SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

The expanding threat landscape: vulnerabilities and attack types The aviation ecosystem is an intricate web of airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, maintenance suppliers, and third-party technology vendors. A cyberattack on any link, be it a ground-handling contractor or a software provider, can trigger cascading failures.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Digital transformation: The integration of IoT, SCADA systems, and advanced analytics has increased operational efficiency but also expanded the attack surface.

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We continue to see that no enterprise is immune to threats and breaches, with ransomware campaigns continuing to get more sophisticated and prevalent. The term digital transformation is not new by any means, but it needs to be newly approached through a security-first lens. Safety First, Now More Than Ever.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

The shift to remote care and the widespread adoption of EHR solutions by health systems have shaped digital transformation in healthcare. The challenge now is to understand how hospitals and care centers expect to protect patient information and maintain network performance when threats like Ransomware are lurking.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2024

Over the last few years, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and expensive forms of cybercrime. Today, this tactic has evolved, where ransomware operators in nearly every case first exfiltrate sensitive data and then threaten to publicly expose it if a ransom demand is not paid.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

This surge is driven by a convergence of factorsfrom a spike in ransom ware attacks to the digital transformation of healthcarethat CISOs and healthcare executives must understand and act upon. A primary catalyst is the sharp rise in ransomware and other attacks on hospitals and clinics. billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2020

Speed is what digital transformation is all about. Cyber hygiene basics revolve around aligning people, processes and technologies to adopt a security-first mindset. Patch everything, back it up as best you can, and then move on to some of the new technologies that can help you do it faster.”

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Ransomware is getting worse. Cybersecurity analysts have been screaming this sentiment from the rooftops for years, but now new research examining the expanding landscape of software vulnerabilities leveraged in ransomware attacks offers up some hard numbers that put the depth of this problem into context.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2025

In early May 2025, two of the United Kingdom's best-known grocers, Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the Co-op, as well as luxury retailer Harrods, were struck by sophisticated social-engineering attacks that tricked IT teams into resetting critical passwords and deploying ransomware across their networks. retail industry.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 31, 2022

Advanced VM tools and practices are rapidly emerging to help companies mitigate a sprawling array of security flaws spinning out of digital transformation. Digital transformation has spawned a cascade of nuanced, abstract vulnerabilities – and they’re everywhere. That’s changing — dramatically. Unified solution.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Managed security services (MSS) refer to a service model that enable the monitoring and managing of security technologies, systems, or even software-as-a-service (SaaS) products. Digital Transformation. The unification revolution of cybersecurity solutions has started – and managed security service providers are leading the way.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A chart to future aviation industry cybersecurity best practices Digital transformation propels industries forward, and the aviation sector stands at the forefront of change, embracing technologies that promise efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. From ransomware attacks. appeared first on TrueFort.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

PKI and digital certificates were pivotal in the formation of the commercial Internet, maturing in parallel with ecommerce. As business networks shift into the era of cloud computing and agile software, the volume of digital certificates has swelled dramatically. PKI touches nearly every aspect of our connected technologies.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

And as a technologist, this makes me want to ask: how can we make people feel as comfortable and sure about digital interactions as they do in real-life situations where trust is built over time? As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

Virtual machines are becoming an increasingly popular avenue cybercriminals are taking to distribute their ransomware payloads onto compromised corporate networks. In order to avoid raising suspicions or triggering antivirus software , the ransomware payload will ‘hide’ within a VM while encrypting files on the host computer.”

