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Cybersecurity agencies published a joint LockBit ransomware advisory

Security Affairs

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. The group targeted municipal governments, county governments, public higher education and K-12 schools, and emergency services (e.g., law enforcement).

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News alert: Harter Secrest & Emery announces designation as NetDiligence-authorized Breach Coac

The Last Watchdog

Harter Secrest & Emery’s privacy and data security clients range from Fortune 100 corporations to closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, data analytics/big data, retail, education, manufacturers, defense contractors, and employers of all sizes.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

October is both Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US and European Cyber Security Month in the EU – twin campaigns on either side of the Atlantic that aim to improve awareness of the importance of cyber security both at work and at home, and provide tips on how to stay secure.

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A Russian national charged for committing LockBit Ransomware attacks

Security Affairs

According to a joint advisory published by cybersecurity agencies, the LockBit ransomware group has successfully extorted roughly $91 million in about 1,700 attacks against U.S. The group targeted municipal governments, county governments, public higher education and K-12 schools, and emergency services (e.g., law enforcement).

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Multinational ICICI Bank leaks passports and credit card numbers

Security Affairs

If malicious actors accessed the exposed data, the company could have faced devastating consequences and put their clients at risk, as financial services are the main target for cybercriminals. ICICI Bank’s response Threat to financial accounts Finance and insurance are one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals.

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The most valuable AI use cases for business

IBM Big Data Hub

Automotive With applications of AI, automotive manufacturers are able to more effectively predict and adjust production to respond to changes in supply and demand. Education In education and training , AI can tailor educational materials to each individual student’s needs.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) IT services Taiwan Yes 2,451,197 RMH Franchise Corporation Source (New) Hospitality USA Yes 1.5 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? TB Paysign, Inc.