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Ragnar Locker ransomware group breached at least 52 organizations across 10 critical infrastructure sectors

Security Affairs

The US FBI warns that the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. “RagnarLocker ransomware actors work as part of a ransomware family, frequently changing obfuscation techniques to avoid detection and prevention.”

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FBI obtained 7,000 LockBit decryption keys, victims should contact the feds to get support

Security Affairs

The FBI is informing victims of LockBit ransomware it has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys that could allow some of them to decrypt their data. The FBI is inviting victims of LockBit ransomware to come forward because it has obtained over 7,000 LockBit decryption keys that could allow them to recover their encrypted data for free.

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NYDFS Imposes Fine of $5 Million on Carnival for Cybersecurity Breaches

Hunton Privacy

On June 24, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS” or the “Department”) announced it had entered into a $5 million settlement with Carnival Corp. Since Carnival was licensed by the Department to sell insurance in NY State, it was treated as a covered entity under the Cybersecurity Regulation.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

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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SEC Announces Settled Charges Against First American for Cybersecurity Disclosure Controls Failures – Lessons Learned

Data Matters

3 The SEC and its staff followed the September 2017 statement with various cybersecurity-related initiatives and guidance, including January 27, 2020, cybersecurity guidance and observations published by the SEC’s Division of Examinations (formerly Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations).

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

Your email filters have an average 7-10% failure rate; you need a strong human firewall as your last line of defense. back in 2020. When it comes to personal devices, the increase isn't as staggering, but the numbers are still horrible – back in 2020, 14.3% Remember: Culture eats strategy for breakfast and is always top-down.

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Ireland: DPC Annual Report 2020: Enforcement & Transfers Dominate Agenda

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

In its second full year overseeing and regulating the GDPR in Ireland, the Data Protection Commission ( DPC ) has published its 2020 Annual Report , highlighting key observations, emerging guidance, and large scale inquiries and decisions of 2020. 90% of the recorded breach cases were concluded in 2020. Breach Notifications.

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