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Cybersecurity CEO: 5 Cybercrime Trends to Watch for in 2021

Herjavec Group

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. Ransomware, the fastest-growing type of cybercrime, will claim a new victim?

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Cactus ransomware gang claims the Schneider Electric hack

Security Affairs

Energy management and industrial automation firm Schneider Electric suffered a data breach after a Cactus ransomware attack. Schneider Electric is a multinational company that specializes in energy management, industrial automation, and digital transformation.

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Russia-Ukraine War: 3 Cyber Threat Effects, 1 Year In

Digital Shadows

Let’s focus attention on three key areas that have seen significant changes: state-sponsored activity, cybercrime, and hacktivism. Cybercrime Politicized: More than the Money The cybercrime scene has seen major changes with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war continues, and so do its effects on cybersecurity.

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Cyber Security and need of a progressive security solution

CyberSecurity Insiders

Your company will be unable to protect itself against data breach operations without a cybersecurity program, making it an easy target for thieves. Global connectivity and cloud services like Amazon Web Services to store sensitive data and personal information raise inherent and residual risks. Final thoughts.

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How to manage the security risk of remote working

CyberSecurity Insiders

Two years ago, businesses were taking a steady and gradual approach to digital transformation. They need a modern cybersecurity strategy that’s up to date and fit for purpose, particularly at a time when cybercrime is rising across the board. It’s never been clearer – remote working is here to stay.

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Researcher leaked Conti’s internal chat messages in response to its support to Russia

Security Affairs

BREAKING: @HoldSecurity tells me Conti's systems have been infiltrated by cybercrime researchers for some time. The data was dumped by a Ukrainian cyber security researcher pissed off after Conti expressed support for Russia in the conflict. conti jabber leaks [link] — conti leaks (@ContiLeaks) February 27, 2022.

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The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy

Security Boulevard

Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. Thus, understanding how cybersecurity and data privacy plays a priority role in organizations, especially in a multilingual setting. Article by Shiela Pulido. million confidential corporate information.