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India trained 3,000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022–2023

India trained 3,000 police officials on crypto investigations in 2022–2023 09/11/2023 at 13:02 By Cointelegraph By Arijit Sarkar The Narcotics Control Bureau and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre trained 141 officials and over 2,800 officers in the financial year 2022–2023. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense

Microsegmentation proves its worth in ransomware defense 07/11/2023 at 07:32 By Help Net Security The number of ransomware attacks (successful and unsuccessful) has doubled over the past two years, from 43 on average in 2021 to 86 in 2023, according to Akamai. Security organizations have responded to the recent rise in ransomware attacks by implementing

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US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money

US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money 06/11/2023 at 17:06 By Ionut Arghire The US Treasury has sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering money on behalf of cybercriminals and Russian elites. The post US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success

The roadblocks to preventive cybersecurity success 06/11/2023 at 08:04 By Help Net Security In the last two years, the average organization’s cybersecurity program was prepared to defend preventively, or block, just 57% of the cyberattacks it encountered, according to Tenable. This means 43% of attacks launched against them are successful and must be remediated after

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Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack

Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack 04/11/2023 at 19:31 By Ionut Arghire Mr. Cooper suspends operations, including payments, after a cyberattack forced it to take systems offline. The post Mortgage Giant Mr. Cooper Shuts Down Systems Following Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach

In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach 04/11/2023 at 19:31 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US airport taxi hacking by Russians, Stanford ransomware attack, and post-quantum crypto guidance.  The post In Other News: Airport Taxi Hacking, Post-Quantum Crypto Guidance, Stanford Breach appeared first on

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Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions

Healthcare’s road to redefining cybersecurity with modern solutions 03/11/2023 at 08:07 By Help Net Security The rate of data encryption following a ransomware attack in healthcare was the highest in the last three years, according to Sophos. Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication Among those organizations surveyed, cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in nearly 75%

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UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency

UK seeks six crypto investigators to beef up National Crime Agency 02/11/2023 at 11:03 By Cointelegraph By Arijit Sarkar The role demands candidates to have the ability to provide strategic and tactical advice to crypto investigations, among other investigative qualities. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of

Cybersecurity habits and behaviors executives need to be aware of 02/11/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security Top executives — the employee group most targeted by threat actors — are frequently provided unfettered access to valuable data sources and networked assets, according to Ivanti. Executives access unauthorized work data While 96% of leaders say they

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Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable

Public exposure of data breaches is becoming inevitable 01/11/2023 at 09:01 By Help Net Security Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage, according to Allianz. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as

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October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK

October sees a comparative lull in crypto crime with losses of $32.2M: CertiK 31/10/2023 at 21:02 By Cointelegraph By Derek Andersen There is no clear downward trend in crypto crime, but a quiet month is undoubtedly more than welcome in the Web3 community. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

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A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks 31/10/2023 at 08:02 By Mirko Zorz With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in healthcare and

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The hidden costs of data breaches for small businesses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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