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Latest fraud schemes targeting the payments ecosystem
Threat actors continued to exploit technical misconfigurations through various fraud schemes, according to a new report from Visa. These include the use of malvertising and …
CISOs and board members work more closely than ever before
73% of board members believe they face the risk of a major cyber attack in the next 12 months, a notable increase from 65% in 2022, according to Proofpoint. Likewise, 53% feel …
Best practices for implementing a proper backup strategy
Implementing a robust backup strategy for safeguarding crucial business data is more essential than ever. Without such a plan, organizations risk paying ransoms and incurring …
75% of education sector attacks linked to compromised accounts
69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, according to Netwrix. Phishing and account compromise threaten the education …
Old vulnerabilities are still a big problem
A recently flagged phishing campaign aimed at delivering the Agent Tesla RAT to unsuspecting users takes advantage of old vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that allow remote …
Cybercriminals target MS SQL servers to deliver ransomware
A cyberattack campaign is targeting exposed Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) databases, aiming to deliver ransomware and Cobalt Strike payloads. The attack campaign The attackers target …
Ransomware attacks go beyond just data
65% of organizations confirmed that ransomware is one of the top three threats to their viability, and for 13%, it is the biggest threat, according to a report by Enterprise …
Cisco VPNs with no MFA enabled hit by ransomware groups
Since March 2023 (and possibly even earlier), affiliates of the Akira and LockBit ransomware operators have been breaching organizations via Cisco ASA SSL VPN appliances. …
Rising cyber incidents challenge healthcare organizations
Healthcare organizations are facing many cybersecurity challenges that require them to increasingly prioritize cybersecurity and compliance, according to Claroty. Threat …
Ransomware group exploits Citrix NetScaler systems for initial access
A known threat actor specializing in ransomware attacks is believed to be behind a recent campaign that targeted unpatched internet-facing Citrix NetScaler systems to serve as …
Cybersecurity insurance is missing the risk
Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly growing market, swelling from approximately $13B in 2022 to an estimated $84B in 2030 (26% CAGR), but insurers are struggling with …
Ransomware dwell time hits new low
Median attacker dwell time—the time from when an attack starts to when it’s detected—shrunk from 10 to eight days for all attacks, and to five days for ransomware attacks …
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