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Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack May Cost Nearly $2.5 Billion

The ransomware attack against UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare platform is expected to cost the company up to $2.45 billion, more than a billion dollars more than was previously ...

Chile Leads Latin America With New Cybersecurity Governance

Chile took a major step toward a more resilient cyber landscape for its citizens and the Latin American region on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, when Chile’s president of the Republic, Gabriel ...

7 in 10 Organizations Experienced a Business Email Compromise Attack in the Last 12 Months

Despite ransomware getting the lion’s share of the tech pub headlines, business email compromise (BEC) attacks are alive and well… and having a material impact.

New Ransomware Threat Group Calls Attack Victims to Ensure Payments

Analysis of new ransomware group Volcano Demon provides a detailed look into how and why calling victims ups the chances of ransomware payment.

Malvertising Campaign Impersonates Microsoft Teams

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that a malvertising campaign is targeting Mac users with phony Microsoft Teams ads. The ads are meant to trick users into installing Atomic Stealer, a ...

[NEW FREE TOOL]: Reveal Your Network's Hidden Weaknesses with KnowBe4's BreachSim Data Exfiltration Simulator

As cyber threats evolve, the target has become crystal clear: your data. A staggering 90% of ransomware attacks now include a data exfiltration component. With this in mind, KnowBe4 has ...

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 ...