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Unsurprisingly, cyberattacks and data breaches show no signs of slowing as companies invest in technology to fuel growth, enhance customer experiences, support remote and hybrid workforces, and meet ESG goals.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 3, 2022

At RSA Conference 2022 , which takes place next week in San Francisco, advanced technologies to help companies implement zero trust principals will be in the spotlight. Votiro has established itself as a leading supplier of advanced technology to cleanse weaponized files. This is the dark side of digital transformation.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Although cybercrime as a whole has seen a rise during the pandemic, arguably ransomware has been one of the more successful and lucrative attack types. Our own research report, the State of Encrypted Attacks Report 2020 , found that there had been a 500 per cent rise in ransomware compared to 2019. Security hygiene is the best defence.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2022

From mass production of cheap malware to ransomware as a service (RaaS) , cyber criminals have industrialized cybercrime, and a new HP Wolf Security report warns that cybercriminals are adapting advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics too. Ransomware: Breach and Attack Simulations. Full Application Ring-fencing Attack Simulation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Given how critical security is to digital transformation and our ability to innovate, we’ve got a robust line-up of cybersecurity topics – from SASE to zero trust and the technologies you need to help protect your business. And it’s jam-packed with cybersecurity talks! Speakers: Todd Waskelis and Dan Solero.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

PT FabrikaCr/Getty Images As generative AI has spread in recent years, so too have fears over the technology's misuse and abuse. Written by Webb Wright, Contributing Writer June 6, 2025 at 2:36 p.m. Tools like ChatGPT can produce realistic text, images, video, and speech.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

News of the breach was first reported by BleepingComputer on Monday, though DataBreaches.net had previously reported that the DarkSide ransomware group had listed Guess on their data leak site in April. It’s certainly possible that the reported ransomware and breach incidents may be linked.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

Below are 5 realities that may or may not surprise you when it comes to integrating perimeter and internal defenses: Time is the currency of the day —Ransomware, cryptomining, and supply chain attacks are top of mind until we get into the office; business needs drive the fires to be fought during the day.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

As one of the unfortunate benefactors from the changing business behaviours of the pandemic, ransomware attack trends continue to evolve. The gravity of the threats of ransomware was exemplified by the attack that shut down the cross-country gas pipeline system Colonial Pipeline; the largest U.S. A new era of ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. That said, a couple of prominent legacy technologies seem sure to endure as security cornerstones, moving forward.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2021

Further reading: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Shows Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities. As own operators of pipelines move forward with digital transformation, segmentation will be key in safeguarding their cyber assets, both local and remote. Issues Ransomware Protection Guidance for Critical Infrastructure.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. This surge in TLS abuse has shifted the security community’s focus back to a venerable network security tool, the firewall.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As technology evolves and our dependence on digital systems increases, the cybersecurity threat landscape also rapidly changes, posing fresh challenges for organizations striving to protect their assets and data. The common maxim today is that when it comes to breaches, it’s no longer a case of ‘if’ but ‘when’ or ‘how often?’.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Google seems to have taken a pledge to safeguard the security and digital transformation of governments, critical infrastructure managing companies and enterprises-large and small by creating a new cybersecurity advisory team.

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BH Consulting

APRIL 16, 2025

She spoke passionately about how AI is the most transformative force of our time, reshaping industries, governance models, and the future of cybersecurity. She clearly emphasised that although retail, finance and operational technologies are rapidly adopting AI, human expertise remains irreplaceable.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. However, you must find an experienced translation company with specialists in diverse technologies and masters the terminologies in the IT industry. Article by Shiela Pulido.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

  The migration to Linux and open-source technology will happen in phases. Now, with the EU's growing distrust of the US and its technology companies, we can expect to see more such moves.  For the latter, it appears Schrödter was referring to the migration from Windows 10 to 11. 

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Together for a Better Internet: Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2025 andrew.gertz@t Tue, 02/11/2025 - 14:57 At a time when technology is integral to our lives, Safer Internet Day (SID) has never been more relevant. At a time when technology is integral to our lives, SID has never been more relevant. With an estimated 5.8

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Related: IABs fuel ransomware surge. Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies found 88 new IAB sales on dark web marketplaces in the first quarter of 2020, compared to just three in all of 2017. The rise of IABs corresponds with the increase in digital transformation. Ransomware correlation.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Ransomware. During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Researchers also found that file-less ransomware skyrocketed and that trend makes sense. Identity Theft.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Looking at FinServ firms’ top threats, ransomware attacks against this sector continue to grow, with 18% saying they had suffered an attack. The Dangers of Emerging Technology Trends When asked about emerging concerns, quantum computing threats came up unsurprisingly.

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