Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 21, 2020

This year’s 2020 Thales Data Threat Report – Federal Government Edition reveals that as the U.S. federal government aggressively implements cloud, mobile, and the Internet of Things (IoT), a leader relative to the rest of the world – even when compared to the business sector. Breaches remain an issue.

Digital transformation 102

Digital transformation Government Encryption Technology 102

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Thales 2024 Data Threat Report indicates that almost half of all businesses have been breached at some point in their history, making the need to strengthen retail data security more crucial than ever. What's more alarming is the scale of this threat. million, representing an 18% increase compared to 2023.

Retail 71

Retail Cyber Risk Risk DDOS 71

Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

The UK will neither confirm nor deny that its killing encryption The Verge This is not US-related, but certainly important enough to follow as it may have ramifications in the US in the form of setting precedent. Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news.

Surveillance 52

Surveillance Data breaches Firmware Encryption 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As systems become increasingly automated, manufacturers will begin deploying Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on the plant floor and/or incorporating smart gadgets into their products. Organizations can accomplish this task by using a sophisticated security platform to encrypt data handled by IoT devices.

IoT 122

IoT Risk Energy and Utilities Healthcare 122

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Hacking 98

Hacking Ransomware Cybercrime Malware 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 13, 2019

There’s a very tough question on the table that no one can afford to ignore: If more than half of global IT and security executives say they actively fear the exposure of payment card data and other personal identifiable information, why are 70% of them not deploying measures such as encryption to maintain security?

Threat Reports 115

Threat Reports Encryption Internet Internet 115

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This dual premise and promise is reflected in our Data Threat Report-Europe Edition – with over a third (36%) of enterprises stating they are now aggressively disrupting the markets they participate in through a digital transformation project or embedding digital capabilities that enable greater organisational agility. Blockchain.

Technology 91

Technology Digital transformation IoT Big data 91

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Companies are fundamentally reshaping their businesses and taking advantage of digital technologies like cloud, mobile, social media, and the Internet of Things to transform the experience their customers receive, create innovative new business models, and find ways to realize new efficiencies and reduce their operating costs.

Digital transformation 15

Digital transformation Data privacy Encryption Mobile 15

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Long gone is the time when manufacturing systems and operations were siloed from the Internet and, therefore, were not a cybersecurity target. The survey showed that 51% of automotive and 61% of non-automotive manufacturers reported having 5 or more key management solutions. Survey’s key findings. Conclusions. Data Security.

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Cyber threats Encryption IoT 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 5, 2018

In an effort to meet compliance requirements – and with an eye towards cutting costs – the healthcare industry has turned its attention towards embracing digitally transformative technologies, including cloud, big data, Internet of Things and containers. respondents reported using these technologies with sensitive data.

Healthcare 87

Healthcare Digital transformation Encryption Unstructured Data 87

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT).

Cybercrime 116

Cybercrime Ransomware Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A host of threats continue to put enterprise data at risk. In fact, according to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , more than 80% of organizations reported at least one breach in the last year, while ransomware attacks grew more frequent, with 28% of organizations reported experiencing an attack in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

DDOS 69

DDOS Encryption Data breaches Identity Theft 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The more that new technologies like cloud, big data, Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile payments are used to provide an exceptional customer experience, the bigger the cybersecurity challenge. retailers are implementing encryption in the cloud today. retailers are planning to implement database and file encryption this year.

Retail 66

Retail Data breaches Digital transformation Encryption 66

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

In our recently launched 2019 Thales Data Threat Report- Global Edition , 60% of organizations say they have been breached at some point in their history, with 30% experiencing a breach within the past year alone. If it’s encrypted, it should stay that way. If it’s not encrypted – maybe it should be.

Digital transformation 54

Digital transformation Encryption Threat Reports CISO 54

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

According to the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report, the global volume of ransomware is increasing by 98%. From internet providers to manufacturers, this continues to be an issue. Meanwhile, bad actors are finding ways to exploit devices connected to the internet at a record pace. Third-Party/Supply Chain Risk.

Phishing 134

Phishing Mobile Ransomware Technology 134

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 23, 2018

He highlighted the need to make privacy paramount and reinforce the practice of good data governance, with the private sector and government working together to build trust on the Internet. MGM New Bombay Hospital was victimized by a ransomware attack in July, resulting in the loss of more than two weeks’ worth of data.

Healthcare 72

Healthcare Data breaches Penetration Testing IoT 72

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2018

Whether offering instant access to patient records, allowing remote diagnosis of treatment, or giving access to lifestyle management and monitoring apps, it’s undeniable that the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected services are revolutionising the healthcare industry.

Technology 72

Technology Healthcare IoT Encryption 72

Webroot

MARCH 31, 2021

According to the World Backup Day site, “This independent initiative to raise awareness about backups and data preservation started out — like most good things on the internet – on reddit by a couple of concerned users.” Sources: 1 SonicWall Capture Labs 2 VMware/Carbon Black Global Threat Report June 2020 3 Webroot RTAP.

