SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The request allows a cyber actor to take full control of a system. The actor can then steal information, launch ransomware, or conduct other malicious activity. Malicious cyber actors began exploiting the vulnerability after it was publicly disclosed in December 2021.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Reports suggest annual revenues from ransomware attacks are already in the tens of billions, while some predict ransomware damage costs will exceed $265 billion by 2031. Reports suggest annual revenues from ransomware attacks are already in the tens of billions, while some predict ransomware damage costs will exceed $265 billion by 2031.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ransomware. Ransomware. Ransomware. As ransomware attacks have spiked in the last year, a common theme for many organizations is that the attack was the result of failed cybersecurity. But in the world of emerging ransomware perspectives, some argue it could be more about bad luck. Will we pay the ransom?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 12, 2025

A 2022 PwC study found that 59% of directors admitted their board is not very effective in understanding the drivers and impacts of cyber risks for their organization, emphasizing the critical role of board members in these moments. Reporting Requirements: Ransomware Incidents: Must be reported within 24 hours of detection.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 25, 2022

about his firm’s discovery of a string of critical security flaws in an autonomous medical robot, TUG, that is already deployed in hundreds of clinical settings and the growing issue of medical device insecurity and cyber risks to healthcare. Robots Driving Cyber Risk. Read the whole entry. »

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

Plus, the EUs DORA cyber rules for banks go into effect. And get the latest on ransomware trends; CIS Benchmarks; and data privacy. Are we clear on who must be involved in assessing and mitigating AI adoption cyber risks? Check out tips for adopting AI securely from the World Economic Forum.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

million patients have been impacted by a health care data breach so far in 2021, a whopping 185% increase from the same time period last year where just 7.9 Further, the number of breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human Services during the first six months of 2021 increased by 27% year-over-year. More than 22.8

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SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

The development of cybersecurity insurance has played an important role in determining how companies prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks and the resulting fallout. The ransomware reality check for insurers. Prior to 2017, most insurers covered ransomware under traditional property and casualty policies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

A cyber attack launched and identified on March 26th of this year has triggered the incident response teams of Western Digital (WD) to take appropriate steps to mitigate the cyber risks of the incident. However, it assured to the media that it will reveal more of the cyber incident details after the probe gets done.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2024

Global cyber insurance premiums are declining despite an uptick in ransomware attacks, according to a recent report by insurance broker Howden. This trend reflects improved business security practices, evolving insurance industry dynamics, and changing attitudes toward cyber risk management. Sarah Neild, head of U.K.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In this episode of the podcast (#235) Justine Bone, the CEO of Medsec, joins Paul to talk about cyber threats to healthcare organizations in the age of COVID. Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Come January 2022, the tool will be available for a premium price that will be enriched with more security measures that can help them scan for ransomware and other malware related invasions on a school computer network. And by October first week of 2021, the program will be rolled out to schools located in the suburbs.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

by Great American, a powerful cyber risk management platform that combines the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) driven, inside-out review of an organization’s cyber security posture with insights from continuous, external vulnerability scans and best-in-class cyber security ratings from SecurityScorecard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What Are the Cyber Security Trends Around the World? Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:36. These reports were released either in the second half of 2020 or during the first few months of 2021. Cyber crime is on the rise in every country or region. Ransomware cases increase. This is the most widely evident finding.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2022

In fact, the global volume of ransomware attacks increased by 151% in just the first six months of 2021, with the average cost of a breach recorded at US $3.6 In a recent attack on Nvidia, threat actors demanded product updates and open sourcing – a stark contrast from traditional monetary demands by ransomware groups.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Also read: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. 2021 a Tough Year in the Supply Chain. In addition, 91 percent said that their budgets for third-party cyber-risk management would increase in 2021. Third-party cyber-risk must become a priority at companies, Bixler said.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. Even events like the World Cup are being used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting victims through things like fake streaming sites designed to steal private information.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

