The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Related Stories The Future of IoT Security Standards What CISOs Can Do to Win the Ransomware Game Episode 241: If Its Smart, Its Vulnerable a Conversation with Mikko Hyppönen. The post Why digital certificates are critical to 5G security appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Especially because Accenture was hit with ransomware this year. The section on cyber risk is in bold: "We face legal, reputational and financial risks from any failure to protect client and/ or Accenture data from security incidents or cyberattacks.". Accenture featured this earning's news on page 2 in a big, bold font.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 10, 2018

That after researchers in the Netherlands discovered that data from the Polar fitness app revealed the homes and habits of those exercising in clandestine locations around the world, including intelligence agencies, military bases, nuclear. Read the whole entry. »

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” Some smaller companies have even gone out of business as the result of a data breach. Ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

More specifically, their three top concerns were that there would be an increase in attacks associated with Internet of Things (IoT) networks, that the 5G network would create a wider attack surface and that 5G hardware and firmware would lack security by design.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 14, 2021

So, with all the uncertainty, why bother with an annual IoT prediction survey ? The IoT is still booming! Despite the challenges of 2020, the IoT industry is thriving. In fact, IoT Analytics, a leading provider of market insights for the Internet of Things (IoT), M2M, and Industry 4.0, billion by 2025, up from $72.5

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face? The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

All applications that obtain personal information from users are subject to data privacy laws , of course, so those laws and regulations need to be followed. Of course, malware, ransomware, insider theft and more remain major threats to applications and data.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8 Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches. Ransomware Attacks: In 2023, a whopping 72.7% of organizations faced ransomware. Data Breach Costs: The average global cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans. The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Episode 313, hosts Tom and Scott discuss the world of scambaiting, discussing what it is, the tactics used, and its effectiveness in stopping scammers. They talk about popular channels like Scammer Payback and Kitboga that show these scams in progress.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us. The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Micro$oft Window$ E$U: From October 2025, Microsoft will start charging for security updates to Windows 10. The post Use Windows 10? You Must PAY for Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

The following list contains four advantages that data access governance can provide enterprises. Protection from Cyberattacks An organization that allows broad access to its data is more likely to encounter malware (such as a virus or ransomware) since cyber attackers can infiltrate the network through a larger field of users.

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Threatpost

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As hackers put a bullseye on healthcare, Threatpost spotlights how hospitals, researchers and patients have been affected and how the sector is bolstering their cyber defenses.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

While you don't necessarily need to take immediate action on the points raised, there's a lot of talk about liability for poor security practices for larger organisations, better ratings for IoT devices, and a greatly improved hiring strategy for unfilled security vacancies.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The proliferation of IoT devices and sensors will accelerate, allowing organisations to collect and leverage data for improved operational efficiency and real-time monitoring. Many attackers will shift their approach from double to triple extortion activities after ransomware attacks. Data poisoning will gain popularity in 2024.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Part I: not ransom…ransomware! You’re still paying for your K&R, and now your company is facing a ransom demand…from faceless cyber criminals who have planted ransomware software on your network, locking down key IT assets and data. The insurance was dirt cheap. Fast forward a decade.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 29, 2019

» Related Stories Iranians Indicted in SamSam Ransomware Scheme Podcast Episode 130: Troy Hunt on Collection 1 and Tailit’s Tale of IoT Security Redemption Report: Iranian APT Actors Regroup After Main Security Forum Shuts Down. Read the whole entry. »

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

Ethyca is compliance -focused as regulatory enforcement becomes an essential part of data privacy. With Ethyca, clients get a bundle of tools for privacy by design in the development process. Read more: Application Security is Key to Stopping Ransomware, Vendor Says. Endpoint Security and Protection Against Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. billion valuation. Headquarters: Cambridge, UK. Founded: 2003. Annual Revenue: $2.53

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