Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2025

And increases in cyber activity exploiting U.S. tariff policies have been noted by BforeAI CEO Luigi Lenguito in the last few weeks, with criminals already engaging in invoice fraud and other scams involving shipping company impersonation. This isnt just state-on-state stuff. The private sector is feeling the pressure.

Risk

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. Ransomware Targets Critical Infrastructure: Ransomware attacks will increasingly focus on critical infrastructure, including healthcare, utilities, and transportation, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences.

Cybersecurity

Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

Over half (53%) of respondents believe that the complexity and scale of these attacks will drastically increase in the future, requiring a new approach to cyber risk management. But only by assessing and then taking steps to continually manage associated risks can organisations truly hope to harness its full potential.

Cyber Risk

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2025

Tech Support Scam, Arrests Key Operatives in Noida Call Center BaitTrap – The rise of baiting news sites behind online investment fraud FBI Atlanta Seizes Major Video Game Piracy Websites GLOBAL GROUP: Emerging Ransomware-as-a-Service, Supporting AI Driven Negotiation and Mobile Control Panel for Their Affiliates Former U.S.

Data breaches

Zero Day

JULY 31, 2025

PT Reviewed by Elyse Betters Picaro NordVPN / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways NordVPN can detect a scam call before you answer it. The Scam Call Protection is only for NordVPN Premium Android users. Or it could be a scam call. In the app, head to the Threat Protection screen and turn on the feature.

Scams

Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

"I've observed the same cycle in the legal field, in healthcare, marketing, and finance," said Gekht. It aced my programming tests - thanks to GPT-4 It's also possible that there may be a glut of applicants for certain jobs, which isn't unique to computer engineering.

Software

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

This has resulted in many of those targeted falling for the scam. Reaction to phishing scams. This recent phishing scam has caused some concern within the cybersecurity community. Related podcast: COVID-19 cyber threats. COVID-19 related phishing emails. The real UK NHS address is @nhs.uk.

Scams

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In episode 353, we discuss the February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, resulting in the largest data breach of protected health information in history. In […] The post Fallout from the Change Healthcare Breach, Mortgage Wire Fraud What You Need To Know appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

Healthcare

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks: BEC scams involve cybercriminals impersonating high-ranking executives to manipulate employees into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. The post Email Security Guide: Protecting Your Organization from Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cyber threats

SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This article explores the rise in cyberattacks and their consequences, focusing on the healthcare industry, remote work-related vulnerabilities, and the proliferation of fake coronavirus-related websites.

Cybersecurity

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.

Antivirus

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that Te Whatu Ora-health New Zealand was targeted by threat actors resulting in a breach. And among those affected were firms related to healthcare services delivery, resulting in a delay in delivering autopsy and body scan reports.

Cyber Attacks

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Scams. Learn how to recognize and avoid COVID-19 scams. #8. Healthcare Company UHS a Victim of Major Cyber Attack. Fortune 500 healthcare provider Universal Health Services (UHS) appears to be the victim of a major ransomware attack. #3. How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords.

DDOS

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Securing the healthcare data warehouses themselves is equally vital to ensure the software applications’ security in their development and maintenance. Use strong access controls: Setting up strict access restrictions is one of the critical elements in securing healthcare data warehouses.

Healthcare

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. inch diskettes. The FBI-themed ransomware was one of the most prolific infections at the time.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. costing an estimated $18.88

Social Engineering

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Putting yourself out there on social media platforms opens up your personal information to cyber threats. Healthcare While creating content aimed at public services is different than B2B audiences, cybersecurity information is especially relevant.

Media

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2023

Phishing remains one of the top cyber threats faced by organizations, and as phishing scams become more sophisticated, security leaders need clearer insights into phishing risks across their industry and geography to prioritize defenses.

Phishing

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

According to a recent analysis conducted by Freshbooks on the rise of Covid scams, email remains one of the most vulnerable outlets for cybercriminals. Still, because of the overwhelming pressure the healthcare sector suffered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were left more vulnerable to cybercrime.

Phishing

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

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 Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Ransomware.

