The Last Watchdog

JUNE 4, 2019

With the largest concentration of cybersecurity expertise –– the “oil” — in the world, Maryland is fast changing from the Old Line State into “Cybersecurity Valley.” There’s oil in the state of Maryland – “cyber oil.” The state counts approximately 109,000 cyber engineers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Forensic Analysis. We also look into the most dangerous strains today and predictions for 2021. Only 38% of state and local government employees are trained for ransomware prevention, and only 29% of small businesses have experience with ransomware ( IBM ).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2023

In a session on cybersecurity market trends and growth opportunities, Gartner analyst and VP Neil MacDonald said 75% of security buyers are pursuing vendor consolidation, up from just 29% in 2020. He noted 10 areas where cybersecurity products are merging into broader platforms (see slide below).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

A nation-state actor is attempting to exploit the Follina flaw in a recent wave of attacks against government entities in Europe and the U.S. An alleged nation-state actor is attempting to exploit the recently disclosed Microsoft Office Follina vulnerability in attacks aimed at government entities in Europe and the U.S.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The case is significant because: (1) it is only the second time that the Australian regulator has brought court proceedings of this kind despite having the power to do so since 2014; and (2) it signals the regulator’s priority in ensuring that cybersecurity incidents are responded to swiftly. Collateral Issues Cyber risks in M&A.

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Data Matters

JUNE 16, 2021

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, the U.S. 10 billion will be invested in new technology hubs throughout the country, outside familiar hotspots such as Silicon Valley. cybersecurity or engage in the theft of trade secrets. prohibition of the use of TikTok on federal government devices. Senate adopted by a 68-32 vote S.

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Data Matters

MAY 23, 2022

and payment processor BitPay ( described by Sidley in March 2021 ), and virtual currency exchanges Suex and Chatex. Blockchain analysis will be the prosecutor’s tool of choice in cyber investigations. And, as Sidley wrote last September , blockchain analysis is the law enforcement tool that will unleash cyber sanctions.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Estimates vary, but a recent FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report found an almost 10-fold increase in ransomware attacks between mid-2020 and mid-2021. Basic cybersecurity defenses still apply: next generation firewalls (NGFW) , endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, employee cybersecurity training , patching.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the NIS Directive, the EU aimed to direct its members to develop national and cross-border cybersecurity norms and regulations. In 2020, the European Commission revised the Directive, to “further strengthen overall cybersecurity in the Union” to address emerging cyber threats. Business continuity and crisis management.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

As reported on the Hunton Insurance Recovery blog , on February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”), which regulates the business of insurance in New York, has issued guidelines, in the Insurance Circular Letter No. 10, 2018), remains pending in an Illinois state court. The litigation, Mondelez Intl.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Also see our picks for Top Cloud Security Companies and Tools of 2021. Top 10 CASB solutions. Independent tests, user reviews, vendor information and analyst reports were among the sources used in our analysis. Deep content inspection and context analysis for visibility into how sensitive data travels. Broadcom Features.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

AUGUST 31, 2021

Dentons Privacy Community met on 7 and 28 July 2021 to discuss how to implement the new Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission. The new SCCs became applicable from 27 June 2021. They must be used for new transfers from 27 September 2021. They have a docking clause allowing multi-party contracting.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Armis Platform offers the behavioral analysis of billions of devices to inform the Armis Device Knowledgebase, which monitors and alerts administrators to anomalies in IoT device traffic. Armis’ solutions include cybersecurity asset management, OT security, ICS risk assessment, zero trust , and more. Armis Features.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Tue, 12/22/2020 - 10:08. As a result, data has become a critical asset for companies and governments alike, as well as the primary target for nefarious actors and nation states. Multinationals face difficult and unique compliance challenges to successfully meet the ongoing waves of government regulations for data privacy and security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. — Eva (@evacide) October 4, 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A March 2020 software update of the SolarWinds Orion management platform gave malicious actors unhindered access to key government and enterprise networks. This update touches on the newly detected malware , attack vectors to guard against, and why the targeting of security vendors is a critical development in cybersecurity.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MAY 23, 2023

In the wake of the Schrems II ruling, Meta adopted the modernized SCCs issued by the European Commission in June 2021 and implemented supplementary measures as recommended by the European Data Protection Board (the EDPB ) in November 2020 and June 2021.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers recently published lessons learned from the disruptive and costly ransomware attack in May 2021 on Ireland’s public health system. Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE), which operates the country’s public health system, got hit with Conti ransomware on May 14, 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

agencies are approaching the shift, what makes 5G different, and an analysis of deployment to date. Table of Contents What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? What Are the Cybersecurity Risks of 5G? In a year where cybersecurity’s gotten its share of major media attention, the U.S. How is 5G Different?

