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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses 31/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Nearly 8 in 10 small business leaders admit they are anxious about the safety of their company’s sensitive data and information, according to Shred-it. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s report, the number of data breaches remains in […]

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Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft

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Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft 30/10/2023 at 18:46 By Ionut Arghire A 20-year-old Floridian was sentenced to prison for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of $1 million in cryptocurrency. The post Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber Education Funding

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In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber Education Funding 27/10/2023 at 17:47 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Ex-NSA employee spying for Russia, EU threat landscape report, cyber education funding The post In Other News: Ex-NSA Employee Spying for Russia, EU Threat Landscape, Cyber

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IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles

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IoT security threats highlight the need for zero trust principles 27/10/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security The high number of attacks on IoT devices represents a 400% increase in malware compared to the previous year, according to Zscaler. The increasing frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices is a significant concern for OT security,

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo

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Ransomware groups continue to increase their operational tempo 26/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Q3 of 2023 continued an ongoing surge in ransomware activity, according to GuidePoint Security. GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) observed a nearly 15% increase in ransomware activity since Q2 due to an increased number of ransomware groups, including 10

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China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact

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China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact 24/10/2023 at 02:01 By Associated Press Chinese authorities have netted thousands of people in a crackdown on cyber scams, but the criminal networks remain intact. The post China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact

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In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked, Tech CEO Gets Prison Time, X Glitch Leads to CIA Channel Hijack

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In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked, Tech CEO Gets Prison Time, X Glitch Leads to CIA Channel Hijack 20/10/2023 at 21:43 By SecurityWeek News Summary of notable cybersecurity news stories that may be top headlines, but are important for the week of October 16, 2023. The post In Other News: Energy Services Firm Hacked,

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Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million

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Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million 20/10/2023 at 18:31 By Ionut Arghire Silicon Valley fraud detection startup attracts $15 million in new financing from SignalFire, Legion Capital and Rally Ventures. The post Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site 20/10/2023 at 18:31 By Ionut Arghire The RagnarLocker ransomware group’s dark web leak site has been seized in a coordinated law enforcement operation. The post Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection

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Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection 20/10/2023 at 14:02 By Help Net Security WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a remote access trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cybercriminals as

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack

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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack 19/10/2023 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs Healthcare solutions giant Henry Schein has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that disrupted operations and possibly led to a data breach. The post Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion

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Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion 18/10/2023 at 22:48 By AFP Finland charged a hacker, accused of the theft of tens of thousands of records from psychotherapy patients, with over 21,000 counts of extortion. The post Finland Charges Psychotherapy Hacker With Extortion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Three Months After Patch, Gov-Backed Actors Exploiting WinRAR Flaw

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Three Months After Patch, Gov-Backed Actors Exploiting WinRAR Flaw 18/10/2023 at 20:55 By Ryan Naraine Google says it is still catching government-backed groups linked to China and Russia launching WinRAR exploits in targeted attacks. The post Three Months After Patch, Gov-Backed Actors Exploiting WinRAR Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Former Navy IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Hacking, Selling PII

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Former Navy IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Hacking, Selling PII 18/10/2023 at 17:36 By Ionut Arghire Former Navy IT manager Marquis Hooper was sentenced to prison for stealing PII and selling it on the dark web. The post Former Navy IT Manager Sentenced to Prison for Hacking, Selling PII appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech

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Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech 18/10/2023 at 17:36 By Ryan Naraine Since launching in 2021, Darwinium has raised $26 million to build a bot and fraud prevention platform running on the perimeter edge. The post Darwinium Raises $18 Million for Edge-based Fraud Prevention Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Generative AI merges with intelligent malware, threat level rises

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Generative AI merges with intelligent malware, threat level rises 18/10/2023 at 06:00 By Help Net Security There has been a 44% increase in organized ID fraud in North America compared to preceding quarters, according to AU10TIX. This upsurge is believed to be driven by the ongoing economic recovery and inflationary pressures, particularly in the US

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WordPress Websites Hacked via Royal Elementor Plugin Zero-Day

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WordPress Websites Hacked via Royal Elementor Plugin Zero-Day 17/10/2023 at 13:01 By Ionut Arghire A critical vulnerability in the Royal Elementor WordPress plugin has been exploited as a zero-day since August 30. The post WordPress Websites Hacked via Royal Elementor Plugin Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care

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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care 17/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security 88% of organizations experienced an average of 40 attacks in the past 12 months, according to a survey conducted by the Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute. Supply chain attacks: Leading patient care risk The average total cost of a cyberattack experienced by

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Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off

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Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off 13/10/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 60% of companies are ‘very’ to ‘extremely’ concerned about ransomware attacks, according to latest research from Hornetsecurity. Businesses acknowledge ransomware risk Hornetsecurity revealed that 92.5% businesses are aware of ransomware’s potential for negative impact. Still, just 54% of respondents said their leadership

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Simpson Manufacturing Takes Systems Offline Following Cyberattack

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Simpson Manufacturing Takes Systems Offline Following Cyberattack 12/10/2023 at 14:46 By Ionut Arghire Simpson Manufacturing is experiencing disruptions after taking IT systems offline following a cyberattack. The post Simpson Manufacturing Takes Systems Offline Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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