Backups

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The methods used by cybercriminals in 2023 varied with cyberattacks, physical attacks, and system errors targeting everything from critical infrastructure to manufacturing to healthcare databases. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics.

Data breaches

Spinone

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

No matter if you are a business owner or work in any other sector like healthcare, education, or finance – in 2020, ransomware is officially after your cloud data. How to protect your data from cloud ransomware attacks New threats require new solutions; you can’t beat this type of ransomware with antivirus and backup only.

Ransomware

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks: BEC scams involve cybercriminals impersonating high-ranking executives to manipulate employees into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. Known for its advanced threat protection and seamless integration capabilities, Libraesva is unique in its strong emphasis on combating email fraud.

Phishing

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2025

New Threats to WAFs in 2025 The increasing sophistication of AI agent technology, robotics, and APIs has given rise to a new generation of cyber threats. These threats are more complex, adaptive, and difficult to detect than ever before. AI-powered attacks, like deepfake video scams, have been limited to date.

Firewall

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. 2017 will see major advancements in technology.

Cybersecurity

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A breach at a healthcare provider, for instance, could expose sensitive medical information, while a breach at a financial institution could lead to fraudulent charges or stolen funds. Be Mindful of What You Click: Phishing scams often rely on people clicking on malicious links or attachments without verifying the source.

Data privacy

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The attack is one of a long line of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare institutions. As a result, malicious actors are shifting their focus from traditional cyber attacks to an entirely new frontier, and the cybersecurity world will need new strategies to prevent these AI-driven impersonations.

Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To get more details, check out the CISA alert “ Foreign Threat Actor Conducting Large-Scale Spear-Phishing Campaign with RDP Attachments. ” critical infrastructure Boost the integrated cyber defenses of the U.S. To get more details, read OWASP’s announcement “ OWASP Dramatically Expands GenAI Security Guidance.”

Phishing

Krebs on Security

APRIL 16, 2020

Security experts are poring over thousands of new Coronavirus-themed domain names registered each day, but this often manual effort struggles to keep pace with the flood of domains invoking the virus to promote malware and phishing sites, as well as non-existent healthcare products and charities.

Cyber threats

Centraleyes

OCTOBER 14, 2024

When it comes to healthcare data security, HIPAA is the name everyone knows. This blog will explore the differences between HICP and HIPAA, their respective roles in healthcare compliance , and how they impact healthcare organizations’ cybersecurity strategies. Insider Threats: Not all threats come from outside.

Healthcare

BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. CNN reports that ransomware victims in the US healthcare sector say they’re “haemorrhaging money”, as disruption affects their daily operations. MORE Old tech never dies.

Cyber threats

BH Consulting

AUGUST 24, 2024

Europol report highlights latest cybercrime threats Cyber threats have multiplied and fragmented over the past year, with ransomware groups increasingly targeting small and medium sized businesses because their defences are weaker. MORE Ireland has published its National Cyber Emergency Plan. million people.

Cybercrime

Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s helping hospitals avoid becoming the next ransomware victim or kneecapping new COVID-19-themed scam websites, these nascent partnerships may well end up saving lives. At least three major industry groups are working to counter the latest cyber threats and scams.

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. Focused on energy, enterprise, financial, healthcare, mobile, and internet start-ups, this VC firm has more than 1100 corporate clients and more than 200 international clients. Phishing and spear-phishing are types of scams.

Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“The use of deepfake techniques in fraudulent activities… will elevate the sophistication of phishing fraud, making it increasingly challenging for users to distinguish between legitimate services and scams.” Kev Breen, Director of Cyber Threat Research at Immersive Labs , recommends preparing for the worst. “We

Cybersecurity

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

But in spite of it all, the cybersecurity industry and the professionals within it continue to step up and tirelessly work to protect organizations against cyber threats. For every attack we hear about on the news, there are a hundred more that were prevented or detected and responded to by the cyber heroes behind the scenes.

Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Digital Shadow, that offers risk determining & analyzing software to protect against external cyber threats, discovered the fact that Graff became a victim of Conti Malware gang and informed the company about the potential risks it could be exposed to in the future. Jackson, Philip Green and Kardarshians.

Ransomware