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. 92,391,296 known records breached in 222 publicly disclosed incidents Welcome to this week’s global round-up of the biggest and most interesting news stories.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Its automated and scalable container cybersecurity platform has now been incorporated into Palo Alto’s Prisma Cloud. Container Security Products The Twistlock Cloud Native Cybersecurity Platform provided full lifecycle security for containerized environments.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

At the end of each month, these incidents – and any others that we find – will be used to inform our monthly analysis of data breaches and cyber attacks. Publicly disclosed data breaches and cyber attacks France says Russian state hackers breached numerous critical networks Date of breach: From second half of 2021 (reported 26 October 2023).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Enterprise risk management software can provide risk monitoring, identification, analysis, assessment, and mitigation, all in one solution. . While a number of solutions focus on the operational and financial risks posed to enterprises, this article focuses on software vendors specializing in cybersecurity risk management.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 27, 2017

” The Case for Autonomous Cybersecurity and The Story of ForAllSecure. In the rest of this post, I will discuss the problems ForAllSecure seeks to solve with its autonomous cybersecurity technology, a short history of its technology development and overview of its go-to-market strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

billion in reported fraud in 2021 alone. 52% of companies with more than $10 billion in revenue were hit with fraud. For example, Experian’s 2021 Global Identity and Fraud Report stated that 82% of surveyed businesses had adopted customer recognition strategies. Take a look at What Is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2022

Tuesday’s story examined how Conti dealt with its own internal breaches and attacks from private security firms and governments. In July 2021, Mango told Stern that the group was placing ads on several Russian-language cybercrime forums to hire more workers.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 27, 2017

” The Case for Autonomous Cybersecurity and The Story of ForAllSecure. In the rest of this post, I will discuss the problems ForAllSecure seeks to solve with its autonomous cybersecurity technology, a short history of its technology development and overview of its go-to-market strategy.

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 27, 2017

” The Case for Autonomous Cybersecurity and The Story of ForAllSecure. In the rest of this post, I will discuss the problems ForAllSecure seeks to solve with its autonomous cybersecurity technology, a short history of its technology development and overview of its go-to-market strategy.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 25, 2021

The reality is that cybersecurity is a matter of survival. In a National Cyber Security Alliance report, research showed that of the 1,009 small businesses with 500 employees surveyed, 10% went out of business, 25% filed for bankruptcy, and 37% experienced financial loss. Myth #2: Government Bureaucracy Stifles Innovation.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 25, 2021

The reality is that cybersecurity is a matter of survival. In a National Cyber Security Alliance report, research showed that of the 1,009 small businesses with 500 employees surveyed, 10% went out of business, 25% filed for bankruptcy, and 37% experienced financial loss. Myth #2: Government Bureaucracy Stifles Innovation.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

As just one measure, the number of data breaches in the first nine months of 2021 exceeded all those in 2020, a new record. In response, well over two-thirds say they’ll spend more on cybersecurity. At least 10 additional states have enacted or are considering data privacy laws. Conduct risk analysis.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The moves were part of a larger push by Google in recent months to make cybersecurity a front-of-mind issue for many of its users at a time when the number of attacks – and their impacts – are increasing. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 10, 2021

On Monday, May 10, Colonial announced that it had set a “goal of substantially restoring operational service by the end of the week,” which means the Eastern U.S. Also Read: Microsegmentation: The Next Evolution in Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity companies and insiders have speculated about possible causes of the attack.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2022

This piece of malware is known for the usage of the Portuguese Government Finance & Tax (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) email templates to lure victims to install the malicious loader (a VBS file). The first DLL (the trojan loader) is a point of interest in this analysis. Details of the Lampion release 212.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Or even basic low level threat analysis. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance. Then 2020 2021 The first part of 2022 happened, ransomware went wild and so many of the cyber insurance companies they were reading were against the ropes and struggling because the payouts were written against what were initially rather loose policies.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Employee cybersecurity training has come a long way in the last few years. Cybercriminals have gotten very clever about how they achieve this – posing as emails from trusted vendors, government agencies, or even from email addresses within the company. Top Cybersecurity Training Tools for Employees. Elevate Security. Proofpoint.

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