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The March Madness Cyber Threat

Adam Levin

Phishing emails are the most common vector for attacks on corporate networks, especially in ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns; anything that involves large groups of employees to continuously send updated file attachments or links to a reply-all list or an individual, creates cybersecurity issues.

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Threat Landscape Report: Uncovering Critical Cyber Threats to Hospitality and Recreation

Digital Shadows

Between September 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025, threat actors ramped up efforts to exploit this sector through spearphishing, impersonation campaigns, ransomware, and vulnerabilities in external remote services. One ransomware group, Akira, has demonstrated a specific focus on casinos.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

As small businesses increasingly depend on digital technologies to operate and grow, the risks associated with cyber threats also escalate. Regular backups ensure that businesses can recover quickly from ransomware attacks or other data loss incidents. Cary, NC, Oct.

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Cyber Pearl Harbor Is Happening Right Now — It’s Ransomware

Daniel Miessler

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. That moment hasn’t happened (yet), but I think we’ve become the frog in the boiling cyber-water. It’s annoying 2.

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What you need to know: The biggest cyber threats in 2024

Webroot

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing scams, hackers are becoming more sophisticated. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself.

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Study: Ransomware, Data Breaches at Hospitals tied to Uptick in Fatal Heart Attacks

Krebs on Security

Hospitals that have been hit by a data breach or ransomware attack can expect to see an increase in the death rate among heart patients in the following months or years because of cybersecurity remediation efforts, a new study posits. minutes longer) and higher 30-day mortality than beneficiaries who were hospitalized on nonmarathon dates.”

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Zero Trust: Your Best Friend in the Age of Advanced Threats

SecureWorld News

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are more advanced than ever, and traditional security models are no longer sufficient. Identity Providers (IdP) and Event Controls: Use IdPs like Okta or Azure AD to create role-based access controls (RBAC). These evolving threats often exploit gaps in traditional security.