Author Archives: David Bisson

What You Need to Know About RDP Security Going Into 2022

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Threat actors put various cloud “tools” — resources like account information and application access — for sale on dark web markets that provide access for conducting follow-up attacks. But none of those utilities compare in popularity to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) accounts. They represent more than 70% of cloud resources available for sale on underground […]

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IoT Security: Protecting Food and Agriculture Organizations

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Ransomware actors are targeting food and agriculture organizations, potentially disrupting business. Luckily, there are already formal structures in place to boost the IoT security defenses they need. Knowing them keeps the lifeblood of industrial farms and food delivery going. Businesses in the sector could “suffer significant financial loss,” the FBI said. That loss is “resulting […]

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Why the Future Needs Passwordless Authentication

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As of September, Microsoft users no longer have to rely on passwords when logging in to their accounts. The Redmond-based tech giant noted that users could instead use its authenticator app, Windows Hello; a physical security key or a verification code sent via SMS-based text message to sign in to Outlook, OneDrive and other Microsoft […]

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Treasury Crypto Security Sanction Blocks Exchange Favored by Ransomware Actors

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The U.S. government sanctioned the cryptocurrency exchange SUEX for moving money for ransomware actors. In essence, that means U.S. citizens and corporate entities are banned from using it. The statement, released in September, is part of a wider effort to boost crypto security and “disrupt criminal networks and currency exchanges”. The First Crypto Security Sanction […]

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How to Cut Down on Data Breach Stress and Fatigue

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If you’re tired of hearing the words ‘data breach’, you’re not alone. It’s looking like 2021 might end up becoming the year with the most ransomware attacks on record. In August, SonicWall reported that the global ransomware attack volume had increased 151% during the first six months of the year compared to H1 2020. The […]

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How Do You Plan to Celebrate National Computer Security Day?

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In October 2022, the world marked the 19th Cybersecurity Awareness Month. October might be over, but employers can still talk about awareness of digital threats. We all have another chance before then: National Computer Security Day. The History of National Computer Security Day The origins of National Computer Security Day trace back to 1988 and […]

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Proposed Bill Would Require Public Disclosure of Ransomware Payments

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Two U.S. congresswomen introduced a bill that would require ransomware victims to publicly disclose ransom payments to the federal government. Introducing the ‘Ransom Disclosure Act’ In early October, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) introduced a bill for the Ransom Disclosure Act. Senator Warren said the bill has two main goals. First, […]

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Hospital Ransomware Attacks Go Beyond Health Care Data

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The health care industry has been on the front lines a lot lately. Along with helping control the effects of COVID-19, it has been a prime target for ransomware. In a 2021 survey conducted of 597 health delivery organizations (HDOs), 42% had faced two ransomware attacks in the past couple of years. Over a third […]

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Patch Management: Keep an Eye on App Software Updates

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You likely use apps every day, from trivial games to important transactions like your banking. It can be easy to forget to update them. But all of the data flowing through those apps has an impact on security. It’s important to apply software updates and patch management best practices to them.  At the beginning of […]

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Rising Cyber Insurance Premiums Highlight Importance of Ransomware Prevention

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No insurance premiums saw greater growth in the second quarter of 2021 than those related to cybersecurity. According to the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, cyber insurance premiums grew more than a quarter (25.5%) during that period. That’s well above the 17.4% increase witnessed by umbrella insurance and an average of 8.3% growth across […]

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