eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The classic approach of a modern firewall , robust network security , and advanced endpoint security would be reasonable. We should encrypt data at rest. We also need to periodically check that the policy is up to date with the latest insurance providers, incident response vendors, attorneys, and executives’ contact information.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2024

In January 2025, European financial and insurance institutions, their business partners and providers, must comply with DORA. In January 2025, financial and insurance institutions in Europe and any organizations that do business with them must comply with the Digital Operation Resilience Act, also known as DORA.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The simplest example may be insurance. Life, health, auto, and other insurance are all designed to help a person protect against losses. Advanced Encryption. Though data encryption is helpful against outside breaches, it does little to protect against internal data theft. Enhancing Risk Management.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fidelity National Financial (FNF), one of the largest title insurance providers in the United States, announced on November 21 that it fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. Disruptions to real estate transactions: Cyberattacks can disrupt real estate transactions, causing delays, cancellations, and title insurance claims.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Encryption Sensitive data must be encrypted, whether in transit or at rest. Saying it Like it Is: Encryption sounds intimidating, but with modern tools, its more accessible than ever. These include: Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to mitigate the risk of breaches.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

According to the CISA’s report , Iranian hackers from an unnamed APT group are employing several known web shells, in attacks on IT, government, healthcare, financial, and insurance organizations across the United States. The malware used by the threat actors includes the ChunkyTuna, Tiny, and China Chopper web shells.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Basic cybersecurity defenses still apply: next generation firewalls (NGFW) , endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, employee cybersecurity training , patching. The focus is on recovering deleted and encrypted files as quickly as possible. Data is recovered remotely or returned on encrypted media. Proven Data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

They often include insurance and recovery assistance if your identity is compromised. Use Encryption Encryption ensures that your data is unreadable to anyone who doesn’t have the decryption key. Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for private communications. BitLocker for Windows and FileVault for Mac).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a U.S. It applies to healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle PHI.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

For instance, by keeping genetic data on-site, an organisation like 23andMe is able to secure it behind multiple layers of firewalls and intrusion detection systems, reducing the risk of external breaches. Obvious as it may seem to many in the industry, today it is vital to encrypt data during the storage and transmission thereof.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Be sure to verify that they are using approved Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and secure FTP capabilities. Deploying a dedicated server with hardened SFTP/FTP file editing capabilities and enterprise-grade firewalls will ensure a much more resilient and rigid environment for your WordPress site.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

exploitable vulnerabilities exist across many components of IT infrastructures including, but not limited to, servers, desktops, mobile device operating systems, web software, and firewalls (p. The Department also specifically updated the Security Role to define vulnerability, identifying that: .exploitable

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets standards for protecting sensitive health information, particularly electronic health records (EHRs). This includes administrative, physical, and technical safeguards like encryption and access controls.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

The FBI says that since May 2021, North Korea threat actors have used Maui to encrypt servers responsible for healthcare services, such as electronic health records services, diagnostics services, imaging services, and intranet services. The only required argument is a folder path, which Maui will parse and encrypt identified files.".

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2019

insurance giant Beazley Worldwide reported that the average ransomware demand in 2018 was more than $116,000, a figure admittedly skewed by some very large demands. It’s imperative to keep legacy anti-malware , firewall and intrusion prevention systems updated. A poll of IT pros in the U.S., Canada, Germany and the U.K. Talk more soon.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Ransomware is an attack where hackers encrypt files on a company’s network and demand payment to restore access. Before signing a company-wide phone contract, for example, look for business phone services that come with features such as enhanced cyber protection and cyberattack insurance.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Implement HTTPS Using HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts data transmitted between the user’s browser and the website. Web application firewalls (WAFs) can filter and monitor HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet, blocking malicious traffic such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

All of your files are encrypted with RSA-2048 and AES-128 ciphers.” ” Or you might see a readme.txt stating, “Your files have been replaced by these encrypted containers and aren’t accessible; you will lose your files on [enter date] unless you pay $2500 in Bitcoin.” IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 10, 2024

