The Last Watchdog

MAY 12, 2021

A new report from Sophos dissects how hackers spent two weeks roaming far-and-wide through the modern network of a large enterprise getting into a prime position to carry out what could’ve been a devasting ransomware attack. They used very nation state-like tactics, from a ransomware perspective,” Schiappa told me.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Related: A primer on advanced digital signatures. PKI and digital certificates were pivotal in the formation of the commercial Internet, maturing in parallel with ecommerce. Clearly, many companies need to get a better grip on PKI management simply to keep from derailing digital transformation.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party security, ransomware , artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized finance (DeFi) are some of the threats you can expect to see more of this year – with the potential for far worse results than we’ve seen in the past. Ransomware and Critical Infrastructure Attacks Get Worse.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Digital Transformation. MSS/PSS providers must take advantage of digital transformation initiatives by observing clients’ current situations and being trusted advisors through consulting and value-added services to help them embrace digitalization […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. Ransomware is then downloaded and the breach is underway. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Given how critical security is to digital transformation and our ability to innovate, we’ve got a robust line-up of cybersecurity topics – from SASE to zero trust and the technologies you need to help protect your business. And it’s jam-packed with cybersecurity talks! Speakers: Todd Waskelis and Dan Solero.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Ransomware attacks will surge again, and adversaries will lean on behavioural science and seemingly legitimate ways to trick users. As the quality of these attacks increase, victims will find it increasingly hard to determine whether they are visiting trusted websites that have not been compromised and hold malicious ransomware code.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2020

In one sense, digital transformation is all about machines. Related: Authenticating IoT devices Physical machines, like driverless vehicles and smart buildings; but, even more so, virtual machines. Hudson: The world as we once knew it is becoming digitalized. Everything. We’re in the very early innings of this.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 21, 2021

TLS, he says, is increasingly being used to cloak a wide array of the operational steps behind the most damaging attacks of the moment, namely ransomware attacks and massive data breaches. The former is distributed far and wide: any server, PC, smartphone or IoT sensor can initiate an encrypted data stream.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. CRN has named AT&T to its 2021 Edge Computing 100 list – with recognition as one of those driving innovation in the IoT and 5G Edge Services Category.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Another element of concern is the diffusion of IoT devices , in many cases, smart objects are exposed online without protection. Below the main trends reported in the document: Attack surface in cybersecurity continues to expand as we are entering a new phase of the digital transformation.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2021

Further reading: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Shows Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities. As own operators of pipelines move forward with digital transformation, segmentation will be key in safeguarding their cyber assets, both local and remote. Issues Ransomware Protection Guidance for Critical Infrastructure.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. Consider how ransomware has thrived in the transitional environment we’re now in, and how cyber espionage and cyber warfare have come to factor into geopolitical power struggles.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2019

Security information and event management, or SIEM, could yet turn out to be the cornerstone technology for securing enterprise networks as digital transformation unfolds. Related: How NSA cyber weapon could be used for a $200 billion ransomware caper. Related: Autonomous vehicles are driving IoT security innovation.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Related :Promise vs. pitfalls of IoT For small- and mid-sized businesses, firewalls, antivirus suites and access management systems represent the entry stakes for participating in today’s digital economy. Threat actors simply seek out the endless fresh attack vectors arising as an unintended consequence of digital transformation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2023

Increased vulnerability is causing headaches and expenses due to numerous societal shifts – whether it’s the proliferation of the internet of things (IoT) in every aspect of business and society, or the widespread adoption of home and remote working that began during the Covid-19 pandemic and has persisted in many organizations.In

