SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is also a celebration of Canadian thought leadership on very important business and technology topics that are directly impacting Canadians quality of life as well as their pocketbooks." Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Leverage cyber insurance to mitigate financial risks associated with supply chain attacks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Cyber Skills Gap: By 2025, there could be 3.5 million per breach.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The DBIR breaks down breach trends across industries: Financial and Insurance: Heavily targeted by credential stuffing and phishing; fastest detection rates. Healthcare: Insider threats and error-related breaches dominate. If those controls are not effective, cyber insurance underwriters might have to pay out.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

They address data privacy and the escalating threat of cyberattacks targeting healthcare institutions. The new healthcare cyber regulations will go into effect in October 2025. Specific attention is given to email-based threats, which are responsible for a growing number of security incidents in healthcare.

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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

The Register noted that AWS’ move follows Microsoft and Google’s adoption of the technology. Cyber insurance: whisper it, but it seems to be working Cyber insurance premiums have dropped by 15 per cent compared to their peak in 2022. The findings echo Coalition’s 2024 Cyber Claims report.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And IT teams should be prepared to deal with evolving threats posed by emerging technologies which are becoming widespread, such as geo-targeted phishing or attacks related to Cloud Security, IOT and AI. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio. As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Evolution Equity Partners.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

In what could be a called “shocking news” on Friday, BleepingComputer revealed that the gang behind the Avaddon ransomware shut down its operations after releasing more than 2,000 decryption keys to the technology news site. These are the three files in the ZIP file. which came directly from the Avaddon ransomware group.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bad actors are always looking for ways to garner information and they have access to advanced technology. The school district’s cyber insurance provided free credit monitoring, but many parents were still puzzled by how to report the problem and what steps they should take next to protect their children.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2022

Healthcare Data Privacy Laws. Luria said the increasingly common practice in highly regulated industries (such as financial services and healthcare) is to create and implement their own customized database solutions and tie them to their particularized IT compliance requirements. Health data and patient data in the U.S.

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Herjavec Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now, looking back, there isn’t a person on planet earth who would say that the cell phone is not an ‘obvious’ piece of technology. Teleportation is a building block for a wide range of technologies. Welcome to the information technology storm. Now, it’s obvious. We’re still waiting on the teleporters. The research is under way.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Initial Public Draft of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) version 2.0. For a solid rundown of what the updates mean, check out this SecureWorld article from Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. On August 8, 2023, the U.S. 19, Detroit on Sept.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 5, 2022

This alliance will allow the healthcare system to reduce its risk of a cyber-attack and help them achieve its cybersecurity goals. “We The cost of these cyber events is rising sharply with cyber insurance premiums and compliance requirements increasing. About CynergisTek, Inc.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Often a combination of disruptive technologies, lagging risk behavior trends, shifts in threat actor capabilities or focus, greater expectations for cybersecurity, and new regulatory structures emerge to wreak havoc. There is a method to the madness of trying to forecast such a complex and muddled industry. In 2024: 1.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

For the Impact Advisors, many providers engage with their cyber insurance provider to assist with the breach response efforts. Further, entities should proactively engage with cyber insurers, many of which will provide free tabletop exercises. “We This trend is not so good.”.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark. Ransomware facts.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 9, 2024

The top five countries and regions for the highest average cost of a cyber security breach in 2023 were as follows: the US ($9.4 Uneven Impact on Industries The healthcare sector bears the heaviest burden, with an average cloud data breach cost of $10.10 million), technology ($4.97 million), the Middle East ($8.07

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Some can’t afford not to pay, and some are covered by cyber insurance. Should I get a ransomware cyber insurance policy?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Cyber criminals have learned that it is not only businesses that make soft targets for the attacks. Hospitals and healthcare organizations are being infected by ransomware, with predictably dire results. If you have a cyber insurer , they will have their own processes for responding to any cyber attack.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Identify cyber insurance policies and ensure they align to business needs regarding ransomware attacks and data leaks. With the right security posture, technological defenses, and response readiness, organizations can significantly improve their resilience to double extortion ransomware. Seek adequate coverage.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2021

“From a technological standpoint this is a fairly old case, so whatever was in place then probably isn’t relevant to what needs to be in place today – but it does tie together the absolute gravity of the situation that we’re in,” Crockett said. .” ” Cyber Insurance No Longer Reliable.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is particularly true of server protection, where, as Symantec Endpoint Security VP and General Manager Adam Bromwich notes, “traditionally IT has not turned on all the protection technologies available to them. Is the attack small enough that we do not need to file a cyber insurance claim? The FBI discourages payment.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article looks at the top 40 cybersecurity startups to watch in 2022 based on their innovations in new and emerging technologies, length of operation, early funding rounds, scalability, and more. Cowbell Cyber. Some of the best cybersecurity companies are longtime technology stalwarts. SECURITI.ai.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2024

CESER has developed a new framework of best practices aimed at securing clean energy cyber supply chains, with a particular focus on key technologies used in managing and operating electricity, oil, and natural gas systems. Conduct Vendor Risk Assessments: Evaluate the security practices of all technology suppliers before procurement.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Governments are recognizing that their technology footprint extends beyond their network edge, and that their ability to function depends on their third (and fourth and fifth) party ecosystem. Regulators who oversee other industries will adopt these requirements for healthcare, financial services, utilities, etc.,

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

In a survey of more than 2,400 security technology decision-makers conducted by Forrester in 2020, improving application security capabilities and services was listed as the top tactical IT security priority over the next 12 months, a sign that businesses are starting to confront the growing threat head on.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 12, 2025

Cybersecurity is on the brink of significant transformation as we approach 2025, grappling with escalating complexities driven by advancements in technology, increasing geopolitical tensions, and the rapid adoption of AI and IoT. Ethics The ethical challenges posed by advancing AI technologies will demand urgent attention in 2025.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

A conservative approach focusing on proven solutions over untested technologies is key to mitigating these evolving threats Ventura Jeremy Ventura , Field CISO, Myriad360 Cybersecurity incidents in 2024 highlighted the rising threat of third-party supply chain attacks, emphasizing the need for vendor visibility and risk assessments.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

The goal is to exploit trusted technology partners –SolarWinds, by leveraging software updates; USAID, through the email marketing service – to gain access to large numbers of victim organizations and steal data. . ” Further reading: Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs.

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