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. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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Data Breach Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

CEO, CISO Panel on Resiliency, Insider Risk, 5G and Prioritizing the Spend A hybrid workforce, heightened insider risk, 5G concerns over the expanded attack surface - these are the "more" that people reference when they talk about "doing more with less" in 2021.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2021, law enforcement continued making a tremendous effort to track down, capture and arrest ransomware operators, to take down ransomware infrastructure, and to claw back ransomware payments. Related: The targeting of supply chains. In 2022 we expect to see more aggressive and complex ransomware efforts. Central importance of identity.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 5, 2022

The top reason, chosen from a proved list of ten, was ‘increased cyber security risks’, followed by the related concern, ‘new and/or increased data privacy regulations’. Context of risk. The Ukraine-Russia war is a grim example of geopolitical risk intersecting with cyber security risk. Cyber in a silo?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a list of 2021’s top 15 most exploited software vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published the list of 2021’s top 15 most exploited software vulnerabilities. ” reads the advisory published by CISA.

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OpenText Information Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

A global pandemic and political upheaval have led to an increased risk of regulatory penalties, reputational harm and erosion of customer trust. Looking forward, what can we expect in 2021? Recent … The post Five pressing compliance and risk management priorities for 2021 appeared first on OpenText Blogs.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 24, 2024

KnowBe4's First Deal Since 2021 Brings AI-Based Email Protection, Training Together KnowBe4 purchased an email security provider founded by a Check Point veteran to offer AI-based email protection and training that's automatically tailored relative to risk.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

In 2021, we endured the fallout of a seemingly endless parade of privacy controversies and milestone cyber attacks. Last Watchdog sought commentary from technology thought leaders about lessons learned in 2021– and any guidance they might have to offer heading into 2022. Related: The dire need to security-proof APIs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 28, 2022

cybersecurity agencies joined their counterparts around the globe to urge organizations to address the top 15 vulnerabilities exploited in 2021. The advisory entails the top 15 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were routinely exploited by malicious cyber actors in 2021, plus another 21 frequently exploited CVEs.

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AIIM

APRIL 15, 2021

For fun and visual effect, we've created this 2021 Informational Professionals' report card to present the results. Or does management worry about more reputational risk, which makes any potential fine for non-compliance pale into insignificance? How to Deal with Information Chaos. So, what can be done, and where should we begin?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Last Watchdog sought commentary from technology thought leaders about lessons learned in 2021– and guidance heading into 2022. In 2021, large supply chain attacks successfully exploited critical vulnerabilities. In 2021 many companies learned that enterprise networks are too visible! More than two dozen experts participated.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Boards play a key role in ensuring that companies are positioned to comply with various jurisdictional requirements, that they understand and mitigate related risks, and that they are well-prepared to play a key role in response to security breaches and incidents. Indeed, enforcement actions issued by the U.S. View article.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

2019 (Q2–Q4) 2020 (Q2–Q4) 2021 (Q2–Q4) 2022 (Q2–Q4) Data breaches 855 752 (-12%) 630 (-16%) 648 (+3%) Cyber attacks 143 245 (+71%) 230 (-6%) 285 (+23%) Note 1: The ICO data set only provides the numbers for Q2 2019 until Q4 2022. The ICT risk management framework itself must be strategic, documented and reviewed at least annually.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2021

From agentless solutions for multi-cloud infrastructures to implementing zero trust and threat scoring, the 2021 class of innovators predominantly addresses cloud, data, and application security. Also Read: Top 22 Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2021. And the 2021 RSAC Sandbox Innovation Contest winner is… Apiiro Security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 21, 2021

Stuart McKenzie of FireEye on the Importance of Testing Defenses Ransomware attacks now routinely feature multifaceted extortion efforts, and defenses need to evolve, says Stuart McKenzie of FireEye, who offers an analysis of the findings of the FireEye M-Trends 2021 report.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

CloudPassage’s 2021 AWS Cloud Security Report found that misconfiguration of cloud platforms (71 percent), exfiltration of sensitive data (59 percent), and insecure APIs (54 percent) are the top cloud security threats facing cybersecurity professionals. Read more: Best IAM Tools & Solutions for 2021. Train your staff.

