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Malware is down, but IoT and ransomware attacks are up

Tech Republic Security

JULY 23, 2020

Malicious attacks disguised as Microsoft Office files increased 176%, according to SonicWall's midyear threat report.

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Malware, Ransomware, IoT Pose Major IT Security Challenges

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

More than 4 billion malware attempts were recorded globally so far in 2022, while year-to-date ransomware attempts have already exceeded full-year totals from four of the last five years. The post Malware, Ransomware, IoT Pose Major IT Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges

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. This article highlights the key findings of the report.

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From Magecart Mayhem to Ransomware Revamp: Inside ESET’s H2 2023 Cyber Threatscape

Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 winds down, ESET’s latest Threat Report for the second half of the year (H2 2023) reveals a complex tapestry of cybersecurity challenges.

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Cybercrime Statistics in 2019

Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2020

The cost of ransomware attacks accounts for 21 percent of the overall expenses, while the cost of malicious insider accounts for 15 percent. The total annual cost of all types of cyberattacks is increasing. According to Accenture, malware and Web-based attacks continue to cause higher financial losses to organizations worldwide.

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2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

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). Ransomware.

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Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

According to Interpol's Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment report , critical infrastructure is highly targeted by ransomware gangs that are after what is called the Big Game Hunting. In August 2021, a ransomware attack on Scripps Health in California resulted in over $113 million in losses. Healthcare sector.

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GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why managed security services — MSS and MSSP — are catching on

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2022

Whether you prioritize cybersecurity or not, cybercriminals will always prioritize (their own) profit, as the attacks described in our 2021 Threat Report prove. Enterprises that embrace IoT technologies to enhance end-user and employee experiences are likely to turn to MSS providers for quick and effective security […].

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What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 billion malware attacks were identified by the report. trillion by 2025, according to the report Cyberwarfare in the C-Suite from Cybersecurity Ventures.

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Bitdefender 2020 Consumer Threat Landscape Report – Attackers Increasingly Target the Human Layer

Hot for Security

APRIL 5, 2021

While spam messages mostly still delivered the same Trojans or ransomware, cybercriminals in H2 opted for better open rates. In the ransomware department, 2020 saw a 485% year-over-year increase. Distinguishing spam from legitimate messages has become more difficult as spammers shift from quantity to quality.

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2022 Security Challenges and 2023 Security Predictions

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

From supply chain breaches to ransomware organizations continue to struggle with how to avoid becoming an eventual statistic of being attacked. Ransomware. Ransomware, as projected would continue to be a leading way for bad actors to leverage control and data to monetize hacking organizations. IoT and DoS.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Fortunately, vendor surveys identify five key cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2024: compromised credentials, attacks on infrastructure, organized and advanced adversaries, ransomware, and uncontrolled devices. Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. globally, +19.8%

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. From the ransomware attack that compromised a major U.S. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Nowadays, any organization is heavily and deeply connected to the Internet: local, distributed and cloud environments, a plethora of machines, devices and Internet of Things (IoTs), and above all, numerous “work from anywhere” employees. To learn more, download the full version of the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report - Manufacturing Edition.

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A worrying trend: Attacks on Asian healthcare organizations

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 23, 2018

MGM New Bombay Hospital was victimized by a ransomware attack in July, resulting in the loss of more than two weeks’ worth of data. Another recent ransomware incident involved Hong Kong’s Department of Health, although, in this case it appears that no data was leaked.

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Financial services continue to lead in cybersecurity preparedness, but chinks appear in the armor

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition, outlines the challenges financial services organizations face securing sensitive data and provides guidance around reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and denial of service. Malware and ransomware attacks increase.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured. Ransomware attacks In today's hostile cybercrime environment, baseline security measures are not enough to guard your business against zero-day ransomware attacks.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And get the latest on ransomware trends, financial cybercrime and critical infrastructure security. Thats according to Corvus Insurances Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report , which said many of the ransomware attacks in Q3 leveraged outdated VPN software and poorly protected VPN gateways.

