The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

The FBI recently issued a warning that ransomware gangs are targeting companies during “time-sensitive financial events”, such as mergers and acquisitions. With ransomware attacks increasing year-over-year, we will continue to see this as a common attack vector. They can be divided into two categories: Pre-Close Risks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

For any organization struck by ransomware , business leaders always ask “how do we decrypt the data ASAP, so we can get back in business?”. The good news is that ransomware files can be decrypted. What can be done to recover from ransomware attacks when backups are not available? How Does Ransomware Encryption Work?

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced that he has asked SEC staff to provide sweeping rulemaking recommendations to modernize and expand the agency’s rules relating to cybersecurity. These SEC rules could broadly affect cybersecurity requirements across the U.S. Public Companies and Service Providers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 12, 2021

Accenture officials are saying they staved off a ransomware attack this week by a cybercriminal ring using the LockBit malware even as the hacker group claimed to have captured data from the massive global IT and business consulting firm and has threatened to release it. Further reading: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware.

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Rocket Software

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The White House has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, promoting efforts by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to encourage the public to be “Cyber Smart” and stay safe online. To constitute MFA, users should be asked to provide a combination of these categories. . In the U.S.,

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Adam Levin

JUNE 30, 2020

We’re not even halfway through 2020, and already it’s been a record-breaking year for ransomware attacks. No industry, category, size, or group is safe from this cyber scourge. Millions of inboxes have been hit with a variant of Avaddon ransomware. 1-99-employee companies are a target. What can CEOs do?

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Data Protection Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Still, in what for the moment might seem like a more pedestrian risk, companies continue to be affected by ransomware. One of the unique aspects of ransomware is that it does not involve just stealing information, but makes the information unavailable to the business. General ransomware risk disclosures.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage. Also read: The Top Cybersecurity Companies.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

After a year that saw massive ransomware attacks and open cyber warfare, the biggest question in cybersecurity for 2023 will likely be how much of those attack techniques get commoditized and weaponized. 2022 was notable for the spread of ransomware as a service (RaaS). Trade Cyberthreats. RaaS and CaaS Continue to Grow.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 26, 2022

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. The organizations affected had solid cybersecurity measures, but nonetheless experienced significant data security failures. Exfiltration Attacks Surge.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

First of all, cybersecurity is becoming a “must have” for businesses and governments. The cloud computing services company was hit by a ransomware attack in early December that disrupted the mail servers for thousands of customers. Given these growth drivers, VCs have been ramping up investments in the category.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. One reason that these types of attack account for such a high percentage of the total is the dramatic decrease in ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2022

The analysis of the internal chats of the Conti ransomware group revealed the gang was working on firmware attack techniques. The analysis of Conti group’s chats , which were leaked earlier this year, revealed that the ransomware gang has been working on firmware attack techniques. ” reads the post published by Eclypsium.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Company , finding coverage for a cyber attack under a non-cyber insurance policy after the insured’s server and networked computer system were damaged as a result of a ransomware attack. National Ink presented a claim to State Auto regarding the ransomware attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the NIS Directive, the EU aimed to direct its members to develop national and cross-border cybersecurity norms and regulations. Malware and ransomware have become the leading sources of increased security attacks , because of their effectiveness in delivering big pay-outs with relatively low cost. Supply chain security.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

And in a double-whammy, the efficacy of legacy cybersecurity defenses — which were deployed, at great expense, mainly to protect on-premises data centers – by many measures is rapidly eroding. Yet both categories of attacks continue to turn up, hour-to-hour, on a daily basis, Sundberg says.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 17, 2021

The top category of threats detected across endpoints by Cisco Secure Endpoint was dual-use tools leveraged for exploitation and post-exploitation tasks. In second place was ransomware , and after the recent Colonial Pipeline hack probably needs no further comment.

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Cyber Info Veritas

JULY 18, 2018

This example, therefore, serves to show you the importance of taking cybersecurity seriously since a cyber attack can terribly damage an organization’s reputation and even lower the quality of the service or product it offers. Now, more and more businesses are elevating their cybersecurity from a mere IT issue to a strategic business risk.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We make IT, security, or any business decision by weighing the risks and the rewards. For cybersecurity personnel, our scope of responsibility may be limited to cyberattacks on IT systems, such as ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and DDoS attacks. See the Best Ransomware Removal and Recovery Services.

