Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Ransomware. After years of making headlines by successfully breaching hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, and causing them to suffer many millions of dollars of damage, the dangerous type of malware known as “ransomware” continues to wreak havoc around the globe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 9, 2021

Microsoft has unveiled a new service yesterday that is aimed to detect ransomware activities on its Azure cloud platform. Like, in July 2021, when the Fusion Ransomware Detection system was under testing stage, it sent multiple alerts to related professionals when Azure Sentinel Workplace was targeted by ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Even though the saying is older than you might think, it did not come about earlier than the concept of artificial intelligence (AI). And as long as we have been waiting for AI technology to become commonplace, if AI has taught us one thing this year, then its that when humans and AI cooperate, amazing things can happen.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A senior government official from UAE has alleged that the chat-based platform is being used by criminals to launch phishing and ransomware attacks. Mr. Kuwaiti added that hackers are using ChatGPT to reprogram and add ransomware scripts. Kuwaiti believed that the new tech might do more harm than good in near future.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2022

As ransomware attacks are ever-evolving, they are hard to detect with human intelligence. So, Microsoft issued a press statement on Tuesday confirming the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to tackle ransomware attacks. And has achieved over 80% success in early detection of the said attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The ransomware group LockBit 3.0 claimed to have stolen data from the French defence and technology group Thales. French defence and technology group Thales confirmed to be aware that the ransomware group LockBit 3.0 At this time, the ransomware gang has yet to publish any sample of the alleged stolen data.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Here are the top 10 trends to watch out for in 2025: Rise of AI-Driven Cyberattacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated attack methods.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 2, 2022

Artificial intelligence technology can detect the latest wave of Trickbot ransomware and block the attack before it causes damage.

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Joseph Steinberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

There has likely not been a single hour during the last decade, for example, during which criminals did not carry out successful phishing-based attacks by exploiting the inherent lack of security within standard and ubiquitous email technology. Of course, many organizations already leverage the power of digital signatures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 2, 2022

Darktrace, a cybersecurity firm from Britain, has made an official statement that one of its customers successfully blocked the invasion of Babuk ransomware onto their network by using the company’s Automated Response technology, titled Antigena. Ransomware threat has become a headache to most CIOs and CTOs of corporate companies.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Public Sector: DoS attacks and ransomware remain major concerns. Manufacturing: IP theft and ransomware are top risks; OT/ICS systems still lag in basic controls. Trey Ford , CISO at Bugcrowd: "Ransomware teams, like every other criminal organization, are businesses.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Essentially, this concept encompasses the technologies, processes, and policies used to secure an organization's data and ensure operational continuity. Most of these are long-standing stratagems, but as they evolve in lockstep with technological advancements, it's worth scrutinizing them through the lens of the present-day IT landscape.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A couple of years ago, the company got into a strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft to develop testing lab software based on the technology of Artificial Intelligence. Note 3- Ransomware is a kind of malware that encrypts a database until a ransom is paid.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 31, 2022

A sobering analysis by Cybersecurity Ventures forecasts that the global cost of ransomware attacks will reach $265 billion in 2031. • Second, the design of security solutions struggled to scale up properly or adapt to the technological changes in the industry, especially in disaggregated compute networks. million to $4.24

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Cyber attacks continue to grow in sophistication, and ransomware attacks are only the tip of the iceberg. It’s no surprise that passwordless authentication is at the core of Gartner’s report on emerging technologies and trends for 2022. Compromised credentials represent the most usual way attackers penetrate networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 30, 2021

Cyber Security firm DarkTrace that uses the technology of Artificial Intelligence to track down cyber threats is nowadays busy protecting the computer network of British Fashion retailer Ted Baker.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2025

And get the latest on ransomware trends; CIS Benchmarks; and data privacy. 1 - WEF: Best practices to adopt AI securely As businesses scramble to adopt artificial intelligence to boost their competitiveness, theyre also grappling with how to deploy AI systems securely and in line with policies and regulations.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity has become one of the most critical fields in technology, ensuring that data, networks, and systems are protected from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and phishing schemes have become common occurrences, affecting everything from small businesses to multinational corporations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

TB of data allegedly stolen from Tata Technologies New Eleven11bot botnet infected +86K IoT devices Polish Space Agency POLSA disconnected its network following a cyberattack U.S. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 7, 2021

For years, in articles, lectures, and books I have discussed how the spread of IoT and AI technologies – both individually and together – are dramatically increasing the danger to human life posed by cyberattacks on healthcare facilities. The firm has also expanded into cybersecurity systems for aircraft. Axis Security.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

CISA adds Apple, Oracle Agile PLM bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog More than 2,000 Palo Alto Networks firewalls hacked exploiting recently patched zero-days Ransomhub ransomware gang claims the hack of Mexican government Legal Affairs Office US DoJ charges five alleged members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang Threat actor (..)

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

My Predictions for Cybersecurity in 2023 were… Technology enables opportunities as fast as it introduces threats. Unsurprisingly, cyberattacks and data breaches show no signs of slowing as companies invest in technology to fuel growth, enhance customer experiences, support remote and hybrid workforces, and meet ESG goals.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 22, 2023

Our dependence on technology has grown and so has the number of ways that criminals can exploit vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive information or disrupt critical systems. A shift from traditional malware to ransomware. •An An increase in sophisticated phishing attacks. •A

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As our world and technology changes, so does the way we perceive threats to our way of life. During Biden's remarks, the growing threats from ransomware were called out among world problems such as authoritarianism, terrorism, climate change, civil rights concerns around AI technology, and other top issues facing leaders.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 3, 2021

President Joe Biden announced that the US will work with 30 countries to curb cybercrime and dismantle ransomware gangs that are targeting organizations worldwide. Biden also announced a special effort in building a coalition of nations to advocate for and invest in trusted 5G technology and to secure its supply chains.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2023

The WormGPT case: How Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the capabilities of cybercriminals and allows them to launch sophisticated attacks. Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a type of machine learning that is able to produce text, video, images, and other types of content.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2025

The digital revolution has enabled organizations to operate seamlessly across national boundaries, relying on cross-border data transfers to support e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and financial transactions. It ensures that organizations adhere to international, national, and industry-specific legal frameworks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development. But platforms like Xanthorox show the dark side of this technology. It features a live web scraper tool that pulls data from over 50 search engines for real-time reconnaissance.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. Likewise, relevant university degrees and certifications (e.g., CISSP, ISSMP, etc.) can prove valuable as well.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Key trends: 1️ Increased Ransomware Activity Targeting Public Companies Ransomware groups are poised to intensify their focus on publicly-traded organizations. This strategy goes beyond just deploying the latest technologies to combat AI and mobile threats. Recent U.S.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots like ChatGPT are transforming the way educators and students approach education. Understandably, the use of AI has raised questions for many educators who must balance its educational value while also ensuring students do not misuse the technology.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

Technology in healthcare has the potential to make all the difference in terms of safety outcomes. Right now, modern tech is pushing the envelope of what is possible in the doctor’s office and the patient’s home, as telehealth and artificial intelligence transform the landscape of medical care.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. Cyber-attacks continue to make headlines, and wreak havoc for organizations, with no sign of abating. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread. When planning a Zero Trust policy for DDoS defense, a modern approach is needed.

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