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Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market

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Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market 12/10/2023 at 08:01 By Help Net Security Cyber insurance has been around longer than most of us think. When American International Group (AIG) launched the first cyber insurance policy in 1997, it stepped into completely unknown territory to gain market share. Now, 26 years later, […]

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider

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Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider 11/10/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security In Q2 2023, 95% of malware now arrives over encrypted connections, endpoint malware volumes are decreasing despite campaigns growing more widespread, ransomware detections are declining amid a rise in double-extortion attacks, and older software vulnerabilities persist as popular targets for

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Cable Giant Volex Targeted in Cyberattack

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Cable Giant Volex Targeted in Cyberattack 10/10/2023 at 15:37 By Eduard Kovacs UK-based cable manufacturing giant Volex has been targeted in a cyberattack that involved unauthorized access to IT systems and data. The post Cable Giant Volex Targeted in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Cybercriminals can go from click to compromise in less than a day

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Cybercriminals can go from click to compromise in less than a day 10/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security The median dwell time in ransomware engagements dropped to just under 24 hours from 4.5 days in the previous year and 5.5 days in the year before that, according to SecureWorks. In 10% of cases, ransomware

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MGM Resorts Says Ransomware Hack Cost $110 Million

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MGM Resorts Says Ransomware Hack Cost $110 Million 06/10/2023 at 21:47 By Ryan Naraine MGM Resorts said costs from a disruptive ransomware hack has exceeded $110 million, including $10 million in one-time consulting cleanup fees. The post MGM Resorts Says Ransomware Hack Cost $110 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Sony Confirms Data Stolen in Two Recent Hacker Attacks

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Sony Confirms Data Stolen in Two Recent Hacker Attacks 05/10/2023 at 14:01 By Eduard Kovacs Sony shares information on the impact of two recent unrelated hacker attacks carried out by known ransomware groups. The post Sony Confirms Data Stolen in Two Recent Hacker Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack

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Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack 04/10/2023 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs International mobile network operator Lyca Mobile says a cyberattack has significantly disrupted its services in many countries. The post Lyca Mobile Services Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Mozilla Warns of Fake Thunderbird Downloads Delivering Ransomware

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Mozilla Warns of Fake Thunderbird Downloads Delivering Ransomware 04/10/2023 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs Mozilla issues warning over fake Thunderbird downloads after a ransomware group was caught using this technique to deliver malware. The post Mozilla Warns of Fake Thunderbird Downloads Delivering Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Cybersecurity preparedness pays big dividends for businesses

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Cybersecurity preparedness pays big dividends for businesses 04/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Businesses are taking cybersecurity more seriously by boosting resources and preparedness, according to GetApp. US businesses on the whole are gaining ground against cybercriminals after several years of increasingly severe threats, but the Las Vegas cyberattacks are a stark reminder of

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Motel One Discloses Ransomware Attack Impacting Customer Data

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Motel One Discloses Ransomware Attack Impacting Customer Data 03/10/2023 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire Motel One says customer addresses and credit card information were compromised in a recent ransomware attack. The post Motel One Discloses Ransomware Attack Impacting Customer Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk

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Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk 03/10/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is understandable; the board is responsible for guiding high-level decision-making. They rarely become involved

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Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw

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Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw 02/10/2023 at 20:17 By Ryan Naraine Rapid7 says attackers are targeting a critical pre-authentication flaw in Progress Software’s WS_FTP server just days after disclosure. The post Live Exploitation Underscores Urgency to Patch Critical WS-FTP Server Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack Could Impact DHS

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Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack Could Impact DHS 02/10/2023 at 14:48 By Ionut Arghire DHS is reportedly investigating the impact of the recent Johnson Controls ransomware attack on its systems and facilities. The post Johnson Controls Ransomware Attack Could Impact DHS appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Most dual ransomware attacks occur within 48 hours

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Most dual ransomware attacks occur within 48 hours 02/10/2023 at 12:16 By Helga Labus Since July 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has noticed a new trend: dual ransomware attacks on the same victim, occurring in close proximity of one another. Dual ransomware attacks Dual ransomware attacks are when against the same victim occurr

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9 essential ransomware guides and checklists available for free

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9 essential ransomware guides and checklists available for free 02/10/2023 at 08:03 By Help Net Security According to Fortinet, ransomware activity has intensified, registering an increase of 13 times compared to the beginning of 2023 in terms of all malware detections. The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service has primarily driven this surge in ransomware variations. According to

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Johnson Controls Hit by Ransomware

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Johnson Controls Hit by Ransomware 29/09/2023 at 13:01 By Eduard Kovacs Johnson Controls has confirmed being hit by a disruptive cyberattack, with a ransomware group claiming to have stolen 27Tb of information from the company. The post Johnson Controls Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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FBI Warns Organizations of Dual Ransomware, Wiper Attacks

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FBI Warns Organizations of Dual Ransomware, Wiper Attacks 29/09/2023 at 13:01 By Ionut Arghire The FBI warns organizations of cyberattacks that employ multiple ransomware families or deploy dormant data wipers. The post FBI Warns Organizations of Dual Ransomware, Wiper Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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VMware users anxious about costs and ransomware threats

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VMware users anxious about costs and ransomware threats 29/09/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security VMware customers have growing concerns about the state of the virtualization software and the company behind it – ranging from rising licensing costs, ransomware vulnerabilities and a diminishing quality of support, according to VergeIO. 84% of respondents indicated that they

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Progress Software Patches Critical Pre-Auth Flaws in WS_FTP Server Product

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Progress Software Patches Critical Pre-Auth Flaws in WS_FTP Server Product 28/09/2023 at 22:48 By Ryan Naraine Progress Software ships patches for critical-severity flaws in its WS_FTP file transfer software and warns that a pre-authenticated attacker could wreak havoc on the underlying operating system. The post Progress Software Patches Critical Pre-Auth Flaws in WS_FTP Server Product

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Ransomware groups are shifting their focus away from larger targets

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Ransomware groups are shifting their focus away from larger targets 28/09/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security One in every six ransomware attacks targeting US government offices was traced back to the LockBit ransomware group, according to Trend Micro. Overall ransomware attack victim numbers increased by 47% from H2 2022. “We’ve observed a significant increase

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