Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Stories of ransomware assaults are common in many headlines worldwide. The attacks target both large and small businesses alike. Research suggests that over half of organizations find it difficult to detect if they have enough cybersecurity to prevent them from ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2021

Are the DDoS and the fire linked? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter ).

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

The cost of ransomware attacks accounts for 21 percent of the overall expenses, while the cost of malicious insider accounts for 15 percent. Which is the impact of cybercrime on small business? According to the 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report , 43% of all nefarious online activities impacted small businesses.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here's an alarming stat from Accenture: more than one-third of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% of them are prepared to defend themselves. Back up all data. Part of any disaster recovery plans include backing up data in multiple formats, across different systems, and using cloud services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 23, 2022

According to a report titled Cymulate Data Breaches Study, most of the attacks reached the corporate networks through phishing emails. Coming to the cyber attack variants, over 55% of the registered attacks were of malware variant, while 40% were related to ransomware and 32% of Ddos.

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Hot for Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Since 2020, Dridex has also been used to deliver ransomware to targets and maximize earnings. Emails mimicking a regular QuickBooks invoice that small businesses or organizations usually receive can have severe consequences.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2022

SecurityAffairs awarded as Best European Personal Cybersecurity Blog 2022 Crooks are using RIG Exploit Kit to push Dridex instead of Raccoon stealer Flagstar Bank discloses a data breach that impacted 1.5 Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 As the number and severity of data breaches continues to rise, organizations are recognizing that those costs are not theoretical. Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. million and climbing. AI, ML Playing a Role.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2022

of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4 of its users due to the exposure of salted password hashes Twitter confirms zero-day used to access data of 5.4

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. However, small businesses ability to respond to threats due to constrained resources is very different.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, small businesses are just as vulnerable to cyber threats as their larger counterparts. Cybersecurity is not just a concern for big corporations; it’s an imperative function for small businesses as well. A single data breach can cripple a small business, and some may never recover.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2019

Collection #1 Data Breach Analysis – Part 1. Unpatched Cisco critical flaw CVE-2018-15439 exposes small Business Networks to hack. Cisco addresses flaws in its products, including Small Business routers and Webex. Two distinct campaigns are spread GandCrab ransomware and Ursnif Trojan via weaponized docs.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

It might seem like cyber threats are only a concern for large organizations, but small and medium-sized businesses are often the preferred target for cyber crime. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Large corporations, small businesses, and even individuals suffer from numerous attacks from cybercriminals. That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. Businesses require the input of human resources. Human Resources.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The average data breach lifecycle is still too lengthy, malware variants are growing by 45%, and although ransomware attacks were lower than last year, ransom payments are rising as more companies are prepared to pay out than ever before. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2021

Breaches are bad for business… literally. Expect to see this story featured in lots of security presentations about worst-case scenarios following a data breach. Last month, the Finnish therapy centre provider Vastaamo went into liquidation , having suffered a ransomware infection last year.

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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. While large-scale attacks on enterprise organizations are the most widely publicized, small businesses can be just as vulnerable and targeted by cybercriminals. Ransomware.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

For most small businesses, the chances of falling prey to a long-term covert surveillance operation by well-resourced, likely state-backed actors are slim. This shows that stealthily surveilling a network is not a tactic exclusive to highly sophisticated threat actors targeting enterprise businesses.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

IT departments will also need to train employees on the security of personal devices, and — if necessary — restrict what sort of devices can access sensitive data. Ransomware Will Cost Businesses More. Ransomware costs small business an estimated $75 billion each year.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Cybersecurity is often overlooked by small business, but over 60% of cyber attacks are targeted at small to medium-sized businesses. Small businesses are attractive to hackers because they usually do not have the sophisticated security systems that are in use by larger organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

There is a common misconception that small businesses aren’t targeted by cybercriminals. They surmise, “I don’t have anything of value compared to a big business.” As a result, SMBs need to keep their guard up because the reality is that every business is a potential target for cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2022

Phishing attacks are a persistent threat to businesses globally. According to Verizon , 82 percent of data breaches in 2021 involved the human element—with phishing attacks making up over 60 precent of these. DNS security for your small business. Interested in learning more? Further reading.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses. This amount climbs once indirect expenses are considered.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

At least 23 Texas local governments targeted by coordinated ransomware attacks. Capital One hacker suspected to have breached other 30 companies. Cisco warns of the availability of public exploit code for critical flaws in Cisco Small Business switches. Mastercard data breach affected Priceless Specials loyalty program.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2021

Additionally, these attacks hurt multiple business areas, not just the IT department. For example, one 2017 data breach leveraging a software vulnerability cost a consumer credit reporting company an estimated $2 billion. Financial impact. The financial impact of a supply chain attack is likely the most obvious and newsworthy.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan? External vulnerability scans are conducted based on the size of your organization, with different frequencies for small and large enterprises.

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Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

There are so many ways your personal files or business documents could experience data loss. Data loss can also occur as a result of falling victim to ransomware, malware or phishing. Carbonite offers solutions for consumers and businesses. Own a small business and need data backup?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s why your small business should make database security a top priority in 2020. This database security assessment checklist can be your go-to list for ensuring your data stays protected: 1. During a ransomware attack , cybercriminals take over your website data and demand a ransom to return it.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The longer the dwell time, the longer an attacker has to elevate their privileges and move deeper into a network in search of sensitive data and other high-value assets. We call this lateral movement —and MDR can nip it in the bud, preventing a potential data breach. It’s all made possible by threat hunting.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ransomware is among these weapons — and it poses a significant threat. Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that a ransomware attack targets a business every 14 seconds , and that number will fall to 11 seconds by 2021. What Is Ransomware? Cybercriminals love ransomware because it’s profitable. million ransom demand.

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