Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 31, 2023

C-suites across all industries, from traditional finance to the latest “unicorns” emerging in the fintech industry, are facing a formidable challenge: how to protect their business and customer data against growing cyber threats. As a CISO or ITDM, the cyber defence challenges you face in your business couldn’t be tougher.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

Cybercrime in the post-pandemic world has skyrocketed, and nation-state grade threats sit on every organization’s doorstep. Four out of five organizations report an increase in cyber threats since the start of the pandemic. The post The Executive Board and the Virtual CISO appeared first on HolistiCyber.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

The post Threat Spotlight: Incident Response & Cybercrime in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Frank Abagnale, one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams—and subject of the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can — kicked off Vision 2023: Looking Ahead at Cyber Threats , a half-day educational event held live and recorded on December 13th. Secret Service.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) named Killnet as one of eight key Russian-aligned cybercrime groups that pose a threat to critical infrastructure , noting that in March 2022, the group had claimed credit for a DDoS attack on the website for Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport in response to U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. By increasing visibility into DNS traffic, CISOs can detect, block, and respond to incidents more quickly as well as use this data to institute new controls and increase overall resiliency.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While many of the same trends and threats remain, 2023 is likely to keep us on our toes as these threats mature and the landscape continues to shift. Here are a few trends to watch out for in the new year: Cyber threats emerge as a result of hybrid working. The economic downturn fuels more sophisticated cyber crime.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine working for a top tech company, securing their systems, or maybe being a secret agent of sorts, fighting against cybercrime. Careers range from Security Analyst to CISO, offering intellectual and financial rewards. With technology’s rapid advancement, new and more complex cyber threats are surfacing constantly.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 1, 2022

At the end of last week, Digital Shadow’s CISO, Rick Holland, released his blog Russian Cyber Threats: Practical Advice For. The post Intelligence Requirements: Planning your cyber response to the Russia-Ukraine war first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybersecurity: With increasing cyber threats, CIOs must prioritize cybersecurity, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. " Chief should mean something," said Patrick Benoit , Global CISO for Brinks and member of the SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council. By the way, the CISO should not be reporting to the CIO.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As the physical threat of war continues to rise, so do the cyber threats for any country that may stand against Russia. Such an alert backs the office of the CISO when presenting security priorities to the board and other senior executives.". Identifying the signal in the noise is a skill developed through experience.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. This can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats. Andrew Smeaton, CISO at Afiniti, says reassessment of cybersecurity programs and plans is necessary.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Interestingly enough, recent BlackCat threats are in response to a groundbreaking move against cybercrime. In a LinkedIn comment regarding a blog post about BlackCat's retaliatory move on HealthcareInfoSecurity , Krista Arndt , CISO at United Musculoskeletal Partners, said: " Retaliation is so much fun. Insert sarcasm here).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

According to Group-IB, the likelihood of the database systems being used in cybercrime and security breaches is high. The CRI report surveyed over 3,500 chief information security officers (CISOs), IT professionals and managers from Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America in the latter part of 2021.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nation-State attack dominance now underpins the capabilities, growth, and impacts of the cybersecurity industry Nation-state investment, innovation, and willingness to conduct complex attacks are the catalyst that underpins the advancement of malicious capabilities and empowers all levels of activity across the spectrum of cyber threat archetypes.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Companies can sometimes struggle to operationalize the constant churn of threat intelligence divvied from the cybersecurity community, whether it be independent researchers or enormous vendors like Microsoft. Having a solid cyber threat intelligence program in place will be more relevant than ever to organizations in 2021.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 24, 2022

She discussed how ransomware and other cyber threats have permeated every sector and that they are something we will have to learn to deal with for a long time, but she wants discussions around cyber hygiene and risk mitigation to become just as common. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C.,

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

According to Cybersecurity Ventures – cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 ! If you’re a CISO or security leader, then share this information with your CEO and board members. Cyber Primer for the C-Suite. Cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 , up from $3 trillion in 2015.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Although cybercrime as a whole has seen a rise during the pandemic, arguably ransomware has been one of the more successful and lucrative attack types. Adopting a holistic approach to the requirements of networks, applications, and security is the first step in increasing organisations’ defence against ransomware and wider cyber threats.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Still, cyber organizations are hoping that more do-gooders will join the ranks of the William Flora and Hewlett Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Gula Tech Foundation , all three of which have historically committed funds to cybersecurity causes and also signed the letter. Kristin Judge, Cybercrime Support Network.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 2023, the cost of cybercrime globally was projected to reach $8 trillion , with expectations to rise to $10.5 This staggering figure underscores the growing threat and the extensive damage cyberattacks can cause, including data breaches, downtime, and compromised sensitive information. trillion by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2023

A recent report from cybersecurity firm SentinelOne sheds light on a concerning trend in the cyber threat landscape: the expansion of a cloud credential stealing campaign targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

CopperStealer represents an extremely capable malware, offering its users a wide variety of options to exfiltrate sensitive data and drop additional malware, said Chris Morgan, senior cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 15, 2024

Technical evaluations of potential solutions are obviously necessary, but CISOs and other IT professionals need to think beyond the merely technical and include a geopolitical component in their assessments." Cybercrime is a human problem," Kelso said. "If

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

With the continuous change in the cyber threat landscape, chief information officers will attempt to increase their cyber spending with several lines of defense within the environment to minimize the damage caused by breaches. Not every threat or possible cyber event can be protected.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk. Investments in advanced email security technologies should also be a priority to effectively mitigate email-based cyber risks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Results of the study, conducted in partnership with research consultancy Censuswide, reveal that businesses are struggling to understand their cyber risks, with 66% of respondents indicating they have limited visibility and insight into their cyber risk profiles, hindering their ability to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

“Where we might have previously relied on what was provided in a short, written application, today we regularly have hour-long underwriting calls with clients, often speaking with their CISOs and security teams, to understand their risk and what security protocols they have in place.”. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Predictions that cybercrime will be painful and AI will create problems are mind-numbing to read and offer little practical guidance for professionals. Final Thoughts 2024 was a tough year for CISOs. Few stand the test of time. Sources : ISACA Resource Trends , Cybersecurity Ventures Report.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To get more details, check out the CISA alert “ Foreign Threat Actor Conducting Large-Scale Spear-Phishing Campaign with RDP Attachments. ” The four-month global operation, titled Synergia II and announced this week, involved law enforcement agencies and private-sector partners from 95 countries and netted 41 arrests.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis. It also predicts that organised gangs will use cybercrime more, because it offers easy money for lower risk. MORE The evolving CISO role and how to align security with business priorities.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Now It’s crystal clear from just these few stories that the cyber threat to the legal sector is significant and growing. And when Jones Day failed to respond to the attacker’s ransom demands, stolen information began appearing on the dark web. .

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2025

I'm a 41 years old security blogger cybercrime researcher OSINT analyst and threat intelligence analyst from Bulgaria. The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with it, the threats we face. Arm yourselves with knowledge, for it is the most powerful weapon we have against cyber threats. What are you up to?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

When we hear the words “cybercrime” or “cyber attack” we usually think of financial gains and personally identifiable information. Today, cyber threats are no longer just an inconvenience, but a matter of life and death.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The cybercrime gang shut down its dark web sites, including its public and payment sites and a negotiation portal – in mid-July as pressure mounted following the Kaseya attack, including from U.S. REvil is back, and not just their leak sites,” AJ King, CISO at incident response expert BreachQuest, told eSecurity Planet.

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