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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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. 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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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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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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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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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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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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. The risk posed by this sort of hack on a business’s reputation is also worth noting. A recent study by cybersecurity company Sophos Labs found that roughly 2.7

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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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Centraleyes

JANUARY 7, 2024

There’s no avoiding digital risk. 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. Efficient risk and vulnerability assessment is another area where automation shines.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2023

Risk management: Cyber insurance policies often require a risk assessment, which can help an organization identify and address vulnerabilities and improve its cybersecurity posture. Having cyber insurance can help ensure compliance with these requirements. Is it required? legal advice, forensic investigators, etc.)

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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

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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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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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene. After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Reduce human risk.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

What is cybersecurity risk? Cybersecurity risk is a negative outcome that an organization may endure in the event of a cyber incident occurrence in its digital ecosystem. Another common understanding of this term is the probability of a cyber incident happening in an information system. More about risk assessment.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

For some, a cyber criminal matches some of the Hollywood tropes: a person sitting alone in a dimly lit room, furiously mashing on a keyboard to steal information from a person or company. Those days are behind us, however, as cybercrime is establishing itself as a business in and of itself.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The Attack Surface Management team at Group-IB said it constantly scans the IPv4 landscape for exposed databases, potentially unwanted programs, and other risks. According to Group-IB, the likelihood of the database systems being used in cybercrime and security breaches is high. Redis DBMS Tops the List.

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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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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. Since the risks customers will face will be in the future in the form of phishing, odds are the impact is minimal.

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