Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

CISA adds Synacor Zimbra Collaboration flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog China-linked group Salt Typhoon hacked US broadband providers and breached wiretap systems Google Pixel 9 supports new security features to mitigate baseband attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracies Involving (..)

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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Threatpost

APRIL 22, 2021

You might think that cybercrime is more prevalent in less digitally literate countries. However, NordVPN's Cyber Risk Index puts North American and Northern European countries at the top of the target list.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 24, 2023

Participants in a working session on ransomware at the World Economic Forum discussed how planning ahead can reduce cyber risk.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

When Accenture analysed 9 cutting-edge technologies that are helping to reduce cybercrime, and calculated their net savings: the total potential savings minus the required investment in each type of technology or tool, they found the figure amounted to almost USD 2.3 Please share with me your insights for managing cyber risk.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In this era of cybersecurity, when nation-state digital attacks and cybercrime quickly cut across country borders and create global crises, international cooperation has become an urgent priority. To read this article in full, please click here

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Last year saw a 110% rise in cybercrime in the lead up to Valentine's Day. Identify the core business assets you need to protect first If you were to fall victim to cybercrime at work, what are the core assets in scope and what is the extent of potential damage that can occur if they are compromised?

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Our world is getting increasingly digitized, and cybercrime continues to break new records. As cyber risks intensify, organizations are beefing up defenses and adding more outside consultants and resources to their teams.

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Today’s columnist, Sean McDermott of RedMonocle, says that companies should use the NIST 800-53 security and privacy controls to help find cyber risk blind spots. The rapid, overnight shift exposed new cyber risk blind spots and gaps unknown to security leaders or executive teams. Credit: NIST.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 1, 2021

It is important to remember that the primary purpose of cyber insurance is not to improve cyber security, but to transfer residual risk. As such, it should be one of many tools that governments and businesses can draw on to manage cyber risk more effectively. Often, that’s paying the ransom. News article.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 25, 2023

Multiple SIM-swapping gangs have had great success using this method to target T-Mobile employees for the purposes of reselling a cybercrime service that can be hired to divert any T-Mobile user’s text messages and phone calls to another device. A major portion of Kroll’s business comes from helping organizations manage cyber risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk.

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Joseph Steinberg

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Steinberg has helped many organizations improve their management of cyber risk, and has assisted attorneys in achieving just compensation for parties wrongly harmed by cyberattacks. Analysts have calculated that he is among the top three cybersecurity influencers worldwide. patent filings.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 17, 2021

The question of whether or not Russia has been involved in ongoing cybercrime is on the minds of many. The post Connecting The Dots: The Kremlin’s Links to Cyber Crime appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. A new report by Analyst1 offers new intelligence on the matter.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2025

Check out best practices for shoring up data security and reducing cyber risk. And get the latest on cyber scams; zero-day vulnerabilities; and critical infrastructure security. 1 - CSA: How to boost data security and reduce cyber risk Risk assessment gaps. Siloed cyber tools. Misaligned priorities.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 7, 2024

However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of ways to minimize these risks. It’s important your cybersecurity teams have a cyber risk management program in place for this purpose. While you can hire the services of third-party consultants, you may lose a certain level of control over your organizational risks.

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Adam Levin

JULY 24, 2020

percent of 15,000 domain names probed directed users to websites associated with some form of cybercrime, including hacking, phishing, online fraud, or spamming. As in virtually every cyber risk, one path to risk mitigation here is education and training. Typosquatting relies on an attention deficit.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

As cyber risks intensify and the threat landscape grows, there's no better time to reassess your organization's security posture. Having the right people, processes, and technologies in place is a vital component of any effective risk management strategy, including employees who play a crucial role in helping to secure the business.

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We Live Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

By collecting, analyzing and contextualizing information about possible cyberthreats, including the most advanced ones, threat intelligence offers a critical method to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risk

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The newly launched guide, “5 Practical Steps to Reduce Cyber Threats,” offers actionable strategies for cybersecurity leaders to enhance their team’s preparedness and response capabilities. These efforts will not only mitigate immediate cyber risks but also strengthen long-term organizational health and security.”

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2023

This discovery, as well as the growing talk of macOS tools within underground cybercrime forums, suggests an imminent surge in cyberattacks against macOS users. Recently, Guardz identified an information stealing malware called ‘ ShadowVault , ’ which also exclusively targets macOS devices.

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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? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Key Infrastructure and Critical Vulnerabilities: Attack Against Tata Power Highlights Cyber Risk to India’s Growing and Increasingly Connected Population. Finally, it should encourage victims of cybercrimes to continue to come forward and report thefts to the proper authorities. 12 , 13 , 15 ).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Role of the Board in Effective Risk Assessment. The growing sophistication of cybercrime is making it a necessity for companies to discuss its challenges and defense methods regularly at the board level. Boards and directors must approach cybersecurity as an enterprise-wide risk management issue.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

Cybersecurity US holds conference on military AI use with dozens of allies to determine ‘responsible’ use DFSA’s Cyber Risk Management Guidelines: A Blueprint for Cyber Resilience?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

This morning, Critical Start released its first ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , which explores some of the major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. Here are some comments on the cyber risk landscape from cybersecurity vendor experts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Criminals tweaked existing forms of cybercrime to fit the pandemic narrative, abused the uncertainty of the situation and the public’s need for reliable information. In many cases, COVID-19 caused an amplification of existing cybercrimes, exacerbated by a significant increase in the number of people working from home.”.

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IT Security Central

JULY 6, 2021

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. The costs and consequences of a data breach or cybersecurity incident have never been more severe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

Taking necessary precautions against cybercrime can help prevent massive losses and protect your business’s future. As senior leaders revisit their growth strategies, it’s an excellent time to assess where they are on the cyber-risk spectrum and how significant the complexity costs have become.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 28, 2024

It will allow corporations to simplify and deploy more effective cybersecurity programs," Seara stated, recommending companies "start with cyber risk quantification to prioritize risk mitigation projects." billion implementation cost from 2023-2033 "modest compared to the scale of cybercrime."

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This is the year that cybersecurity and cybercrime really hit home on Mainstreet. And now CISOs and security teams are getting some surprise mainstream exposure from comedians as they turn cyber headlines into security punchlines. More attacks, more real-world impacts, and more headlines. Here are two recent, and very funny, examples.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Cybercrime has forced businesses worldwide into paying billions of dollars yearly. As more of the population becomes dependent on technology, the fear of cyber attacks continues to grow. The post Cybersecurity Maturity Models You Could Align With appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

We covered the cybersecurity landscape including the most high-profile cyber crime statistics: number of attacks, crime targets, cybersecurity spendings, and cyber risk management. Spending on Cyber Security Why is the cybersecurity market expanding so rapidly? Cyber Risk Management is a business responsibility.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

As cybercrime infects every facet of our daily lives, and technological advancements do little to stop the spread, many security professionals are turning to traditional solutions for a very modern problem. At first glance, it seems odd that most businesses don’t insure against something as potentially devastating as cybercrime.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

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