Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With the rate that new threats emerge, it may come as no surprise that cyber liability insurance can be traced back to 1997. In its modern iteration, cyber liability insurance mitigates the losses and business costs associated with cyber incidents and resulting downtime. What would an insurer do?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Lloyd’s London, a leading insurance trader in the world, has apparently experienced cyber attack that is currently being deeply probed. The company issued a press statement that it has hired a cyber experts team to investigate the incident and those behind the attack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Ritzau, the biggest Danish news agency, was hit by a ransomware attack that brought it offline but refused to pay the ransom. Ritzau , the biggest Danish news agency, was hit by a ransomware attack that brought it offline. The cyber attack hit a quarter of Ritzau ’s 100 servers that have been damaged. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated. To indicate the size of the cyber risk to companies, there is, on average, a cyber-attack every 39 seconds, which does not mean that every attack is successful, but that there is an attempt to access companies’ computer systems with that frequency.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2022

Healthcare providers are opting to pay a ransom in the event of ransomware attacks, instead of recovering it from data backups. The reason is as it is easy and guarantees 100% encrypted data return- Of course, as per their perspective!

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In another case, a device management tool was deployed in a hospital and used the WiFi network to insure data privacy, as it provisioned connected devices. But ExtraHop noticed that the tool also opening encrypted connections to vendor-owned cloud storage, a major HIPAA violation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As soon as we hear or read about a ransomware attack on a company, we are in a state of mind that the business needs to pay only the ransom in order to avoid a loss to its data continuity on a permanent loss. But we never think or bother about the hidden/unexpected costs that a file encrypting malware attack brings with it.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

With digital transformation leading to a boom in the use of digital certificates, our bedrock authentication and encryption framework is at an inflection point, where the demand and adoption of automation is set to rapidly accelerate to keep up with technology requirements.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2022

Due to the evolving and growing impact of cybersecurity incidents there are some questions starting to arise about the way that insurance companies deal with the costs that are the results of such incidents. But cyber insurance comes in different flavors and sizes. Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. Merck suffered US$1.4

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 20, 2022

Interestingly, the public disclosure made on the official website did not mention any details about the Black Basta Ransomware attack. But it linked the disruption to a cyber attack that was supposed to affect supply delays to customers and partners.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

Data Breach and Privacy Concerns Most ransomware attacks often involve data theft before encrypting the victim’s data. These attacks can have cascading effects that impact public safety and national security. Some insurers are scaling back their coverage of ransomware or increasing premiums.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

These attacks also tend to be more successful in access and payout in the event of ransom demands, with 74% of attacks ending successfully for hackers. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. Cyber insurance. Albuquerque, New Mexico hit with a one-two punch. Conclusion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Interestingly, the accessed records by the threat actors include health info, health insurance records, Social Security Numbers, and Driving License numbers of customers. Last is the news about the Russian-Ukraine war.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Australia’s telecom networks (Optus) along with an insurance brand(Medibank) were hit by a ransomware attack recently and now an educational institute is ready to join the list. Royal is a newly developed file encrypting malware and was supposed to attack public and private entities in the United States of America.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2023

Joseph Carson, Chief Security Scientist and Advisory CISO at Delinea : "World Backup Day is a reminder for all organizations to review their backup strategy and ensure it is resilient against cyber attacks. Because when it comes to cyber attacks, the question is not if, but when.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Ransomware attacks are ever-evolving, and as cloud adoption and reliance continue to surge, attackers will continue to follow the data. In 2023, we are likely to see an increase in cloud-enabled data exfiltration in ransomware scenarios in lieu of encryption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The research carried out by Barracuda networks confirmed that most cyber attacks of ransomware genre do not make it to the news headlines as the CFOs,CTOs and CIOs hide the news because of the fear of losing a job.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The simplest example may be insurance. Life, health, auto, and other insurance are all designed to help a person protect against losses. As the volume and severity of cyber attacks grow, the need for cybersecurity risk management grows with it. Advanced Encryption. Enhancing Risk Management.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity measures, including robust encryption, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits, can, of course, be utilized as part of a formidable defense against unauthorized access – but no security technologies should be deployed ad-hoc; security must be well planned and implemented carefully.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

” Cyber Insurance No Longer Reliable. ” Crockett said unofficial numbers indicate that only about 10 percent of such cyber insurance claims are paid out. ” Crockett said unofficial numbers indicate that only about 10 percent of such cyber insurance claims are paid out. Ransomware Liability.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The attack took place on March 14th, 2020, when the Maze Ransomware operators exfiltrated data from the HMR’s network and then encrypt their systems. The Hammersmith Medicines Research is notifying impacted individuals via email the incident, the hackers stole data then employed ransomware to encrypt its systems.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity measures, including robust encryption, secure authentication protocols, and regular security audits, can, of course, be utilized as part of a formidable defense against unauthorized access – but no security technologies should be deployed ad-hoc; security must be well planned and implemented carefully.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it was the victim of a cyber attack that encrypted some of our systems on July 23, 2020.”. Data and screenshots reveal that ransomware strain WastedLocker is behind the attack. Did it hire a ransomware recovery firm to act as a middleman or perhaps its insurance policy paid a ransom?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Kapczynski Erin: Could you share your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the growth of IoT devices in both cyber defense and cyberattacks? Erin: Do you think cyber insurance should play a bigger role in companies’ cybersecurity strategies? Byron: It’s an important risk management tool.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 27, 2023

Six years have passed since the infamous NotPetya cyber attack sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape. Six years later, the impact of the NotPetya attack is still being felt, and the lessons learned from this incident continue to shape the way we approach cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

According to a notice from PFC, attackers stole confidential patient information including patient names, addresses, and outstanding account balances. PFC said in some cases, SSNs and information about health insurance and medical treatment were also stolen.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to the 2021 IBM Threat Force Intelligence Index , Manufacturing was the industry most likely to be attacked last year, comprising 23.2% of cyber attacks IBM handled. Finance and insurance finished a close second at 22.4%. Phishing attacks made up 40% of all attacks in the sector.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Cyber hygiene is an essential aspect of effective risk management, and it must be continuous. Backup all critical data at least daily, and preferably more often, to offline storage and protected with MFA and immutable encryption. Having insurance and the ability to pay a ransom is not the answer! Frameworks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. There are several methods of delivering ransomware attacks.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

Credential stuffing exploits the common practice of reusing passwords across multiple sites, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to various accounts using the same credentials. Instead, use encrypted digital storage options. Protective Measures In response to this breach, password best practices are more important than ever.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

According to the Insurance Information Institute , there was a 45-percent increase in identity theft in 2020, and the rapid digital transformation that took place during 2020 would not have helped improve this figure. because a person’s most critical information could potentially be exposed.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 20, 2022

From the H-Hotel release : “ unknown persons carried out a cyber attack on the IT network of the hotel company H-Hotels.com, which led to restrictions in digital communication. The cyber attack was discovered by the hotel company's IT security systems on Sunday. Another day, another ransomware press release.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Not only do businesses have to grapple with the impact of actual attacks, but they also must continue to prepare for the possibility of additional attacks. While many equate ransomware with encrypted files and potential ransom payments, the consequences go even further in terms of the costs and requirements of an organization.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has already witnessed several devastating cyber attacks through third-party vendors, affecting industry giants like Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, and American Express. The attack affected every hospital in the country, disrupting over 100 critical healthcare functions. healthcare system.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in California’s Healthcare Industry Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Patient records, insurance information, and intellectual property are just a few examples.

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