Sophos 2022 Threat Report: Malware, Mobile, Machine learning and more!
Naked Security
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The crooks have shown that they're willing to learn and adapt their attacks, so we need to make sure we learn and adapt, too.
2021 mobile security: Android more vulnerabilities, iOS more zero-days
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 14, 2022
Mobile security company Zimperium has released its annual mobile threat report where security trends and discoveries in the year that passed lay the groundwork for predicting what's coming in 2022. [.].
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Sophisticated Attacks Against Mobile Devices Surge 187%
SecureWorld News
JUNE 29, 2023
In today's interconnected world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and access to sensitive information. However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices.
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Government Employees at High Risk for Mobile Phishing
SecureWorld News
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
New research from Lookout reveals the most common mobile threats aimed at federal, state, and local government agencies and their employees—all of which have increased since 2021. Telemetry data from more than 200 million devices and 175 million apps was analyzed to determine which mobile threats agencies most often face.
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Mobile Adware makes online banking services as Prime Targets
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 1, 2021
As per the document ‘Mobile Malware Evolution 2020’ document released by Kaspersky, the online banking services have become prime targets to those spreading Mobile Adware. And the threat report says that hackers are now focusing on improving the quality of adware, rather than raising their victimizing scope with mass attacks.
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Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: The Increased Telco Cybersecurity Challenges in the 5G Era madhav Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:15 Telecommunications firms have always faced a unique set of security challenges. The rapid shift to higher levels of digitization has meant they have much more dispersed infrastructure and data to protect.
All eyes on mobile
Security Boulevard
MARCH 28, 2022
Of all the data points contained in Zimperium’s recently released 2022 Global Mobile Threat Report , perhaps the most shocking is the spike in known cases of zero-day exploits being used in attacks against mobile devices. The post All eyes on mobile appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware’s Prevalence
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 22, 2023
ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.
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Verizon’s 2022 Mobile Security Index Report – Confirming what we all suspected
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
AUGUST 8, 2022
Verizon’s 2022 Mobile Security Index Report – Confirming what we all suspected. What happens when you combine a pandemic that forces most businesses into a remote work environment, coupled with increased mobile device use for many daily tasks? Mobile devices are now the primary means of communication and other activities.
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2018 Thales Data Threat Report, Global Edition: Digital Transformation & Data Security
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 25, 2018
This morning we announced, in tandem with our partner 451 Research, the Global Edition of the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report. It’s abundantly clear that medium to larger enterprises (the focus of the report and underlying survey) are finding it harder than ever to protect their sensitive data. Mobile payments – 91%.
ThreatList: Sharp Increase in Fake Mobile Apps Impersonating Legit Ones
Threatpost
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Consumers don't vet apps well enough to mitigate mobile threat risk, according to the latest mobile-threat report from RiskIQ.
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Despite MDM, Financial Services Plagued by Phishing, Malware
Security Boulevard
MAY 6, 2021
Mobile device management (MDM) deployments haven’t exactly put the kibosh on threats to financial services. In fact, even while MDM adoption rose 50%, quarterly exposure to phishing between 2019 and 2020 jumped by 125%, according to the Lookout Financial Services Threat Report.
Pros and Cons of Continual Compliance Solutions for Cybersecurity
Security Boulevard
JULY 22, 2022
According to the Sophos 2022 Threat Report, ransomware threats, along with attacks on internet infrastructure and malware on mobile devices, continue to rise in the volume of attempted and successful attacks.
Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The IBM 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report , for example, highlights the continuous financial burden on retailers, which, coupled with potential reputational damage, emphasizes the dire need for retailers to prioritize and bolster their cybersecurity measures. The security of our financial data is of paramount importance.
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Secure 5G Networks Key for Business and Society
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
The telecom industry was the most targeted vertical, attracting 37% of security attacks compared to 14% for the next-highest industry vertical according to CrowdStrike’s 2022 threat report. Understanding a fast-moving digital landscape comes with unique challenges, and more industries and.
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Financial Services Organizations Need to Adapt their Security Practices to the Shifting Environment
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
businesses are taking advantage of digital technologies like cloud, mobile, and IoT to digitally transform their operations. Increased contactless and mobile payments introduce bigger risks. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted consumer behavior as well by driving customers to use contactless methods of payment with mobile devices.
