IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Reports suggest annual revenues from ransomware attacks are already in the tens of billions, while some predict ransomware damage costs will exceed $265 billion by 2031. Reports suggest annual revenues from ransomware attacks are already in the tens of billions, while some predict ransomware damage costs will exceed $265 billion by 2031.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk. Today, cyber attacks can not only cause financial disasters, they can literally kill people. As time passes, cyber risks continue to grow, and the need for such external advisors does the same.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 12, 2021

Federal Reserve Chairman Statement on Cyber Risk. There are cyber attacks every day on, on all major institutions. And we're increasingly hearing from security leaders on the SecureWorld conference stage, that their organizations' are finally understanding that cyberrisk is business risk.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. The ransomware gang demanded over $34 million in bitcoin to be paid as ransom. How to Recognize a Ransomware Attack. How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. using the LockBit 2.0

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The Security Ledger

MAY 25, 2022

about his firm’s discovery of a string of critical security flaws in an autonomous medical robot, TUG, that is already deployed in hundreds of clinical settings and the growing issue of medical device insecurity and cyber risks to healthcare. Robots Driving Cyber Risk. Read the whole entry. »

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Fitch Ratings published an alert last week to warn of the “material risk” to water and sewer utilities caused by cyber attacks that could also impact their ability to repay debt. The expenses to mitigate a cyber-attack could impact the ability of the utilities of paying their debt. ” concludes the alert.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, that IT department often does not have the investment it requires, so holes in their security leave them vulnerable to attacks — from viruses to hackers to phishing. These attacks often begin with an email with links or attachments that seem benign but give the hacker access to a single system followed by the network.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

As the risk of a cyberattack grows, it is pivotal to consider whether the directors of a company hit by a ransomware attack, for example, can bear any liability for negligence in failing to take steps to limit the risk. The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ardent Health Services, a Nashville-based healthcare provider, fell victim to a ransomware attack on Thanksgiving Day morning, November 23, that disrupted its IT operations and forced hospitals to divert emergency room patients to other facilities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2023

Although such automated tools help to cut down cyber risks, they also create complex visibility hiccups because of a shortage for the trained workforce. Latest attack on Classification Society DNV software stands as a best example.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A new report from Sophos dissects how hackers spent two weeks roaming far-and-wide through the modern network of a large enterprise getting into a prime position to carry out what could’ve been a devasting ransomware attack. A surge in ProxyLogon attacks spiked in February and March and has yet to fully abate.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The report that was compiled after taking the response of over 400 cloud engineers and security analysts concluded that their cloud platforms suffered a variety of attacks in the past 12 months and that includes incidents related to ransomware, crypto mining malware attacks, infiltrations and breaches.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

This is due to a technical issue connected to the recent cyber attack, when we were forced to shut down our IT systems. While the investigation is still ongoing, Leicester City Council stated that evidence pointed to the attack being financially motivated rather than an ideological cyberattack.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2021

Ransomware. Ransomware. Ransomware. How am I protecting my organization from an attack? As ransomware attacks have spiked in the last year, a common theme for many organizations is that the attack was the result of failed cybersecurity. IT security perspectives on ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2019

Norwegian aluminum giant Norsk Hydro estimates more than $40 million losses in the first week following the ransomware attack that disrupted its operations. The news of the cyber attack had an immediate economic impact and caused a drop in the share price of 2.0 SecurityAffairs – Norsk Hydro, ransomware).

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 24, 2021

A coordinated cyber attack on U.S. How likely is such an attack? I case you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, let’s review: attacks on critical infrastructure are a thing. First the Colonial Pipeline and then meat processor JBS were hobbled – temporarily – by criminal ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Their loss ratios – total claims plus the insurer’s costs, divided by total premiums earned – are now consistently above 60%, which presents something of an existential threat to the insurance industry, making cyber risk a potentially uninsurable area due to falling profitability.

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Joseph Steinberg

AUGUST 5, 2021

While leveraging cyber-liability insurance has become an essential component of cyber-risk mitigation strategy, cyber-liability offerings are still relatively new, and, as a result, many parties seeking to obtain coverage are still unaware of many important factors requiring consideration when selecting a policy. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Windows and Qualcomm bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Three new Ivanti CSA zero-day actively exploited in attacks Ukrainian national pleads guilty in U.S. Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A scenario where you could face any looming cyber crisis knowing that you’d emerge unscathed. As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. This is a common misconception that has caught many ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners out.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Governor Hochul recently announced New York's first-ever statewide cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting the State's digital infrastructure from today's cyber threats. This proactive approach will undoubtedly strengthen patient trust and confidence in New York's healthcare system. "We

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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 ? Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen. CISA: A Different Kind of Agency. As the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

As per the researchers, most of the healthcare related data breaches happened because of ransomware that accounted for over 54.95 percent of attacks. percent ransomware breaches, Maze followed the path with over 6.17 While RYUK topped the list with over 8.64 percent breaches on a respective note.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 8, 2022

A cyber attack has disrupted the operations of AGCO/Fendt, a major manufacturer of agricultural equipment, the company has acknowledged. The post Cyber Attack Halts Production at Ag Equipment Maker AGCO Fendt appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Cyber attacks on agriculture on the rise.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 20, 2022

The post Episode 239: Power shifts from Russia to China in the Cyber Underground appeared first on The. Related Stories Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk Episode 238: Robots Are The Next Frontier In Healthcare Cyber Risk Episode 236: Cyberwar Takes A Back Seat In Ukraine (For Now).

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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. Andy is an amazing resource on all matters cyber security.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

The bad news: those same remote access features could be used to launch crippling, large scale attacks on US farms. The post Feel Good Ukraine Tractor Story Highlights Ag Cyber Risk appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Jim Langevin on Cyber Policy in an Age of Political Polarization. The bad news?

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. There are various cyber risks for your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

As the threat of cyber-attacks continues to increase exponentially, a debate has erupted over the years, leaving organizations to choose between two sides. But now we’ve reached a whole new level of cyber-attacks. As it stands, ransomware remains the biggest threat to organiszations. Real time data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. These attacks received global attention and spotlighted the need for even more attention on cybersecurity best practices. Be ready for ransomware.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

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SC Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Overall, insurance companies seem to be responding to increased demand from clients for cyber-specific insurance, and one survey found that the two things most likely to spur a purchase of cyber insurance are when a business experiences a cyber attack and when they hear about other companies being hit by a cyber attack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

With businesses becoming more and more digitized, they are exposed to greater cyber risks. And while organizations are taking steps to protect against cyber attacks, cybersecurity controls are not impenetrable. Cyber risk insurance covers the costs of recovering from a security breach, a virus, or a cyber-attack.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Cybersecurity US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine ‘responsible’ use DFSA’s Cyber Risk Management Guidelines: A Blueprint for Cyber Resilience?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In 2023, ‘knowing thy enemy’ in cyber will be more complicated than ever before – but it is critical that organizations remain aware of the realities of cyber risk and cease to focus on the ‘boogie man’ of the internet that features in sensationalist reporting. 4 – Ransomware rushes to the cloud.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 19, 2019

Global aluminum manufacturer Norsk Hydro was hit with an alleged ransomware attack Tuesday. The attack is having a major impact on the company's global business and production. The post Norsk Hydro Hit with ‘Severe’ LockerGoga Ransomware Attack appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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