SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Cybersecurity professionals have long been discussing the role of cryptocurrency in the rise of ransomware attacks. Virtual currency is easy to transfer across country borders, making it the currency of choice for most ransomware gangs. counter-ransomware initiative. Cost of ransomware in the United States.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Just two weeks ago, SecureWorld’s Drew Todd reported on 5 Ransomware Attacks Targeting Food and Agriculture. A Russia-based ransomware gang by the name of BlackMatter hit Iowa grain co-op New Cooperative, Inc. They [Ransomware gangs] have got you boxed into a corner. How do you fight against ransomware attacks?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2023

Recent statistics reveal that 70% of companies were impacted by ransomware last year ( State of Malware Report 2023, Malwarebytes ), and 83% experienced more than one data breach. He brings over 20 years of product management and product marketing experience across numerous cybersecurity technologies, working with industry-leading companies.

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McAfee

AUGUST 27, 2020

A small district hospital in western Colorado lost access to 5 years’ worth of patient records after ransomware attackers exploited holes in an aging infrastructure to strike. But it was also an increasingly familiar story as ransomware attackers escalate their attacks and go after targets across all sectors of the economy.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 10, 2021

The CARES Act allows for spending to support remote work and enhancements to technologies for the COVID response. Qualifying Security Programs Technology Refresh: According to the Cisco Secure Outcomes Report , keeping your technology as current as possible is an effective way to ensure a strong security posture.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 24, 2023

By doing this, you are reducing the chance of identity theft, data breaches, ransomware, and many other types of cyber threats. Most modern companies share information via communications technology all the time in order to do business. Cybersecurity is critical to any company. Use standard cybersecurity methods.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. This allows MSPs to offer the best combination of human expertise and a robust technology stack to help small businesses defend against future attacks. Learn More.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. Ransomware Drives Up Costs, Lowers Coverage. Not surprisingly, ransomware insurance has become popular and is included in many policies. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

Next-generation cyberattacks are often summarized as ransomware, man-in-the-middle, brute-force, phishing, insider, or malware attacks. During a recent webinar , we discussed the potential impacts from a quantum-age cyberattack and the scenarios are chilling. Anatomy of a Quantum Attack. Thu, 04/28/2022 - 06:15. government.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

So, on a recent webinar , I sat down with Darren Thomson, Head of Cyber Intelligence Services at CyberCube , a firm that provides data-driven cyber risk analytics for the insurance industry. As we discussed on the webinar, it's undoubtedly our common adversary, ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bad actors are always looking for ways to garner information and they have access to advanced technology. With the rise in ransomware attacks on government and healthcare organizations, as well as schools, this will continue to be a significant challenge.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is ransomware? Ransomware trends Ransomware prevention Ransomware detection Ransomware simulation Ransomware security terms How NetSPI can help What is ransomware? Ransomware adversaries hold the data hostage until a victim pays the ransom. How does ransomware work?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

Even with sandboxing to analyse attachments, protection against ransomware is limited. Most important is the Adaptive Redaction technology within the Clearswift DLP. On-Demand Webinar: How to Enhance DLP in Office 365 Deep Dive Guide: Mitigating the Information Security Risks in Microsoft 365. Request a Demo. Featured: .

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, we held a webinar with providers of data-driven cyber risk analytics for the insurance industry CyberCube, in which its former head of cyber intelligence Darren Thomson shared insight into the topics insurers are prioritizing. What are you doing about backups?

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

As a former high school history teacher, I used to love teaching lessons that used technology. However, incorporating technology was not as simple as logging on to a computer. This is especially true with the rise in ransomware and data breaches in 2020 , specifically among K-12 schools.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Keeping up with today’s cyberthreats not only involves staying up to date in an ever-changing threat landscape, it also involves managing complex security infrastructure and technologies. These attacks include malware, ransomware, brute force, and zero-day intrusions. Webinar: Malwarebytes EDR Product Demo. What is MDR?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

Ransomware Gangs Pursue ICS Facilities. . Bad actors behind ransomware attacks consider all industries and critical infrastructures to be a desirable target. Last year, ransomware attackers struck a natural gas plant, forcing it to shut down. The ransomware gangs include Maze , responsible for 57 incidents against ICS.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2021

The primary reason is cybercriminals’ use of new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). . Global organizations are being overrun by a flood of malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks and compromised credentials. What Is RBAC? Want to learn more about how to modernize RBAC?

