Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2024

A few years ago, paying ransomware attackers was almost a given—85% of hit organizations in early 2019 felt they had no choice. Also discouraging payments are increasing doubts about cybercriminals’ reliability and stricter anti-ransom laws. In other words, we’re seeing fewer and smaller ransomware payouts than ever before.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Healthcare Technology Phishing 86

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

Due to the limitations imposed by the epidemiological situation, particular categories of users and businesses were increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. As a result, 2020 was extremely eventful in terms of digital threats, in particular those faced by financial institutions. Moreover, in 2020, we saw regional actors go global.

Banking 118

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 118

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

Cybersecurity audits and their importance A cybersecurity audit establishes a set of criteria organizations can use to check the preventive cybersecurity measures they have in place to ensure they’re defending themselves against ongoing threats. In doing so, they will have continuous protection from external and internal threats.

Artificial Intelligence 121

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Phishing Risk 121

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

They’re at the forefront of business, replacing or upgrading legacy systems, software, and devices, which are vulnerable and often unsupported. Today, in business, it’s all about working with digital natives – customers, partner companies, and employees – building trust and implementing advanced solutions to enhance their experience.

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CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2019

It has only been in the past four years or so that white hat researchers and black hat hackers have gravitated over to this unguarded terrain – and begun making hay. Vulnerability research took on a life of its own. Vulnerability research took on a life of its own. Locking down firmware. telecoms by Chinese tech giant Huawei.

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Firmware Cybersecurity Technology Engineering 233

SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

Financial gain remains the key driver of cybercriminal activity. In the past year, we’ve seen multiple developments in this area – from new attack schemes targeting contactless payments to multiple ransomware groups continuing to emerge and haunt businesses. Now we see that APT actors have also switched to crypto.

Banking 71

Banking Phishing Cryptocurrency Mobile 71

IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

Just as companies are starting to return to some semblance of new normal, another threat is on the horizon. The speed with which companies had to digitally transform their businesses during the pandemic has increased their cyber vulnerabilities. Many SMEs underestimate the threat, believing they are too small to be a target.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Phishing Cybercrime 76

IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 18, 2020

More than 70 percent of consumers intend to spend at least as much on presents this year as they have in the past. But, while this may be good news for embattled retailers, it’s even better news for opportunistic cybercriminals. So, this could well be the best Christmas ever for the criminally minded. Remediating the issue.

Retail 94

Retail eCommerce Risk Scams 94

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Threat actors are offering for sale a database containing 50 million records belonging to Moscow drivers on a hacking forum for $800. Bad news for Russian drivers, threat actors are selling a database containing 50 million records belonging to Moscow drivers on a hacking forum for only $800. ” continues the post.

Insurance 99

Insurance Hacking Cybercrime Media 99

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

They might add explicit images or offensive text to your homepage in order to erode trust in your brand. Backdoors allow cybercriminals regular access to your site — likely without your knowledge. Backdoors allow cybercriminals regular access to your site — likely without your knowledge. What Problems Can Malware Cause?

Small Business 98

Small Business Malware Software Data breaches 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

Two years of remote and hybrid working have proven both the power and the value of a virtual working environment. . Two years of remote and hybrid working have proven both the power and the value of a virtual working environment. . by Grace Lau – Director of Growth Content, Dialpad. The Metaverse and the future of work.

Internet 124

Internet Internet Cybersecurity Scams 124

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

There was a real case where leaflets appeared on the walls in one of the offices offering free leftover branded merchandise from a warehouse. Assess employee awareness of prevailing cyber threats: Understanding their vulnerability level is key to implementing prompt protective measures. Phishing is all around us.

Phishing 83

Phishing Cybersecurity Security Awareness Computers and Electronics 83

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Researchers with cybersecurity firm Cyble this week said that along with the public-facing data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software, they also found intelligent monitoring devices, thermal cooling management and power monitors for racks vulnerable to cyberattacks. See also: Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2022.

Internet 120

Internet Internet Passwords Software 120

The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

While the internet and social media have been very positive for businesses, there remains an inherent risk when it comes to how brands manage their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. 1 : Cybercrime Businesses should always be very aware of the threat of cybercriminals, and social media also poses very real cyber-security risks.

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Media Marketing Risk Passwords 138

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Your website may or may not be your chief sales portal, but it’s usually the first place prospective customers go to learn about your brand, making it a vital asset. No matter what industry you’re in, there’s a good chance that you conduct a lot of your business online. And if you’re not prepared, the damage can be severe.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As Black Friday kicks off what is expected to be another lucrative online holiday season, there are vast opportunities for cybercriminals to steal shopper’s information through spoofed websites, malicious coupon code links, and phishy marketing campaigns. When it comes to cyberattacks – no brand is immune – regardless of business size.

Retail 98

Retail eCommerce Small Business Scams 98

Herjavec Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With an increase in online activity comes an increase in the risk of cyber threats. While individuals tend to be the initial victim of online shopping attacks, users are increasingly doing online shopping on corporate devices or networks, leaving enterprises extremely vulnerable. I know – where did the year go ?!

