Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

So what can small business owners do to quickly turn things around? Your small business may have adopted a working scheme that allows employees to work anywhere. By creating a strong mobile security policy, a small business is better placed to prevent cyberattacks, and better prepared should one occur.

Small Business 90

Small Business Mobile Phishing Authentication 90

Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

Small businesses are increasingly becoming prime cyberattack targets in today’s interconnected world. While large corporations often make headlines when they fall victim to cybercrime, the impact on small businesses can be equally devastating, if not more so.

Small Business 52

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber threats Ransomware 52

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

The post Small Business Best Practices for Email Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. At the same time, cybercriminals exploited a weakened economy and accelerated their attacks, often through email and social engineering. In fact, according to Guardian.

Small Business 119

Small Business Social Engineering Engineering Cybersecurity 119

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A recent survey conducted by CNBC and Momentive found that 56% of small business owners are not concerned about being the victim of a cyberattack in the next year and that only 28% of them have a response plan in place in case of a cyberattack. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybersecurity Passwords Education 98

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 8, 2020

The CFO of a small company that was the victim of a ransomware attack and reveals why they paid the ransom (in Bitcoin) to gain back control of their systems.

Small Business 218

Small Business Ransomware 218

Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2022

May 2 marks the start of National Small Business Week , a week that recognizes “the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners”, and promises to “celebrate the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs.” Thinking you are not a target.

Small Business 82

Small Business Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 82

Security Boulevard

JUNE 3, 2021

Regardless of the size and nature of operations, all businesses are at risk of cybersecurity threats. The post Three Common Cybersecurity Threats Small Businesses Should Be Worried About appeared first on Indusface.

Small Business 145

Small Business Cybersecurity Risk Cyber threats 145

Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2023

BEC is one of the most damaging forms of social engineering attacks faced by small businesses. Protecting your business from social engineering Securing a small business from social engineering attacks is an ongoing effort that requires constant vigilance. Get a free trial below.

Social Engineering 84

Social Engineering Small Business Engineering Banking 84

Dark Reading

JUNE 27, 2023

One ransomware attack can be devastating for a small to midsize business. Here are some survival tips to ensure it's not a disaster.

Small Business 81

Small Business Ransomware 81

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) is bringing its enterprise-class security to small business and home markets with Okyo , a Wi-Fi 6 hardware device announced today. The post Palo Alto Enters Small Business, Remote and Home Markets with Okyo appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

Small Business 130

Small Business Marketing Antivirus Firewall 130

Dark Reading

APRIL 16, 2020

Small businesses are being hit by ransomware, and a majority are paying up to get their data back.

Small Business 91

Small Business Ransomware 91

Tech Republic Security

JUNE 8, 2020

The CFO of a small company that was the victim of a ransomware attack and reveals why they paid the ransom (in Bitcoin) to gain back control of their systems.

Small Business 142

Small Business Ransomware 142

Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2021

PrismHR , a company that sells technology used by other firms to help more than 80,000 small businesses manage payroll, benefits, and human resources, has suffered what appears to be an ongoing ransomware attack that is disrupting many of its services. Hopkinton, Mass.-based PrismHR has not yet responded to requests for comment.

Ransomware 296

Ransomware Small Business Insurance Software 296

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.

Small Business 98

Small Business Cybersecurity Phishing DDOS 98

Dark Reading

AUGUST 24, 2023

TZW is the latest version of Adhubllka, which has been active since 2019 but has gone largely unreported due to its lower ransom demands.

Small Business 81

Small Business Ransomware 81

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 18, 2022

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have an opportunity to protect themselves against the scourge of ransomware by following guidance offered by the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense released by the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) from the Institute for Security and Technology (IST).

Small Business 130

Small Business Ransomware Technology Security Awareness 130

Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

It provides a highly secure service platform that protects business users from malware, such as ransomware, phishing and other malicious cybersecurity activities. Our partnership allows us to simplify our customers’ cybersecurity approach so that they can focus on their core business whilst being safe from cyber threats.

