SC Magazine

APRIL 2, 2021

The $40 million ransomware attack on the district was one of a wave of cases targeting educational institutions over the last couple of weeks. Broward County’s case was one of several ransomware attacks that hit educational institutions in the past two weeks. Kovalev said we can expect ransomware attacks to grow more sophisticated.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well. Data encryption in transit guarantees that information stays private while being sent across networks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Speakers at last week’s MITRE ResilienCyCon conference had a surprisingly candid message for attendees: You will likely be breached at some point so focus on the controls and response capabilities your organization needs to survive a cyber attack. Continuous pentesting and ransomware simulations are among Airiam’s many controls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

Did you know that human error is the main culprit of 95% of data breaches ? Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. They could expose your sensitive data and put you, your employees, clients, and customers at risk of identity theft and fraud.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Cisco is aware of reports that Akira ransomware threat actors have been targeting Cisco VPNs that are not configured for multi-factor authentication to infiltrate organizations, and we have observed instances where threat actors appear to be targeting organizations that do not configure multi-factor authentication for their VPN users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . Implementing high-level encryptions will also keep your company data secure.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S. v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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Spinone

MARCH 18, 2019

In recent years, there has been an explosion of almost unbelievable data breaches making news headlines that have resulted in anything but a positive outcome for the organizations involved. As the world we live in has become much more digital in nature, information and data volumes are increasing exponentially.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

These types of attacks can have severe consequences for customers and businesses alike, including financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches. Employee mishandling of information, either through intentional action or poor security habits, can put this data at risk of being leaked or stolen. What can be done?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Ransomware attacks cost smaller companies an average of $713,000 per incident. We know it firsthand – helping them to keep data safe is our job as a SaaS data protection company. Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

customers of Callaway, the American sports equipment maker best known for its golf equipment and accessories, had their personal data compromised in an early-August data breach. This oversight in data security practices underscores a critical vulnerability within the organization's infrastructure." More than 1.1

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Hackers abuse Plex Media servers for DDoS amplification attacks TeamTNT group uses Hildegard Malware to target Kubernetes Systems Experts found critical flaws in Realtek Wi-Fi Module Packaging giant WestRock is still working to resume after recent Ransomware Attack Watch out! The Great Suspender Chrome extension contains Malware.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Additionally, consider using a firewall to add an extra layer of pro-tection to your network.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To impose access controls, it connects with security groups, firewalls, and network solutions. Data Security Protection of data is a crucial function of any CWP platform. It should include encryption , DLP , and access management to prevent unauthorized access, exfiltration, or leaking.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Ransomware on the other hand encrypts victims’ data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to the Allianz Risk Barometer , this year companies are worried about the threat of ransomware attacks, data breaches and IT outages – even more than business and supply chain disruption, natural disasters or the Covid-19 pandemic.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This database security assessment checklist can be your go-to list for ensuring your data stays protected: 1. In order to create an encrypted layer between your server and visitors’ browsers, we recommend employing a Secure Sockets Layer. You can think of an SSL like a bodyguard: It protects your data as it moves from place to place.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

These types of attacks can have severe consequences for customers and businesses alike, including financial losses, reputational damage, and data breaches. Employee mishandling of information, either through intentional action or poor security habits, can put this data at risk of being leaked or stolen. What can be done?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

US DoJ announced to have shut down the Russian RSOCKS Botnet MaliBot Android Banking Trojan targets Spain and Italy Chinese DriftingCloud APT exploited Sophos Firewall Zero-Day before it was fixed Experts link Hermit spyware to Italian surveillance firm RCS Lab and a front company A Microsoft 365 feature can ransom files on SharePoint and OneDriveCould (..)

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

CyberEdge Group’s ninth annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) highlighted that ransomware attacks’ main target was mid-sized businesses. Businesses can prioritise protection efforts by classifying data based on its importance and regulatory requirements.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Let's break it down and help you keep your data off the darknet and under lock and key. Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Ransomware. Allows the attacker to encrypt or destroy data on the device. Some common methods used by cybercriminals to deploy a drive-by download include 1) installing keyloggers to capture and record the victim’s keystrokes and 2) using ransomware to encrypt data on the infected device and demand payment for recovery.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. These tools play a vital role in ensuring the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information, such as personal data and financial records.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

Keeping your data secure is not a piece of cake these days. With all the data breaches happening every second, no wonder it is expected that yearly worldwide spending on cybersecurity will have reached over $133.7 The situation puts us in a position where we can’t afford to be ignorant about data security any more.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Security breaches have increased by 67% in the last five years , per the WEF. Ransomware cost businesses and individuals nearly $9 million in the U.S. Data breaches cost an average of $3.9 If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2022

Data loss is inevitable and can occur due to several other reasons, such as human mistakes, illegitimate deletion, programmatic errors, malicious insiders and natural disasters. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates more than 80% breaches involved human error. What is a data protection solution?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There have been some very high profile data breaches in the last couple of years, all of which have cost thousands of dollars of damage and a severe blow to the reputation of the company involved: In late 2014, hackers stole the account information of over 500 million Yahoo email accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. Implement secure server configurations to maintain security and privacy of websites and protect private and sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. If that's a no-go for whatever reason, a Wi-Fi VPN can do the heavy lifting in terms of traffic encryption. And for good reason.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Lesson Learned From Real Cloud Breaches. Consider the 2019 Capital One data breach , which remains one of the largest ever to hit a big financial institution. Don’t think about security in terms of individual product categories; they’re meaningless.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 4, 2021

Receiving a ransomware demand from one’s pacemaker is certainly the last thing a patient would want. There is a possibility that the encrypted data streams are being recorded and stored NOW to be interpreted as and when the Quantum Computing power becomes available, in order to decrypt the data in future. Data Firewall.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You’ve likely read about high-profile cyberattacks in the headlines after a major data breach, such as the Equifax breach in 2017. Ransomware. A ransomware attack occurs when cybercriminals hold website’s files hostage by encrypting or deleting them, and demanding payment in exchange for the key.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also. Fortunately it’s a little bit easier for home users.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. Cybersecurity researchers largely agree that ransomware growth has been astronomical; the only question is by how much. Given how high profile ransomware attacks have become, you may be wondering if you, too, could become a target. Valuable Data.

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