Dark Reading

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The indictment of six members of the Russian military for the NotPetya ransomware attack places companies on notice that insurance "is not a get-out-of-jail-free card."

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Malware has been around for nearly 40 years, longer even than the World Wide Web, but ransomware is a different kind of threat, capable of crippling a company and damaging or destroying its critical data. Ransomware Protection and Recovery Steps. Ransomware removal tools. Ransomware recovery services. Data backup.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 8, 2019

This will complicate things: To complicate matters, having cyber insurance might not cover everyone's losses. Zurich American Insurance Company refused to pay out a $100 million claim from Mondelez, saying that since the U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

According to Group-IB’s experts, the most frustrating trend of 2019 was the use of cyberweapons in military operations. While 2017 was the year of WannaCry , NotPetya , and BadRabbit ransomware epidemics, 2018 revealed a lack of preparedness for side-channel attacks and threats related to microprocessor vulnerabilities.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2020

Canadian insurer Heartland Farm Mutual says an employee’s email account breached (unknown). Brazilian health insurer Hapvida discloses cyber attack (unknown). Four military schools in Canada targeted in ‘mysterious’ cyber attack (unknown). Ransomware. Turkish doctor’s office hit by ransomware (10,000).

Data breaches 141

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Personal data 141

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. Jump to: What is ransomware? How ransomware works. Preventing ransomware. Ransomware attacks and costs.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Kremlin breaks with all tradition and announces that — at the request of the United States — it has arrested 14 people suspected of working for REvil , one of the more ruthless and profitable Russian ransomware groups. Penchukov was arrested after leaving Ukraine to meet up with his wife in Switzerland.

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IT Governance

JULY 1, 2021

Ransomware. Ransomware. discloses ransomware incident (unknown). discloses ransomware incident (unknown). discloses ransomware incident (unknown). discloses ransomware incident (unknown). Cyber attacks. Data breaches. Financial information. Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. In other news….

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Ransomware. Meanwhile, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. Cyber attacks. Learn more.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Ransomware. British Dental Association records leaked on the dark web (5,524) Australian aged care firm Regis hit by ransomware (unknown) ?Canon Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

Data breaches 122

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

Ransomware. Ransomware. Meanwhile, you can find the full list of cyber attacks and data breaches for February 2022 below. As usual, incidents affecting UK-based organisations are listed in bold. Cyber attacks. Data breaches. Financial information. Malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. In other news…. Cyber attacks.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. IT Governance found 73 publicly disclosed security incidents in August 2023, accounting for 79,729,271 breached records.

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IT Governance

JUNE 27, 2019

Earlier this month, Norsk Hydro published its first quarterly report since it fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack in March. On 19 March 2019, Norsk Hydro’s systems were infected with the LockerGoga ransomware. This means there’s a chance that the network was compromised before the attackers planted the ransomware.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. In a statement by Xavier Chango, the National Head of Forensic Science, "It's a military-type explosive, but very small capsules." Don't get caught in a phishing net! Learn how to avoid having your end users take the bait.

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OpenText Information Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

For example, the report highlights retaliatory attacks following Western support for Ukraine, which often occur within 24–48 hours of public announcements of aid or military assistance. Cyber actors increasingly leverage moments of national or organizational vulnerability, such as holidays, sporting events, and political elections.

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KnowBe4

MAY 9, 2023

And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. 1942 - ) Thanks for reading CyberheistNews You can read CyberheistNews online at our Blog [link] Security News WSJ: "Merck's Insurers on the Hook in $1.4 Now they're more targeted, more cunning and more dangerous.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled. The same is true with ransomware.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. million last year, roughly a quarter of which was the due to the ransomware attack it suffered in March 2023. Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2024

Other databases contained health insurance data, such as patents’ names, dates of birth, addresses and medical data. EyeCare Services Partners exposes more 3.5 The biggest database in the blob contained 3.1 million patients and 1.6 million unique Social Security numbers. Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes 1.1

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IT Governance

JANUARY 23, 2024

The case digest provides insights into how the data protection authorities have applied the GDPR’s provisions in various scenarios, such as ransomware attacks and the accidental disclosure of data. O’Hara & Sons, Inc. CNIL fines Yahoo! €10

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Compromised data includes policyholders’ and their families’ civil status, dates of birth and social security numbers, as well as the name of their health insurer and information relating to their contracts. GB Signature Performance, Inc.

