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SEC Fines Publicly Traded Company $2.125 Million For Negligence Before, During, and After a Ransomware Attack

According to the filing, the organization in question failed to devise controls to adequately detect, respond to, and disclose an attack that included data exfiltration and service ...

Espionage-Intent Threat Groups Are Now Using Ransomware as a Diversion Tactic in Cyberattacks

A new report focused on cyber espionage actors targeting government and critical infrastructure sectors highlights the strategic use of ransomware for distraction or misattribution.

IRS Warns of Phishing Attacks Targeting Car Dealerships

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an advisory warning of phishing campaigns targeting car dealerships. The IRS says car dealers should be on the lookout for targeted ...

From Reactive to Proactive: Cyber Insurance is Driving Optimal Security Investments for Organizations

New data shows that only 3 percent of organizations are solely relying on their current cyber defenses when adding on cyber insurance, indicating that organizations are beginning to ...

Phishing Continues to Be the Primary Entry to Ransomware Attacks

Phishing remains a top initial access vector for ransomware actors, according to researchers at Cisco Talos. The threat actors often use phishing to steal legitimate credentials so they ...

[On-Demand Webinar] Crack the Code on Ransomware: Empowering Your Last Line of Defense

Cybercriminals are maximizing the potential damage to your organization to boost their profits. A staggering 91% of reported ransomware attacks included a data exfiltration effort. Now is ...

[Warn Your Users] High Scam Risk After Failed Trump Assassination

Pictures of Donald Trump rushed from a campaign stage, his cheek brushed with blood from an assassination attempt, are an unsettling shock.

Phishing Attacks Against State and Local Governments Are Surging

Researchers at Abnormal Security have observed a 360% increase in phishing attacks against state and local government entities over the past year.

Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Is Costing Lives

Ransomware is more prolific and expensive than ever. Depending on the source you read, the average or median ransomware payment was at least several hundred thousand dollars to well over ...