HelpNetSecurity.com reported that “State governments’ longstanding need for digital modernization has only been amplified by the pandemic, along with the essential role that cybersecurity needs to play in the discussion.” The October 15, 2020 article entitled “State and local governments under siege from cyber threats” included these comments…
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HelpNetSecurity.com reported that “As the frequency and intensity of ransomware attacks increase, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: organizations can do more to protect themselves. Unfortunately, most organizations are dropping the ball. Most victims receive adequate warning of potential vulnerabilities yet are woefully unprepared to recover when they are hit.” …
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Helpnetsecurity.com reported that “Payment data remains one of the most sought after and lucrative targets by cybercriminals with 9 out of 10 data breaches being financially motivated, as highlighted by the report. Within the retail sector alone, 99 percent of security incidents were focused on acquiring payment data for criminal…
Darkreading.com reported about the Department of the Treasury issued an Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments “…that likely will cause consternation among cybersecurity professionals and organizations faced with ransomware attacks, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned of possible US policy violations for organizations or…
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McKinsey reported that “Artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly integral to the world we live in, and banks need to deploy these technologies at scale to remain relevant. Success requires a holistic transformation spanning multiple layers of the organization.” The September 19, 2020 reported entitled “AI-bank of the future:…
Darkreading.com reported that “ransomware infection, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are also prime targets for several reasons, including the fact that hackers know enterprises often have less visibility into these devices, and can therefore inflict devastating effects without detection. In addition, IoT devices are often not built with security in…
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The US Department of Justice issued a press released that UK national Nathan Wyatt (age 39) “…admitted that, beginning in 2016, he was a member of The Dark Overlord, a hacking group that was responsible for remotely accessing the computer networks of multiple U.S. companies without authorization. Victims in…
HelpNetSecurity.com reported that Californians use of the CCPA is that “Consumers are accessing their data (21%), deleting their data (31%) and requiring that businesses do-not-sell their personal information (48%).” The September 16, 2020 report entitled “Do Californians use CCPA to protect their privacy?” included these comments about…
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HelpNetSecurity reported “Cyber attacks have increased in number and severity since the onset of the pandemic. The changes organizations implemented to facilitate remote work have given cybercriminals new opportunities to launch campaigns exploiting mass uncertainty and fear.” The September 14, 2020 report entitled “Cyber losses are increasing in frequency…
HelpNetSecurity reported that “phishing threats has risen considerably since the pandemic started, with companies experiencing an average of 1,185 attacks every month.” The September 2, 2020 report entitled “Organizations facing surge in phishing attacks since the start of the pandemic” included these comments:
…while 76% of organizations…
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