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

The cybercriminal’s arsenal grows daily, from ransomware and supply chain attacks to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero-day exploits. Her experience spans B2B tech, with a lot of focus on cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise, digital transformation, and data centre.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The increased reliance on decentralized connection and the continued rapid expansion of digital transformation by enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals, provided cybercriminals with many opportunities to exploit and capitalize on unsuspecting businesses and individuals. Ransomware.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Their end result is to obtain money or steal sensitive data which normally involves ransomware schemes, state-sponsored methods or just nefarious individuals looking to make a name for themselves in the online underworld. Either way, they are more devious and better equipped than 12 months ago.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Evolution and Updates: The IATA has regularly updated its guidance to reflect emerging threats, including ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, and advanced persistent threats. Recent amendments have focused on addressing vulnerabilities linked to digital transformation in aviation, such as the use of cloud technologies and IoT devices.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Related: How 5G will escalate DDoS attacks Caught in the pull of digital transformation , companies are routing ever more core operations and services through the Internet, or, more precisely, through IP addresses, of one kind or another. That’s improved as MSSPs incorporate advanced services.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2022

Already, several major ransomware attacks have struck hospitals and other healthcare organizations. How does ransomware affect healthcare? The digital transformation of the healthcare industry, combined with COVID-era technology and policy changes, have provided significant benefits to healthcare workers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges madhav Tue, 05/09/2023 - 05:30 Despite the economic and geopolitical instability in 2022, enterprises continued to invest in their operations and digital transformation. However, the reported threat sources have been changing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In addition, in June 2022, six grain cooperatives in the US were hit by a ransomware attack during the fall harvest, disrupting their seed and fertilizer supplies. In the digitally transforming world of agriculture, this is not merely an option—it’s a necessity.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2021

Primary vectors take the form of phishing campaigns, supply chain corruption and ransomware attacks, like the one that recently resulted in the shut down of Colonial Pipeline. What’s happening is that digital transformation, while providing many benefits, has also dramatically expanded the attack surface. “An

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Someone quickly snapped up two of the free spy tools—code named EternalBlue and DoublePulsar—and whipped up the WannaCry ransomware worm, which spread, in a matter of days, into government, utility and company networks in 150 countries, shutting down systems and demanding extortion payments. So the collective publicly released them.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2019

Machine identities are what make hybrid business networks possible; they are nothing less than the key to stitching together emerging IoT- and 5G-centric systems. Machine identities are foundational in our digital transformation, because everything that’s going onto the Internet is all built on machines.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What was once a relatively straightforward task of defending a defined network perimeter has transformed into a complex battle to secure a vast, interconnected web of IT, OT and internet of things (IoT) systems where the lines between each are increasingly blurred. Similarly, IoT devices introduce unique complexities.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023 – "From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity. And digital transformation could spark zero-trust projects.".

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 1, 2021

In part II of our interview with Jeremy O’Sullivan of the IoT startup Kytch. We generally view and talk about phenomena like “digital transformation” in a positive light. But what happens when that “digital transformation” is transformation to something worse than what came before, not the better?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2024

Cloud Infusion and Digital Metamorphosis The pervasive embrace of cloud technology and the proliferation of digital transformation initiatives have rendered traditional perimeter-based security paradigms obsolete.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 22, 2024

Cloud Infusion and Digital Metamorphosis The pervasive embrace of cloud technology and the proliferation of digital transformation initiatives have rendered traditional perimeter-based security paradigms obsolete.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The increasing interconnectedness of systems due to the digitalized environment has greatly expanded the attack surface. IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The edge, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and more have led to a much bigger attack surface and have required new vulnerability scanning approaches and tools. Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning IT networks and systems to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware and software.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

Gartner defines digital risk management as “the integrated management of risks associated with digital business components, such as cloud, mobile, social, big data, third-party technology providers, OT and the IoT.” Ransomware. Securing Your Digital Transformation. National intelligence gathering.

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NopSec

APRIL 15, 2021

It includes but is not limited to servers, networks, desktops, smartphones, tablets, laptops, virtual machines, cloud-hosted technologies & services, web applications and IoT devices. What is an attack surface? An Attack Surface is the total number of points/vectors through which an attacker could try to enter your IT environment.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The increasing interconnectedness of systems due to the digitalized environment has greatly expanded the attack surface. IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured.

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