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DOJ Cybercrime Watchdog’s First Settlement Signals Crackdown on Small Businesses

Security Boulevard

Justice Department’s new Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative announced its first settlement last month in a novel action that brought false claims allegations over infosec failures against, notably, a sole proprietor. The post DOJ Cybercrime Watchdog’s First Settlement Signals Crackdown on Small Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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First American Financial Pays Farcical $500K Fine

Krebs on Security

The SEC says First American derives nearly 92 percent of its revenue from its title insurance segment, earning $7.1 Title insurance protects homebuyers from the prospect of someone contesting their legitimacy as the new homeowner. Title insurance is not mandated by law, but most lenders require it as part of any mortgage transaction.

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Peer Report Explores Concerns, Challenges Facing Cybersecurity Leaders

SecureWorld News

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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Inflation Is Making Cybersecurity Even More Challenging for Leaders

SecureWorld News

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Economic effects, including inflationary pressures, have had a broad impact across the InfoSec landscape," Smeaton said. Many are facing multifaceted challenges. trillion by 2025.

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Cyber CEO: 7 Tips to Stay Cyber Safe While Online Holiday Shopping

Herjavec Group

With an increase in online activity comes an increase in the risk of cyber threats. Companies and individual consumers alike should be aware of the risks of online shopping and the best practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, identify threats, and address attacks. Use Your Credit Card. Update Your Devices and Software.

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How Not to Pay the Ransom? No Soup For You, Ransomware!

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Successful attacks against high-profile organizations propel this cybercrime model the most. Ransomware incidents covered by cyber insurance policies. Insurance is a valid and efficient tool mitigating the risks of encryption posed by your system's exposure to malware.

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Kaseya Ransomware Attack Through the Eyes of the Victim

SecureWorld News

While the United States was celebrating the 4th of July holiday weekend, a Russia-based cybercrime group launched a ransomware attack against a piece of the IT security supply chain. We believe that there is zero related risk right now for any VSA client who is a SaaS customer or on-prem VSA customer who has their server off.