These software solutions range from antivirus programs and firewalls to more advanced intrusion detection systems and encryption tools. For instance, many cybersecurity companies develop proprietary software that helps businesses detect potential vulnerabilities or manage data encryption.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Turn off SSH and other network device management interfaces such as Telnet, Winbox, and HTTP for wide area networks (WANs) and secure with strong passwords and encryption when enabled. Secure PII/PHI at collection points and encrypt the data at rest and in transit by using technologies such as Transport Layer Security (TPS).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Regulated industries like banking and insurance are more cautious but steadily piloting GenAI solutions. Mitigation strategies to manage risks Organizations are deploying various controls to secure GenAI environments, including: Data Security: Measures include encryption, access controls, monitoring, and data classification.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In another case, a device management tool was deployed in a hospital and used the WiFi network to insure data privacy, as it provisioned connected devices. But ExtraHop noticed that the tool also opening encrypted connections to vendor-owned cloud storage, a major HIPAA violation.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2022

GitGuardian is a developer favorite offering a secrets detection solution that scans source code to detect certificates, passwords, API keys, encryption keys, and more. Evervault is on a mission to make encrypting sensitive data seamless with its security toolkit for developers. Also read: Top Code Debugging and Code Security Tools.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Today, the average enterprise endpoint hosts between two and five security agents, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), encryption software, log collectors, and endpoint management software. Performance Gone are the days when antivirus software was the sole security agent vying for resources.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 11, 2021

And Cloud service providers have made it a point to make their security as robust as possible, relieving businesses of many of the basics they struggle with, such as backups, single sign-on, encryption, firewall configuration, and consistent security updates—you name it.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

He learned the art of cybersecurity, To keep his treasures safe from prying eyes, Firewalls, encryption, and passwords galore, Protected his secrets forevermore. Bilbo Baggins was his name, A master thief with skills so untamed, But he knew that secrets must be kept, To protect oneself from danger, he adept.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security encrypts all incoming and outgoing traffic on your devices with its VPN solution to protect against cyber threats across operating systems (OSs) and provides comprehensive online anonymity. Key Differentiators. You can download a 30-day free trial or purchase the software for $69.99 Key Differentiators.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Then look into whether your business needs insurance, especially if you offer a professional service like writing or design. An SSL certificate to encrypt customer-entered data. A web application firewall (WAF) to keep hackers out. Set up your website.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Deny-lists (aka: blacklist) : Blocks specific websites or IP addresses by adding them to a list for firewalls to ignore; very difficult to manage at scale. Next generation (NGFW) or web and application firewalls (WAF) : Include DDoS protection within the large number of features and capabilities to protect network traffic.

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Spinone

APRIL 30, 2020

At this point, files are encrypted for anyone but you and Microsoft personnel with administrative rights. Examples of sensitive information: Personally Identifiable Information (PII), like a driving license or full name; Personal Health Information (PHI), like medical history, test results, insurance, etc.;

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

Restricting firewall management access to trusted sources and, where possible, disabling internet access to the wide area network (WAN) management portal can further strengthen defenses. Organizations can use threat hunting and behavioral analytics to spot early signs of ransomware attacks, such as unusual file encryption or lateral movement.

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SecureList

JUNE 15, 2022

Complex attacks almost invariably feature several phases, such as reconnaissance, initial access to the infrastructure, gaining access to target systems and/or privileges, and the actual malicious acts (data theft, destruction or encryption, etc.). are you the person who enters, checks nothing and encrypts the first random machines? $1k?

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Herjavec Group

JULY 20, 2021

Ransomware” is a weaponized type of malware and viruses specially crafted by cybercriminals that uses encryption to lock up an organization’s critical information assets and sensitive data. The cybercriminals then hold the critical, encrypted files hostage until some form of ransom is paid. Prepare with the All Necessary Parties.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. To enhance security, organizations should block direct internet access to RDP services using firewalls and restrict access to internal networks and VPNs.

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