Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

But at the same time, AI can help businesses defend themselves by detecting threats faster and automating security responses. For SMBs: AI tools can help boost your cybersecurity efforts by automating threat detection, but remember that AI is not a fix-all solution. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

Cyber threats 114

Cyber threats Small Business Scams Cybercrime 114

Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Threat actors are notorious for exploiting vulnerabilities immediately after a patch release. Additionally, ensure that updates are authentic and delivered over secure channels to maintain the integrity of software installations. Maintain a list of trusted certificates to validate the authenticity of executable files and scripts.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Insurance Insurance Authentication 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

Network Security 121

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Software 121

Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. In addition, aligning PowerShell policies with user roles further minimizes abuse.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Social Engineering Phishing VPN 126

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. By leveraging our expertise in interacting with threat actors, we gained valuable insights into their intentions.

Cyber Attacks 59

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Cyber Insurance 59

Webroot

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

But at the same time, AI can help businesses defend themselves by detecting threats faster and automating security responses. For SMBs: AI tools can help boost your cybersecurity efforts by automating threat detection, but remember that AI is not a fix-all solution. For consumers: Be wary of AI-driven scams.

Cyber threats 59

Cyber threats Small Business Scams Cybercrime 59

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

English-speaking countries, particularly the US, UK, Canada, and Australia, have well-developed insurance markets and higher cybersecurity awareness, resulting in higher ransomware insurance adoption. However, some cyber insurance policies explicitly forbid ransom payments.

Ransomware 94

Ransomware Social Engineering Insurance Cyber Insurance 94