Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

The number-one reported motive for a cyber breach is financial gain, and ransomware 3.0 In Australia, the threat of ransomware attacks has been growing, with the Australian economy reportedly losing up to $2.59 In the final instalment of this series, we cover the rise of ransomware 3.0 The Rise of Ransomware 3.0

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ransomware. Earlier in 2021, we detailed the hidden costs of ransomware in our eBook. Since mid-October 2021, there have been more than 25 active strains of ransomware circulating. The evolution of ransomware as a service (RaaS) has vastly proliferated.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The publication is divided into 22 different reports, which are available in both pdf form and ebook form. Ransomware remains widespread with costly consequences to many organisations. The number of phishing victims continues to grow since it exploits the human dimension being the weakest link. states the report.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Phishing is now the most common initial attack vector, overtaking stolen or compromised credentials. Phishing attacks are becoming more difficult to detect. billion USD globally.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

For more on where to start check out our eBook which explores the five phases to achieving zero trust, and if you have already embarked on the journey, read our recently published Guide to Zero Trust Maturity to help you find quick wins along the way. Ransomware and how to deal with it. From Security Awareness to Culture Change.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 10, 2023

With advanced language-based AI tools like ChatGPT growing increasingly accessible, the battle to prevent phishing attacks from impacting users is no longer answerable with just one security solution. Why is layered security essential against phishing? PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2022

Most cybersecurity experts agree that having Endpoint Detection and Response software is essential to fighting ransomware today—but not every EDR is equal. So precisely what features should SMBs be looking for in an anti-ransomware EDR, and why? How should EDR address ransomware? How should EDR address ransomware?

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Cisco Security

JULY 28, 2021

As a result of the hybrid workplace, 69% of leaders stated that ransomware was a greater concern. The return back to the office also presents its own problems – 67% of IT leaders expect an increase in phishing emails due to the transition and 54% are worried about their employees bringing infected devices into the workplace.

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2024

This makes malware command-and-control, phishing attacks, DNS tunneling and a number of other attacks significantly less effective. Bad actors that manage to penetrate networks typically compromise employees who are typically vulnerable (but sometimes willing) — often through phishing, spear-phishing or ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 12, 2021

Cybercriminals employed all manner of schemes to target businesses and individuals, including phishing, spoofing and tech support fraud, the FBI reported. Phishing attacks topped the list of all cybercrimes, totaling 241,342 incidents – more than double the 2019 total of 114,702 – and causing losses of more than U.S. $54 54 million.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 7, 2024

The National Security Agency (NSA) recently named it as one of the best defenses against evolving phishing attacks. No matter how a network breach occurs—whether through ransomware, phishing, or another cyberattack—the malicious software needs to “beacon out” to the attack’s infrastructure, also known as command-and-control (C2).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 21, 2021

The FBI has since labelled this as a ransomware attack and attributed responsibility to REvil, a Russian-based persistent threat group. . If a ransomware attack can shut down 25% of U.S. beef production for close to three days, what else is in store for our food supply chain? Lesson 4: Secure Non-Human Identities .

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Impersonators are known to use phishing , Business Email Compromise (BEC) and domain spoofing to lure victims, and they’re always looking for new ways to innovate. This is why a multi-layered approach that can block phishing sites (including HTTPS) in real time, is key for staying safe.

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