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Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators

Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

In recent years, cybercrime has become an increasingly familiar issue amongst cybersecurity professionals, with ransomware in particular commanding news […] The post Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging ‘zero trust’ and ‘remote access’ strategies to mitigate ransomware risks

The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Ransomware? Well, the stats are even scarier with over 50% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, compared to 2020. The media paid close attention to ransomware attacks last year, as they had a significant impact on Colonial Pipeline, the nation’s largest fuel distributor, and JBS, the nation’s largest meat distributor.

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Johnson Controls Faces Ransomware Attack, Risking DHS Security Data

Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Johnson Controls, a major provider of building automation solutions, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack by the Dark Angels ransomware gang, potentially compromising sensitive information related to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). What Happened?

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UK Home Office is ignoring the risk of ‘catastrophic ransomware attacks,’ report warns

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) warns of the high risk of a catastrophic ransomware attack on the UK government. The British government is accused of failing to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks. The UK has the dubious distinction of being one of the world’s most cyber-attacked nations.

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Qualys Unfurls Ransomware Risk Assessment Service

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Qualys today launched a Ransomware Risk Assessment Service through which organizations can proactively identify, prioritize, track and ultimately remediate assets that are vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The post Qualys Unfurls Ransomware Risk Assessment Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Insurance and Ransomware

Schneier on Security

JULY 1, 2021

As ransomware becomes more common, I’m seeing more discussions about the ethics of paying the ransom. However, the most pressing challenge currently facing the industry is ransomware. Growing losses from ransomware attacks have also emphasised that the current reality is not sustainable for insurers either.

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Negotiating with Ransomware Gangs

Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Thus, the decision whether to pay or ignore a ransomware demand, seems less of a legal, and more of a practical, determination almost like a cost-benefit analysis. The arguments for rendering a ransomware payment include: Payment is the least costly option; Payment is in the best interest of stakeholders (e.g.

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Ransomware Risks and Recommendations – Infographic

Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

Not to mention the negative financial impacts and reputational damage that ransomware can cause. The overall frequency of ransomware detections might be leveling off, but the sophistication, aggressiveness, and impact of this threat continues relentlessly.

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6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Ransomware Plan

Security Boulevard

MARCH 18, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, ransomware has emerged as one of the most formidable and costly challenges facing businesses of all sizes. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the risk of falling victim to this insidious form of cyber attacks continues to escalate.

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Don’t Risk Losing Control Over Your Microsoft 365 to Ransomware!

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 27, 2022

Veeam® Backup for Microsoft 365 removes the risk of losing access and control over your Office 365 data, including OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Teams — so that. The post Don’t Risk Losing Control Over Your Microsoft 365 to Ransomware! appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Ransomware risk management: How to start preparing for the future now

Tech Republic Security

JULY 30, 2021

TechRepublic's Karen Roby interviews Brandon Vigliarolo about how the ransomware risk management calculus is changing for OT, ICS and critical infrastructure.

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AppSec Decoded: Reducing the risk of ransomware

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 26, 2022

Ransomware prevention and mitigation should be on your radar in 2022. The post AppSec Decoded: Reducing the risk of ransomware appeared first on Software Integrity Blog. The post AppSec Decoded: Reducing the risk of ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Rackspace warns of phishing risks following ransomware attack

Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Cloud computing provider Rackspace warned customers on Thursday of increased risks of phishing attacks following a ransomware attack affecting its hosted Microsoft Exchange environment. [.].

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Anti-Ransomware Company Exagrid Pays $2.6 Million Ransom

Adam Levin

JUNE 4, 2021

You would think that ExaGrid, a backup appliance and anti-ransomware service might know how to avoid ransomware, but it was hit. . million after it was hit with Conti ransomware. . The FBI announced last month that Conti ransomware had been used against the Irish healthcare system and at least sixteen U.S.

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Top Four Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk

Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

The post Top Four Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk appeared first on TechRepublic. IT leaders must integrate security tools into a cooperative, consolidated ecosystem using a composable and scalable cybersecurity mesh architecture (CSMA) approach. By 2024, organizations adopting a CSMA to integrate security tools to.

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Modern Ransomware Attackers Risking Public Safety, Community Infrastructure

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Ransomware attackers often find government networks to be lucrative sitting targets that are often largely left unprotected against modern threats. The post Modern Ransomware Attackers Risking Public Safety, Community Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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AI Will Fuel Rise in Ransomware, UK Cyber Agency Says

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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Qualys Ransomware Risk Assessment service aims to help you thwart potential attacks

Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Free for the first 60 days, the new service is designed to help you better understand your organization's exposure to ransomware and automate the steps needed to reduce your risk.

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Mitigate Ransomware Risks With Modern Log Management

Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Enterprises using a modern log management platform have key tools in place to detect and mitigate some of the risks from a ransomware attack.

