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Phishing-Resistant MFA: Why FIDO is Essential

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Attackers can leverage these stolen credentials to slip through perimeter defenses, compromise cloud environments, and carry out ransomware attacks. Download our Phishing-Resistant MFA eBook and Passwordless 360 Report to learn more. High-profile breaches illustrate the devastating impact of credential-based attacks.

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Who is Hero?

Security Boulevard

Halts Hundreds of Attacks in the past 48 hours: Combating Ransomware and Nation-State Cyber Threats Head-On Subscribe to our Newsletters Most Read on the Boulevard 16 Billion Leaked Records May Not Be a New Breach, But They’re a Threat Scattered Spider Targets Aflac, Other Insurance Companies WhatsApp BANNED by House Security Goons — But Why?

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Creating an Incident Response Plan with a People-First Approach

GlobalSign

The NHS ransomware scare remains a sobering example of how cyber incidents can endanger lives through system paralysis. Armstrong-Smith notes that SMEs, in particular, face a harsh reality: “In reality, 80 to 90 percent of ransomware targets are companies with fewer than 500 employees.”

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Why Cyber Criminals Keep Winning Against SMEs

GlobalSign

Microsoft’s 2023 Digital Defense Report shows that SMEs now account for 90% of all ransomware attacks. “80 to 90% of all ransomware targets are against SMEs, and that's an SME when we're talking less than 500 employees. And the average amount of that ransom is around €350,000.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S.

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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Good Science’

Security Boulevard

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I replaced my iPad with a de-Googled Android tablet for a week - here's my buying advice

Zero Day

  Also: I replaced my Kindle with an iPad Mini as my ebook reader - 8 reasons why I don't regret it Aside from having a more private experience, the Murena Tablet is slightly faster in everyday use. It's a ready-made, de-Googled tablet that you don't need to tinker with or flash an OS on.

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5 Key Findings From the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report

The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.