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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2022

Encouragingly, an emerging class of network visibility technology is gaining notable traction. These specialized tools are expressly designed to help companies get a much better grip on the sprawling array of digital assets they’ve come to depend on. But then along came digital transformation. Embracing complexity.

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A new report from Sophos dissects how hackers spent two weeks roaming far-and-wide through the modern network of a large enterprise getting into a prime position to carry out what could’ve been a devasting ransomware attack. They used very nation state-like tactics, from a ransomware perspective,” Schiappa told me.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 13, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–A new International Data Corporation ( IDC ) survey found that more than one third of organizations worldwide have experienced a ransomware attack or breach that blocked access to systems or data in the previous 12 months. Welcome to digital transformation’s dark side!”

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 18, 2021

What Can Businesses Do to Adapt to the Evolving Technology, Breach Threats and Regulatory Challenges? The past 12 months have seen dramatic changes for organizations as they adapted to the pandemic to maintain business operations and continue their digital transformation. Challenges of an ever-changing digital age.

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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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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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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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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. However, the reported threat sources have been changing.

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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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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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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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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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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we look toward 2024, some aspects will remain the same, such as persistent ransomware and cloud-based attacks, as well as AI creating a larger attack vector for cybercriminals. The best security program requires a combination of purpose-built, automated technology and human intuition and intelligence.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Their end result is to obtain money or steal sensitive data which normally involves ransomware schemes, state-sponsored methods or just nefarious individuals looking to make a name for themselves in the online underworld. Either way, they are more devious and better equipped than 12 months ago. Other security initiatives to leverage .

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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. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S. If passed, it will significantly restrict data movement.

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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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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

» Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: Public Sector levels up to tackle Cyber Threats Risk Recordings Podcast with RSA: Exploring Digital Risk in Digital Transformation Third Party Cyber Risk is growing. Ransomware’s Dangerous Rise. Read the whole entry. » Most Companies aren’t prepared.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 1, 2021

Related Stories Episode 215-1: Jeremy O’Sullivan of Kytch On The Tech Serving McDonald’s Ice Cream Monopoly Episode 214: Darkside Down: What The Colonial Attack Means For The Future of Ransomware Episode 208: Getting Serious about Hardware Supply Chains with Goldman Sachs’ Michael Mattioli. What the hell is going on?

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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! .

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 10, 2022

How did ransomware propagate across several VLANs protected with micro-segmentation and isolation? With over 1000 plus vendors going to great lengths to show their greatest over their competitors, the consuming enterprise CISO and CIO will continue to breach, data exfiltration, and ransomware. Something failed!

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

tag=Ransomware'>Ransomware</a> <a href='/blog?tag=Cyber-attacks'>Cyber-attacks</a> In the business and technology world, perhaps its main effect has been to press the accelerator on digital transformation in organizations across the globe. The evolving cyber threat landscape.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 5, 2022

As for the threats, such as ransomware, supply chain attacks and software vulnerabilities, these will continue to become more sophisticated: the significant challenge will be how businesses will prioritize security initiatives and be prepared to respond to a steady stream of threats. What technologies are expected to rise?

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. Another respondent said, “CEOs need to know that security is not an IT issue or a technology issue, but a business issue affecting all aspects of the company.”. Be ready for ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Damage to the brand, paying ransomware costs, time and resources to address the breach, data privacy law penalties – these are all implications that contribute to cybersecurity fears being cited as the main thing keeping CTOs awake at night, according to our recent research, the State of European Dev Ecosystem 2022. CTO challenges.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s been wild to see the digital transformations happening across all industries over the past few years but think about the progressions when it comes to social media. Governments need to tap into external ecosystems to support their digital transformation needs by working with the private sector and cybersecurity firms.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As technology advances at speed, it enables just as many opportunities as it introduces threats. 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.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

One common type of cybersecurity issue organizations face is ransomware. Leakware is a potent, dangerous form of ransomware that emerged in 2019. It's slightly different from a standard ransomware attack—encrypting a user's files is a secondary concern. Although it's well-documented, a new type called leakware has emerged.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we ride the biggest digital wave in history, the internet has become fundamental to how society maintains livelihoods, conducts business, and stays connected. A Trust Benchmark for Digital Transformation. With it, come a constant evolution of risk. Effectively managing the revolving door of risks calls for a new era of trust.

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