IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2018

Organisations’ second biggest concern is their employees’ lack of security awareness, according to CyberEdge’s 2018 Cyberthreat Defense Report. This is the first time in five years that poor security awareness hasn’t topped the list – with ‘lack of skilled personnel’ nabbing the top spot.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. inch diskettes. inch diskettes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

The first signs of the ransomware attack at data storage vendor Spectra Logic were reports from a number of IT staffers about little things going wrong at the beginning of the day. Screens then started to display a ransom demand, which said files had been encrypted by the NetWalker ransomware virus. The ransom demand was $3.6

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A report from cybersecurity consultancy Savanti reveals that board members are facing challenges in understanding cyber risks , and this has important implications for businesses.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2024

This report sheds light on the fact that two of the top three cyber threats concerning mid-market IT departments are AI-based threats and ransomware, with insider threats ranking as the primary concern this year.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that AvosLocker ransomware is being used in attacks targeting US critical infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Dark Reading

APRIL 6, 2022

Record-setting ransomware attacks, a shortage of skilled personnel, and low security awareness across the workforce cause headaches for IT security teams.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A recent panel discussion of banking CISOs and experts at the SIBOS conference focused on the current state of ransomware and what institutions should do to protect themselves.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the number of reported ransomware attacks jumps significantly, new data provides a fresh look at just how ready organizations are for ransomware.

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KnowBe4

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

KnowBe4’s security awareness training and simulated phishing platform allows workforces to make smarter decisions, strengthen an organization’s security culture and human risk by protecting their organization from phishing, social engineering and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Sophos cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Python-based ransomware operation that escalated from a compromised corporate network to encrypted virtual machines in just three hours. Organizations that hold sensitive data should ensure that their teams are security-aware , especially employees with admin privileges.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The International Joint Commission (ICJ), an organization that handles water issues along the Canada–United States border, was hit by a ransomware attack, the Register reports.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

FBI warns ransomware gangs are actively targeting organizations in the food and agriculture sector. Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams).

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KnowBe4

MAY 23, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #21 | May 23rd, 2023 [Double Trouble] 78% of Ransomware Victims Face Multiple Extortions in Scary Trend New data sheds light on how likely your organization will succumb to a ransomware attack, whether you can recover your data, and what's inhibiting a proper security posture.

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OpenText Information Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And while the use of large language models and generative AI in cybersecurity are still in the early stages, they open the door for attackers with lower skillsets to achieve new capabilities through the generation of malicious code, as … The post OpenText Cybersecurity 2023 Global Ransomware Survey: The risk perception gap appeared first on OpenText (..)

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 28, 2022

With only 57 vulnerabilities tied to ransomware back in 2019, the most recent data from security vendor Ivanti shows that number predicted to be over 300 by the end of 2022.

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KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2019

It’s clear that the conditions are ripe for a merger of the security and privacy domains, at least in the way they communicate about risk to employees. Combining security and privacy together in a data protection awareness program (or a risk awareness program) provides practical as well as conceptual benefits.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

APRIL 9, 2020

Ransomware and extortion make up a sizeable percentage of cyber-attacks. The COVID-19 lock-down and forced home-working presents many new vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit and also makes containment measures (such as forced password reset) more complicated to implement for the victims. the thorny question: should I pay the ransom?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As ” This didn’t help.

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DXC Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s October and that means it’s Cyber Security Awareness Month once again. And they’re becoming more professional with models like ransomware-as-a-service. And they’re becoming more professional with models like ransomware-as-a-service. Cyber threats continue to evolve and proliferate at increasing speed.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 23, 2024

Global optics manufacturer Hoya had business operations at its headquarters and several business divisions impacted and is now facing a “No Negotiation / No Discount Policy” $10 million ransom decision to make.

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KnowBe4

MAY 8, 2024

New analysis of cyber attacks shows ransomware attacks are running far more rampant than previously thought, with half of organizations blaming poor cyber hygiene.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 11, 2024

The specter of cybercrime continues to grow, with losses soaring to $12.5 billion in 2023, according to the recently released Internet Crime Report by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? If there’s one cyber security threat that’s keeping business owners up at night, it’s ransomware.

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KnowBe4

MAY 29, 2019

Ransomware continues to rack up victims. Early this month the City of Baltimore announced ransomware had seized a variety of city government computer systems. One of the most distressing facts about ransomware is that it can be deployed across numerous devices within an organization to maximize the impact. Show Me the Money.

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Data Breach Today

APRIL 17, 2018

KnowBe4's Stu Sjouwerman on the Need to Foster 'Human Firewalls' Social engineering attacks, including ransomware, business email compromise and phishing, are a problem that can never be solved, but rather only managed via a continued focus on security awareness training, says Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 18, 2024

A new analysis of data breaches in the United Kingdom's legal sector shows that organizations need to be looking inward more and look for ways to elevate the security awareness of employees.

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have hacked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The LockBit ransomware group this week claimed to have hacked the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ( TSMC ) and $70 million ransom. ” reads the announcement published by Lockbit operators on their leak site.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Living Security.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 20, 2023

Overall, the use of stolen credentials is the overwhelming leader in data breaches, being involved in nearly 45% of breaches – this is more than double the second-place spot of "Other" (which includes a number of types of threat actions) and ransomware, which sits at around 20% of data breaches. million simulated phishing security tests.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

Blog post with (lots of) links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. link] [Head Scratcher] More Companies With Cyber Insurance Are Hit by Ransomware Than Those Without? Users beware.

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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. Also read: SANS Outlines Critical Infrastructure Security Steps as Russia, U.S. Trade Cyberthreats. RaaS and CaaS Continue to Grow.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

Share with friends, family and co-workers: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation Cybercriminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization's potential damage and their payoff. Full text of the alert is at the FTC website.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As attackers evolve their toolsets and processes, the significant drop in dwell time signifies a much higher risk to organizations that now have less time to detect and respond to initial attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Related: Tapping hidden pools of security talent Sometimes hackers can encrypt your systems, holding them hostage and asking you to pay money to regain access to them. This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 27, 2023

New-school security awareness training gives your employees a healthy sense of suspicion so they can avoid falling for these types of scams. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore.

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