SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. As Operation Heart Blocker disrupts one arm of the phishing ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the ever-present cyber threats facing businesses today.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 14, 2025

Cyber threats evolve daily. In this live webinar, learn exactly how ransomware attacks unfoldfrom the initial breach to the moment hackers demand payment. Join Joseph Carson, Delineas Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO, who brings 25 years of enterprise security expertise.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

states and the District of Columbia, marking a period where the impact of COVID-19 has subsided yet new threats have surfaced. CISOs report a growing focus on managing AI-generated vulnerabilities and addressing insider threats amplified by the misuse of advanced AI tools. Promote the CISO's role in digital transformation.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

FIPS-203 enables legal PQC deployment, prompting CISOs to overhaul encryption strategies. The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.)

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

On February 10, the City of Oakland, California, announced it had been hit by a ransomware attack that knocked many of its systems offline.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Phishing emails often came with a sinister sidekick – a ransomware attack. It is not surprising then that a recent survey of IT and cybersecurity officers revealed that ransomware attacks are the primary security concern for these professionals in 2021. Organizations have good reason to be concerned about ransomware attacks.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 11, 2023

In today's perilous cyber risk landscape, CISOs and CIOs must defend their organizations against relentless cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, attacks on infrastructure, supply chain breaches, malicious insiders, and much more. One of the most effective ways for CISOs and

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

Along with the recognition that businesses really need to lead with a security-first mindset to be resilient, the CISO was elevated to a seat at the proverbial table as a true C-suite leader and trusted board advisor. The post Ransomware and energy and utilities appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Read full post.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

Ransomware continues to dominate the headlines. executives say ransomware currently poses a “major concern” to their organization. One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2024

Will we also see a wave of ransomware attacks that follow? Ransomware uses endpoints and other attack vectors as their launch mechanism for their attack and you need layers of security over your critical data and file shares. Right now we are dealing with outages at airlines and other critical businesses. Time will tell.

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NetSpi Executives

AUGUST 9, 2024

Ransomware attacks are a pervasive and ongoing threat to organizations worldwide, costing billions in damages and operational downtime. For CISOs, security leaders, and SOC teams, the challenge is not just in preventing these attacks, but in detecting them as early as possible in the kill chain, before they can cause real damage.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The threat landscape has never been more challenging for CISOs and security teams than in 2023. The post Threat Intelligence Analytics: Making the Most of Your CTI Program appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2021

Cloudstar, one of the title industry’s primary cloud providers, remains compromised after a recent ransomware attack disrupted its services. The Victim of a Ransomware Attack. In July, Cloudstar discovered it was the victim of a highly sophisticated ransomware attack. The Rise in Ransomware Attacks.

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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. Our own research report, the State of Encrypted Attacks Report 2020 , found that there had been a 500 per cent rise in ransomware compared to 2019. Security hygiene is the best defence.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 1, 2023

It is no secret that ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years and have caused a significant amount of pain to organizations worldwide. To better understand the relationship between insurance and ransomware, U.K.-based RUSI's research challenges the notion that cyber insurance is a direct catalyst for ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard. These efforts will help elevate security right alongside achieving the designed functionality as the ultimate goals in every DevOps project.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 4, 2021

Along with the recognition that businesses really need to lead with a security-first mindset to be resilient, the CISO was elevated to a seat at the proverbial table as a true C-suite leader and trusted board advisor. The post Ransomware and Energy and Utilities appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. Read full post.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. The hijacking of computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies is one of the fastest growing types of cyber-threats globally.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Change Healthcare, a major provider of IT services to hospitals, continues to battle the BlackCat ransomware syndicate. The FBI and CISA have labeled BlackCat one of the most prolific and damaging ransomware groups currently active. BlackCat had established itself as a formidable player in the ransomware landscape. authorities.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned. Related: How ‘CAASM’ closes gaps. In an enterprise, it’s the same rule.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 22, 2020

In this Spotlight podcast* we’re joined by Andrew Jaquith, the CISO at QOMPLX to talk about how the COVID pandemic is highlighting longstanding problems with cyber risk management and cyber resilience. Ransomware’s Dangerous Rise. Read the whole entry. » Most Companies aren’t prepared.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. “As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the cost of not investing in cybersecurity training escalates exponentially,” explains Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

One of the many benefits that comes from working at Radware is the opportunity to work with cybersecurity professionals whose empirical experience protecting organizations from cyber threats and attacks presents a treasure trove of insightful and highly useful information. DataBank), is a perfect example.

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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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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

The manufacturing sector faces an increasingly daunting cyber threat landscape that puts production operations, intellectual property, and entire supply chains at risk. The risk is too great, and key business partnerships are required," said Amy Bogac , former CISO at The Clorox Company. trillion annually. "

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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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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2020

In this Spotlight edition of the podcast, sponsored* by RSA Security, we go deep on public sector cyber risk with two interviews from the most recent RSA Conference: Kelvin Coleman, the Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Sean McHenry, the CISO of the Utah State Board of Education. Industry 4.0

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are a growing menace, wreaking havoc on businesses and individuals alike. In this digital battlefield, cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial shield, offering financial protection against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents.

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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. To ensure cybersecurity becomes a strategic part of the corporate culture, it is crucial for CISOs to present the topic in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2024

June 27, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Infinidat , a leading provider of enterprise storage solutions, has introduced a new automated cyber resiliency and recovery solution that will revolutionize how enterprises can minimize the impact of ransomware and malware attacks. Waltham, Mass., The enhanced version will be available in 2H 2024.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger, who advised them on the current ransomware epidemic and requested that city leaders “convene heads of state agencies to review their cybersecurity posture and continuity plans,” according to a White House press release. Members of the U.S.

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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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Anton on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

the cornerstone of all effective cyber threat detection systems is accurate detection. In most organizations, selecting security tools is the CISO’s team responsibility, so any fallout for security technology misbehaving would also land on them. No sane CISO will pick a tool that might cost them their job.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The post Episode 228: CISA’s Eric Goldstein on being Everyone’s Friend in Cyber. Related Stories Spotlight: When Ransomware Comes Calling Episode 227: What’s Fueling Cyber Attacks on Agriculture ? Spotlight: Operationalizing MDR with Pondurance CISO Dustin Hutchison. Read the whole entry. » As the U.S.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The IATA Cyber Security Regulations, often referred to as the “IATA Cyber Security Framework” (ICSF), focus on protecting the aviation ecosystem against cyber threats. Regional aviation authorities may also incorporate elements of the IATA Cyber Security Regulations into mandatory compliance schemes.

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