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Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

IoT devices and connected systems allow for real-time monitoring and control, but they also introduce vulnerabilities if not properly secured. Ransomware attacks In today's hostile cybercrime environment, baseline security measures are not enough to guard your business against zero-day ransomware attacks.

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Managing Digital Security as Risk and Complexity Rise

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.” The Threat Level Is Rising. Ransomware. having been breached at some point in the past.

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12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

By leveraging insights from 180k+ vulnerabilities that are sourced from more than 25 threat sources, you’re better prepared to prevent attacks from happening. Identify all IoT, OT, and IT assets for a comprehensive, categorized inventory. With over 450 pre-configured templates, speedily understand where you have threats.

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2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

and its allies must keep up; GenAI; mobile threats; RaaS makes it easier for the bad actors; non-human identity management; OT, IoT, and IIoT security and threats; cyber resiliency; SOC models; and improving cybersecurity education and programming. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 2023 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition , which includes responses from 365 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations, serves as a fine reminder of the requirement to embed security into the culture of every organization and individual.

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How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Critical Infrastructure edition of the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report highlights the threats that businesses in the Energy, Utilities, Telecom, Transportation, and Logistics sectors face. 15% of the CI organizations have experienced a breach in the last 12 months, with ransomware being the biggest threat.

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Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

tag=Ransomware'>Ransomware</a> <a href='/blog?tag=Cyber-attacks'>Cyber-attacks</a> Bringing automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the workplace as part of digital transformation has many benefits. Guide: The Unkown Threat Report.

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Ransomware Evolves as Groups Embrace as-a-Service Models

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2021

At first glance, the report this week from cybersecurity software vendor McAfee showing that the incidence of ransomware dropped by half in the first quarter seems like good news to a world that continues to feel the repercussions of the seemingly ubiquitous malware. Ransomware is the Focus. Leak Sites.

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How to Accelerate Government Transformation by Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Cost

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 27, 2022

From smart cities and digital IDs to open government and better governance, the Cloud, Big Data, IoT and Artificial Intelligence have enabled a wide range of digital government initiatives. Digitalization of services and adoption of new platforms are reinventing government services and public administration. Government. Cloud Security.

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MY TAKE: Former NSA director says cybersecurity solutions need to reflect societal values

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 5, 2020

Leveraging cloud services and IoT systems to streamline workloads makes a ton of sense. Local governments and small businesses, meanwhile, continue to get targeted for crippling ransomware extortion attacks and business email compromise campaigns. Migration to cloud services and deeper reliance on IoT systems are accelerating.

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Malware is down, but IoT and ransomware attacks are up

Malware, Ransomware, IoT Pose Major IT Security Challenges

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Thales 2023 Data Threat Report: Sovereignty, Transformation, and Global Challenges

From Magecart Mayhem to Ransomware Revamp: Inside ESET’s H2 2023 Cyber Threatscape

Cybercrime Statistics in 2019

2022: The threat landscape is paved with faster and more complex attacks with no signs of stopping

Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security

GUEST ESSAY: Here’s why managed security services — MSS and MSSP — are catching on

What is a Cyberattack? Types and Defenses

Bitdefender 2020 Consumer Threat Landscape Report – Attackers Increasingly Target the Human Layer

2022 Security Challenges and 2023 Security Predictions

2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats

A worrying trend: Attacks on Asian healthcare organizations

Financial services continue to lead in cybersecurity preparedness, but chinks appear in the armor

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Study Raises Open Source Security Red Flags, as Cyber Agencies Offer Prevention Tips Against Telecom Spying Attacks

Holiday Shopping Readiness: How is Retail Data Security Holding Up?

Managing Digital Security as Risk and Complexity Rise

12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2023

2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: Not Getting Easier; But There is Hope

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure

How Cybersecurity Can Save Critical Infrastructure

Maintaining Cybersecurity During Rapid Digital Transformation

Ransomware Evolves as Groups Embrace as-a-Service Models

How to Accelerate Government Transformation by Reducing Risk, Complexity, and Cost

MY TAKE: Former NSA director says cybersecurity solutions need to reflect societal values

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