Hunton Privacy

JULY 1, 2022

Since Carnival was licensed by the Department to sell insurance in NY State, it was treated as a covered entity under the Cybersecurity Regulation. In addition to the monetary penalty of $5 million, NYDFS also accepted Carnival’s surrender of its insurance producer license; thus, Carnival has ceased selling insurance in New York.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2020

Nigerian cyber gang SilverTerrier, specialized in BEC attacks, used COVID-19 lures in recent attacks on healthcare and government organizations. “Disguised as COVID-19 relief materials coming from a “Thai Medical Department,” these phishing emails were delivered with one of two samples of Lokibot malware designed to call out to 185[.]126[.]202[.]111

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

As the UK heads back into lockdown, we expect to see a fresh wave of phishing attacks capitalising on the public’s fear and uncertainty. At the start of the pandemic, we discussed emerging phishing scams centred on the coronavirus. But if we are to shut down these phishing attacks, people must share scams when they receive them.

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IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2019

On average, one in ten emails is a phishing scam. Very few respondents said they were likely to be lured by the most common pitfalls of phishing scams: Urgency: 10.7%. To see whether respondents really weren’t tempted by such scams, PhishMe sent them a series of simulated phishing emails. How does phishing work? >>

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IT Governance

MAY 5, 2020

Whether you’re forced to work from home, out of work or otherwise preoccupied by the stress and discomfort of lockdown, we are all more susceptible to phishing emails than ever before. The email should raise suspicions if you’re aware of how phishing scams work. Tesco isn’t the only supermarket to be imitated in a scam like this.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 7, 2020

Want to stay up to date with the latest phishing scams ? In our first review of 2020, we look at a new twist on a PayPal scam, and discuss data breaches at an IVF treatment facility and in the Singapore government. Latest PayPal phishing scam goes for more than just your login details. Login vs log in.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. Our Cyber Incident Response service provides the help you need to deal with the threat, as our experts guide you through the recovery process. They’ll review the breach, mitigate the damage and ensure that you are up and running again as soon as possible.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2020

Threat actors continue to use COVID-19 lures, Google is reporting an increase in Coronavirus-themed phishing attempts in Brazil, India, and the UK. Google also revealed that hackers are also attempting to impersonate government authorities and healthcare organizations, including the WHO, to trick victims that are in smart working.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 6, 2019

phishing emails every week. There’s plenty of advice on how to spot phishing scams , but without any real-world examples that explain how they work, it can be easy to see the threat as purely theoretical. That’s why we’ve decided to review phishing attacks in practice. Your employees receive an average of 4.8 What’s the lesson?

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Why Cyber Insurance is Essential in 2022. One of the most common weaknesses is people’s susceptibility to social engineering attacks, such as phishing. Phishing attacks do this primarily with emails, although attacks can also occur on social media and by text message. How we can help.

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IT Governance

MAY 16, 2019

Earlier this month, two major pharmaceutical giants issued warnings about phishing emails targeting job hunters. Unfortunately, red flags like that are ignored in all kinds of phishing scams, and this scheme is a perfect example of why that happens. Can you spot a phishing scam?

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The Guardian Data Protection

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Watchdog says phishing email enabled hackers to steal personal information of 113,000 employees Britain’s data watchdog has fined the construction group Interserve £4.4m The attack occurred when Interserve ran an outsourcing business and was designated a “strategic supplier to the government with clients including the Ministry of Defence”.

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IT Governance

JUNE 15, 2022

IT Governance identified more than 1,200 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2021 , while another report found that security incidents cost almost £3 million on average. Cyber Essentials is a UK government scheme that outlines five key controls, including patch management, that can prevent up to 80% of cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. costing an estimated $18.88

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang is using BazarCall phishing attacks as an initial attack vector to access targeted networks. BazarCall attack, aka call back phishing, is an attack vector that utilizes targeted phishing methodology and was first used by the Ryuk ransomware gang in 2020/2021.

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IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

If you’re interested in detailed breakdowns of these incidents, why not subscribe to our Weekly Round-up or visit our blog , where we have a dedicated series on phishing scams ? Louis Community College caught out by phishing scam (5,100). Gambling firm Golden Entertainment discloses details of phishing scam (unknown).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

government is recommending to ensure the operations of Critical National Infrastructure are not affected by ransomware attacks. Governments step up to protect all businesses. Government Towards a Zero Trust Architecture dictate U.S. Cyber insurance coverage ramps up. Criminals can use them to launch phishing attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Byron: Phishing, pretexting, SMS toll fraud, baiting and tailgating are among the common tactics used by cybercriminals.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 15, 2019

“The company has robust internal processes and a system of advanced security technology in place to detect phishing attempts and protect itself from such attacks. Another curious, if only coincidental, development: On April 4, 2019, the government of India sold “enemy” shares in Wipro worth approximately $166 million.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. Third-party governance. IT governance and security. Privacy governance and management. Insurance & claims management. Audit management.

