ransomware

Why are phishing attacks destroying SMBs?

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Why are phishing attacks destroying SMBs?

Phishing scams have become an all-too-common threat. Through spear fishing, vishing and other forms of social engineering, cybercriminals trick business owners and employees into disclosing sensitive information like credentials and passwords, eventually resulting in data breaches and ransomware installations on a business’s network. According to Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. But why have these attacks become so prevalent and so successful? Macro trends have pushed workplaces to permanently adopt a hybrid…

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The threat landscape in H1 2023

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The threat landscape in H1 2023

Cyber threats such as ransomware, artificial intelligence and malware have remained top concerns for security leaders. New technologies and new threat actors have changed the threat landscape, leading security leaders to adjust cybersecurity plans. According to a Check Point report, the education sector has remained the top cyberattack target through the first half of 2023, followed by the government and/or military and healthcare. The report found that retail had a 42% increase in cyberattacks —…

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Cisco Talos Report: New Trends in Ransomware, Network Infrastructure Attacks, Commodity Loader Malware

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Cisco Talos Report: New Trends in Ransomware, Network Infrastructure Attacks, Commodity Loader Malware

The Cisco Talos Year in Review report released Tuesday highlights new trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape. We’ll focus on three topics covered: the ransomware cybercriminal ecosystem, network infrastructure attacks and commodity loader malware. More ransomware actors switched to extortion rather than encryption, while commodity loaders evolved to be stealthier and highly effective, although new major security improvements have seen the day in 2023, such as Microsoft Office disabling macros by default. Network devices are…

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Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape

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Sekoia: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape

A new report from French-based cybersecurity company Sekoia describes evolutions in the financial sector threat landscape. The sector is the most impacted by phishing worldwide and is increasingly targeted by QR code phishing. The financial industry also suffers from attacks on the software supply chain and stands among the most targeted sectors impacted by ransomware in 2023. And an increase in attacks on Android smartphones affects the sector, both for cybercrime and cyberespionage operations. Jump…

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Microsoft and SysAid Find Clop Malware Vulnerability

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Microsoft and SysAid Find Clop Malware Vulnerability

SysAid has patched a zero-day vulnerability that could allow attackers to exfiltrate data and launch ransomware. On Nov. 8, SysAid, an Israel-based IT service management software company, reported a potentially exploited zero-day vulnerability in their on-premises software. Users of their on-premises server installations were encouraged to run version 23.3.36, which contained a fix. Microsoft Threat Intelligence analyzed the threat and found that Lace Tempest had exploited it. The vulnerability was exploited by the threat group…

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The road ahead for identity management

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The road ahead for identity management

The road ahead for identity management | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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Extortionware – how bad actors are taking the shortest path to your money

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Extortionware – how bad actors are taking the shortest path to your money

Ransomware on the rise We’d all like ransomware to be defeated so we can go about our business. That day is not coming in the near future. Instead, and according to the 2023 Verizon DBIR report, ransomware “…continues its reign as one of the top Action types present in breaches, and while it did not actually grow, it did hold statistically steady at 24%.” And the fundamental reason for its longevity of course is financial….

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

A new report from Microsoft Incident Response and Microsoft Threat Intelligence teams exposed the activities and constant evolution of a financially oriented threat actor named Octo Tempest, who deploys advanced social engineering techniques to target companies, steal data and run ransomware campaigns. Jump to: Octo Tempest’s tactics, techniques and procedures The threat actor deploys a variety of tactics, techniques and procedures to conduct its operations successfully. Initial access Octo Tempest commonly leverages social engineering attacks…

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Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

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Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

Supply chain attacks and cloud compromises are now overshadowing ransomware as top cyberthreats worrying healthcare sector organizations – but all such incidents are still viewed as significant risks to patient outcomes and safety, said Ryan Witt of security vendor Proofpoint about findings from a new study conducted with research firm Ponemon Institute. The study of 653 healthcare IT and security professionals released Wednesday found that concerns about ransomware as the top cyber threat have dipped….

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Air-gapped advantages in a non-air-gapped world

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Air-gapped advantages in a non-air-gapped world

Air-gapped advantages in a non-air-gapped world | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy…

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