SC Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

At a basic level, insurers may simply need to start requiring policyholders to assist in providing or verifying technographics and security posture to bring about more accurate cyber risk assessment. Adaptation within the cyber risk landscape requires committing higher quality and quantity data to the actuarial record as possible.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 4, 2022

That said, APIs are certain to get a lot more attention by security teams — and board members concerned about cyber risk mitigation — in 2022. This enabled the attackers to swiftly install a cryptocurrency botnet, steal credentials and seek out other unpatched vulnerabilities to exploit.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Another major concern is the impact on blockchain security and digital trust, as quantum computers may eventually emphasize elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), threatening the integrity of cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and financial transactions.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion. As cyberattacks have become more costly and more challenging to track, cyber insurance has gained prominence across the industry. The cyber insurance market is expected to reach around $20B by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

"Heavily armored and weaponized nation-state threats are difficult to stop compared to lesser threats of opportunistic eCrime or more immature threats," says Ken Dunham, Cyber Threat Director at Qualys Threat Research Unit. "A

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Cryptocurrency and the Metaverse pose new cybersecurity threats.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

We covered the cybersecurity landscape including the most high-profile cyber crime statistics: number of attacks, crime targets, cybersecurity spendings, and cyber risk management. Cyber Crime Impact? Cyber Risk Management is a business responsibility.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Related Stories BitCoins To Bombs: North Korea Funds Military With Billions In Stolen Cryptocurrency China Calls Out U.S. Gary McGraw is the co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning The concept of cyber risks linked to machine learning and AI – back then – were mostly hypothetical. For Hacking.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

However, the increased exposure to cyber risks is not limited just to the remote-working population. It’s been rough having to adapt to new online habits so suddenly, but help is here. When remote work and online classes became a thing, the world started focusing on cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on how firms have tackled the existential challenge of increasing cyber risks in a rapidly changing online landscape. Ransomware, a piece of code that locks the user out of their machine until a ‘ransom’ (usually a sum of money in cryptocurrency) is paid, looks set to continue to rise in 2022 also.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Related Stories Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home Spotlight Podcast: Unpacking Black Hat Hacks with Digicert CTO Dan Timpson Lasers Eyed as Way Forward for Quantum Encryption of Data, Cryptocurrencies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

The recent slowing of the US economy and volatility in the digital asset market have surfaced some less talked about aspects of insider risk that companies should consider. Luke specializes in situational cyber risks, including assisting public companies and their Boards in addressing digital risks and remediation of complex cyber incidents.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

“Anne’s direction on disrupting the ransomware process is essential for the success of state and local governments in reducing ransomware attack efficacy,” said Sebron Partridge, former CISO of Riverside County and security strategist with cyber risk firm Epiphany Systems. ” Still, even if the U.S. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Cyber attribution and deciphering the extent of state-level tasking is difficult, with blurred lines between state-aligned, state-involved and state-directed increasing the risk of escalation, collateral and misattribution. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The end result was hefty payment: "After careful consideration, the university decided to work with its cyber insurance provider to pay a fee to the ransomware attacker. The University made the payment in cryptocurrency, through a third party firm. And number one is cyber insurance. It says the payment was worth $457,059.24

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some criminals use ransomware techniques to exploit business computers for cryptocurrency mining. That leads us to the next costly cyber risk to your business – unplanned downtime. But they’ve also copied the data and plan to sell it online whether you pay up or not. Unplanned downtime cuts off business revenue.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 15, 2021

. » Related Stories Deere John: Researcher Warns Ag Giant’s Site Provides a Map to Customers, Equipment Dispute Over Data Leak Highlights Legal Risks for UK Researchers Seeds of Destruction: Cyber Risk Is Growing in Agriculture. An image of the message posted by the Darkside group ceasing operations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Ransomware is more favored by hackers nowadays because they can get paid in cryptocurrencies that are hard to trace. IoT complexity magnifies cyber risk and the lack of visibility to determine if a device has been compromised is challenging and will present more attack vectors for hackers. With that comes cyber-risk.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

The research will cover such innovations of interest as P2P payments, mobile payments, digital wallets and central bank digital currencies – nationally sponsored cryptocurrencies that, unlike Bitcoin or Monero, would serve as a legitimate substitute for a country’s official currency.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They provide reliable protection against malware and, when combined with relevant policies, regular updates, and employee cyberhygiene, they can shield a business from a majority of cyber-risks. Another example is the advanced PowerGhost cryptominer, which used trusted software for cryptocurrency mining.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population?. You might also be interested in: Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ukraine Alerts Energy Enterprises to Possible Cyberattack Escalation. Killnet Effectively Amplifies Russian Narratives but has Limited DDoS Capabilities.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Four common of cyber-attacks are: Malware attack malicious software is installed on your machines. This software can be used as part of a bot net to attack other organisations, use your processor power to mine for cryptocurrencies, or simply destroy data. Most attacks against OT systems will originate from an IT system.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations. Compromised cloud storage can result in account breaches, data theft, or extortion in which attackers exploit reputational damage to demand ransoms.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Victims are instructed to pay a ransom payment, usually demanded in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the decryption key. Cyber insurance will likely continue covering ransomware incidents, but insurers may increase scrutiny of policyholders' security measures before offering coverage.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? First of all, what is a cyberattack?

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations. Compromised cloud storage can result in account breaches, data theft, or extortion in which attackers exploit reputational damage to demand ransoms.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As cyber threats evolve, so too must the GRC tools and strategies used to combat them. Organizations increasingly turn to automated, integrated, and AI-powered solutions to enhance their cyber risk management capabilities. This shift requires continuous upskilling and a more integrated approach to risk and compliance.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Sean Cairncross , who has no formal experience in technology or security, will be responsible for coordinating national cybersecurity policy, advising the president on cyber threats, and ensuring a unified federal response to emerging cyber-risks, Politico writes. ORGANIZED CRIME AND CORRUPTION On Feb.

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