Data Privacy Day 2022: How Can AI Help in the Fight Against Ransomware?
Dark Reading
JANUARY 28, 2022
Fewer than one-quarter of organizations believe they are fully prepared for a ransomware attack, threatening data privacy
The Role of Translation in Cyber Security and Data Privacy
Security Boulevard
MAY 5, 2021
Thus, understanding how cybersecurity and data privacy plays a priority role in organizations, especially in a multilingual setting. But, what is the relationship of languages in data privacy, and how can a reliable translation help prevent cyber-attacks? But, how is it possible?
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Data Privacy Week 2022: The Security Awareness Canary in the Coalmine
Webroot
JANUARY 24, 2022
Even in the early days of 2022, a hospital in Jackson, Florida , experienced a ransomware attack that left medical professionals struggling to access patient records. Attacks like this not only have implications for patient care, but they also serve as a stark reminder of ongoing privacy issues in the online realm.
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7 Innovative Ideas That Protect Data Privacy
Security Boulevard
MAY 17, 2021
Thus, individuals and businesses now look for newer methods of securing their data. The post 7 Innovative Ideas That Protect Data Privacy appeared first on CCSI. The post 7 Innovative Ideas That Protect Data Privacy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Ransomware Attacks are Up, but Profits are Down: Chainalysis
Security Boulevard
MAY 8, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of ransomware, it’s getting easier for threat groups to launch attacks – as evidence by the growing number of incidents – but more difficult to make a profit. The post Ransomware Attacks are Up, but Profits are Down: Chainalysis appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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UnitedHealth: Ransomware Attackers Stole Huge Amount of Data
Security Boulevard
APRIL 23, 2024
The ransomware group that attacked a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group stole massive amounts of customers’ private health care data, the latest in a continuing string of information coming out about the data breach. The post UnitedHealth: Ransomware Attackers Stole Huge Amount of Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Ransomware Mitigation
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Without AI, organizations will continue to suffer and struggle with recovery when faced with ransomware and other cyberattacks. The post Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Ransomware Mitigation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
UK NHS to share data causing data privacy concerns among patients
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 31, 2021
But what if the database is targeted by hackers like the one witnessed in May 2017 when UK NHS was targeted by a WannaCry Ransomware spreading gang. . However, the procedure was abandoned in 2016 due to privacy concerns. However, unless it is done under strict surveillance, none of the benefits could reach the populace. .
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Hackers Exploit ConnectWise Bugs to Deploy LockBit Ransomware
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Cyberattacks exploiting critical vulnerabilities in ConnectWise’s remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool revealed this week have snowballed and some bad actors are using it to deploy LockBit ransomware, which was the target of a recent international law enforcement operation.
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Lawsuits After Ransomware on the Rise, Comparitech Says
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2024
Ransomware attacks are an expensive proposition for any company. For example, a report this week by cybersecurity firm Sophos found that while the percentage of companies that were victims of ransomware this year has dropped slightly, the recovery costs – which don’t include a ransom payment – have jumped to $2.73
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NetApp Leverages AI to Make File System Ransomware Resistant
Security Boulevard
MARCH 5, 2024
NetApp embedded artificial intelligence capabilities in its ONTAP file system that can identify ransomware threats in real time. The post NetApp Leverages AI to Make File System Ransomware Resistant appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Ransomware and the Uncertainties of Cyberinsurance
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Ransomware attacks are ubiquitous, and the insurance markets are chaotic. It also isn’t far from the truth: Ransomware attacks have markedly increased, placing significant pressure on insurance markets to provide organizations with affordable options to minimize risk.
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Dell Survey Surfaces Lack of Ransomware Resiliency
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 9, 2024
A Dell survey found many organizations experienced a cyberattack in the last year, with 85% paying ransoms to access data. The post Dell Survey Surfaces Lack of Ransomware Resiliency appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The G7 expresses its concern over ransomware attacks
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 14, 2020
G7 Finance ministers expressed concern on Tuesday over the rise in ransomware attacks during the Covid-19 pandemic, including some involving cryptocurrencies. G7 Finance ministers warn of ransomware attacks that have been growing in scale, sophistication, and frequency over the past two years. ” continues the statement.