The Changing Face of Data Security in Federal Government
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JULY 3, 2019
I recently had the pleasure of sharing some industry insights from our 2019 Data Threat Report-Federal Edition on Cyberwire’s Daily Podcast –specifically addressing the gap in security responsibility many federal agencies face today as they move tremendous amounts of sensitive data into multicloud environments.
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Year 2021 witnesses over 304.7 million Ransomware attacks so far
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 18, 2021
SonicWall Cyber Threat report has confirmed that the year 2021 witnessed a record number of ransomware attacks in just 6 months, taking the number to 304.3 million; double than what was observed in the first six months of 2020. Coming to the ransomware spread statistics, SonicWall observed that June 2021 alone witnessed over 78.4
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Covid Omicron variant leads to Phishing Cyber Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
DECEMBER 3, 2021
The second email is different and directly asks the recipient to enter details such as full name, DoB, address, mobile number, email address and mother’s maiden name to mail them the Omicron COVID-19 testing kit. It also urges the customer to click on a malicious link that instead leads them to a malware harvested page.
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Cybercrime Statistics in 2019
Security Affairs
JANUARY 18, 2020
According to a the report published by Comparitech that used the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) scores, Bangladesh saw the highest number of malware infections approximately 35.91% of the country’s mobile users have fallen victim to malware infections. 25% of breaches were motivated by the gain of strategic advantage (espionage).
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Financial cyberthreats in 2022
SecureList
MARCH 29, 2023
Additionally, in many markets mobile banking has been pushing out online banking, with more and more convenient and secure banking apps emerging. This report shines a spotlight on the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2022. Additionally, cybercriminals are adapting their tactics to exploit the shift toward mobile banking.
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Securing Data in the Digital Transformation Era
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 31, 2018
According to our 2018 Global Data Threat Report , 67% of enterprises have been breached, with that percentage rate growing every year. Also with the increase in cloud, mobile, and IoT devices, a whole new generation of attack surfaces are vulnerable to hackers. Data breaches are the new normal.
What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 16, 2022
The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. Mobile attacks. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Ransomware.
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Financial Services Data – More at risk than you’d believe
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
DECEMBER 5, 2018
One of the top findings from the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition was that data breaches in U.S. IT security pros in financial services organizations reporting that their organization already had a data breach – but breaches are increasing at alarming rates.
The Future of Payments Security
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JANUARY 26, 2021
The increasing trend of using mobile payments for in-store purchases (especially during the pandemic) is leading criminals to increasingly focus their efforts on defrauding people through online fraud and scams. As more and more people and businesses rely on mobile banking applications, they become vulnerable to fraud. Encryption.
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Protecting your Customers and Brand in 2022: Are you doing enough?
Jane Frankland
APRIL 28, 2022
They appreciate the exponential growth that will come from connected, mobile devices. Cisco’s report which predicts 30 billion devices by 2023 of which 45% will be mobile won’t shock them. Mobile first strategies can also help with diversity, equity, and inclusion, too. billion) is expected online.
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Most of the attacks on Telecom Sector in 2019 were carried out by China-linked hackers
Security Affairs
MARCH 5, 2020
According to the CrowdStrike 2020 Global Threat Report, the telecommunications and government sectors were the most targeted by the threat actors. MESSAGETAP is able to collect and store SMS data based on selection criteria, including phone numbers, international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) numbers and keywords.
Only 17% of organizations encrypt at least half of their sensitive cloud data
SC Magazine
JUNE 2, 2021
A woman speaking on a mobile phone walks past a cloud computing presentation ahead of the CeBIT technology trade fair in 2012. While this raises some concerns, the Thales 2021 Data Threat Report , based on a study by 451 Research, pointed to some improvement in regulated industries. Sean Gallup/Getty Images).
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Financial cyberthreats in 2021
SecureList
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
While 2021 did see an increase in threats to financial institutions on a global scale, it also saw PC and mobile malware continue on the downward trend previously seen in 2020. This report aims to offer thorough insights into the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2021. Mobile banking malware. of attacks. Tajikistan.
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Retailers Face Many Challenges, Data Security Doesn’t Have to be One of the Them
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Retailers and shoppers are leveraging and enjoying many benefits data sharing brings: loyalty programs, personalized experiences, easier product location and ordering, online shopping, mobile access and the list goes on. According to the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report – Retail Edition , nearly two thirds (62%) of U.S.
