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GUESST ESSAY: Cybercrime for hire: small businesses are the new bullseye of the Dark Web

The Last Watchdog

Attackers can also buy access to compromised remote desktop setups, VPN logins, and bundles of stolen credentials. Carrying cyber insurance that covers downtime, breaches, and ransomware. Once inside, they can disrupt operations, steal or sell data, launch fraudulent transactions, or install ransomware to demand payouts.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

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IPVanish vs NordVPN: Compare Features and Price

eSecurity Planet

IPVanish and NordVPN are VPN solutions that offer customers multiple pricing options, a mobile VPN, and various privacy features. IPVanish is an affordable VPN with multiple support channels, including phone. Ive compared both VPNs, including their plans and features, to help you decide which is better for you.

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The Edge Has Become the Battleground

SecureWorld News

Translation: regulators, and insurers, are shifting the burden of proof to corporate directors, not federal responders. Governance pressure joining technology risk Capitol Hill is circulating a draft "Cyber Hygiene Safe Harbor" bill: firms demonstrating secure-by-design practices would gain liability shields after nation-state incidents.

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Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks

SecureWorld News

UnitedHealth now estimates that the February 2024 breach of its Change Healthcare subsidiary compromised data for 190 million Americans , delaying prescriptions and disrupting insurance billing nationwide. Malicious changes to chemical dosing at water plants or pressure manipulations in pipelines could trigger instant public safety crises.

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Is your whole digital life protected? 4 ways to address common vulnerabilities

Webroot

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Webroot Total Protection is the latest release in our Customer Digital Life Protection strategy that checks all the boxes.

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Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024

Digital Shadows

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. This is likely because threat actors perceive US-based organizations to be more financially capable of paying ransoms due to well-developed cyber insurance.