Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The company has yet to disclose a data breach e never mentioned in its update that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. Such drastic containment measures are typically associated with malware infections, while the unavailability of affected systems often suggests a ransomware infection. The group claimed the theft of 1.5

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

On behalf of DLA Piper’s Global Data Protection team, we would like to wish you a happy International Data Protection Day 2022. Fully refreshed and updated for 2022 we have new jurisdictional entries that now includes Sri Lanka and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Free Zone who launched their new data protection regime last year.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

Identity Management Day 2022: Identity Security Is Our Responsibility. Tue, 04/12/2022 - 09:41. Identity Management Day 2022 , sponsored by Identity Defined Security Alliance and National Cybersecurity Alliance, is a reminder to make identity management and digital identity security a priority.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

technology companies during the summer of 2022. stole at least $800,000 from at least five victims between August 2022 and March 2023. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #49 | December 6th, 2022. Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from November 2022. You told us you have challenging compliance requirements, not enough time to get audits done, and keeping up with risk assessments and third-party vendor risk is a continuous problem. By Roger A. Save My Spot!

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 16, 2022

On July 27, 2022, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta ( OIPC ) released its 2022 PIPA Breach Report. [1] malware, ransomware, hacking). First, there must be a “real risk” and second, “significant harm”, each with several facets to consider and weigh. Cause of breach for RROSH breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Wed, 11/23/2022 - 07:07. Attackers are no longer focusing solely on credit data, but target rich amounts of sensitive personal data on retailer’s systems or introduce ransomware for a quick payout that doesn’t even require data exfiltration. Human errors, malware and ransomware threats make a bad recipe.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. Risk awareness is rising Risk awareness rises together with cloud adoption.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The Attack Surface Management team at Group-IB said it constantly scans the IPv4 landscape for exposed databases, potentially unwanted programs, and other risks. From Q1 2021 to Q1 2022, the team discovered 399,200 exposed databases due to those efforts. Ransomware. Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips.

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Data Matters

APRIL 13, 2022

Denial of Service (DOS) attacks that last more than 12 hours. Ransomware against Critical Infrastructure, include variant and ransom details if known. Malicious code on your systems, including variants if known. Targeted and repeated scans against services on your systems. Repeated attempts to gain unauthorized access to your system.

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Security Affairs

JULY 6, 2022

Experts observed an increase in malicious activity targeting law enforcement agencies at the beginning of Q2 2022. Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 500 companies worldwide, has registered an increase in malicious activity targeting law enforcement agencies at the beginning of Q2 2022.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Thu, 07/21/2022 - 12:28. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 05:40. It is hard to believe that it has already been one year since the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that forced the U.S. This attack was one of the biggest ransomware ones to date. Attacks on Critical National Infrastructure will continue to rise in 2022 as ransomware gangs show no signs of abating.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

Thu, 09/01/2022 - 05:15. The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition, outlines the challenges financial services organizations face securing sensitive data and provides guidance around reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and denial of service.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Mon, 11/21/2022 - 05:36. To cope with the continuous flow of personnel, businesses need to establish a robust and effective Identity and Access Management policy to reduce potential security risks and enable seamless and instant access to digital systems. Access management risks of seasonal workers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2023

In fact, only 49% of organizations have a ransomware response plan, compared to 48% in 2022. Customers should be aware of the existing threats, while retailers must understand the risks associated with poor management of customer identities. Cybersecurity awareness, however, has not kept up.

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 21, 2023

The French Information and Digital Security Experts Club ( CESIN ) has estimated that 54% of French companies were subject to cyberattacks in 2021, [1] while France Assureurs has put cyberattack risks on top of all other risks for the sixth year in a row. [2] 12-10-1 into the French Insurance code.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2024

AI Mark James on voice cloning 23 February 2024 What is voice cloning, what are the associated risks, and what can organisations do to protect themselves? In particular, he highlights the risks of Cloud infrastructure and the merits of zero-trust architecture in this interview. An ISO 27001:2022 addendum was also recently released.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Tue, 02/22/2022 - 08:12. Enterprises are operating in an evolving threat environment that demands a complete cybersecurity approach to prevent and reduce the overall risks to business. The below solutions were Gold awards winners in the recent 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in four distinct categories!