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IT Governance

MAY 20, 2020

It’s no surprise that phishing emails have been on the rise since the lockdown began, but a new report has found that the problem is just as bad – if not worse – for organisations directly involved in the coronavirus response. Phishing scams. million and essential services under attack appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Finding the right solution for you, with help from our cyber security advisor Ashley is an experienced cyber security advisor for IT Governance, who has carried out hundreds of Cyber Essentials Plus assessments. Most threats originate from malware and phishing attacks. Let’s start with the basics: what is Cyber Essentials?

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Data Matters

MARCH 26, 2020

cybersecurity and cyber risk insurance issues. Key topics to include: Key cybersecurity risks arising from remote and home working, weakening of information governance controls, and phishing/scams focused on COVID-19 anxieties. Join OneTrust DataGuidance and Sidley for a webinar discussing COVID-19 and European and U.S.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2022

If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. million records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. In other news…. Cyber attacks. State Bar of Georgia investigating cyber attack (unknown) US Department of Defense tricked into paying $23.5

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IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2020

Canadian insurer Heartland Farm Mutual says an employee’s email account breached (unknown). Brazilian health insurer Hapvida discloses cyber attack (unknown). Western Australia government hacked, with COVID-19 communications intercepted (unknown). University of Utah notifying patients after phishing attack (10,000).

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

In 2022, the ICICI Bank’s resources were named a “critical information infrastructure” by the Indian government – any harm to it can impact national security. ICICI Bank’s response Threat to financial accounts Finance and insurance are one of the most targeted industries by cybercriminals.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In a month that saw the former US president accused of misappropriating classified government documents, there were also a spate of malicious insiders compromising their employer’s systems. If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. announces security breach (unknown) The Country Club at Woodfield, Inc.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These attacks enabled the attackers to access customer data, which they then used in further phishing campaigns, sent via official Booking.com channels. Compromised data “may have included” names, phone numbers, addresses and email addresses. Read more in our Catches of the Month blog. Read more in our Catches of the Month blog.

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IT Governance

JULY 6, 2020

Phishing and malware were the most common tools for cyber crime – and the larger the organisation, the more likely they were to fall victim. Among small businesses, phishing attacks were successful 29% of the time and malware 20% of the time. Beaming’s Five Years in Cyber Security found that 1.5

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IT Governance

JUNE 18, 2018

One in five schools and colleges have fallen victim to cyber crime, according to research from the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, yet the majority (74%) of educational establishments claim to be “fully prepared” to deal with such attacks. . Phishing and ransomware e-learning course . Phishing and ransomware e-learning course .

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IT Governance

MARCH 31, 2022

If you’re facing a cyber security disaster, IT Governance is here to help. in welfare cards (30,000) Fresno lost more than $600,000 to a phishing scam (unknown) Bonita Springs Utilities detects suspicious activity on customer payments (4,419). million records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

The UK government scheme outlines five controls that cover the core data protection components. With an array of threats to defend against, including an alarming rise in ransomware and phishing attacks, organisations must take extra precautions if they are to adequately protect themselves. appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2023

IT Governance is dedicated to helping organisations tackle the threat of cyber crime and other information security weaknesses. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. We offer a variety of resources to help understand and mitigate threats, from training courses and consultancy services to free guides.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

Threat actors can exploit this data to carry out a broad range of fraudulent activities, from phishing attacks to identity theft. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) is a state government agency in the U.S. state of Colorado. CDHE did not disclose the number of impacted individuals.

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IT Governance

MAY 30, 2019

which breached sixteen years’ worth of insurance data. Affiliate of NBA’s Indiana Pacers says it has fallen victim to a phishing scam (unknown). Oregon Health Authority sends speedy notification after phishing attack (unknown). Cancer Treatment Centers of America notifies patients of phishing attack (unknown).

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

IT Governance found 98 publicly disclosed security incidents in May 2023, accounting for 98,226,877 breached records. You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. million) Apria Healthcare suffers security breach (1.8

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

T-Mobile confirms Lapsus$ had access its systems Are you using Java 15/16/17 or 18 in production? Patch them now!

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