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Ransomware, BEC and Phishing Still Top Concerns, per 2021 Threat Report

Webroot

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. Here are some of the findings from the report. Ransomware.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

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. Healthcare sector. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 452 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Ransomware Groups are Targeting VMs

eSecurity Planet

Virtual machines are becoming an increasingly popular avenue cybercriminals are taking to distribute their ransomware payloads onto compromised corporate networks. In order to avoid raising suspicions or triggering antivirus software , the ransomware payload will ‘hide’ within a VM while encrypting files on the host computer.”

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend. Mobile attacks.

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What is the NIS2 Directive and How Does It Affect You?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

What prompted the EU to act is the rapidly expanding threat landscape that places increasing pressure on enterprises to develop the capacity to effectively prepare for and manage a cyber crisis. NIS2 has three general objectives: 1. What are the changes in NIS2 Directive? NIS2 encompasses three changes when compared to NIS: 1.