The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. Cary, NC, Oct. 1 – Storing 1 copy offsite (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 31, 2025

In a digital world defined by ransomware, cloud sprawl, and hybrid infrastructures, the ability to recover data quickly and securely is one of the most important indicators of an organization's cyber resilience. Ransomware's bullseye: your backups Cybercriminals know that if they can destroy your backups, they've won.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2025

Cyber threats to the U.S. Attackers—from nation-state actors to ransomware gangs—are growing more creative and persistent in probing utility networks and operational technology systems that underpin modern life. With Bastazo, Huff and his team are advancing a bold alternative: risk-informed remediation.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher who told the public about the attack—has received a little more detail from an unexpected source: The Attorney General for the state of Maine. Set up identity monitoring.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“Operation Serengeti (2 September – 31 October) targeted criminals behind ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion and online scams – all identified as prominent threats in the 2024 Africa Cyber Threat Assessment Report.” ” reads the press release published by INTERPOL.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. But as technology advances, so do the threats. What does Webroot Essentials include?

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Security Affairs

MAY 24, 2025

Linked to BazarCall campaigns, the group previously enabled Ryuk and Conti ransomware attacks. The FBI warns that the Silent Ransom Group, active since 2022 and also known as Luna Moth, has targeted U.S. law firms using phishing and social engineering. ” reads the alert issued by the FBI.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. This helps ensure everyone is aware of evolving cyber threats and knows how to respond in case of suspicious activity.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

According to the report's introduction, authored by Francois Guay , Evgeniy Kharam , and Dimitry Raidman : "The State of Cybersecurity Report in Canada 2025 serves as both an informative resource and a rallying cry for Canadian leaders. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC).

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

As cyber threats escalate, the demand for skilled professionals in cybersecurity is skyrocketing. You may also want to read about: Cybersecurity vs Software Engineering in 2024 The Global Rise of Cyber Threats In the past decade, cyber threats have grown in frequency, complexity, and impact.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2025

Critical infrastructure under siege: The healthcare and public health sector was the most targeted by ransomware attackers in 2023. Other critical sectors, including manufacturing and government facilities, also faced significant threats. If ever you suspect you're a victim of cyber-enabled crime, do not hesitate to let us know.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Security is a financial risk, especially if these vendors have access to your environment or if sensitive information (like PII) is shared." Many affected businesses and institutions reported extensive data breaches, including employee information, customer records, and other sensitive details. Public advisories: The U.S.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Then, the focus of cyber attacks on retailers, and what lessons must be learned by business leaders and customers.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. Key findings from Tenable's report Tenable's research team investigated DeepSeek R1's ability to generate malicious code, specifically a keylogger and a simple ransomware program.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. Stay Informed: Cyber threats are constantly evolving.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are more advanced than ever, and traditional security models are no longer sufficient. These evolving threats often exploit gaps in traditional security. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): The Kaseya ransomware attack in 2021 compromised more than 1,000 businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2025

“Analysis of the team’s infrastructures shows that LARVA-290, the individual who obtained intrusion servers for and conducted numerous ransomware attacks, continues to play a critical IT admin role within the Nebulous Mantis team and in RomCom attacks.” .” reads the report published by PRODAFT.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

Most aviation processes are heavily digitized, and in the wake of new cyber threats, airlines and the broader sector must prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. Ransomware is especially prevalent, with 55% of civil aviation cyber decision-makers admitting to being victims in the past 12 months.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

According to Cornell University and NapaLegal , board members are legally bound by three key duties: Duty of Care: Making informed decisions in the best interest of the organization, particularly during crises. Only a select group of properly trained individuals should escalate cyber incidents to the board.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The aim is to help organizations secure systems and strengthen defenses against today's persistent and complex cyber threats. International cooperation to address cybersecurity threats This advisory marks a significant collaborative effort among leading cybersecurity organizations worldwide.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity demand will be driven by ransomware resilience needs, FDA mandates for medical devices, and AI-powered threat detection," notes the Astute Analytica report. The healthcare sector faces an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, which in turn is fueling record growth in cybersecurity spending.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

Although there remains some ambiguity over whether ransomware was employed, the Play ransomware gang later claimed responsibility , alleging that sensitive data, such as payroll records, contracts, tax documents, and customer financial information, was exfiltrated.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2025

Cyber threats to the U.S. Attackers—from nation-state actors to ransomware gangs—are growing more creative and persistent in probing utility networks and operational technology systems that underpin modern life. The post Shared Intel Q&A: Can risk-informed patching finally align OT security with real-world threats?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. This gives the hacker the information to access your trading capital or, even worse, lock you out of your account.

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Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2025

In June 2022, researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 warned that threat actors are abusing legitimate adversary simulation software BRc4 in their campaigns to evade detection. This is the same version of the tool that attackers used in the campaigns observed by Elastic Security Labs. Shellter Elite v11.0

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

CISA adds Palo Alto Networks Expedition bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Hackers target critical flaw CVE-2024-10914 in EOL D-Link NAS Devices China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

.” Key innovations Heres what underpins SpyClouds holistic identity threat protection: Refined analytics driving actionability on exposed identities: SpyCloud applies advanced data science and proprietary technology to dynamically correlate billions of recaptured darknet data points, providing a broader and more accurate view of identities.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

With both date of birth and SSNs being compromised, malicious actors have all the information they need to conduct fraud and impersonate AT&T customers. Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at crowdsourced cybersecurity firm Bugcrowd offers an interesting take. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JULY 10, 2025

Ransomware groups are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in SimpleHelp RMM software. Ransomware actors are consistently exploiting a path traversal vulnerability, CVE-2024-57727, in SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. CVE-2024-57727 impacts versions 5.5.7 and earlier).

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Here's why A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases. PT zf L/Getty It's generally not a good idea to keep screenshots of sensitive information on your phone , but you should probably delete them, especially if they're related to your crypto wallet.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 20, 2025

The Flashpoint 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report further highlights that these simple yet effective tools have become primary vectors for account takeovers and subsequent ransomware deployments, emphasizing that the threat is widespread and rapidly evolving.

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Zero Day

JULY 12, 2025

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Meanwhile, an informal Tenable poll looks at cloud security challenges. And get the latest on ransomware trends and on cybercrime legislation and prevention! For more information about the threat from quantum computing: Is Quantum Computing a Cybersecurity Threat? Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To better understand why this is a booming market, it is important to recognize breach and attack simulation use cases , and how tools like NetSPI Breach and Attack Simulation can help enhance security posture, promote continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), and support executives with cybersecurity strategy and planning.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. Patients expect their sensitive health information to be guarded with the same care as their medical treatment.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. CISO takeaway: Cybersecurity teams rely on visibility into their networks to identify threats early.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts.

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