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Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Are Retailers Shopping for a Cybersecurity Breach? Retailers started the century as the prime targets for cyber attackers looking for credit card data. Today, unfortunately, retailers are again coming back to the spotlight. Human errors, malware and ransomware threats make a bad recipe. Wed, 11/23/2022 - 07:07.

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As of May 2024, Black Basta ransomware affiliates hacked over 500 organizations worldwide

Security Affairs

Black Basta ransomware affiliates have breached over 500 organizations between April 2022 and May 2024, FBI and CISA reported. The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) regarding the Black Basta ransomware activity as part of the StopRansomware initiative. The average ransom payment was $1.2

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The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity.

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Retail Data Threat Environment and Why CIAM is a Key Cornerstone to Better Cybersecurity. madhav Thu, 05/11/2023 - 06:06 The retail landscape has changed significantly. In fact, only 49% of organizations have a ransomware response plan, compared to 48% in 2022. Everyone needs to increase the level of retail cybersecurity.

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Akira ransomware attack on Tietoevry disrupted the services of many Swedish organizations

Security Affairs

A ransomware attack against the Finnish IT services provider Tietoevry disrupted the services of some Swedish government agencies and shops. The company said that the ransomware attack took place on Friday night and impacted only one data center in Sweden. The company later confirmed the news of an Akira ransomware attack.

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Australian Cyber Security Centre warns of a surge of LockBit 2.0 ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

ransomware attacks against Australian organizations starting July 2021. ransomware attacks against Australian organizations in multiple industry sectors starting July 2021. The Australian agency also published 2021-006: ACSC Ransomware Profile – Lockbit 2.0 ransomware. . ransomware. in Australia since 2020.

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Clop ransomware gang claims the hack of hundreds of victims exploiting MOVEit Transfer bug

Security Affairs

Clop ransomware group claims to have hacked hundreds of companies globally by exploiting MOVEit Transfer vulnerability. The Clop ransomware group may have compromised hundreds of companies worldwide by exploiting a vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software. ” reads the advisory published by the company.

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Arrests in $400M SIM-Swap Tied to Heist at FTX?

Krebs on Security

In a SIM-swapping attack, the crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control, allowing them to intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim, including one-time passcodes for authentication or password reset links sent via SMS.