CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2023

Ferrari, the luxury car maker has made an official announcement that some of its systems were operating under control of hackers, resulting in a data breach. The post Details of ransomware attack on Ferrari and NBA appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2024

According to the report, in 2023 tech support scams and extortion crimes increased, while phishing, non-payment/non-delivery scams, and personal data breach slightly decreased. The most expensive type of crime monitored by IC3 this year is “investment scams” which increased from $3.31

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason. Tactics matter a lot, too.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. The unusually candid post-mortem found that nearly two months elapsed between the initial intrusion and the launching of the ransomware.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider that the average cost for a ransomware attack against a business is about $4,400, and your run of the mill phishing incident weighs in at a much less hefty $500. billion in BEC scam-related losses the year before. So Isn’t BEC Just Another Form of Phishing? BEC has a home In the pantheon of ishings.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 22, 2022

For several years, the #1 Cybercrime type has been Business Email Compromise followed by the #2 of Romance Scam. The criminals have discovered how many people don't understand investing in cryptocurrency and have turned Investment Scams into a new money factory. . #1 Personal Data Breach. Corporate Data Breach.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Approximately 83 percent of organizations said they faced a successful phishing attempt in 2021, up from 57 percent in 2020. This guide breaks down the different types of phishing attacks and provides examples to help organizations better prepare their staff to deal with them. What is Phishing? Spear Phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 26, 2022

Thousands of data breaches happen annually and affect millions of people. One of the most ruthless cyberattacks is a ransomware attack. What Is a Ransomware Attack? Ransomware is a cyberattack that uses malware – software created to infiltrate a computer system and damage or disrupt it.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the spirit of empowering people and organisations to protect themselves from cyber risks, we’re going to look back at three of the main threats from the past year: ransomware , data breaches , and phishing. The HSE was one of many victims worldwide, as ransomware ripped through businesses and public service agencies.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Is it just us, or is phishing everywhere right now? Banks and insurance companies are telling customers to be wary of scam messages. The Gardaí and the Irish National Cyber Crime Centre recently alerted small and medium businesses of an increased threat of ransomware attacks. . An emotional phish .

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Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is out with its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing that Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a lucrative affair for cyber crooks – 62 times more lucrative than ransomware. On the ransomware front, the IC3 received 2,474 complaints with adjusted losses of over $29.1

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. OnePercent Group attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Police seized BulletProftLink phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform Serbian pleads guilty to running ‘Monopoly’ dark web drug market McLaren Health Care revealed that a data breach impacted 2.2

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Here’s what you need to know: The Resilience of Ransomware Ransomware remains a formidable adversary, with groups like LockBit demonstrating an uncanny ability to bounce back even after significant law enforcement actions. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. Why Is Phishing Awareness Important?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

IHG suffered a cyberattack that severely impacted its booking process China-Linked BRONZE PRESIDENT APT targets Government officials worldwide Scammers live-streamed on YouTube a fake Apple crypto event US Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattack $30 Million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by Lazarus from Axie Infinity (..)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. The only way to remove ransomware is by paying a fee – and with access to your income information, attackers know how much they can demand of you. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Verizon just released its 14th edition of the Verizon Data Breach Incident Report (DBIR) covering 2020’s foray into cybersecurity. Most of the top incident threats mirror last year’s report, with an increase in phishing, ransomware and credential theft in the wake of the worldwide pandemic and workforce’s rapid adoption of remote work.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device. It is vital to back-up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to the sources reporting to Cybersecurity Insiders, threat actors, probably funded by Kremlin, hacked the email account of Stewart McDonald via a spear-phishing act. was notified of the incident when a hacker named ‘IntelBroker’ posted the accessed details on a data breach forum.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2022

Cisco fixes several vulnerabilities HermeticWiper: A detailed analysis of the destructive malware that targeted Ukraine Tips to protect your data, security, and privacy from a hands-on expert Nvidia, the ransomware breach with some plot twists Don’t fall for the “Donate to help children in Ukraine” scam Four SMB cybersecurity practices during geopolitical (..)

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 13, 2023

Target the human, swipe the cash: Verizon DBIR 2023 highlights crime trends Manage the human risk and mind your money: those are two key takeaways from Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report. Ransomware didn’t actually grow year on year; it held steady at 24 per cent of breaches.

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Security Affairs

JULY 10, 2022

Apple Lockdown Mode will protect users against highly targeted cyberattacks Fortinet addressed multiple vulnerabilities in several products Rozena backdoor delivered by exploiting the Follina bug Ongoing Raspberry Robin campaign leverages compromised QNAP devices Evolution of the LockBit Ransomware operation relies on new techniques Cisco fixed a critical (..)

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Kremlin breaks with all tradition and announces that — at the request of the United States — it has arrested 14 people suspected of working for REvil , one of the more ruthless and profitable Russian ransomware groups. com, which was fed by pig butchering scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Google rolled out emergency fixes to address actively exploited Chrome zero-day Samsung discloses a second data breach this year The Prynt Stealer malware contains a secret backdoor. users China-linked APT40 used ScanBox Framework in a long-running espionage campaign Russian streaming platform Start discloses a data breach impacting 7.5M

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

According to the 2022 DBI Report , 82% of data breaches involved the Human Element, with 62% of incidents involving threat actors compromising their targets. Bad actors can use different methods of attack such as Phishing, Vishing and SMiShing to exploit their victims. Here are a few: Ukraine Relief Scams.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. “voice phishing” a.k.a. “vishing”).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2021

companies urging them to take the ransomware threat more seriously as the Biden Administration ramps up its responses following recent attacks linked to Russia-based hacker groups on two major corporations. That attack followed a dramatic ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that nearly ground the East Coast of the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

You can check if your phone number or email address is part of this Facebook data leak and other data breaches on the Have I Been Pwned website. Facebook faces a privacy regulation investigation over this data breach. The Ransomware Scourge.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Although there is a mounting body of evidence that shows ransomware is and will continue to be a concern for businesses, there’s also an argument to be made for an eventual slowdown in ransomware attacks. 96% of phishing attacks are sent via email – and 74% of US businesses have fallen victim to phishing attacks.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A common example is phishing. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Data Breaches. This is a big one.

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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. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Maintaining compliance.

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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. Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. The data of over 1.2 Recent email-based attacks.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

The steady stream of cyberattacks seen throughout 2019 turned into a torrent over the last year – ransomware, phishing scams and data breaches are now at an all-time high. The National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSSI) is trying to tackle the 255% surge in ransomware attacks reported in 2020.

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