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How Object Storage Can Help Fight Ransomware
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
No organization is immune to the proliferation of ransomware. As some recent attacks have demonstrated, even companies that aren’t directly attacked can be impacted by a major ransomware attack. The post How Object Storage Can Help Fight Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Friday Five 11/18
Digital Guardian
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Inadequate cybersecurity efforts, questionable data privacy practices, and ransomware made the top headlines this past week. Catch up on the latest stories in this week's Friday Five!
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News Alert: GhangorCloud selected to demo Deep AI-based capabilities at India’s G20 Summit
The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 7, 2023
These attacks may target critical infrastructure, government systems, financial institutions, and private organizations, leading to data breaches, ransomware incidents, and other cybersecurity breaches. We look forward to showcasing our security and data privacy enforcement solutions at the G20 summit in August.”
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Friday Five 9/2
Digital Guardian
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Data privacy concerns were at the forefront of this week’s cybersecurity news but phishing and ransomware attacks are still making waves. Read about these stories and more in this week’s Friday Five!
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4 Truths About Data Breaches That Will Help Protect Your District
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 6, 2022
Data privacy and data breaches are inextricably linked Data Privacy Month is kicking off and it’s a big, broad topic for schools this year. Followed in quick succession by “zoombombing”, school ransomware attacks (leading […]. The past 20 months or so have highlighted trials and triumphs in K-12.
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Cybersecurity Outlook 2022: Third-party, Ransomware and AI Attacks Will Get Worse
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 6, 2022
Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse. AI Attacks Lead to Regulation.
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FBI and CISA issue joint warning on Royal Ransomware
ZoneAlarm
MARCH 7, 2023
On March 6, 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint warning to critical infrastructure groups worldwide regarding the dangers of Royal Ransomware.
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Friday Five 5/13
Digital Guardian
MAY 13, 2022
Data privacy concerns on the rise, Costa Rica fights back against ransomware, and new cybersecurity legislation making its way through Congress - read about this and more in this week's Friday Five!
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Bluefield University Falls Victim to AvosLocker Ransomware Attack
ZoneAlarm
MAY 9, 2023
Bluefield University recently fell victim to a ransomware attack perpetrated by the AvosLocker gang, resulting in the hijacking of the institution’s emergency alert system. Ransomware … The post Bluefield University Falls Victim to AvosLocker Ransomware Attack appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.
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Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling
The Security Ledger
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
With the attention given to the threats posed by ransomware, why do organizations still fall victim to these attacks? Max Henderson, the Manager of Incident Response at Pondurance joins us to talk about what companies get wrong in responding to ransomware and other threats. So what should companies worried about ransomware do?
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Friday Five 6/18
Digital Guardian
JUNE 18, 2021
New data privacy acts, the G7 on ransomware, and how cybersecurity factors into M&As - catch up on all of the week's infosec news with the Friday Five!
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To avoid penalties for ransomware payouts, incident response pros press for due diligence
SC Magazine
APRIL 9, 2021
Being coerced into paying a large ransomware demand is bad enough. 1 advisory warning against companies facilitating ransomware payments to groups who are on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN List”) or have a “sanctions nexus.”. (AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
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City of Dallas Vital Services Shut Down in Suspected Ransomware Attack
SecureWorld News
MAY 5, 2023
The City of Dallas, Texas, was forced to shut down police communications and IT systems on Monday morning, May 1, due to a suspected ransomware attack. Subsequently, the City has confirmed that a number of servers have been compromised with ransomware, impacting several functional areas, including the Dallas Police Department Website."
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CAPCOM: 390,000 people impacted in the recent ransomware Attack
Security Affairs
JANUARY 14, 2021
Capcom revealed that the recent ransomware attack has potentially impacted 390,000 people, an increase of approximately 40,000 people from the previous report. After the attack, the Ragnar Locker ransomware operators claimed to have stolen over 1TB of data from the company. Greetings ! Only 9 people were impacted.
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What Does Social Engineering Have to Do with Ransomware?