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Cyber Info Veritas

JUNE 25, 2018

Ever since the internet became a mainstay, something used by the layperson for things such as connection, online shopping, and even online businesses, hacking has been on the rise, which in itself precipitates the need for cybersecurity on a personal and professional level.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. Ransomware : Though not nearly as common as it is on the desktop, ?ransomware? ransomware? Comodo Cybersecurity. McAfee Mobile Security.

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HL Chronicle of Data Protection

OCTOBER 25, 2018

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the agency) has been busy. On October 18, 2018, FDA issued a long-awaited draft revision to its existing guidance “ Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices “(premarket cybersecurity guidance).

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

link] Artificial Intelligence Makes Phishing Text More Plausible Cybersecurity experts continue to warn that advanced chatbots like ChatGPT are making it easier for cybercriminals to craft phishing emails with pristine spelling and grammar, the Guardian reports. Date/Time: TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 5, @ 2:00 PM (ET) Save My Spot!

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IT Governance

JULY 30, 2018

Another month passes where I’m left thinking ‘I should really create a Healthcare category’. Cyber attack and ransomware. Mumbai: Ransomware hits Dadar CA’s office, demands payment in bitcoins for decryption. Blue Springs Family Care notifies 44,979 patients after ransomware attack. Data breach.

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Semi-Structured Data: Semi-structured data lies between the structured and unstructured categories. Cyber-attacks can include malware infections, ransomware, rootkits, viruses, and worms. Increased risks to future cyber-attacks: Data loss incidents can leave organizations more vulnerable to future cyber-attacks.

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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.) million—a 15% increase over the last 3 years.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Multifactor authentication requires users to take an extra step to verify who they are by providing two or more distinct categories of evidence. Even with the right admin password, the malicious network intruder would have had to provide a second category of evidence verifying their identity. Colonial Pipeline.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 16, 2021

With major cybersecurity incidents an almost daily occurrence, organizations need an incident response plan for the likelihood that they will someday be breached. Ransomware, virus, and malware removal. Manage uncertainty by determining if security alerts constitute a critical risk. Post-breach investigations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. Cybersecurity researchers largely agree that ransomware growth has been astronomical; the only question is by how much. Given how high profile ransomware attacks have become, you may be wondering if you, too, could become a target.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 10, 2023

Threat intelligence feeds are continually updated streams of data that inform users of different cybersecurity threats, their sources, and any infrastructure impacted or at risk of being impacted by those threats. May have redundant features with other cybersecurity tools in your existing toolset.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In addition to mandatory and routine training and security tools, the best way to ensure employees are vigilant about potential risks is to help them reframe their online mindset while encouraging them to leverage critical thinking in evaluating and defending against internal and external threats," Watson says.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

When it comes to the number of exposed databases, Elasticsearch leads the pack with 19,814 instances without any kind of authentication in place, putting more than 14 terabytes of data at risk of being stolen or taken hostage by ransomware gangs. These countries have the most unprotected databases online.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Recent guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on disclosure and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) make clear that cybersecurity is no longer a niche topic, but a concern significant enough to warrant the oversight of corporate boards of directors. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

10 Fundamentals of Cloud Security 5 Common Cloud Security Challenges 5 Common Cloud Security Solutions Bottom Line: Develop a Strong Cloud Security Fundamental Strategy ICP Plugin - body top3 - Category: Country: US --> How Secure Is the Cloud? This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management.

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Data Protection Report

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For some time, cyber exposure has been at or near the top of every major company’s risk register. Similarly, a cyber insurer may step in to pay a ransom in return for a decryption key, where a victim’s system is compromised by ransomware or similar malware. This is set out below. The context. Google LLC ).

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. The risks are real, and the impact of cybersecurity events continues to grow. Note that I say, “reduce your risk,” not eliminate it. Scheduling?

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Data Protection Report

AUGUST 11, 2022

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced a “pre-proposed outreach” of material proposed changes to almost every section of its cybersecurity regulations, and would affect each entity covered by the current regulations of 23 NYCRR Part 500. The Proposed Regulation Changes. Governance. 500.16).

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