Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. 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.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Researchers at healthcare technology firm Nuance blame the Clop gang for a series of cyber thefts at major North Carolina hospitals. The Microsoft-owned healthcare technology firm Nuance revealed that the Clop extortion gang has stolen personal data on major North Carolina hospitals as part of the Progress MOVEit Transfer campaign.

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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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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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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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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The Solar Winds hack demonstrated supply chain exposures; the attempted poisoning of a Tampa suburb’s water supply highlighted public utilities at risk; and the Colonial Winds ransomware attack signaled cyber extortionist rings continuing to run rampant. Ransomware has been working well for the bad guys for quite some time now.

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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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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Today’s special columnist, Scott Register of Keysight Technologies, says government and industry must come together to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. The ransomware reality check for insurers. Credit: Colonial Pipeline. NotPetya changed that.

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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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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

However, M&A is a complex undertaking, and integrating and consolidating IT, cybersecurity and data privacy infrastructure only adds to the challenge. M&A invariably creates technology gaps that bad actor’s prey upon. Patient data exposures. In many cases, these leaders have more questions than answers.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. San Francisco, Calif.,

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Mobile Health (mHealth) and the proliferation of smartphones, apps, and IoT technology have had disruptive impacts on healthcare provision. Healthcare ransomware is increasing. In the last few months, we’ve seen rising hospital ransomware attacks. Despite their enormous benefits, mobile healthcare introduces novel challenges.

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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 […].

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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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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

JUNE 12, 2023

The Clop ransomware group has stolen stole personal and health information of 489,830 individuals as a result of a ransomware attack on the technology firm Intellihartx. Other victims of the Clop ransomware are City of Toronto , Rubrik , Onex, Axis, Bank, Rio Tinto, Hitachi Energy , and Virgin Group.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

You are no doubt aware of the grim statistics: •The average cost of a data breach rose year-over-year from $3.86 A sobering analysis by Cybersecurity Ventures forecasts that the global cost of ransomware attacks will reach $265 billion in 2031. • million to $4.24 million in 2021, according to IBM. About the essayist.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

If we want to address the real problem, we need to enact serious privacy laws, not security theater, to stop our data from being collected, analyzed, and sold—by anyone. Worse still, the main vendors of this censorship technology are in those authoritarian states.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2021

Whether caused by market conditions, legacy technology, or external threats such as ransomware, built-in resilience to meet these challenges has risen to the top as a digital transformation key performance indicator (KPI). . Applying data and digital governance across the organization for a rapid response to disruptions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act. If passed, it will significantly restrict data movement. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2021

This, of course, follows a devastating ransomware attack that resulted in a shutdown of Colonial Pipeline. We’re a long way from having regulatory frameworks for data privacy and network security needed for critical infrastructure — akin to what we have to keep aviation and ground transportation safe and secure.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: I was initially drawn to cybersecurity as a USA TODAY technology reporter assigned to cover Microsoft. Erin: What cybersecurity technologies are you most excited about right now? How can individuals and organizations detect and protect themselves against the misuse of deep fake technology? Erin: So, let’s get started.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Ransomware attacks are targeting healthcare organizations more frequently. Why healthcare needs better cybersecurity Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to data breaches because of how much data they hold. Use preventive security technology Prevention, as the saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

January 28 was Data Privacy Day, but for Malwarebytes Labs, it was Data Privacy Week. As such, we’re packed with more privacy coverage than you can shake a stick at, starting with some practical steps on how to make your online life private and secure , and why privacy is core to a safer internet.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These include the adoption of hyper automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven decision making, where organisations will increasingly use automation technologies and artificial intelligence to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Data poisoning will gain popularity in 2024.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 3, 2022

The post Period Tracking Apps and Your Privacy, Vendor Impersonation Attacks, LockBit Ransomware Bug Bounty Program appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Period Tracking Apps and Your Privacy, Vendor Impersonation Attacks, LockBit Ransomware Bug Bounty Program appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 31, 2021

For example, last week the California Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release calling for healthcare facilities to comply with state and federal health data privacy laws. Today’s bulletin comes on the heels of multiple unreported ransomware attacks against California healthcare facilities,” according to the announcement.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The cloud computing services company was hit by a ransomware attack in early December that disrupted the mail servers for thousands of customers. The growing number of data privacy regulations has raised the potential consequences of cybersecurity breaches, spurring demand for GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) software.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 2, 2022

That CTOs should be concerned about cybersecurity and data breaches is perhaps not the biggest surprise. 2022 has seen more data breaches than ever before, and it feels like the impact of a breach is increasing too. 60% of CTOs believe that technology is not aligned with their organisation’s business objectives.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. According to the Ponemon Institute and IBM, the global average cost of a data breach is $4.24 Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.” Trade Cyberthreats.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

Enterprises worldwide are trying to defend themselves against attacks such as ransomware, phishing, distributed denial of service and more. According to Information Technology Intelligence Consulting, 40% of organizations surveyed say hourly downtime can cost them between one and five million dollars, excluding legal fees, penalties or fines.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 17, 2021

With Colonial Pipeline, a group known as DarkSide took credit for the ransomware attack that caused the pipeline operator to shut down its fuel distribution. A similar group, REvil, is said to be responsible for the JBS ransomware attack. Legally, many data privacy laws require contract language between organizations.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. Sophisticated Ransomware . Looking back, that was an understatement! . every 5 seconds ?by

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

Just some of the women we are celebrating are: Professor Victoria Baines Currently the IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology at Gresham College in the UK, Professor Victoria Baines has consulted for police forces in the UK as well as international organisations including Interpol, UNICEF, and the Council of Europe. presidents.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Expect bad threat actors to spread ransomware and other threats that will encrypt or destroy data on machines. On top of that, the threat landscape has kept expanding with new strains of ransomware discovered late last year and the devastating Solar Winds supply chain hack. Increasing. The best defense.

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