Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. ” APLHV disbanded in late December 2023 after conducting an exit scam against its affiliates.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

.” Compared with today, those were sleepy times – when you might update your desktop antivirus weekly or even monthly -like changing the batteries in your TV remote, but not be overly concerned about debilitating cyber attacks or scams, Schrader noted.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. However, John warned against thinking a cyber risk policy by itself is sufficient protection.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

It’s about protecting systems and data from attacks. Attackers use phishing, malware, ransomware, and scams like BEC to gain access to systems and cause disruption. Most attacks start with weak passwords or phishing emails, making employees the first line of defence. TL;DR Cybersecurity for small fleet operations.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million following a cyber attack in 2018 which flagged that it was failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. It’s a topic that should be integrated into the education system and constantly reinforced and kept up-to-date through cyber awareness campaigns.

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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? What Is a Cyber Attack?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Outside of technology, there is the element of human error and risk. It is critical to any business that employees are regularly educated and tested to ensure they have a strong understanding of cyber risk and the part they play in minimizing it. Phishing scams are another common method used to gain unauthorized access.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. Meanwhile, it was a similar story from a separate source, with AON’s Global Risk Management Survey also tracking global volatility and risk. MORE Old tech never dies.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Web crawling technology covers the entire attack surface, including the network, assets, and the deep web. WithSecure Elements Vulnerability Management automatically reports activities such as phishing sites, third-party scams, and brand violations.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

From Solar Winds to Colonial Pipeline, we’ve seen that the consequences of a ransomware attack don’t just affect the victimized organization – they can have trickle-down effects that impact whole communities, industries and even nations. I truly believe that your people are your first line of defense.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. Scams could present themselves in many forms. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Initially an affiliate for “ALPHV” (aka “BlackCat”), Scattered Spider gained notoriety by attacking multiple US-based casinos. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Initially an affiliate for “ALPHV” (aka “BlackCat”), Scattered Spider gained notoriety by attacking multiple US-based casinos. In February 2024, ALPHV conducted an exit scam against its affiliates and disbanded, leaving them searching for new partners.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Collaboration across sectors will be the cornerstone of cybersecurity resilience in 2025.'" "The Bad: Increase in AI-Driven Cyberattacks: As defenders adopt AI, so do attackers. Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

While the world transitions out of the pandemic, cyber adversaries have continued to take advantage of the chaos – cyber attacks have skyrocketed and are only becoming more frequent, destructive, and sophisticated. Ransomware – the hacker’s current cyber weapon of choice. Ransomeware-as-a-Service.

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