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Related Stories Is a DEF CON Village the right way to assess AI risk? In October of 2022, for example, CISA joined with the FBI and NSA to warn about forays by multiple APTs onto the networks of a defense industrial base firm – some with long-term access to the environment involving the theft of sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2022

liquified natural gas (LNG) companies and the FBI reported that Russia-connected Ragnar Locker ransomware had hit at least 52 critical infrastructure companies as of January. Also read: Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2022. Also read: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools for 2022. Most Common Critical Alerts.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

2022 has seen startups with quantum-as-a-service (QaaS) solutions, leading companies partnering to create interconnected quantum computing networks , and major world powers competing to become the leaders of quantum technology. Also read: Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022. But these new standards can’t come soon enough.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ransomware gangs exploited a recently patched vulnerability in JetBrains’ TeamCity server, while Exim mail servers grappled with multiple zero-days, including remote control execution (RCE) issues. The update contains 13 fixes for the Android Framework, 12 for System components, and updates for other components such as Arm and Qualcomm.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Seeing many websites left vulnerable was unexpected, as attacks against universities have historically been very common, starting from DDoS attacks launched by students trying to cancel classes to full-blown ransomware attacks,” Cybernews researchers said. Six universities were ranked in the Top 100 list, and 13 were in the Top 1000 list.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 19, 2024

Last year, companies spent USD 219 billion on cybersecurity and solutions alone, a 12% increase from 2022, according to a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) (link resides outside ibm.com). billion in 2022 and was poised to grow by 22% in the years ahead. What is a disaster recovery plan (DRP)?

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

On Monday, January 24, 2022, in a speech at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law annual Securities Regulation Institute conference, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These rules are part of a broader effort to improve the nation’s cybersecurity presented in a prior Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021 (for more information, please see this earlier post ). The Executive Order extends the authority of the Coast Guard to take possession and control of vessels presenting a potential cyber risk to U.S.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 11, 2024

Last year, companies around the world spent close to USD 219 billion on cybersecurity and security solutions, a 12% increase from the previous year according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) (link resides outside ibm.com.) billion in 2022 and was poised to grow by 22% percent in 2023.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 06:15. Next-generation cyberattacks are often summarized as ransomware, man-in-the-middle, brute-force, phishing, insider, or malware attacks. In the meantime, your critical data and communications networks could be at risk. Anatomy of a Quantum Attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 16, 2022

Tue, 05/17/2022 - 05:36. In a previous blog post, I discussed how The White House Executive Order issued on May 12, 2021 laid out new, rigorous government cyber security standards for federal agencies. Control – Insulate and layer access against digital threats like ransomware attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

No matter the level of government, we face the same risks and share the same goal – ensuring the secure delivery of government services and protecting the data of the residents we all serve. million by the MassCyberCenter in 2022 to support existing undergraduate, graduate, and other educational cybersecurity programs.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

New data found in GreatHorn's 2023 State of Email Security report shows that this is exactly what's been happening in the last 12 months. But your employees should also feel encouraged to proactively ask questions about risks and formulate better ways to protect themselves. Download Now: [link] Let's stay safe out there.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thales Access Management Index 2022 Report: Still Many Steps Toward Zero Trust Security Despite Progress. Thu, 09/22/2022 - 05:32. However, such a technologically oriented reality is accompanied by actual risks and threats, both internal and external, that take familiar shapes but have gained new power.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a crucial enterprise technology that ties the stack of cybersecurity systems together to assess threats and manage risks. The Securonix Next-Gen SIEM includes built-in advanced analytics, risk scoring, and threat chain modeling based on MITRE ATT&CK and US-CERT frameworks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 11, 2022

Auditor for AD can be used free for two weeks on a trial basis, and the full-priced version starts at $12 per AD user. Sudden spikes in file access, triggered by malware such as ransomware , can generate alerts to help managers take prompt action. Ossisto Active Directory Health Profiler. Read next: Top Vulnerability Management Tools.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Are the directors of a company hit by a cyberattack liable for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. 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.

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