NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Cyber Insurance Backups Insurance 52

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes. FBI spoofs 2012 – 2013.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Social Tactics.

Social Engineering 117

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 117

Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

Ransomware 139

Ransomware Technology Government Phishing 139

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. What we know is that municipalities and hospitals have been prime targets of ransomware purveyors over the past two years.

Social Engineering 174

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

Related : How ransomware became a scourge Ransomware attacks and email fraud have spiked to record levels across the U.S. This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. These are soft targets,” he says. It’s simple fraud.”

Scams 147

Scams Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering 147

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

EternalBlue is a Windows exploit created by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and used in the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack. These data packets can contain malware such as a trojan, ransomware, or similar dangerous program. Here is how the NSA-developed cyber monster works, and how you should defend against it.

Social Engineering 108

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Engineering Malware 108

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Moving ahead, it’s crucial for SMBs, municipalities and healthcare institutions to prioritize. The majority of ransomware attacks gained initial access by defeating legacy MFA. Acohido is dedicated to fostering public awareness about how to make the Internet as private and secure as it ought to be. (LW

Cybersecurity 258

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber threats Software 258

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. During the last year, malicious actors have attacked anything from healthcare organisations and medical trials, to education and the public sector, and even business supply chains.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Digital transformation Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence 77

The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

A good start would be to read Mobilizing the C-Suite: Waging War Against Cyberattacks, written by Frank Riccardi, a former privacy and compliance officer from the healthcare sector. Companies can prevent social engineering attacks by steeping employees in cyber hygiene and warning them about the sneaky ways cybercriminals launch cyberattacks.

Cloud Migration 188

Cloud Migration Passwords Cybersecurity Cyber threats 188

Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published its 2022 Internet Crime Report. The numbers are based on the complaints reported to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Mostly by deploying social engineering, victims are tricked into linking their cryptocurrency wallet to a fraudulent liquidity mining application.

Cryptocurrency 64

Cryptocurrency Scams Media Social Engineering 64

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply-chain will become more of a sweet spot for targeted ransomware and state-sponsored espionage campaigns. Businesses will still be mostly concerned with ransomware. will lead more people to poverty, which always translates to increased criminality (cyber or otherwise), and we know ransomware to be extremely profitable.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 128

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Focused on energy, enterprise, financial, healthcare, mobile, and internet start-ups, this VC firm has more than 1100 corporate clients and more than 200 international clients. With over 600 million users, Sina Weibo is one of China’s largest social media platforms. Social engineering. Sina Weibo .

Cybersecurity 137

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 137

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come. The Threat of Ransomware. In fact, in recent years, ransomware has almost completely changed breach economics.

Cyber threats 71

Cyber threats Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT 71

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

From supply chain breaches to ransomware organizations continue to struggle with how to avoid becoming an eventual statistic of being attacked. Ransomware. Ransomware, as projected would continue to be a leading way for bad actors to leverage control and data to monetize hacking organizations. Third-Party/Supply Chain Risk.

Phishing 134

Phishing Mobile Technology Manufacturing 134

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A new threat actor, tracked as TA2101, is using email to impersonate government agencies in the United States, Germany, and Italy to multiple families of malware, deliver ransomware, and banking Trojans. The threat actors also targeted IT support companies to compromise their MSP and use it to deliver the Maze Ransomware to its clients.

Government 76

Government Malware Social Engineering Banking 76

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

It is important to highlight that Africa has the fastest-growing telephone and Internet networks in the world, and it as the widest use of mobile banking services. This threat seeks to target and take advantage of victims’ fears, insecurities, and vulnerabilities through phishing, mass mailing and social engineering.

Cybercrime 76

Cybercrime Scams DDOS Banking 76

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation.

Malware 95

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 95

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. MUSIC} VAMOSI: In EP 49, I talked with Huntress, a managed service provider that discovered the ransomware affecting customers of Keysea.

Internet 40

Internet Internet Insurance Cyber Insurance 40

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. Healthcare Industry Data Breaches Healthcare is an information-intensive industry.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. Ransomware The U.S.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2021

This is because the lockdown that’s imposed in many countries has made it a must for companies and healthcare providers to stay connected via online sources. . The international cybersecurity market is expected to show considerable growth due to the COVID-19 crisis. Market Dynamics.

Marketing 52

Marketing Mobile Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity 52

NopSec

MAY 21, 2020

In third position the “social engineering” technique is another relevant attack vector that leads to security breaches. Clearly, the attackers are out there and if you leave unpatched stuff on the internet, they’ll find it and add it to their infrastructure”.

Malware 52

Malware Social Engineering Internet Internet 52

Security Through Education

APRIL 7, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s (Federal Bureau of Investigation) 2020 Internet Crime Report , refers to what is happening as an “ Internet crime spree.” billion people were active internet users as of October 2020. Healthcare sees 580% jump in ransomware attacks. Written by Social-Engineer.

Scams 92

Scams Computers and Electronics Insurance Social Engineering 92

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

The Rise of Ransomware. I never thought I’d live to see the day where ransomware was a common household term. You know it’s getting bad when your great aunt calls to chat about the increase in ransomware and what it means for our nation’s security ! Your People are Your First Line of Defense.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cyber Attacks Ransomware 52

Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It has links to multiple types of cyber crime, including ransomware, carding, phishing, and malware development. If an adversary has sufficiently developed social engineering and marketing skills, they can even get unwitting investors to buy coins for “cryptocurrencies” that don’t even have a blockchain.

Scams 40

Scams Cryptocurrency Marketing Advertising 40

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. One example is our phenomenal Ransomware Protection and G Suite security feature. One example is our phenomenal Ransomware Protection and G Suite security feature.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The primary target and focus for nation-states will continue to be their adversaries Critical Infrastructure sectors, such as healthcare, government, communications, transportation, defense industrial base, media, utilities, finance, and cargo logistics. In 2024: 1. Enforcement of regulations is also causing serious tension.

Risk 115

Risk Cybersecurity CISO Technology 115

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In another COVID-themed scheme, the con artists introduced themselves as the Direct Relief charity, which helps to improve the quality of life and healthcare in poorer regions. In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee.

Phishing 96

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 96

Spinone

MARCH 18, 2019

The healthcare industry in general houses a massive amount of electronic data about patients including protected health information to financial information. Modern healthcare is extremely reliant on technology. Only after Internet news stories of the leak began to surface was the vulnerable endpoint taken offline.

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Computers and Electronics Accountability Technology 53

ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

At a time when organizations are dealing with the SolarWinds breach and a persistent threat of ransomware throughout the world. Tennisha: I did my undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University in electrical and computer engineering. Next week we're doing social engineering. Consider Tennisha Martin.

Hacking 40

Hacking InfoSec Cybersecurity Engineering 40

ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

At a time when organizations are dealing with the SolarWinds breach and a persistent threat of ransomware throughout the world. Tennisha: I did my undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University in electrical and computer engineering. Next week we're doing social engineering. Consider Tennisha Martin.

Hacking 40

Hacking InfoSec Cybersecurity Engineering 40