eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

A cyberattack is any action taken by a cyber criminal in an attempt to illegally gain control of a computer, device, network, or system with malicious intent. Cyber criminals may damage, destroy, steal, encrypt, expose, or leak data as well as cause harm to a system. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend.

Backups 141

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 141

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report, 1st Quarter 2021 , which dives into phishing attacks and other identity theft techniques. The report also analyzes how phishers have been using encryption to fool victims, primarily the HTTPS encryption protocol.

Phishing 103

Phishing Identity Theft Encryption Ransomware 103

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the dark web has many legitimate uses, such as providing a platform for political dissidents and whistleblowers to share information safely, it is also a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, hacking, and identity theft. As a result, it poses a significant threat to consumers and businesses alike.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Social Engineering Cyber threats Encryption 52

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

Thus, an antivirus is the most important security tool that everyone must have to protect themselves from viruses, malware, trojans, and similar cyber threats. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server.

Identity Theft 40

Identity Theft Backups VPN Antivirus 40

SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has released its Phishing Activity Trends Report, 1st Quarter 2021 , which dives into phishing attacks and other identity theft techniques. The report also analyzes how phishers have been using encryption to fool victims, primarily the HTTPS encryption protocol.

Phishing 52

Phishing Identity Theft Encryption Ransomware 52

IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Ransomware – Usually associated with enterprises, ransomware is also found to infect systems and consoles used by online gamers. Tackling these cyber threats as an online gamer. Antivirus software can scan for known viruses and prompt the user to take action once it finds a threat.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Spyware VPN Antivirus 113

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ransomware cost businesses and individuals nearly $9 million in the U.S. With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web. Security breaches have increased by 67% in the last five years , per the WEF.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Cybercrime DDOS Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Threats such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting ( XSS ) attacks can be minimized with techniques such as input sanitization. Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips Use better and unique passwords to protect your data from breaches, reduce identity theft, and better protect sensitive and personal information.

Mobile 85

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 85

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.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware. This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020).

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Category Case Study The healthcare industry is facing an ever-growing cyber threat that has doubled in the last five years. In this case study, we look at vulnerabilities that most impact the industry and how healthcare providers can protect themselves from cyber threats. What can we do about it?

Healthcare 106

Healthcare Technology Computers and Electronics Identity Theft 106

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. It is used to avoid unauthorized data access, cyber-attacks, and identity theft.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

According to recent statistics, 80% of breaches involve compromised identities, which can have a domino effect, leading to larger-scale company-wide cybersecurity breaches. Ransomware attacks A second variety of cybersecurity breaches is ransomware.

Network Security 91

Network Security Workplace Security Firewall Phishing 91

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). Ransomware. Ransomware is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Automatic updates to ensure an endpoint is protected against the latest cyber threats. For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. Key Differentiators. Key Differentiators.

Software 110

Software Antivirus VPN Password Management 110

Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

You couldn’t go a week last year without seeing a ransomware headline in the news. Ransomware attacks on businesses skyrocketed 365 percent in 2019, and all signs point to more of the same in 2020. As bad as the ransomware scourge was for businesses, local governments arguably had it worse. What Is Ransomware?

Cyber threats 215

Cyber threats Ransomware Encryption Insurance 215

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. The solution includes cloud sandboxing technology, preventing zero-day threats, and full disk encryption capability for enhanced data protection. Get started today! Learn more about ESET PROTECT Advanced.

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Firewall Marketing Encryption 145