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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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Is your identity safe? Exploring the gaps in threat protection

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Is your identity safe? Exploring the gaps in threat protection 27/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security A recent study from Silverfort has identified the identity attack surface as today’s most substantial weakness in cybersecurity resilience. Traditional approaches, such as MFA and PAM, have notable limitations that can lead to the exploitation of stolen credentials.

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Sony Investigating After Hackers Offer to Sell Stolen Data

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Sony Investigating After Hackers Offer to Sell Stolen Data 26/09/2023 at 17:16 By Eduard Kovacs Sony has launched an investigation after a ransomware group claimed to have compromised all systems and offered to sell stolen data. The post Sony Investigating After Hackers Offer to Sell Stolen Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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City of Dallas Details Ransomware Attack Impact, Costs 

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City of Dallas Details Ransomware Attack Impact, Costs  25/09/2023 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire City of Dallas has approved an $8.5 million budget to restore systems following a Royal ransomware attack in May 2023. The post City of Dallas Details Ransomware Attack Impact, Costs  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress

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Balancing cybersecurity with convenience and progress 25/09/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Changing approaches to cybersecurity have led to slow but steady progress in defense and protection. Still, competing interests create a growing challenge for cybersecurity decision makers and practitioners, according to CompTIA. The state of cybersecurity Most business and technology professionals feel that

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Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working

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Current ransomware defenses efforts are not working 25/09/2023 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite some positive developments, the impact of ransomware attacks remains high, according to SpyCloud. Infostealer infections preceded 22% of ransomware events for North American and European ransomware victim companies in 2023 – with common infostealers such as Raccoon, Vidar, and Redline

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Ransomware cyber insurance claims up by 27%

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Ransomware cyber insurance claims up by 27% 22/09/2023 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Overall cyber insurance claims frequency increased by 12% in the first half of 2023, according to Coalition. Increase in ransomware claims frequency Coalition found that both claims frequency and severity rose for businesses in early 2023 across all revenue bands. Companies

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Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS

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Code alterations more prevalent in Android apps than iOS 22/09/2023 at 07:01 By Help Net Security 57% of all monitored apps are under attack, with gaming (63%) and FinServ (62%) apps facing the highest risk, according to Digital.ai. The study found no correlation between an app’s popularity and likelihood of being attacked but found Android

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Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Snatch Ransomware Attacks

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Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Snatch Ransomware Attacks 21/09/2023 at 15:31 By Ionut Arghire The FBI and CISA are warning critical infrastructure organizations of ongoing Snatch ransomware attacks, which also involve data exfiltration. The post Critical Infrastructure Organizations Warned of Snatch Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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