Cybercrime 52

Cybercrime InfoSec Encryption Risk 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity. Yet, the heart of retail operations - point-of-sale (POS) devices - are constantly on the radar of scammers, and when it comes to digital interactions, the retail sector is ranked as one of the most vulnerable industries to cyber-attacks.

Retail 71

Retail Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 71

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s more than 8,000 attacks per year, per website. Any business that has a website, regardless of number of features or amount of traffic, will always be at risk of cyber threats. What Are Cybercriminals After? A defacement is like electronic graffiti, in which cybercriminals will change the visual appearance of a site.

Small Business 52

Small Business eCommerce Computers and Electronics Backups 52

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Earlier this year, we discovered a malicious campaign that employed a new technique for installing fileless malware on target machines by injecting a shellcode directly into Windows event logs. Non-mobile statistics.

Mobile 79

Mobile Ransomware Malware Encryption 79

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

Despite Apple’s best efforts—or perhaps as a result of them—the Mac threat landscape has become even more dangerous. Despite Apple’s best efforts—or perhaps as a result of them—the Mac threat landscape has become even more dangerous. And cybercriminals are closing the gap. There’s a lot going on in the Mac security world lately.

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Malware Adware Software Passwords 106

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Just over 170 years later, we are experiencing a similar rush, only this time it is data being mined, instead of gold. Database attacks are on the rise, and that really is not surprising due to the massive return on investment cybercriminals receive from these types of attacks. The California Gold Rush began in 1848 when James W.

Backups 98

Backups Passwords Identity Theft Malware 98

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It was established by five of the largest major payment brands (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB) in an effort to increase control over where cardholder data is stored, processed or transmitted for websites that take payment online. As an eCommerce owner, are you doing enough to address and overcome your customers’ fears?

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Small Business Banking Malware 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The document shows the results of polling decision-makers in the cybersecurity and risk management sectors to get their expert opinions on things like the changing threat landscape, corporate decision-making about cybersecurity and other pertinent topics. One tip that education brands should follow is to create a prioritized list of risks.

Risk 97

Risk Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Education 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2019

Health care is particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. A report from Carbon Black showed that two-thirds of respondents said cyberattacks had gotten more sophisticated over the past year, too. A cybersecurity issue can cause unexpected costs in several different areas, which is the cost of Dealing with an attack in 4 Industries?

Cybersecurity 81

Cybersecurity Retail Manufacturing Advertising 81

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Over the past year, 21 state-sponsored groups were detected in the area, which is more than in Europe and the US combined. Cyber trends and threats that we identified in the world are likely to occur in Asia. To exploit certain hardware vulnerabilities, hackers can simply run a JavaScript code, as in the case of Glitch vulnerability.

Cybercrime 84

Cybercrime Hacking Banking Phishing 84

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. Of course, no prize ensued after the fee was paid.

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Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 91

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. At the same time, we’ll see cybercriminals pivot to the use of QR codes and images to sidestep natural language processing (NLP) defenses.

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Cyber threats Software 258

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2019

But, some companies are still unwilling to devote the necessary resources to securing their infrastructures against cyberattacks , and naive individuals think they’re immune to the tactics of cybercriminals, too. For people who still need some convincing that cybersecurity is an essential point of focus, here are six reasons.

Cybersecurity 86

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Government 86

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity risks increase every year and bludgeon victims who fail to prepare properly. Often a combination of disruptive technologies, lagging risk behavior trends, shifts in threat actor capabilities or focus, greater expectations for cybersecurity, and new regulatory structures emerge to wreak havoc.

Risk 113

Risk Cybersecurity CISO Technology 113

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But corporations do it all the time, sending millions every year in Bitcoin to recover data that's been taken "hostage." corporations report being attacked by ransomware last year. It might be the worst-kept secret in all of cybersecurity: the FBI says don't pay ransomware gangs. That's what Art Ehuan does.

Ransomware 65

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics Banking 65

SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Over the past twelve months, this abbreviation has resonated across innumerable headlines, business surveys and tech reports, firmly securing a position as the Collins English Dictionary’s 2023 Word of the Year. The same survey states that 79% of respondents across all job titles are exposed to generative AI either at work or at home.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Technology Risk 94

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

KrebsOnSecurity turns 13 years old today. Some of that work is highlighted in the 2022 Year in Review review below. Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. Heck, I’ve been doing this so long I briefly forgot which birthday this was!

Cryptocurrency 225

Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Scams 225

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. Safeguarding Sensitive Data One of the primary reasons cybersecurity is crucial for business success is the protection of sensitive data. And done effectively.

Cybersecurity 169

Cybersecurity Education Cyber Attacks Risk 169

Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. Safeguarding Sensitive Data One of the primary reasons cybersecurity is crucial for business success is the protection of sensitive data. And done effectively.

Cybersecurity 161

Cybersecurity Education Cyber Attacks Risk 161