CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 3, 2021

US President Joe Biden’s administration has plans to unite over 30 nations to launch a collective fight against ransomware threats and other cyber crime. The post Joe Biden to unite 30 countries against Ransomware Cyber Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots like ChatGPT are transforming the way educators and students approach education. While AI offers numerous educational benefits , it also presents challenges like cheating and plagiarism. Educators are now tasked with finding ways to ensure students use these tools ethically.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

MOVEit, a file transfer software developed by Progress Software, was exploited by the Cl0p ransomware group, which used a Zero-Day vulnerability to steal sensitive data from organizations using the software. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 6, 2022

Universities and higher education institutions were some of the most popular targets in 2021. According to Microsoft, education is the. The post Cyber Threats to Education first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1. Ransomware and state-sponsored attacks continue to escalate Canada's critical sectorsincluding healthcare, energy, education, and retailhave become prime targets for cybercriminals. Education: Budget constraints make institutions a low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch None of these early threats went pro.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. Key findings from Tenable's report Tenable's research team investigated DeepSeek R1's ability to generate malicious code, specifically a keylogger and a simple ransomware program.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. As Operation Heart Blocker disrupts one arm of the phishing ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the ever-present cyber threats facing businesses today.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. CISO takeaway: Cyber threats evolve constantly, with attackers using sophisticated tactics like ransomware-as-a-service or AI-driven malware.

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Trend Micro

AUGUST 24, 2022

A new ransomware written in the Go language has been targeting healthcare and education enterprises in Asia and Africa. This ransomware is called Agenda and is customized per victim.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public statement warning residents about a Ransomware spread being made by a notorious hacking firm named Vice Society. million paid by Colonial Pipeline to ransomware spreading gangs. million paid by Colonial Pipeline to ransomware spreading gangs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2025

These tools allow hackers to plan and launch fully automated attacks, including phishing campaigns , ransomware drops, and malware development. Generative AI tools are being used increasingly for good, from writing code to helping with education. Its autonomous, scalable, and customizable a triple threat in the wrong hands.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week is a global initiative that brings together various stakeholders—government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies—to promote understanding and awareness of cybersecurity issues. These sessions not only educate participants but also foster a sense of community among those invested in cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

At a time where cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication, continuous readiness is a non-negotiable for ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners. It involves a proactive strategy to recover from cyber incidents such as data breaches or ransomware attacks. Education and training are essential.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

After going for a brief hiatus, REvil aka Sodinokibi Ransomware gang has re-appeared on the dark web. According to Adam Meyers, the President of the Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, REvil ransomware spreading group’s customer care is also back online and are ready to negotiate new deals who have fallen prey to them already.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2020

FBI says DoppelPaymer ransomware gang is harassing victims who refuse to pay, threatening to send individuals to their homes. The report also details additional tactics, techniques, and procedures associated with the threat, including intimidation through phone calls. PIN Number 20201210-001. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While digital transformations have given state, local, and education (SLED) organizations unprecedented operational flexibility, threat actors are looking to exploit their new vulnerabilities. A virtual frontline has formed, and cybersecurity measures must defend against a rising tide of cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A ransomware attack launched on the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center has shaken the National cyber directorate so much that it issued an economic warning to the healthcare sector operating across the country urging them to fix their cybersecurity defenses as early as possible.

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Cisco Security

JULY 11, 2022

No, Ransomware attacks are not random. From extortion to data breaches, ransomware is always evolving, and is becoming very lucrative with Ransomware-as-a-service kit making it easier to target organizations. The cyberattack occurred during the pandemic when most educational institutions had suddenly shifted to remote learning.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.) Enterprises are using AI-enabled automations to satisfy the Tier 1 cyber activities.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The global rise of ransomware attacks over the last several years has become an urgent concern, as cybercriminals relentlessly target organizations and individuals, demanding exorbitant ransoms for the release of vital encrypted data. By refusing to pay ransoms, the coalition aims to degrade the lucrative ransomware ecosystem.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

A developer published via GitHub a proof-of-concept (POC) ransomware program featuring strong compatibility with the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike, open-source coding, and extensionless encryption. But this news also leads to some interesting questions: What are the motivations for posting a POC ransomware program online?

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Expansion of Cyber Insurance As cyberattacks grow in frequency and scale, the demand for cyber insurance will surge.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Ransomware is one of the fastest-growing and most destructive cyber threats today. Cybersecurity researchers largely agree that ransomware growth has been astronomical; the only question is by how much. Given how high profile ransomware attacks have become, you may be wondering if you, too, could become a target.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. By adapting your incident response strategies to the unique cyber landscape of each region, you can minimize security risks for your business and your customers.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Which means it's time for malicious cyber actors to start targeting educational institutions again. It's well known that threat actors like to use important dates to target organizations, like a long holiday weekend or a big merger or acquisition. Why target public schools with ransomware? Oh, September. So why attack?

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There are many organisations who are doing great work globally to help combat the growing cyber threat, but they largely remain isolated. Greater collaboration with associations and entities in cyber security is the key to being stronger together as an industry when it comes to combatting cybercrime, but how can this be achieved?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a year in which ransomware attacks seem to get worse by the day, companies have made surprising progress defending themselves against attacks. Ransomware protection spending (source: Cymulate). Where the greatest optimism comes in is in what tends to happen when a company is hit with ransomware, according to the report.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is complicating threat landscapes as states work to keep pace with AI-driven cyberattacks while also embracing AI to improve defense strategies. Some key insights from the survey: Ransomware and phishing remain top threats, but AI-generated attacks are rapidly gaining ground.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. By the time they adjust their processes, beef up their defenses, and add new layers of security, they find themselves battling more virulent ransomware strains and cyber-scams. We will begin to see that shifting in 2023.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2023

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications service to help organizations stop ransomware attacks before damage occurs. Being able to notify the victims in this time window can help them to limit the damages caused by the ransomware attack. Secret Service.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration. EnigmaSoft.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2023

The education sector faces evolving cyber threats: insider errors, ransomware attacks, and vendor vulnerabilities. Schools face evolving cyber threats in an increasingly digital educational landscape. This article was originally published in Spiceworks on 6.19.23

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