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What the Latest Ransomware Attacks Teach About Defending Networks

Bleeping Computer

MARCH 21, 2024

Recent ransomware attacks have shared valuable lessons on how to limit risk to your own networks. Learn from Blink Ops about how organizations can limit their ransomware risk. [.]

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The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today. Let's find out.

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Waves of Risk: The Growing Cybersecurity Crisis in Maritime Trade

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cybercriminals are actively attacking and interrupting supply chains by targeting maritime organizations with ransomware. The post Waves of Risk: The Growing Cybersecurity Crisis in Maritime Trade appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Vulnerability Lag: Cut Ransomware Risks Resulting From Digital Transformation

Dark Reading

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Exploring ransomware and other data integrity risks from accelerated digital transformation in the wake of COVID-19.

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VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Users are strongly recommended to quickly upgrade their Bricks Builder Theme installations to this current version to reduce the risk of exploitation. Despite VMware’s three-year-old deprecation statement, unprotected systems remain at risk. The fix: To prevent risks, urgently update on-premise servers to version 23.9.8.

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Capital Health attack claimed by LockBit ransomware, risk of data leak

Bleeping Computer

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Lockbit ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a November 2023 cyberattack on the Capital Health hospital network and threatens to leak stolen data and negotiation chats by tomorrow. [.]

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Cyberinsurers looking for new risk assessment models

Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2022

As ransomware attacks increase, a number of difficulties have risen for cyberinsurers that will need to be addressed swiftly. The post Cyberinsurers looking for new risk assessment models appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. These devices exist outside of direct corporate management and provide a ransomware gang with unchecked platforms for encrypting data. Which Unmanaged Devices Do Attackers Use?

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CISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

CISA warns that the Akira Ransomware gang is exploiting the Cisco ASA/FTD vulnerability CVE-2020-3259 (CVSS score: 7.5) The issue was listed by CISA as known to be used in ransomware campaigns, but the agency did not reveal which ransomware groups are actively exploiting the issue. in attacks in the wild. This week the U.S.

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Managing technology risk

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 6, 2023

Numerous risks are inherent in the technologies that all organizations use. These risks have especially become apparent with recent ransomware attacks, which have crippled major infrastructure such as the Colonial Pipeline in the Eastern United States 1. The first part of GRC is governance. The final area of GRC is compliance.

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How to Perform a Successful IT Risk Assessment

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2024

With a cyber attack being attempted every 40 seconds and ransomware attacks increasing at a rate of 400% year over year, it’s no wonder your organization has to take security seriously. The post How to Perform a Successful IT Risk Assessment appeared first on Hyperproof. Do you know which information assets and.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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Ransomware and the Uncertainties of Cyberinsurance

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ransomware attacks are ubiquitous, and the insurance markets are chaotic. That, at least, seems to be the state of cybersecurity and risk mitigation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The post Ransomware and the Uncertainties of Cyberinsurance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Rackspace Warns Clients About Phishing Risks After Suffering a Ransomware Attack

Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Following a ransomware attack that affected its hosted Microsoft Exchange environment, cloud computing firm Rackspace issued a warning to clients on Thursday about rising phishing attack threats. The post Rackspace Warns Clients About Phishing Risks After Suffering a Ransomware Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Threat Spotlight: Data Extortion Ransomware Threats

Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the last few years, the ransomware landscape has changed significantly. Between 2022 and 2023, ransomware attacks increased by more than 100% year-over-year, with more attacks consisting of double and triple extortion. The post Threat Spotlight: Data Extortion Ransomware Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware Threatens Lives: Report Reveals Impacts on Healthcare Sector

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ransomware continues to pose an alarming threat to critical infrastructure, with the healthcare sector being particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. In 2023, the United States witnessed a surge in ransomware attacks, with 46 hospital systems comprising 141 hospitals directly impacted. and globally.

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Reduce Ransomware Risk With the Fortinet Security Fabric

Tech Republic Security

JULY 24, 2022

Increasingly, these cybercriminals are doing more than stealing data, often encrypting whole systems and interrupting business operations with ransomware, a threat that’s increased 15x over the past. The post Reduce Ransomware Risk With the Fortinet Security Fabric appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SonicWall Warning: 'Imminent Risk of a Targeted Ransomware Attack'

SecureWorld News

JULY 14, 2021

Just because the infamous REvil ransomware gang suddenly disappeared this week does not mean it's time to relax on the cybersecurity front. SonicWall has just issued an urgent security notice detailing "critical risk" to some unpatched vulnerabilities on a couple of its products. x firmware are past temporary mitigations.

