Security Boulevard

JANUARY 15, 2024

Mark Rasch examines 2023 cybercrime cases that appear to be the most impactful—not the most extensive or expensive—just the most “interesting.” The post Stupid Human Tricks: Top 10 Cybercrime Cases of 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2020

The United Kingdom’s anti-cybercrime agency is running online ads aimed at young people who search the Web for services that enable computer crimes, specifically trojan horse programs and DDoS-for-hire services. law enforcement agents in connection with various cybercrime investigations. FLATTENING THE CURVE.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Retail Cybersecurity A Shift in Retail IT Security What’s at Stake? The Role of FireMon in Retail Cybersecurity Why Choose FireMon? A Shift in Retail IT Security The retail industry’s approach to IT security has often been reactive, with cybersecurity investment sometimes lagging behind other industries due to smaller profit margins.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

In recent years, cybercrime has become an increasingly familiar issue amongst cybersecurity professionals, with ransomware in particular commanding news […] The post Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

These are questions I’ve been asking myself recently as AI and cybercrime have become hot topics in the tech industry, and for world leaders. So where does AI stand in the realm of cybersecurity, and how can we leverage it for protection rather than harm? Is it our only hope for survival?These

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

With cybercrime rising by 600% during the pandemic, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to the financial and reputational repercussions of cyberattacks. This makes it even more important for businesses and organizations to make cybersecurity a priority. By 2025, it is estimated that cybercrime will cost businesses worldwide $10.5

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers?

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Veteran cybersecurity expert witness executive will help strengthen law enforcement capabilities to prevent, investigate, and prosecute information-age crimes. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide. patent filings.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2021

This post explores answers to those questions, as well as some of the ways Trickbot and other organized cybercrime gangs gradually recruit, groom and trust new programmers. Alla Witte’s personal website — allawitte[.]nl nl — circa October 2018. 6 in Miami, Fla. It is not clear where her intended destination was. Image: DOJ.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2023

million by testing their cybersecurity incident response plan, but many choose not to. Failing to keep up with cybersecurity can have compounding effects. Security fatigue is a major risk for businesses. The impact of security fatigue Cybersecurity fatigue has clear negative impacts on businesses. million.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Additionally, there are also Russian cybercrime organizations that are not state-sponsored but are allowed to operate. Although there’s no one magic solution to eliminating cyberattacks and cybercrime risks, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. businesses called #ShieldsUp.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2021

As Cybercrime against the Financial Sector Jumps by 238%, What Can Banks Do to Address the Risk? The rise of cybercrime in 2020 was widely reported, but did you realize how much of the threat was targeted at the financial sector? The post 5 Growing Trends to Watch in Banking Cybersecurity appeared first on CybeReady.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Ethical hackers proved their worth over the 14 months that the pandemic ravaged economies and organizations were at their most vulnerable, preventing $27 billion in cybercrime during the time when flaws threatened to overwhelm security teams worldwide. During the period from May 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021, eight in 10 ethical hackers found a.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 21, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers work hard to keep the digital world safe, but every once in a while their own physical security is at risk. They don't want to put their loved ones at risk "because dad is a security researcher and attracts bad guys," he says. To read this article in full, please click here

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 3, 2022

With more and more devices being connected to the Internet and the user count constantly growing, the risks of cyberattacks grow exponentially. The post European Union to Strike Cybercrime appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The introduction of the Cyber Resilience […].

