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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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Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions

Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions 25/10/2023 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net Security video, Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO at LogRhythm, stresses that one of the most significant pitfalls

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Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks

Bracing for AI-enabled ransomware and cyber extortion attacks 24/10/2023 at 07:37 By Help Net Security AI has been the shiniest thing in tech since at least November 2022, when ChatGPT was made available to the masses and unveiled the transformative potential of large language models for all the world to see. As businesses scramble to

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Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen

Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen 21/10/2023 at 00:46 By Ryan Naraine Okta warns that hackers broke into its support case management system and stole sensitive data that can be used to impersonate valid users. The post Okta Support System Hacked, Sensitive Customer Data Stolen appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Authorities Seize Control of RagnarLocker Ransomware Dark Web Site

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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Operations of Healthcare Solutions Giant Henry Schein Disrupted by Cyberattack

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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Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite

Cyber resilience starts in the C-suite 19/10/2023 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In many cases, senior executives/line-of-business leaders are minimally engaged in their company’s cyber preparedness initiatives — only 33% of CEOs or managing directors and 21% of other senior leaders are heavily involved, according to Commvault. According to the research, 52% of senior

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SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high

SMBs seek help as cyber threats reach an all-time high 18/10/2023 at 06:32 By Help Net Security Understanding the evolving threat landscape is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing SMBs, including non-for-profit organizations – and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to Sage. Globally, 48% of SMBs have experienced a

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Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care

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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CISOs and board members are finding a common language

CISOs and board members are finding a common language 16/10/2023 at 07:39 By Help Net Security 86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and freeing up security professionals to be more strategic, according to Splunk. 35% report using generative

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CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware

CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware 13/10/2023 at 17:16 By Ionut Arghire CISA is now flagging vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that are known to be exploited in ransomware attacks. The post CISA Now Flagging Vulnerabilities, Misconfigurations Exploited by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Stronger ransomware protection finally pays off

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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SEC Investigating Progress Software Over MOVEit Hack

SEC Investigating Progress Software Over MOVEit Hack 12/10/2023 at 20:16 By Ionut Arghire Progress Software confirms the SEC has launched its own investigation into costly ransomware zero-days in the MOVEit file transfer software. The post SEC Investigating Progress Software Over MOVEit Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Microsoft Defender can automatically contain compromised user accounts

Microsoft Defender can automatically contain compromised user accounts 12/10/2023 at 15:32 By Helga Labus The “contain user” feature select Microsoft Defender for Endpoint customers have been trying out since November 2022 is now available to a wider pool of organizations, Microsoft has announced. The feature aims to help organizations disrupt human-operated attacks like ransomware, business

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Simpson Manufacturing Takes Systems Offline Following Cyberattack

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

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Keeping up with the demands of the cyber insurance market

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

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

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

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

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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