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Cybercriminals know that most SMBs don’t have the budget for robust cybersecurity technology or seasoned security professionals. Data has been harvested or ransomware has been deployed. Webinar: Malwarebytes EDR Product Demo. The median number of days between system compromise and detection is 21 days. Featured articles.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2021

Ransomware has become an industry unto itself, crippling organizations around the world. Others can go undetected for longer periods of time, allowing ransomware operators to exploit networks for days or even weeks before the breach is discovered. Ransomware-As-A-Service (RaaS): A Lucrative Business Model. .

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NopSec

MAY 17, 2019

CVSS was designed to measure the technical severity of a vulnerability and does not account for temporal evolution of a vulnerability (existence of exploits, malware, trojans, ransomware, etc.) On top of these we incorporate the existence of exploits kits, malware, trojans, ransomware etc. in real world usage.

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McAfee

JUNE 2, 2020

Keeping remote workers productive, data secured, and endpoints protected from ransomware —may seem a bit overwhelming at times. They are also unable to protect endpoints (both managed and especially unmanaged) from emerging malware like ransomware or phishing attacks fast enough. On-Demand Webinar.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

While the shortage of qualified cyber security professionals continues to grow exponentially and ransomware attacks grab international headlines, many mid-career IT professionals with cyber security job experience are evaluating their options. Thycotic Educational Content and Webinars.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 24, 2021

Even with sandboxing to analyse attachments, protection against ransomware is limited. Most important is the Adaptive Redaction technology within the Clearswift DLP. On-Demand Webinar: How to Enhance DLP in Office 365 Deep Dive Guide: Mitigating the Information Security Risks in Microsoft 365. Request a Demo. Featured: .

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2022

In a related development, Europol recently said that MFA had caused ransomware actors to give up attacking a victim. “In The programme’s admission page includes a link to the information webinar detailing the course, the team delivering it, entry criteria and research options.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With numbers like that and a focus on ransomware, it is easy to see why Russia is owning most of the headlines. Google has since reported the bot and Telegram removed it, but it shows the edge this group is gaining by using AI technology to barrage users. Rocket Kitten successfully attacks university website.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Cybercriminals are masters at using technology and psychology to exploit basic human trust and compromise businesses of all sizes. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human.

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McAfee

JUNE 12, 2020

Fortunately, new technology is giving us better defensive weapons, including the vital tool of intelligence — information about what adversaries are doing – or are likely to do – and about our own defenses. For example, a few weeks ago, RagnarLocker ransomware was targeting the energy sector. On-Demand Webinar.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Do you feel confident that everyone in your organization could identify a phishing email that contained ransomware? Phishing is a standard method of delivering malware, including ransomware. For example, imagine a ransomware email that goes out to 1 million recipients and achieves a 1% success rate.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods. In the final instalment of this series, we cover one of the most dangerous and rapidly scaling financial motivators for cyber attackers: ransomware.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

This year we saw the reemergence of old vectors: from ransomware & trojans, to supply chain attacks. With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. Kenna has a healthy 3rd Party ecosystem of technology partners.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

When the malware hit Saudi Aramco four years ago, it propelled the company into a technological dark age, forcing the company to rely on typewriters and faxes while it recovered. Attacks can also be for technological acquisition. Ransomware can be spread through campaigns that target specific individuals or companies.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The value of cyber hygiene in protecting your business from potential ransomware. Can good cyber hygiene protect us from ransomware? Ransomware attacks are on the rise and adversaries are developing more sophisticated cyberattacks. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 07:58. What are good cyber hygiene practices?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2021

Priceless data and corporate IP stolen, espionage, but by far the most prevalent threat will be ransomware. Strap in tight – the $50M Acer ransomware attack is just the beginning. Ransomware is so dangerous because it is instantly weaponized. Webinar: Demonstration of the Hafnium-MS Exchange Attack. Additional Learning.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Prestigious healthcare systems continue to be at risk for the next devastating ransomware attack or data breach. The response from healthcare institutions typically varies based on an organization’s ability to rapidly adapt to digital technologies and restructure and transform systems and operations. Ransomware Continues to Escalate.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Threat actors have dramatically escalated their attacks – targeting security controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conducting wily social engineering attacks and extorting businesses large and small with ransomware. For more information, check out our on-demand webinar Your Zero Trust Roadmap.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 21, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. Cigent Technologies : Utilizing Auth API, Cigent Data Defense adds Duo’s risk-based multi-factor authentication to shield sensitive data on user endpoints from access by cyber criminals and malware.

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