ZoneAlarm
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Throughout the hundreds … The post What Does Social Engineering Have to Do with Ransomware? So how is it possible that so many people and organizations continue to fall for whatever cybercriminals throw their way? appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.
iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Finally, the episode […] The post iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. The post iOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on Hospitals appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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How the ransomware explosion is reshaping the cyber insurance market
SC Magazine
MAY 19, 2021
The development of cybersecurity insurance has played an important role in determining how companies prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks and the resulting fallout. The ransomware reality check for insurers. Prior to 2017, most insurers covered ransomware under traditional property and casualty policies.
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After Springhill: Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Lawsuits
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 18, 2021
A lawsuit working its way through the courts could have a lot to say about the liabilities facing organizations that have been hit by ransomware attacks – and could have implications for cybersecurity preparation and regulation in general. Hospital’s Operations Hit by Ransomware. Ransomware Liability.
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Content Creation, Mental Health in Cyber, The MGM Ransomware Attack
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
The post Content Creation, Mental Health in Cyber, The MGM Ransomware Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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TikTok Denies Data Breach, Los Angeles School District Ransomware Attack, Fingerprint Scanners in School Bathrooms
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
TikTok has denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed they have gained access to over 2 billion user records, the Los Angeles school district, the second-largest in the US, suffered a ransomware attack, and details on how one high school in Sydney Australia installed fingerprint scanners at the entrance […].
How Healthcare Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against IoT Ransomware
IT Security Guru
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Healthcare ransomware is increasing. The sector has always been a lucrative target for malicious actors, but the pandemic emergency has been a great vehicle for adversaries to launch an increasing number of ransomware attacks against hospitals. In the last few months, we’ve seen rising hospital ransomware attacks.
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GUEST ESSAY: Addressing data leaks and other privacy, security exposures attendant to M&As
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 27, 2022
The FBI recently issued a warning that ransomware gangs are targeting companies during “time-sensitive financial events”, such as mergers and acquisitions. With ransomware attacks increasing year-over-year, we will continue to see this as a common attack vector. Post-Close Risks.
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Clop gang stolen data from major North Carolina hospitals
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
The Clop ransomware gang (aka Lace Tempest ) was credited by Microsoft for the campaign that exploited a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34362 , in the MOVEit Transfer platform. In June, the Clop ransomware group claimed to have hacked hundreds of companies globally by exploiting MOVEit Transfer vulnerability.
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Ransomware 101: How to Keep Your Business Safe From the Latest Trend in Cybercrime
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2021
Ransomware. The post Ransomware 101: How to Keep Your Business Safe From the Latest Trend in Cybercrime appeared first on Hyperproof. The post Ransomware 101: How to Keep Your Business Safe From the Latest Trend in Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard. Yes, that’s.
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California Hospitals Fail to Report Ransomware
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
State Attorney General Bonta recently issued guidance to healthcare services and providers , reminding them they must comply with state and federal health data privacy laws, which includes reporting data breaches.
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Protecting Your Enterprise from Ransomware with MixMode
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
This approach leaves organizations feeling secure against the threat of ransomware while they are actually left exposed to potentially expensive, wide-scale damage. The post Protecting Your Enterprise from Ransomware with MixMode appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CFPB’s Proposed Data Rules
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 31, 2024
Data is a toxic asset , and in the long run they’ll find that it’s better to not be sitting on a mountain of poorly secured financial data. Deleting the data is better for their users and reduces the chance they’ll incur expenses from a ransomware attack or breach settlement.
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 463 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Security Affairs
MARCH 17, 2024
Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.
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Hitachi Energy breached by Clop gang through GoAnywhere Zero-Day exploitation
Security Affairs
MARCH 17, 2023
Hitachi Energy disclosed a data breach, the Clop ransomware gang stole the company data by exploiting the recent GoAnywhere zero-day flaw. We have also notified applicable data privacy, security and law enforcement authorities and we continue to cooperate with the relevant stakeholders.”
Sony Hacked Again, Attackers Claim to Have Breached All Systems
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
A new ransomware group called Ransomed.vc is claiming to have breached all of Sony's systems and is selling the data on the Dark Web. The group is demanding ransom from Sony but stated they will sell the data if Sony does not pay their desired ransom. The hacking group claims to have compromised all of Sony's systems.
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