Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2024

Ask FBI for Your Ransomware Key appeared first on Security Boulevard. Spy warez: Assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division Bryan Vorndran (pictured) might have the key to unscramble your files. The post LockBit Victim?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2024

Ransomware attacks are an expensive proposition for any company. For example, a report this week by cybersecurity firm Sophos found that while the percentage of companies that were victims of ransomware this year has dropped slightly, the recovery costs – which don’t include a ransom payment – have jumped to $2.73

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Eaten by a GRU: Fake ransomware created by Russian GRU Unit 29155 attacked Ukraine and NATO—a month before the full scale invasion. The post Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

RaaS nicked: 11-nation army led by UK eliminates ransomware-for-hire scrotes’ servers. The post LockBit Takedown by Brits — Time for ‘Operation Cronos’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. Ransomware. But you know, if you're not doing it all the time in your security awareness department, roll out a survey.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

This meant, de facto , the Irish privacy regulator was responsible for overseeing the likes of Facebook/Meta, Twitter/X and many others. She also held the role at a time when the EU General Data Protection Regulation came into force, ushering in an increased public awareness of data privacy. presidents.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

To help you navigate this growing marketplace, we provide our recommendations for the world’s leading cybersecurity technology providers, based on user reviews, product features and benefits, vendor information, analyst reports, independent security tests, and use cases. Learn more about Check Point. Proofpoint. Visit website.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ransomware-as-a-service played its part in another rush of ransomware in 2024, contributing to a 57.8% increase in extorted companies listed on data leak sites. This trend, among other AI-powered social engineering attacks, will amplify identity compromise, ransomware, and data exfiltration in 2025.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2025

Fortinet: Best for Network Security Perimeter Protection 15 $74.33 Bitdefender: Best for endpoint security and ransomware protection 3 No current available value 4.7 Cisco: Best for Integrated Network Security 16 $242.51 CrowdStrike: Best for Endpoint Security and Services 8 $89.86 Visit Fortinet 3.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In this episode we discuss the FBI’s remarkable takedown of the Qakbot botnet, a saga involving ransomware, cryptocurrency, and the FBI pushing an uninstaller to thousands of victim PCs. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Deterrent controls help to create a more secure cloud environment by making it less inviting to potential attackers. Combined with other cloud safeguards , these measures are especially effective at increasing security awareness and discouraging suspicious conduct.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

This knowledge could also help security professionals with developing or updating security awareness programmes. Irish Data protection and privacy newsround Recent weeks have seen privacy regulators stampede towards clamping down on artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT (does that make it a banned-wagon?).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snowflake, Inc. says NO, threatening legal action against those who say it was. But reports are coming in of several more massive leaks from other Snowflake customers. The post Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post ‘Total Bollocks’ — No, Your Toothbrush isn’t DDoS’ing appeared first on Security Boulevard. PR FAIL: Were 3 million toothbrushes hacked into a botnet? Or does a Fortinet spokeschild have egg on his face?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

The newly-released Apple cybersecurity threat study reveals interesting data points and demonstrates how the threat landscape is evolving. The post 8 Takeaways from Apple 2023 Threat Research appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard. Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post iPhone/iPad Warning: Update Now to Avoid Zero-Day Pain appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple’s embarrassing regression: iOS 17.0.3 fixes yet more nasty zero-days (and the overheating bug).

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Stop reusing passwords, already. Here’s what else you should do.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bootkit Bug in shim.efi appeared first on Security Boulevard. Snow joke: A Microsoft researcher found it—and it’s somehow Microsoft’s fault. The post Linux Vendors Squawk: PATCH NOW — CVSS 9.8

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Russia Hacks Ukraine, Ukraine Hacks Russia — Day#658 appeared first on Security Boulevard. When will it end? Russia takes down Kyivstar cellular system, Ukraine destroys Russian tax system.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Frances Haugen, who famously blew the whistle on Facebook and its susceptibility to manipulation, has renewed concerns over the social-networking company. This time, she’s laser-focused on misinformation during the 2024 presidential election.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Service Disruption: Malicious actors may lock users out of their own accounts or deploy ransomware, demanding payment to regain access. Compliance Violations For businesses, failing to secure cloud storage can also lead to compliance violations. Non-compliance due to lax security measures can result in hefty fines and legal action.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Cyberattacks have become one of the top concerns for technology executives and business owners. Cybercrime will cost companies $10.5 billion annually by 2025. The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 trillion, which is expected to grow 15% each year. Businesses are increasing their cybersecurity budgets to protect their assets.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2024

Security experts are raging at Redmond to recall Recall. The post Microsoft Recall is a Privacy Disaster appeared first on Security Boulevard. It remembers everything you do on your PC.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

ComPromptMized appeared first on Security Boulevard. Skrik: Researchers worm themselves into your nightmares. The post Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 8, 2024

Data breaches are growing more prevalent and sophisticated, and companies must make every effort to minimize the impact of an attack. The post Minimize Data Breaches with Planning, Transparency and Technology appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Micro$oft Window$ E$U: From October 2025, Microsoft will start charging for security updates to Windows 10. You Must PAY for Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Use Windows 10?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2024

The post Ivanti VPN Zero-Day Combo Chained ‘by China’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Under active exploitation since last year—but still no patch available.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Group appeared first on Security Boulevard. Hackers Play in Sony’s World: If true, Sony might have to push the RESET button (again). The post ‘All of Sony’ Hacked, Claims Ransomed.vc

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