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2024

Cloud, FL Source (Update) Public USA Yes 719,597 Regulator Marine Inc Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes 630 GB Risas Dental and Braces Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Healthcare USA Yes 618,189 HUB International Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 514,477 Lee University Source 1 ; source 2 (New) Education USA Yes 387.49

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Additional security layers implement effective controls and assure data confidentiality by adding additional insurance against breaches, zero day vulnerabilities, or tool failure. Basic cybersecurity training uses cybersecurity training courses to educate about common issues such as phishing and ransomware.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Board-management discussions about cyber risk should include identification of which risks to avoid, which to accept, and which to mitigate or transfer through insurance, as well as specific plans associated with each approach. Principle 5. Mandatory Access Control. Role-Based Access Control.

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IT Governance

MARCH 28, 2019

Chinese hackers target universities in pursuit of maritime military secrets (unknown). Ransomware. Wolverine Solutions still notifying patients more than five months after ransomware attack (1.2 More than a million Israeli websites hit with ransomware (unknown). Bitcoin ransomware cripples Boston legal system (unknown).

Data breaches 111

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Phishing 111

IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2023

You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. IT Governance found 87 publicly disclosed security incidents in June 2023, accounting for 146,290,598 breached records.

Data breaches 89

Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Education 89

KnowBe4

JUNE 6, 2023

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is increasingly focused on "Cognitive Warfare," a term referring to artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled military systems and operational concepts. This involves influencing the thinking of decision-makers, military commanders, and the general public in rival countries.

Phishing 93

Phishing Security awareness IT Passwords 93

The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2021

As wake up calls go, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack was piercing. This very high-profile caper is part of an extended surge of ransomware attacks, which quintupled globally between the first quarter of 2018 and the fourth quarter of 2020, and is expected to rise 20 percent to 40 percent this year, according to insurance giant Aon.

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Government Cybersecurity Ransomware Compliance 205

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2024

CISA adds Fortinet products and Ivanti CSA bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Nation-state actor exploited three Ivanti CSA zero-days Dutch police dismantled dual dark web market ‘Bohemia/Cannabia’ macOS HM Surf flaw in TCC allows bypass Safari privacy settings Iran-linked actors target critical infrastructure organizations (..)

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Security Data breaches Ransomware Cybersecurity 292

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 2, 2023

s ability to assist allies and partners in strengthening cybersecurity, (iv) building coalitions to reinforce global norms of responsible state behavior, and (v) securing global supply chains for information, communications and operational technology products and services that power the U.S. economy.

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KnowBe4

MAY 2, 2023

And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. Looking, apparently, for a bigger payday, yesterday the Russian cyber auxiliary KillNet announced that they would become Russia's 'Private Military Hacker Company (PMHC).'" Join Roger A. the CyberWire reports.

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Cybersecurity Phishing Security awareness Military 92

Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ransomware was a relatively obscure form of malware until the early 2010s , but it has increased in scope and the amount of damage it has caused year after year, aided by a proliferation of botnets , cryptocurrencies , and sophisticated criminal enterprises. AI makes it possible to identify patterns and correctly guess passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Last week, a joint law enforcement action, code-named Operation Cronos , conducted by law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the LockBit ransomware operation. The operation led to the arrest of two members of the ransomware gang in Poland and Ukraine and the seizure of hundreds of crypto wallets used by the group.

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Government Ransomware IT Encryption 355

Krebs on Security

MARCH 2, 2023

military in disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure, and it names China as the single biggest cyber threat to U.S. On the ransomware front, the White House strategy seems to focus heavily on building the capability to disrupt the digital infrastructure used by adversaries that are threatening vital U.S. ” Many of the U.S.

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