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Using AI Cybersecurity Solutions to Stop Ransomware

Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2023

Growing interconnectedness makes it harder to detect ransomware before it causes harm. Whether data is processed locally or in the cloud, the risk of a breach is the same. The post Using AI Cybersecurity Solutions to Stop Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ransomware, endpoint risks are top concerns for DFIR professionals

CSO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

The rise of ransomware attacks that occurred after the global pandemic in March 2020 remains a problem. However, ransomware is not the only threat. According to a new report from IDC and Magnet Forensics, the significant lack of cybersecurity skills gap and a plethora of other cyber risks are growing concerns.

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Organizations Battle Ransomware Targeting Supply Chains

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Organizations are increasingly at risk of ransomware attacks through their extensive supply chains, a threat that is complicated by visibility challenges as the attack surface expands, according to global Trend Micro survey of 2,958 IT decision makers.

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The Myths of Ransomware Attacks and How To Mitigate Risk

The Hacker News

MAY 27, 2022

This is especially critical for mitigating against rising ransomware attacks — a threat that 57% of security leaders expect to be compromised by within the next year. As organizations continue to evolve, in turn so does ransomware. Therefore preventing data loss is essential to your success. To help you

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Trellix finds business services top target of ransomware attacks

Tech Republic Security

JULY 18, 2022

Ransomware groups are now starting to pick sides in the Russian-Ukrain conflict. Learn more about who and what are at risk. The post Trellix finds business services top target of ransomware attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Most Organizations Expect Ransomware Attack Within a Year

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 23, 2023

BullWall , global leaders in ransomware containment, and researchers with Cybersecurity Insiders, today published the Cybersecurity Insiders 2023 Ransomware Report. Ransomware’s biggest negative impacts: 82 percent cite downtime, 75 percent cite financial losses, and 68 percent cite reputational damage.

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Ransomware in Context: 2024, A Year of Tumultuous Change

Security Boulevard

MARCH 27, 2024

2024 has started off dramatic shifts in the ransomware landscape. The post Ransomware in Context: 2024, A Year of Tumultuous Change appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Awkward Adolescence: Increased Risks Among Immature Ransomware Operators

GUEST ESSAY: Leveraging ‘zero trust’ and ‘remote access’ strategies to mitigate ransomware risks

Trending Sources

Johnson Controls Faces Ransomware Attack, Risking DHS Security Data

UK Home Office is ignoring the risk of ‘catastrophic ransomware attacks,’ report warns

Qualys Unfurls Ransomware Risk Assessment Service

Insurance and Ransomware

Negotiating with Ransomware Gangs

Ransomware Risks and Recommendations – Infographic

6 Reasons Your Business Should Have Ransomware Plan

Don’t Risk Losing Control Over Your Microsoft 365 to Ransomware!

Ransomware risk management: How to start preparing for the future now

AppSec Decoded: Reducing the risk of ransomware

Rackspace warns of phishing risks following ransomware attack

Anti-Ransomware Company Exagrid Pays $2.6 Million Ransom

Top Four Steps to Reduce Ransomware Risk

Modern Ransomware Attackers Risking Public Safety, Community Infrastructure

AI Will Fuel Rise in Ransomware, UK Cyber Agency Says

Qualys Ransomware Risk Assessment service aims to help you thwart potential attacks

Mitigate Ransomware Risks With Modern Log Management

What the Latest Ransomware Attacks Teach About Defending Networks

The Evolving Role of Cyber Insurance in Mitigating Ransomware Attacks

Waves of Risk: The Growing Cybersecurity Crisis in Maritime Trade

The Vulnerability Lag: Cut Ransomware Risks Resulting From Digital Transformation

VulnRecap 2/26/24 – VMWare, Apple, ScreenConnect Face Risks

Capital Health attack claimed by LockBit ransomware, risk of data leak

Cyberinsurers looking for new risk assessment models

Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

CISA: Cisco ASA/FTD bug CVE-2020-3259 exploited in ransomware attacks

Managing technology risk

How to Perform a Successful IT Risk Assessment

How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

Ransomware and the Uncertainties of Cyberinsurance

Rackspace Warns Clients About Phishing Risks After Suffering a Ransomware Attack

Threat Spotlight: Data Extortion Ransomware Threats

Ransomware Threatens Lives: Report Reveals Impacts on Healthcare Sector

Reduce Ransomware Risk With the Fortinet Security Fabric

SonicWall Warning: 'Imminent Risk of a Targeted Ransomware Attack'

Using AI Cybersecurity Solutions to Stop Ransomware

Ransomware, endpoint risks are top concerns for DFIR professionals

Organizations Battle Ransomware Targeting Supply Chains

The Myths of Ransomware Attacks and How To Mitigate Risk

Trellix finds business services top target of ransomware attacks

Most Organizations Expect Ransomware Attack Within a Year

Ransomware in Context: 2024, A Year of Tumultuous Change

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