eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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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.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

A few days after the Advisory, Ukrainian government websites were attacked by Russian actors while the Russian government simultaneously arrested members of the notorious ransomware gang REvil. Like an incident response plan, MFA has become a critical element of cybersecurity programs.

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Cybersecurity Financial Services Authentication Government 157

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

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.

Personal data 96

Personal data Phishing Risk Financial Services 96

KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Just one example are scammers that pose as representatives from a Ukrainian charity foundation that seeks money to help those affected by the natural disasters that struck in the early hours of Monday. By Javvad Malik Insurance provider Hiscox has published its fifth annual cyber readiness report, which has some eye-opening statistics.

Phishing 81

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JULY 30, 2019

Third-party service provider management is one of the hottest areas of cybersecurity law development. Some states – such as Alabama, Massachusetts and New York (for financial services companies) – prescribe particular requirements of a “reasonable” cybersecurity program. Proof of adequate cyber insurance coverage.

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Data breaches Cybersecurity Financial Services Risk 45

KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

Overall, the use of stolen credentials is the overwhelming leader in data breaches, being involved in nearly 45% of breaches – this is more than double the second-place spot of "Other" (which includes a number of types of threat actions) and ransomware, which sits at around 20% of data breaches. US officials have confirmed this news.

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