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July 11, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Pay or Not Pay the Ransom? What’s Your Opinion?

The debate over whether to pay or not to pay the ransom once your system is encrypted is heating up. Yesterday, the US Conference of Mayors approved a resolution coming down in favor of ...

July 11, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Effects of Ransomware Don’t End With the Ransom

A Florida city is still struggling to recover from a ransomware attack two weeks after the city paid the ransom, according to the New York Times. The attack began after a city employee ...

July 11, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

U.S. Coast Guard Warns Shipping Industry on Cybersecurity. Are You Next?

Kim Nash wrote in the WSJ Cybersecurity newsletter: "Avast! Pirates are getting better with cyber weapons on the high seas, WSJ Pro’s James Rundle reports. Maritime freight operators must ...

July 10, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Homeland Security Warning About Phishing As A Threat to 2020 Elections

The US Department of Homeland Security is warning state election officials that phishing attacks are one of the greatest threats to watch out for as the 2020 elections approach.

July 10, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Automated Tailored EBAY Spam Campaign Leads to Risky Sites

Automated spam on eBay is spreading tailored phishing messages offering to promote users’ products, and the links the spammers share can lead to dangerous websites, according to Paul ...

July 9, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Cybersecurity Remains a Top Priority During M&A Diligence

M&A is no longer just about revenue, assets, and intellectual property; many organizations are increasingly worried about cybersecurity posture and risk, requiring appropriate ...

July 9, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

The Stock Market Doesn’t React Well to Data Breaches

The latest data from UK-based research firm, Comparitech, shows that organizations who suffer a data breach continue to suffer in the stock market well after.

July 8, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

British Airways Hit With Record $229 Million GDPR Fine Following 2018 Data Breach

U.K.-based airline British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine of £183 million ($229 million) after suffering a cyberattack in September last year. The U.K. Information Commissioner’s ...

July 8, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Scam Of The Week: Microsoft OneNote Audio Note Phishing Emails

Phishing scammers are coming up with more innovative methods to convince their targets to provide login credentials. Such is the case with a new OneNote Audio Note phishing campaign that ...

July 8, 2019 Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing And Impersonation Attacks Balloon in South Africa

South African companies saw an increase in phishing attacks containing malicious links or attachments in the past year. E-mail attacks are cheap, easy, low risk and high reward for cyber ...

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