven its web into the very fabric of our lives, the dark underbelly of the digital realm continues to pose an ever-growing threat.

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The Future of Privacy: How Big Tech Is Changing the Way We Think About Our Data

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. The impact of Big Tech on privacy is multifaceted.

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MIT Report Spotlights Triple Threat Fueling Data Breach Tsunami

SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Proliferation of dangerous ransomware variants While ransomware itself is not new, Madnick highlights the emergence of more virulent and destructive strains that go beyond just encrypting data for extortion. These escalations have made ransomware an even more potent data breach threat.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses. Healthcare sector.

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Cyber Adversary Infrastructure, Explained

Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2023

Cyber threat actors rely on infrastructure hidden to most people not looking for it. Revealing such frameworks shines a light on how cyber adversaries operate. There are more threats now than there have ever been before — an upward trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Move forward with HYAS today.

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Biden Signs Better Cybercrime Metrics Act

SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2022

Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who sponsored the legislation, says that by building a more effective system, law enforcement agencies will be better able to identity cyber threats and prevent future attacks. Otherwise, we are risking the safety and privacy of American families, homes, businesses, and government agencies.

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Indicators of compromise (IOCs): how we collect and use them

SecureList

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What is cyber threat intelligence, and how do we use it in GReAT? We at GReAT are focused on identifying, analyzing and describing upcoming or ongoing, preferably unknown cyberthreats, to provide our customers with detailed reports, technical data feeds, and products. This is what we call cyber threat intelligence.

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Education Sector has Seen a 44% Rise in Cyber Attacks Since 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. Freshly on the heels of this cyber security nightmare, the Albuquerque school system was breached.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Not only large enterprises but small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should realise the threat size, its origin, exogenous or from their inner circle , and the potential impact on their assets. Implementing an effective data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to mitigate these cyber threats and safeguard critical data is imperative.

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Cyber Security Combo: Big Data, Machine Learning and AI

Spinone

JUNE 8, 2018

This is when machine learning becomes a missing piece of the puzzle that puts artificial intelligence in place to scale the use of big data by managing the insights coming from multiple sources with the help of the machines. The post Cyber Security Combo: Big Data, Machine Learning and AI first appeared on SpinOne.

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MY TAKE: SMBs can do much more to repel ransomware, dilute disinformation campaigns

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

However, at this moment in history, two particularly worrisome types of cyber attacks are cycling up and hitting local government entities hard: ransomware sieges and election tampering. Related: Free tools that can help protect elections I had a deep discussion about this with Todd Weller, chief strategy officer at Bandura Cyber.

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Top 5 Application Security Tools & Software for 2023

eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

It helps organizations ensure the security and compliance of their cloud-based applications, protecting sensitive data, preventing unauthorized access, and defending against threats.

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Financial cyberthreats in 2022

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

In the past year, we’ve seen multiple developments in this area – from new attack schemes targeting contactless payments to multiple ransomware groups continuing to emerge and haunt businesses. Some advanced persistent threat (APT) actors also started tapping into the cryptocurrency market.

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The Role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) in GDPR Compliance

Spinone

JULY 23, 2020

As someone who will work closely with and give tasks to the IT department, the DPO has to be aware of the main cyber threats that put your security and, therefore, GDPR compliance at risk. Moreover, it makes all these processes visible, which enhances integrity and control over your data. Ransomware protection.

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Preparing for IT/OT convergence: Best practices

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For example, the recent ransomware that leverages IT/OT convergence including the manufacturing and energy industries has prompted CISA to issue guidance regarding ransomware impacting OT environments ( read the guidance and how Tenable can help). whether done through the network or locally. Conclusion.

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What Is Hybrid Cloud Security? How it Works & Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM consolidates log data collecting, processing, and reporting from both cloud and on-premises systems, assisting in the detection and response to security events.

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The Case for Multi-Vendor Security Integrations

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

Data collected from Umbrella can then be routed to Sumo’s Cloud SIEM, where it is then automatically normalized and applied to our rule’s engine. The SecureX Concrete Relay implementation using NetWitness as a third-party Cyber Threat Intelligence service provider. Read more here. Sumo Logic. Read more here.

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Indictment, Lawsuits Revive Trump-Alfa Bank Story

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In October 2016, media outlets reported that data collected by some of the world’s most renowned cybersecurity experts had identified frequent and unexplained communications between an email server used by the Trump Organization and Alfa Bank , one of Russia’s largest financial institutions. With few exceptions, the U.S.