Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at which age range is most likely to be targeted by online predators , talked to Malwarebytes CISO John Donovan on our Lock and Code podcast , and explored the latest deepfake happenings. There were also fines for cities , and a 101 guide to Smishing. Other cybersecurity news.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

While in past years, InfoSec was previously the focus and CISOs were the norm – we’re moving to a new cybersecurity world order that expands the role of the CISO to a CSO (Chief Security Officer). Ransomware becomes the most feared adversary.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 24, 2024

The potential loss of reputation from a privacy breach is a clarion call for business executives and CISOs. Stay abreast of: Current trends such as Zero Trust, Cloud Security, IoT Security, Ransomware, Supply Chain Security, BYOD / Mobile Security, etc. This greatly increases the attack surface for enterprises.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I think it requires taking a step back and assessing what you can do with less," said Chris Roberts, CISO and Senior Director at Boom Supersonic. Andrew Smeaton, CISO at Afiniti, says reassessment of cybersecurity programs and plans is necessary. Too many folks focus on the technology as opposed to the people or process.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2022

That was the case for a broadcast SecureWorld recently hosted with Mike Britton, CISO of Abnormal Security , and legendary investigative journalist Brian Krebs. Key takeaway #3: Social engineering is the most powerful attack vector against InfoSec protocols. And you know, that can cause a potential loss for that organization.".

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023 – "From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity. As we turn toward 2023, these will be the top ten challenges facing CISOs in the new year.".

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SecureList

JANUARY 9, 2023

A common perception in the infosec community is that there can never be too much security, but it is understood that “too much” security is expensive — and sometimes, prohibitively so — from a business perspective.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 30, 2021

. » Related Stories Episode 216: Signed, Sealed and Delivered: The Future of Supply Chain Security Episode 215-2: Leave the Gun, Take the McFlurry Episode 214: Darkside Down: What The Colonial Attack Means For The Future of Ransomware. Infosec is one of the most demographically lopsided industries around in terms of gender.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Threat actors have dramatically escalated their attacks – targeting security controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conducting wily social engineering attacks and extorting businesses large and small with ransomware. To achieve more resilience in this heightened risk environment, stepping up zero trust maturity is essential.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 7, 2022

Ransomware was more pervasive and more disastrous than ever before. CISOs and infosec professionals are finally getting a seat at the table at an executive and board level. I’ve been in infosec for over 30 years and have had the great privilege of evolving and learning as a cybersecurity executive in a space I love.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2021

commercial and casualty insurance companies, reportedly met a $40 million ransom demand after suffering a ransomware infection earlier in the year. As of this writing, that’s the largest ransom demand ever reported to have been paid by a company following a ransomware attack. CNA, one of the largest U.S.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2022

Ransomware was the number one contributor to stress levels, with 38% admitting their organization had paid a ransom, 46% claiming their data was still exposed by threat actors, and 44% being unable to restore their data, even after the ransom was paid. Ransomware threats (48%). Digital transformation impacting security posture (51%).

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McAfee

OCTOBER 31, 2021

In the past, fake social profiles were relatively easy to spot, however in the case of DPRK, the cybercriminals spent time to setting up a profile, get hooked up into the infosec scene, gain followers and connections through LinkedIn, making it more difficult than before to detect a fraudulent account. Techniques & Tactics.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2021

By the time I arrived at my desk, companies around the world were shut down by the same attack--which Symantec declared as Petya ransomware. Within about an hour, a Danish power supplier was also knocked offline and Maersk shipping announced that it was affected as well. It was going to be a busy and interesting day. .

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Propelled by the surge of cyber incidents and ransomware attacks, businesses and insurance providers are rethinking and redefining how they engage each other, said Trent Cooksley, chief operation officer at Cowbell Cyber. “In It could very well drive companies and certain industries like finance or health care to have a common standard.”.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

Today, malicious actors from cybercriminal ransomware gangs to nation-state affiliated hacking groups are teeing up vulnerable operational technology (OT) environments. Video Podcast ] | [ MP3 ] | [ Transcript ] Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure have gone, in the past two decades from the hypothetical, to the actual, to the epidemic.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2021

Other prominent security incidents in 2020 included the Twitter compromise, and ransomware attacks on hospitals. In the words of Duo Security’s Head of Advisory CISOs Wendy Nather, “This is not a marketing report to toss in your swag bag and ignore …this report will change how we think about running infosec programs.”

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

We constantly see new threats, and threat vectors, come and go; which puts a tremendous strain on the InfoSec teams that have to protect organizations and businesses from these threats. This year we saw the reemergence of old vectors: from ransomware & trojans, to supply chain attacks. Read more here.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. As an entry point for major ransomware and fraud, BEC also contributes to supply chain compromise incidents. Zero Trust has come of age. With tailwinds such as the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2021

How CIOs Can Protect Data Against Ransomware Attacks in 2022. Here are 4 ways to protect your organization’s most precious asset—data—against the ransomware pandemic. Ransomware has become one of the most dangerous and high-profile problems facing CIOs and CISOs worldwide. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 08:34. Hims Pawar.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 16, 2024

The year may have changed but ransomware shows no signs of slowing. Symantec discovered a new ransomware strain in the wild, called TISAK. Meanwhile Wired named two ransomware gangs, Alphv and CIOp, among its ‘most dangerous people 2023’ list. its central thesis calls for a ban on ransomware payments.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. 2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) will continue to grow and become more sophisticated over the next year. Tyler Farrar, CISO, Exabeam.

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SC Magazine

MAY 25, 2021

The SolarWinds supply chain attack, escalating ransomware incidents, and the ProxyLogon Microsoft Exchange exploits only further compounded matters. And that’s why it’s so important to be able to communicate with individuals who truly understand an infosec insider’s point of view. based group. “We How are you really doing?’”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2021

As wake up calls go, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack was piercing. This very high-profile caper is part of an extended surge of ransomware attacks, which quintupled globally between the first quarter of 2018 and the fourth quarter of 2020, and is expected to rise 20 percent to 40 percent this year, according to insurance giant Aon.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 19, 2022

Vamos i I realized this isn't the typical InfoSec opening for The Hacker Mind but it is an important backstory for this episode's guest. They can go out and one website and buy credentials, they get on a network, and they can want another one to ransomware as a service provider. Ransomware he won't attack right?

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Cisco Security

JUNE 25, 2021

This month, we interviewed Esmond Kane, CISO of Steward Health Care. First of all, while I am honoured and deeply thankful for the recognition, I believe strongly that Security is a team effort and I must acknowledge the superb InfoSec team in Steward but also the Steward workforce. Esmond Kane is Cisco’s CISO of the month.

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