KnowBe4

MAY 31, 2023

That's right – the financial services industry, at least according to cybersecurity vendor Armorblox's 2023 Email Security Threat Report. According to the report, the financial services industry as a target has increased by 72% over 2022 and was the single largest target of financial fraud attacks, representing 49% of all such attacks.

Phishing 78

Phishing File names Security awareness Risk 78

KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

As an example, in Basic Web Application Attacks, the use of stolen credentials was involved in 86% of attacks. A specific example of their actions involved using a fake job offer to trick a startup into losing over $600 million. In 2022, they reportedly stole around $1.7 US officials have confirmed this news.

Data breaches 75

Data breaches Phishing Security awareness Ransomware 75

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. I talk often about the back-and-forth that exists between cybercriminal groups and security vendors.

Phishing 83

Phishing Security awareness Compliance Risk 83

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. A lot of SMBs do not have security operations centers or SOCs. They can provide that additional security, remotely.

Insurance 40

Insurance Privacy Ransomware GDPR 40

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

DECEMBER 3, 2021

However, businesses that are not used to compliance with laws like the GDPR may find some of the new obligations challenging, for example, the PDPL introduces rights for individuals to access; rectify; correct; delete; restrict processing; request cessation of processing or transfer of data; and object to automated processing.

Personal data 105

Personal data Data breaches GDPR Compliance 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As the risk of a cyberattack grows, it is pivotal to consider whether the directors of a company hit by a ransomware attack, for example, can bear any liability for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. According to research conducted by IBM, the average cost to companies of a data breach in 2022 is US$ 4.35

Insurance 121

Insurance Risk Ransomware Encryption 121

ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For example, a simple system that has only an on off switch. And there'd be no way to set the phone to vibrate during a meeting except by powering it off. Often the tiny flashing light on the dashboard also alerts would-be criminals that the car is protected by the latest form of anti theft security. They make us complacent.

Computer and Electronics 40

Computer and Electronics Manufacturing Encryption Communications 40