SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

However, the truth is that businesses of all sizes hold valuable data in their hands, and cybercriminals work to create new sophisticated attack methods to acquire this information. An unfortunate reality for SMBs is that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Noisy Cybersecurity Risks for SMBs.

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Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

This unprecedented, large-scale digital migration has also made us ever more exposed to cybersecurity risks. It provides a highly secure service platform that protects business users from malware, such as ransomware, phishing and other malicious cybersecurity activities. Over the last year, large parts of our world moved online.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2019

The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act may provide business owners with access to government-level tools to secure small business against attacks. Perhaps the best approach to rampant malware, ransomware and cybercrime is stronger cooperation between the public and private sectors. of the U.S.

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Webroot

AUGUST 2, 2021

Ransomware has officially made the mainstream. Dramatic headlines announce the latest attacks and news outlets highlight the staggeringly high ransoms businesses pay to retrieve their stolen data. And it’s no wonder why – ransomware attacks are on the rise and the average ransom payment has ballooned to over $200,000.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 22, 2022

Nations across the globe are taking regulatory action to reduce the ransomware threat. ransomware reporting requirements were signed into law. Report ransomware payments within 24 hours after they have been made. Submit any new or different information that becomes available surrounding the ransomware attack to CISA.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is the impact of ransomware on organizations? Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

A new training and certification program seeks to help individuals at small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment. A new training and certification program launched to help individuals at these small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes. The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

New cybersecurity research is revealing interesting details about how organizations and ransomware operators interact with each other following a successful attack. Many organizations are forced to pay the ransom to stay in business. Ransomware trend #1: ransom demands are getting cheaper.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services. Data backup.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2022

Skyrocketing ransomware payments will cost more than just your revenue. If you’re a small business owner, you don’t need to be told that you’ve suffered immensely throughout the pandemic. Exposure to ransomware is just another element you’ve had to consider. That’s nearly half. Why do cybercriminals focus on SMBs?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

If you are a small-business owner, you most likely don’t have a big team of administrators and data security officers to manage your data. Сloud backup for small businesses must be both cost-effective and simple-in-use. If you forget to save the updates, your new files are at risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here's an alarming stat from Accenture: more than one-third of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% of them are prepared to defend themselves. The pandemic, geopolitical factors, and the new hybrid/work-from-home landscape put midsize companies at 500% more risk of being targeted in 2021.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. However, small businesses ability to respond to threats due to constrained resources is very different.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Health providers are a tempting target for cyber attackers, particularly with ransomware, as they combine deeply personal information and they are often perceived as having weaker security infrastructure, while any disruption can be life threatening. NCSC Gives Small Businesses Tools to Build Up Cyber Defenses Meanwhile the U.K.’s

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. AI, ML Playing a Role.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country. The most important aspect of devising a solution is to have a good understanding of how the business operates. It is not of a matter of “if” but “when.”

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The number one type of cyber incident so far this year is ransomware. The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims. Due to the transition of remote work, exploitation of remote access was the root cause of reported ransomware incidents.". And the most popular attack vector was phishing.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many small business use pre-formatted questionnaires that ask for information they don’t actually need for day to day operations, and it’s hard to keep track of data they no longer need. Backups are an essential measure to ensure an organization can recover important business data in case of damage, loss or destruction.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses. Read the case study.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, small businesses are just as vulnerable to cyber threats as their larger counterparts. Cybersecurity is not just a concern for big corporations; it’s an imperative function for small businesses as well. A single data breach can cripple a small business, and some may never recover.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 13, 2022

BOSTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )– CyberSaint , the developer of the leading platform delivering cyber risk automation, today announced CyberBase, the company’s new offering for small-to-medium sized businesses. Small businesses and startups need a solution that manages compliance for them in an easy, automated way.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Your small business is growing fast. But rapid small business growth also presents new challenges. At SiteLock, we developed a proprietary risk score based on over 500 variables to help website owners gauge the overall risk of their sites on a scale from low to high. That’s good news! Include an SSL.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Related Stories Is a DEF CON Village the right way to assess AI risk? The DIB’s Long Tail: Small Businesses As we contemplate attacks on defense industrial base companies, a certain image may come to mind: one of hacks or attempted hacks on giant and wealthy firms like Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, BAE Systems or Raytheon.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. If an employee is tricked by a malicious link in a phishing email, they might unleash a ransomware attack on their small business.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses in every industry face complex cyber risk, particularly the millions of small and midsize companies comprising much of Acrisure’s client base. Studies indicate approximately 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. However, only 14% of small businesses are prepared to defend themselves.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

Million ransom to decrypt files after Ransomware attack Maze Ransomware operators hacked the Xerox Corporation Microsoft releases emergency security updates to fix Windows codecs New EvilQuest ransomware targets macOS users The U.S. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

So, you or someone you know got hit by ransomware. How to get rid of ransomware then? As a data protection company, we help companies and individuals restore their data corrupted by ransomware every day. Here you will find some ransomware removal tools, tips, and tricks. It’s understandable.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Companies and executives must understand the ever-changing cybersecurity threat landscape in a high-risk digital environment. One common type of cybersecurity issue organizations face is ransomware. Leakware is a potent, dangerous form of ransomware that emerged in 2019. What is leakware? Strategies to protect against leakware.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

How Malvertising Can Affect Your Business. Malvertising can affect small businesses in a variety of ways. An attack like this could have severe consequences, including ransomware attacks. Vetting partners might not prevent malvertising completely, but it can help reduce the risk. Maintain your local machines.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the biggest contemporary cybersecurity threats, affecting organizations and individuals alike on a global scale. As we approach International Anti-Ransomware Day, we have analyzed the major ransomware events and trends. The third most active ransomware in 2023 was Cl0p.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2021

Last month, the Finnish therapy centre provider Vastaamo went into liquidation , having suffered a ransomware infection last year. Now Vastaamo may need to file for bankruptcy and could go out of business if it can’t pay its debts. MORE A walk-through of ransomware negotiations and the modus operandi.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

There are plenty of risks associated with mobile devices, and we ignore them at our peril. When we talk about endpoint protection, it’s only natural to only think about the most commonly compromised endpoints like work laptops and servers—but your smartphone isn’t off the hook. Stay vigilant!

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