SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

While quantum power poses risks to traditional encryption, it also opens the door to revolutionary cybersecurity advancements that could redefine how we protect data, detect threats, and secure critical infrastructure.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Complexity With each passing day, the cyber threat landscape becomes more sophisticated, complicated, and aggressive. When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Large enterprises should put testing quantum-resistant encryption on their roadmaps. As quantum computers grow, current encryption methods like RSA and ECC may soon become vulnerable," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC. Taking these steps can save both time and resources in the long run."

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

The healthcare sector faces an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, which in turn is fueling record growth in cybersecurity spending. Attackers are not only encrypting data but also engaging in "double extortion," stealing sensitive patient information to demand higher ransoms. The market's expected ris e to $82.9

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

Tools like Generative AI, advanced encryption systems, quantum computing, and automated threat detection are thrilling to evaluate, offering dashboards full of data and the tantalising promise of cutting-edge solutions. The hard truth is that technology alone cant fix the root causes of cyber risk.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cyber risk mitigation is an ongoing process that aims to reduce the impact of cyber threats on your organization. A well-crafted cyber risk mitigation plan includes: Risk Identification: Discovering vulnerabilities and potential threats to your systems.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2025

Three Keys to Modernizing Data Security: DSPM, AI, and Encryption andrew.gertz@t Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:56 Organizations worldwide face a perfect storm of increasing and ever-evolving cyber threats. This traditional piecemeal approach comes at a high cost, often increasing cyber vulnerabilities.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In this episode of the podcast (#235) Justine Bone, the CEO of Medsec, joins Paul to talk about cyber threats to healthcare organizations in the age of COVID. Justine’s firm works with hospitals and healthcare organizations to understand their cyber risk and defend against attacks, including ransomware.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. Last February, Dallas-based email encryption vendor Zix Corp.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Expanding coverage : Cyber insurance policies are evolving to cover a wider range of risks, including business interruption, regulatory fines, and crisis management. Data limitations : Accurately assessing cyber risk remains a challenge due to limited data. This broader scope naturally translates to higher premiums.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At the same time, data estates are sprawling, cyber vulnerabilities are skyrocketing, and no one is immune to increasing cyber risks. Deloitte reports that 91% of organizations report at least one cyber incident or breach. Here’s a quick primer.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. A key for analysts is to remain flexible and not compartmentalize cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations of all kinds worldwide, with attackers encrypting data and demanding payment for its release. In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. The need of the hour is not just to react to these threats but to anticipate and mitigate them proactively.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The industry is also vulnerable to ransomware attacks, in which cybercriminals encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release. This growth, while beneficial for environmental sustainability, also increases the attack surface for cyber threats. Such attacks can cripple operations and cause substantial financial losses.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The rapid hyper-connectivity and digitalization of cities are accelerating cyber threats. Balancing the promise against the potential of cyber risks of smart cities will be critical to realizing their potential. And, according to eMazzanti Technologies , “Often, information technology (IT) accounts for less than 0.1%

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The Security Ledger

APRIL 9, 2020

In this Spotlight edition of the podcast, sponsored* by RSA Security, we go deep on public sector cyber risk with two interviews from the most recent RSA Conference: Kelvin Coleman, the Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Sean McHenry, the CISO of the Utah State Board of Education.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Ransomware is malware that encrypts the victim's data and demands a ransom for its decryption.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

The program should be tailored to your specific business risks. Whether handling personal financial data or managing large-scale transactions, your program needs to reflect the realities of your operations and the cyber threats you face. Encryption Sensitive data must be encrypted, whether in transit or at rest.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2021

Apart from the file encrypting malware, the other incidents that resulted in breaches were related to email phishing/compromise, insider threat and unsecured databases. During the crisis of Corona Virus pandemic, such cyber attacks on healthcare units might cause an unnecessary strain on the infrastructure of global healthcare.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2025

This access increases the potential impact of an insider threat. In fact, it even makes it easier to get valuable information that's often not even encrypted. Why are AI insider threats so hard to detect The most alarming aspect of AI-driven insider threats is how seamlessly they blend into legitimate workflows.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This initiative, backed by a substantial $500 million investment, sets forth a series of nation-leading proposed regulations for hospitals, bolstering their defenses against ever-evolving cyber threats. The rule emphasizes data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2023

Even though this initiative is relatively young, CISA says it has notified over 60 entities across the energy, healthcare, water/wastewater, education, and other sectors about potential pre-ransomware intrusions, and we’ve confirmed that many of them identified and remediated the intrusion before encryption or data loss occurred.

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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. This dual-threat approach means businesses risk losing access to their data, while simultaneously potentially facing a data breach.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Proliferation of dangerous ransomware variants While ransomware itself is not new, Madnick highlights the emergence of more virulent and destructive strains that go beyond just encrypting data for extortion. But, we're not going to be able to prevent all future breaches," said Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. Cyber Risks of Remote Work For many organizations, the global coronavirus epidemic played a significant role in their decision to let employees work out of office.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments? Make sure your organization is aware of and prepared for the complex cybersecurity risks that emerge when you mix AI and the cloud.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape The contemporary threat and regulatory landscape have pressed organizations to fortify their cyber-crisis management capabilities. In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Rising Threat Landscape: Complexity With each passing day, the cyber threat landscape becomes more sophisticated, complicated, and aggressive. When it comes to cybersecurity the same is true – you need a cyber security if you want to competently address cyber risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Even the smallest business can become a target for cybercrime, with cyber threats increasingly affecting organizations of all sizes. Are you prepared to defend against the rising tide of cyber threats? Lack of Awareness Many small business owners remain unaware of the specific cyber risks targeting their businesses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Cyber attribution and deciphering the extent of state-level tasking is difficult, with blurred lines between state-aligned, state-involved and state-directed increasing the risk of escalation, collateral and misattribution. 3 – Crypto-jacking neglect gets dangerous.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2021

Automated security risk assessments can be a good way to take your cybersecurity defenses to the next level and make your organization more efficient at the same time. Components of Security Risk Assessments. Encryption strength. Failure to meet appropriate compliance and data privacy rules can cause more than cyber risks.

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Cytelligence

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Value of a Cyber Security Audit for Small Businesses Small businesses must prioritize proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate cyber threats’ financial and reputational risks. This thorough assessment helps small businesses understand their cyber risk landscape and determine where improvements are needed.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, amidst these challenging times, CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, has emerged as a trusted partner in protecting businesses from such cyber threats. By gaining unauthorized access to MOVEit, they can encrypt critical files, rendering them inaccessible until a ransom is paid.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 15, 2022

Protecting APIs against modern cyber threats requires going beyond the traditional solutions. APIs are not insecure by nature, but due to the complexity and quantity of API adoption, it is easy to have security gaps and cyber risks waiting to leap out. Demands Inspection of Encrypted Traffic?: What is WAAP?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. Keep Your Encryption Keys Separate Encryption is a way to make your important data unreadable to those without the necessary decryption key.

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