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 10, 2023

Many things challenge how we practice cybersecurity these days. These, in turn, have brought with them an increase in new threats, risks, and cybercrime. Let’s look at some of these cybersecurity challenges and how automation can level the playing field. To read this article in full, please click here

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 13, 2023

Critical national infrastructure, widespread cybercrime, and cyber insecurity are major risks in the report

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercrime will cost companies $10.5 The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 Businesses are increasing their cybersecurity budgets to protect their assets. The post Three Biggest Issues Driving Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. billion annually by 2025. The number of online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

The most obvious cybersecurity strategy is to take a people-centric approach, with a 70-80% focus on staff awareness. Additionally, cybersecurity skills are in high demand, and budgets are tight. The asymmetry of resources: It’s hard to fight cybercrime on an uneven playing field. What about risk management?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 6, 2022

With the way cybercrime has increased over the last few years, the United States is in desperate need of a more effective system to measure it. The bill received bipartisan Congressional support and aims to improve the government's understanding, measurement, and tracking of cybercrime.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 8, 2019

Almost exactly one year ago, KrebsOnSecurity reported that a mere two hours of searching revealed more than 100 Facebook groups with some 300,000 members openly advertising services to support all types of cybercrime, including spam, credit card fraud and identity theft. Facebook responded by deleting those groups.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Who are the most at risk of falling to phishing scams? According to multiple resources, phishing has been the number one type of cybercrime in the last few years. Targeting individuals and businesses, phishing […] The post Who Are The Most At Risk Of Falling To Phishing Scams? first appeared on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 16, 2023

Agility, awareness and alertness are the only mantra to mitigate risks. The post Hackers shifting cybercrime focus towards smart phones and tablets appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this era of cybersecurity, when nation-state digital attacks and cybercrime quickly cut across country borders and create global crises, international cooperation has become an urgent priority. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2022

For that reason, cybersecurity has become an integral part of every business plan. With the increase in cybercrime, there’s no denying that organizations need more than just human intervention to mitigate risks. Due to these challenges, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are becoming the main […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

In times of economic downturn, companies may become reactive in their approach to cybersecurity management, prioritizing staying afloat over investing in proactive cybersecurity measures. However, it’s essential to recognize that cybersecurity is a valuable investment in your company’s security and stability.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2023

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue; it's a strategic business enabler. A study by PwC found that 52% of companies made significant progress in improving customer trust over the past three years through strengthened cybersecurity practices. It's also about using cybersecurity to gain a competitive edge.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2024

Organizations facing cybersecurity audits need to be doubly prepared for cyberattacks and cybercrime and an audit team. The post How to Shine in Your Next Cybersecurity Audit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2023

The post Dark Web Threats Target Energy Industry as Cybercrime Tactics Shift appeared first on Security Boulevard. These include targets in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Indonesia on popular dark.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

It can be easy to understand then, that cybersecurity may not have been a huge priority for businesses . However, it has now been well established that over the period of the pandemic there has been an enormous rise in cybercrime. But what has driven this rise in cybercrime? appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cybersecurity is one of the most significant threats facing virtually any industry today. While many sectors didn’t have to worry about cybercrime in the past, rapid digitization and increased connectivity have opened the door for new risks. Not long ago, the transportation sector had little need for robust cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

A cybercrime economy worth trillions has certainly made this disparate bunch of financially motivated threat actors a major force to be reckoned with. But the biggest risk to corporate data and cybersecurity may in fact be closer to home. Much is written about the corporate threat from shadowy remote hackers.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications. Here's some evidence for those who consider the risk far-fetched. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory encouraging all government agencies to leverage ad blocking solutions in their day-to-day work.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy, today released key IT security trends that will affect organizations of all sizes in 2023. Here are five specific trends for 2023 that you need to be aware of: The business of cybercrime will be further professionalized. About Netwrix . Netwrix makes data security easy.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cyber threats pose one of the most significant risks to businesses, governments, and individuals today. As the world becomes more interconnected and data-driven, the need for cybersecurity talent has never been greater. The 2023 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study estimates that the global cybersecurity workforce now stands at 5.5

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 26, 2020

Interesting research: " Identifying Unintended Harms of Cybersecurity Countermeasures ": Abstract: Well-meaning cybersecurity risk owners will deploy countermeasures (technologies or procedures) to manage risks to their services or systems.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Our world is getting increasingly digitized, and cybercrime continues to break new records. As cyber risks intensify, organizations are beefing up defenses and adding more outside consultants and resources to their teams. To read this article in full, please click here

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