CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. These breaches can result from human error, malicious intent, or inadequate security training.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Whist this feature enables easy scaling of resources and improves resilience, its comprehensive and automated compliance support also ensures consistent adherence to data retention policies – crucial for industries with strict regulations. An effective cyber recovery plan must be dynamic, involving more than just tabletop exercises though.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image Source: AI Generated Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive information from millions of customers across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. These data breaches highlight significant vulnerabilities in vendor relationships and supply chain security. million per incident in 2023.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

Patch it now!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Adopting and applying cybersecurity principles can help you secure your company and decrease the danger of a data breach. Protect your wireless system with full backups. It’s important to constantly back up the entire company data , especially the data trapped in legacy hardware.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

These infections make sites vulnerable to takeovers, defacement and data breaches from bad actors looking to tarnish site reputations and turn a profit – and the costs can be devastating for businesses. In fact, the average data breach now costs businesses $1.9 Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. From protecting sensitive corporate data to safeguarding our personal information, the battle against cybercrime is ongoing. Store these backups offline and in multiple locations to protect against potential data loss.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, companies small and medium can take the help of the awareness program to help their companies defend their computer networks against the growing cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and Ddos attacks. Now, to those who need a bit of enlightenment on why SMBs act as attractive targets for cyber criminals- here’s gist-.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2024

Dylan Owen , CISO, Nightwing Owen Now is a good time to review incident response plans and identify any weak spots, like missing backups. Moving forward, organizations need to both defend against increasing cyber threats and optimize business response to disruptions, including having the capacity to revert swiftly to manual processes.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. This has the double pronged effect of crippling an organization, whilst also resulting in the significant impact that accompanies a data breach.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. In one recent data breach, 2.9 billion people had their social security numbers and other personal information hacked , and all that stolen data ended up for sale on the dark web.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, it's essential to safeguard your personal information. Data breaches and hacking attempts happen all the time. Backup your Duo account : If you get a new phone, you’ll need to reinstall Duo. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the Cybersecurity for Dummies section of the book, readers learn in simple, straightforward language about various cyber-threats that they face, and how to protect themselves against such threats – as well how to recover if they have already suffered a malware infection or data breach, or otherwise have had their cybersecurity undermined.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

App security aims to enhance sensitive data protection, cyberattack prevention, and stable functioning of the solution. In a world where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, observability is essential for maintaining a robust security posture. Initiate backups on-demand or run them by schedule.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

By establishing several defensive barriers, this layered method improves resistance against a variety of cyber threats. Why It Matters Multiple layers block various cyber attacks, resulting in a strong security posture. Why It Matters Reliable backups act as a safety net in the event of critical failures or security breaches.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2024

Herzog “The merging of cybersecurity and data infrastructure has been compelling CIOs, CISOs and IT team leaders to rethink how to secure enterprise storage across hybrid multi-cloud deployments in light of increasing cyberattacks. The enhanced version will be available in 2H 2024.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Since money is not much valuable in jail this method is only used by elite financially motivated threat actors.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Data Breach and Privacy Concerns Most ransomware attacks often involve data theft before encrypting the victim’s data. This dual-threat approach means businesses risk losing access to their data, while simultaneously potentially facing a data breach.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Valuable Data Assets Schools have access to much important data , such as student records, financial data, and research data. Regularly back up your data.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

Callie Guenther, Cyber Threat Research Senior Manager at Critical Start, offered this perspective and advice : "Most security teams are likely aware of the risks associated with PII and the potential vulnerabilities that can expose this information. In the event of a data breach, encrypted data is much harder to exploit.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Since this hybrid and remote way of working looks like it’s here to stay, businesses must ensure they have the right infrastructure in place to combat any cyber threats. However, these innovative tools and solutions cannot be implemented without educating users and embedding a cyber security-aware culture throughout the workforce.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security of remote work is what requires the highest attention, as the security breach may nullify all other advances. Recent research shows that 86% of business executives agreed that data breaches are more likely to occur when employees are working out of office. Though everything is not so scary.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats? Many small businesses overlook regular backups, risking permanent data loss.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Scheduled Backups: Have a regular, fixed schedule for backing up your data.

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Cisco Security

JULY 11, 2022

From extortion to data breaches, ransomware is always evolving, and is becoming very lucrative with Ransomware-as-a-service kit making it easier to target organizations. Downtime varied from minimal disruption (thanks to frequent data backups) to months upon months of recovery time . In 2021: .

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Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. The need of the hour is not just to react to these threats but to anticipate and mitigate them proactively.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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