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 23, 2021

On June 17, 2021, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the reintroduction of the Data Protection Act of 2021 (the “bill”), which would create an independent federal agency, the Data Protection Agency, to “regulate high-risk data practices and the collection, processing, and sharing of personal data.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 23, 2021

The wormable CVE-2021-31166 vulnerability in the HTTP Protocol Stack of the Windows IIS server also affects WinRM on Windows 10 and Server systems. — Jim DeVries (@JimDinMN) May 19, 2021. SecurityAffairs – hacking, CVE-2021-31166). I finally found time to answer my own question. WinRM *IS* vulnerable. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 23, 2021

Also read: Dashlane vs LastPass: Compare Top Password Managers for 2021. One of the biggest risks with using LastPass is its track record with preventing hacks. Reports of less severe vulnerabilities surfaced in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021. The post LastPass: Password Manager Review for 2021 appeared first on eSecurityPlanet.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Released on February 1, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) 2021 Report on its Examination and Risk Monitoring Program (Report) provides a roadmap for member firms to use to prepare for examinations and to review and assess compliance and supervisory procedures related to business practices, compliance, and operations.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

On January 28, 2021, international Data Privacy Day, the newly formed Brazilian data protection authority ( Agência Nacional de Proteção de Dados , the “ANPD”) published its regulatory strategy for 2021-2023 and work plan for 2021-2022 (in Portuguese). Regulatory strategy for 2021-2023. ANPD Regulatory Strategy.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2022

CISA added a Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-3493, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week added a Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-3493 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article looks at the top IoT security solutions, current commercial features, associated risks, and considerations for organizations choosing an IoT vendor. IoT Device Risks and Vulnerabilities IoT Security: Not Going Away. Read more : Cybersecurity Risks of 5G – And How to Control Them. billion by a private equity firm.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In 2021 we witnessed the continuation of the seismic shift in how people work, a change that started at the beginning of the global pandemic. The acceleration of cloud, mobility, and security initiatives proved to be critical for organizations looking to weather the new threats and disruptions.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

World-Check is a global database utilized by various organizations, including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies, for assessing potential risks associated with individuals and entities. LSEG acquired Refinitiv is 2021.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Well, the stats are even scarier with over 50% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, compared to 2020. You’ll significantly reduce your risk if you enforce a minimum security bar for all devices accessing your data. Ransomware? I think you may have heard of it, isn’t the news full of it? Related: Make it costly for cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. With more and more people working remotely, unsecured home or public WiFi networks represent a security risk not only to individuals but to their companies as well.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Its Cyber security strategy 2021: An urgent business priority report notes that the pandemic means organisations can no longer ignore the importance of cyber security. Despite – or perhaps because of – this, 56% of respondents are planning to increase their cyber security budgets in 2021. appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

CVE-2021-40847 flaw in Netgear SOHO routers could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2021-40847, resides in the source of a third-party component included in the firmware of many Netgear devices. ” concludes the report. ” concludes the report. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

This article looks at the best XDR vendors and products in 2021, what XDR is, and how to consider XDR solutions. Pairing with SIEM and SOAR systems, the Trend Micro Vision One managed XDR priorities risk visibility and agent and policy management. Also read: Top Enterprise Network Security Tools for 2021. Trend Micro Vision One.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

MITRE and CISA announced the release of the “2021 Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Most Important Hardware Weaknesses” list. MITRE and the DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have announced the release of the “2021 Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) Most Important Hardware Weaknesses” list. Pierluigi Paganini.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The number doubles between 2021 and 2022 to almost 2,000 a year. December 7, 2023 - The Wall Street Journal has an interesting perspective on K-12 Public schools suffering ransomware attacks. Here are a few paragraphs with a link to the full article:

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Also Read: Best Encryption Software & Tools for 2021. Also Read: Cloud Bucket Vulnerability Management in 2021. Founded in 1911 in Armonk, New York, the multinational provider of everything technology continues its streak of innovation in 2021. Facebook, and Oracle.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 20, 2022

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,243 security incidents in 2021, which accounted for 5,126,930,507 breached records. The biggest data breaches of 2021. billion).

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IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2021

At the start of 2021, we decided to expand our research to learn more about the organisations that are being breached and how they were falling victim. IT Governance discovered 351 security incidents in the first three months of 2021, which accounted for 3,222,491,299 breached records. Download now.

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