The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country. A 2018 study by the Ponemon Institute showed that 67 percent of SMBs experienced a cyber attack. It is not of a matter of “if” but “when.”

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2022

It will be unsurprising that because of this demand, insurers are particularly careful how they build their policies to minimize their risk from large cyber events. This is especially true if the company looking for cover hasn’t taken adequate enough steps to minimize cyber risks itself.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2023

Cisco is warning that nine significant vulnerabilities in its Small Business Series Switches could enable unauthenticated remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition or execute arbitrary code with root privileges on affected devices. They also noted that while the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Elaborating more on this, we have explained in this article basic PCI DSS firewall requirements, and the need for small businesses to install firewalls. Why does a small business need to have PCI Compliant Firewall? All business connectivity with the internet poses the greatest risk to safeguard with a firewall.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The post As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication. » Related Stories Opinion: AI and Machine Learning will power both Cyber Offense and Defense in 2020 Passwordless? A LastPass survey of IT leaders has some valuable clues. Read the whole entry. »

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently launched a new website aimed at educating small business owners on the risks of cybercrime and the steps they can take to protect their business. Cyberattacks can be particularly devastating to small businesses.

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Pentester Academy

MARCH 10, 2023

In this day and age, cyber attacks are a risk for everyone and anyone. We’ve all seen headlines in the news about cyber attacks. Small businesses are most likely to suffer following cyber attacks. Being unprepared for a cyber attack poses an extreme risk for businesses of any size.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here’s a common scenario: You receive a notification saying your small business website has been hit with a cyberattack. Suddenly, the web host has suspended your site, and you’ve been blacklisted from major search engines because your site poses a risk to visitors. Essentially, your website turns invisible.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The FBI states that “Cyber intrusions are becoming more commonplace, more dangerous, and more sophisticated.” In fact, websites experience a staggering 62 attacks per day, according to SiteLock research. Now more than ever, small businesses need a cyber security checklist when building and maintaining their websites.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

MAY 31, 2023

While larger corporations may have dedicated IT departments, small businesses often lack the resources to implement effective cybersecurity measures. In this post, we will emphasize the importance of employee cybersecurity training and highlight how we can help protect your business from potential risks with our affordable solutions.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

Small businesses are increasingly becoming prime cyberattack targets in today’s interconnected world. While large corporations often make headlines when they fall victim to cybercrime, the impact on small businesses can be equally devastating, if not more so.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

The explanation is simple: cyber attacks have become more common in recent years, and businesses cannot afford to lose money, especially when their operations are still in infancy. The post Why Would My Startup Be At Risk For Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The State of Security

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The threats range from human errors to sophisticated attacks by coordinated cyber criminals. According to the Data Breach Investigations Report by Verizon, the primary motivation for cyber attackers is financial. Whether you run an eCommerce project or a simple small business website, the risk […]… Read More.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Curtis and I discuss the growing cyber risks posed by Internet of Things devices within enterprise networks. Read the whole entry. » » Click the icon below to listen.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

At first glance, it seems odd that most businesses don’t insure against something as potentially devastating as cybercrime. Recent research from Hiscox even found that a fifth of businesses across the US and Europe faced insolvency as a direct result of a cyber attack. This doesn’t ring true for cyber insurance.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As many businesses prepare for the holidays, it’s crucial to be aware of the increased risk of cyber attacks and a worrying trend: cyber attacks spike significantly during the holidays, exploiting the festive distractions and reduced vigilance as many staff members take their well-deserved break.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) handled a record number of cybersecurity incidents over the last year, a 20% increase in cases handled the year before. With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cybercrime remains one of the primary risks facing companies across the United States. The following statistics highlight the most pressing cybersecurity risks organizations face today and underscore the importance of proactive security measures.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

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Appknox

AUGUST 7, 2022

is always at risk of being stolen. On the other hand, a penetration test simulates a cyber attacker's behavior to discover any unknown vulnerabilities. So, make sure to always go for pen testing along with a vulnerability assessment to reduce the risk of cyber attacks to a minimum.

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IT Security Central

JULY 6, 2021

For small businesses, the costs can be catastrophic. According to the FBI’s recently released Internet Crime Report 2020, cybercrime resulted in $4 billion in losses last year, a low estimate that still encapsulates the incredible value lost to threats actors. As […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Source [link]. Which areas need to be prioritized?

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 20, 2025

To comply with the ISM, organizations need to follow a structured process that integrates into their risk management practices. Being compliant with the ISM offers numerous benefits, including: Enhanced Security: It mitigates risks from cyber threats, protecting intellectual property, brand reputation, and sensitive data.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

FCC considers Huawei and ZTE as national security threats Cisco addresses flaws in Small Business Routers and Switches Critical Apache Guacamole flaws expose organizations at risk of hack Maze Ransomware operators hacked Highways Authority Of India (Nhai) Netgear is releasing fixes for ten issues affecting 79 products Alleged cyber attacks caused fire (..)

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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Webroot

MARCH 25, 2022

To make matters worse, BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence also revealed four million new high-risk URLs were in existence in 2021 and almost 66% of them involved phishing. Whether you have important files stored on your personal or business computers, your data remains at risk. Own a small business and need data backup?

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Mitnick Security

JUNE 27, 2023

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you have the responsibility of not only directing your organization’s security but also conveying your risk status to leadership. According to Cybersecurity Magazine, 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A new approach to asset management is required to address the lack of visibility and security risks therein. Continuous real time monitoring of assets and any potential security risks that might affect them is essential. In fact, 60% of businesses that have experienced a data breach were small businesses.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Once access is gained, ransomware quickly locks down business computers as it spreads across a network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Ensuring that customers stay safe from cyber criminals while completing online transactions is of utmost importance in today’s environment. Each year, more and more small businesses fall victim to cyber criminals, and that number is only expected to rise in the future. Conclusion.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. The number one type of cyber incident so far this year is ransomware. The company says that ransomware accounted for 41% of cyber claims.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 30, 2020

» Related Stories As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix Opinion: AI and Machine Learning will power both Cyber Offense and Defense in 2020 Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home. Read the whole entry. »

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Here's an alarming stat from Accenture: more than one-third of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14% of them are prepared to defend themselves. The pandemic, geopolitical factors, and the new hybrid/work-from-home landscape put midsize companies at 500% more risk of being targeted in 2021.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a central pillar of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). But why is this so crucial, and why is there a burgeoning market for specialized cyber risk management tools and platforms? In this article, we’ll explore some of the best cyber risk management tools on the market.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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