Small Business 90

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber threats Technology 90

Centraleyes

MAY 9, 2024

UK, and Australia have sanctioned him as an alleged leader of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. LockBit’s targets spanned individuals, small businesses, multinational corporations, hospitals, schools, nonprofit organizations, critical infrastructure, and government and law-enforcement agencies.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Small Business Backups Government 52

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.

Small Business 61

Small Business Cybersecurity Education Cybercrime 61

Bleeping Computer

JULY 14, 2022

For more than a year, North Korean hackers have been running a ransomware operation called HolyGhost, attacking small businesses in various countries. [.].

Small Business 115

Small Business Ransomware 115

Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shared guidance for small businesses on how to secure their networks from ransomware attacks by blocking threat actors' attempts to exploit vulnerabilities using social engineering or exploits targeting technology. [.].

Social Engineering 138

Social Engineering Small Business Ransomware Engineering 138

The Hacker News

JULY 15, 2022

An emerging threat cluster originating from North Korea has been linked to developing and using ransomware in cyberattacks targeting small businesses since September 2021.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Small Business 94

Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2021

Kaseya confirmed that the REvil supply-chain ransomware attack hit fewer than 60 of its customers and their customers. Software provider Kaseya announced that fewer than 60 of its customers and less than 1,500 businesses have been impacted by the recent supply-chain ransomware attack. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 130

Ransomware Small Business Hacking Accountability 130

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Drawing on recent events and the resilient nature of cyber threats, as highlighted in an insightful piece on the LockBit ransomware saga, it’s evident that the cybersecurity landscape is more volatile than ever. ThreatHunter.ai, a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a leading provider of AI-driven threat hunting solutions.

Cyber threats 130

Cyber threats Ransomware Small Business Media 130

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

Microsoft researchers linked the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to North Korea-linked threat actors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers linked the activity of the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to a North Korea-linked group they tracked as DEV-0530. ” concludes Microsoft.

Ransomware 133

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Government Small Business 133

Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Ransomware is the Cyber Pearl Harbor we’ve been waiting for all along. Ransomware is the new PCI. Some stats: At the time of this writing, Google News returns 7,460,000 results for the term Ransomware. According to Datto, Ransomware attacks are costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. It’s annoying 2.

Ransomware 246

Ransomware Government Social Engineering Small Business 246

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.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware Small Business Mobile Risk 118

Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2024

Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and prevent you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more about how we can help protect your business? Get a free trial below.

Small Business 81

Small Business VPN Data breaches Education 81

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Talos researchers observed a financially motivated threat actor using a new ransomware dubbed MortalKombat and a clipper malware named Laplas. Unlike other ransomware families, MortalKombat did not show any wiper behavior or delete the volume shadow copies on the infected system. Most of the victims are located in the U.S.,

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Malware Small Business 83

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.

Social Engineering 114

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 114

Hot for Security

MAY 21, 2021

has shut down operations after extorting regular users and small businesses of almost 9 Bitcoin, the equivalent of around $365,000, in a matter of weeks. In typical ransomware fashion, the attackers gave victims a Readme.txt file containing instructions on how to recover their encrypted files – pay 0.1

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Small Business Cybercrime Encryption 116

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“There’s usually about 30% corruption in backups” Show notes for series 2, episode 5 Ransomware is feared by businesses all over the world. We give a unique insight into the experiences of ransomware victims. How do organisations react to a ransomware attack? What happens during and after an attack?

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Backups Small Business Social Engineering 98

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.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Small Business Risk Cybersecurity 82

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.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Small Business Phishing Malware 98

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.

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Backups Encryption Insurance 137

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

Ransomware just keeps getting worse, it seems. Cybersecurity researchers last week revealed that a new ransomware gang called Onyx is simply destroying larger files rather than encrypting them. The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware Backups Encryption Penetration Testing 121

Security Boulevard

MARCH 2, 2021

PrismHR, a company that sells software and services used by other firms to help more than 80,000 small businesses manage payroll, benefits, and human resources, has suffered what appears to be an ongoing ransomware attack. The post Payroll/HR Giant PrismHR Hit by Ransomware? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Small Business Software 52