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Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022
SecureList
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. Thus, we analyzed threats related to the following titles: Minecraft. Number of unique users affected by threats related to the game, from July 1, 2021 to June, 30 2022. Need for Speed. Grand Theft Auto. Call of Duty. Grand Theft Auto. Grand Theft Auto.
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Is Your Data Safe in the Cloud?
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
JUNE 18, 2019
In response to this need, Thales has partnered with VMware, a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, and offers our Vormetric Transparent Encryption with VMware Cloud on AWS. In the span of just a few years, the challenge of protecting data sufficiently has swiftly jettisoned from the IT department to the boardroom.
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Federal Government is Excelling at Digital Transformation While Security Challenges Gain Ground
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
APRIL 21, 2020
This year’s 2020 Thales Data Threat Report – Federal Government Edition reveals that as the U.S. federal government aggressively implements cloud, mobile, and the Internet of Things (IoT), a leader relative to the rest of the world – even when compared to the business sector.
The Countdown to Black Friday Has Begun. Are Retailers and Consumers Ready?
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
OCTOBER 23, 2018
In our 2018 Data Threat Report-Retail Edition , we found 50% of respondents reported a data breach this past year, so it goes without saying that the holiday shopping season is a prime time for cyber criminals to target both retailers and consumers alike. Going mobile. Protecting Consumer Data is Priority #1.
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Digital transformation escalates compliance challenges
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
MARCH 1, 2019
The 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Global Edition found that 97% of organizations surveyed are implementing digital transformation with 37% reporting aggressive transformation. For more information on the 2019 Global Data Threat Report-Global Edition, please visit our website.
Financial sector saw a 125% increase in mobile phishing attacks during 2020
SC Magazine
MAY 6, 2021
Researchers on Thursday reported that despite a 50% increase in mobile device management (MDM) adoption during the past year, average quarterly exposure to phishing attacks on mobile devices in the financial sector rose by 125% – and malware and app risk exposure increased by more than five times.
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National Day of Unplugging – how switching off can boost business security
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
MARCH 6, 2020
Disconnecting from your mobile device, laptop or tablet can be as good as a holiday. The 2020 Thales Data Threat Report Global Edition found that no organization is immune from data security threats, with 49% of global respondents experiencing a breach at some point and 26% having been breached in the past year.
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Security Roundup September 2023
BH Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The next most popular ruse is to ask for the recipient’s mobile number or personal email address. Its 2023 phishing threats report combines findings from email security data with a survey of security decision makers. The World Economic Forum has a useful blog with tips on safeguarding against BEC scams.
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How Encryption Became the Board’s New Best Friend
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
MAY 7, 2019
Businesses will be technology-enabled, connected and mobile, like never before. The 2019 Thales Data Threat Report-Global Edition revealed that as digital transformations are taking place, sensitive data is often at risk. This is a significant change. This is a significant change. Enter encryption.
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Financial Cyberthreats in 2020
SecureList
MARCH 31, 2021
Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. This report aims to shed a light on more details of financial cyberthreats in 2020. Mobile banking malware.
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The Future of Payments? Frictionless.
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
APRIL 25, 2019
Cashierless Amazon Go stores have popped up in several locations featuring self-checkout and mobile payments. For example, in our annual Data Threat Report we found that 97% of respondents are storing sensitive data in digitally transformative environments, but only 30% are deploying encryption.
Securing the future of payments – what does 2018 have in store?
Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing
DECEMBER 20, 2017
And mobile is at the centre of the improved consumer experience. is the next generation technology, one-up fraud prevention method, addressing online and mobile in-app transactions where significant growth is expected, since it places emphasis on risk scoring transactions rather than on consumer authentication for every transaction.
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SAP warns of malicious activity targeting unpatched systems
Malwarebytes
APRIL 7, 2021
It doesn’t matter if we’re talking software or hardware fixes, or replacing an insecure Windows XP box on the network, or running updates you’ve been putting off for that old mobile phone in your drawer. Whether you use any of the systems mentioned in the threat report up above or not, timely patching is the way to go.
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Growing Security Safely in Canada
Duo's Security Blog
JUNE 14, 2021
Prisma Clouds’ 2021 Cloud Threat Report and Verizon’s 2021 DBIR Report show how companies have needed to adapt and expand cloud workloads and how this has affected their cybersecurity. Doing so will help avoid breaches and exposures, allowing companies to do their work safely.
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