Backups 83

Backups Data preservation Ransomware Encryption 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Thales 2024 Data Security Directions Council Report: Digital Sovereignty: Is Your Data Truly Yours? According to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , it ranks among the top three emerging security concerns. It enforces data integrity and confidentiality through robust encryption and stringent access controls.

Encryption 62

Encryption Computers and Electronics Technology Digital transformation 62

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Company instructions to keep hands off internal network traffic leads to internet service provider (ISP) suppression of only 1% of the 100,000 monthly outgoing DDoS attacks. The vendor surveys report that: Cisco: Analyzed that 35% of all attacks in 2023 were ransomware.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Ninety-five percent of cybersecurity breaches are due to human error (Symantec Internet Security Threat Report). Nation-state attackers have exploited high-severity vulnerabilities in legacy VPN platforms to breach networks. Caveat: There may be specific use cases such as legacy applications where using VPNs is the only option.

IoT 108

IoT VPN Architecture Risk 108

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. With the average person having to keep track of roughly 100 distinct credentials, it’s no wonder that nearly one-third of the internet uses a password manager to wrangle (and “remember”) them all.

Cybersecurity 75

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 75

McAfee

JULY 29, 2021

Architected for the cloud-first and remote-first deployments, MVISION Cloud Firewall secures access to applications and resources on the internet, accessed from every remote site and location, through a cloud-native service model. The distributed workforce has expanded the threat landscape at an alarming rate.

Firewall 72

Firewall Malware Threat Detection Engineering 72

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

The Threat Level Is Rising. According to the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report : … Rates of successful breaches have reached an all-time high for both mid-sized and enterprise class organizations, with more than two-thirds (67%) of global organizations and nearly three fourths (71%) in the U.S. These include: User access control.

Risk 48

Risk Digital transformation IoT Identity Theft 48

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. With the average person having to keep track of roughly 100 distinct credentials, it’s no wonder that nearly one-third of the internet uses a password manager to wrangle (and “remember”) them all.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Passwords Password Management Phishing 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 30, 2022

As a rule, do not publish unprotected remote desktops on the internet. RDP gateways are accessed over HTTPS connections (port 443) protected through the TLS encryption protocol. Download and read the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report which discusses some of the top threats and challenges organizations face today.

Authentication 54

Authentication CISO VPN Threat Reports 54

Digital Shadows

APRIL 8, 2025

Figure 1: Top MITRE ATT&CK initial access techniques in true-positive incidents (% of total) during reporting period During the reporting period, initial access attempts targeting external remote services like VPNs 1 , RDP, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) surged by 21.3% Initial Access via VPN Brute-Forcing Up 21.3%

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Phishing Ransomware Accountability 52

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dynamic DNS services are widely used for legitimate purposes, including remote access to home networks, managing internet-connected devices, and enabling consistent access to websites or services hosted on networks with dynamic IP addresses. Want more threat intel on a weekly basis?

DNS 69

DNS Malware Social Engineering Engineering 69

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2018

The 2018 Data Threat Report commissioned by Thales and conducted by 451 Research revealed 99% of respondents (a sample of 1,200 senior security executives from around the globe) are using or planning to use big data. Industry best practices call for the use of robust encryption solutions to protect sensitive and personal data.

Big data 48

Big data Authentication Data breaches Encryption 48

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Disconnect unneeded internet-facing infrastructure and monitor the infrastructure that does need to be exposed to the internet. However, The Wall Street Journal identified it as Salt Typhoon when, citing anonymous sources, it reported in September that the group had breached several U.S.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity VPN Ransomware Software 64

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 12, 2024

SSL Termination: Reverse proxies can manage SSL/TLS encryption and decryption, relieving backend servers from the computational load of handling these tasks. Compression: They can compress outbound data to reduce the amount of bandwidth used, which can be particularly beneficial for users with slow internet connections.

DNS 64

DNS Malware Accountability Network Security 64

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

It will likely become necessary for defenders to deploy their own agentic AI bots, culminating in constant AI vs. AI warfare across the internet. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Education Risk CISO 121

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. of the surveyed organizations encrypt more than 90% of their sensitive data stored in the cloud. And only a mere 2.6%

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Technology 77

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite their varying functions, these industries share a common vulnerability: a growing dependence on the internet makes them increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks. Thales surveyed 367 CI businesses from 18 countries around the world to understand the trends, threats and the progress made in the cybersecurity domain.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Digital transformation Threat Reports 62

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The threat actor leverages tailor-made malicious documents with embedded macros that trigger an infection chain, opening a URL in Internet Explorer. The minimal functionality present in the macros and the browser specification suggest that the threat actor might be exploiting a privilege-escalation vulnerability in Internet Explorer.

Malware 145

Malware Government Spyware Social Engineering 145

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2021

McAfee researchers addressed the shift in ransomware strategy this week in their McAfee Threats Report: June 2021. They will steal data from their victims before encrypting it and threaten to publish the stolen data on the “leak sites” and then alert the media about the attack. T1486 – Data Encrypted for Impact.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 124