It is not very often that a ransomware attack can actually cause physical harm to a person. Now, we are seeing it again with a ransomware attack that targeted Scripps Health. Scripps Health patients affected by ransomware. Scripps Health patients affected by ransomware. And there was more Rubenstein had to deal with.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Axio’s 2022 State of Ransomware Preparedness Report reveals only 30% of organizations have a ransomware-specific playbook for incident management in place NEW YORK, October 12, 2022 – Axio, the leader in cyber risk management software, today released its 2022 State of Ransomware Preparedness research report.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

cyber insurance carriers in 2021 rose 92% year-over-year, largely in response to a surge in ransomware. Cyber risk insurers are also declining coverage to companies with substandard cybersecurity controls, as well as changing the fine print for sublimits to reduce coverage for types of losses one by one.

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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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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructures, such as hospitals, pipelines, and electric grids, could block their operations and cause extensive damage. On May 2021, Ireland’s Health Service Executive service shut down its IT systems after they were hit with a “significant ransomware attack.”.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Key Infrastructure and Critical Vulnerabilities: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population. 1) In late October, Hive ransomware claimed the attack and began leaking data stolen from Tata Power on its website. (16) About EclecticIQ Threat Research.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2021

A core theme at RSA 2021 earlier this year – and at Black Hat USA 2021, taking place this week in Las Vegas – is that the combining of these and other security systems is inevitable and will end up resulting in something greater than the parts, i.e. not just more efficacious security, but optimized business networks overall.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. Lessons hard learned from a ransomware infection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 30, 2023

Seasoned CISOs/CSOs understand the importance of effectively communicating cyber risk and the need for investment in cybersecurity defense to the board of directors. A comprehensive approach encompasses aligning with business objectives, identifying key cyber risks, and setting priorities for investment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Timing of this announcement comes as cyberthreats, security breaches, and ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations around the globe. Studies show that ransomware attacks soared 93% in the first half of 2021. © 2021 Cohesity, Inc. Meet internal security assessments via an easy to understand scorecard.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s mostly problems from the IT world, says Andy Norton, European Cyber Risk Officer at Armis. The Guru decided to ask Armis’ European cyber risk officer, Andy Norton for his thoughts. January 2021: Westrock core OT systems attacked. February 2021: Oldsmar Water Treatment facility control systems breached.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. When cybersecurity is a key business objective, organizations build customer trust, strengthen brand reputation and save money in the long run, as the average cost of a data breach in 2021 rose to $4.24

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

It is not very often that a ransomware attack can actually cause physical harm to a person. Now, we are seeing it again with a ransomware attack that targeted Scripps Health. Scripps Health patients affected by ransomware. Scripps Health patients affected by ransomware. And there was more Rubenstein had to deal with.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Minecraft warned users to secure Java versions of the game: Amazon Web Services posted about the new cyber risk on its blog: "This vulnerability is severe and due to the widespread adoption of Apache Log4j, its impact is large.". December 11, 2021. December 10, 2021. December 11, 2021. December 10, 2021.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. While this was a big task to take on, I have to admit – I’m leaving 2021 behind feeling encouraged and hopeful for cybersecurity in the New Year. The Rise of Ransomware. Be Prepared for the Worst.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2022

NotPetya and WannaCry ransomware—to cause significant, widespread damage to critical infrastructure.” ” Microsoft spotted a destructive malware, tracked as WhisperGate , that targeted government, non-profit, and IT entities in Ukraine with a wiper disguised as ransomware. ” reads the insights” document.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

Tenable’s Security Response Team says that in the past 2 months over 56 breaches were disclosed by the end of Feb’2021. As per the researchers, most of the healthcare related data breaches happened because of ransomware that accounted for over 54.95 percent ransomware breaches, Maze followed the path with over 6.17

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 11, 2021

In the second quarter of 2021 alone, cyber insurance premiums rose by more than 25%. As a result, a new generation of insurance startups has arisen over the past five years to rethink how cyber risk is underwritten, infusing security expertise into the insurance product.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. “By Ransomware claims and costs.

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