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The Growing Threat of Targeted Ransomware

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Ransomware targeting organizations is a growing threat. The extent of that threat is not always obvious. Except for the healthcare sector, disclosure of a ransomware attack is not generally required — so victims will not necessarily report an incident… Continue reading The Growing Threat of Targeted Ransomware→

Posted in cybercrime, malware, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Enterprises Showing Increasing Backing of Zero Trust Authentication

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Businesses Are Increasingly Adopting Zero-Trust Principles for Authentication in a Mobile World
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Posted in Network Security, NEWS & INDUSTRY, Security Infrastructure

Failures in Cybersecurity Fundamentals Still Primary Cause of Compromise: Report

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Many Companies Are Still Failing at the Basics of Cyber Security, Analysis of More Than 1,000 Incidents Finds
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Posted in Incident response, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Adoption of AI-enhanced Cybersecurity is Growing Rapidly: Report

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

The pace of machine learning adoption for cybersecurity is increasing. This may appear to be obvious (virtually no new security product or version is released without claim to artificial intelligence), but a new report confirms this with hard figures. … Continue reading Adoption of AI-enhanced Cybersecurity is Growing Rapidly: Report→

Posted in Endpoint Security, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Widely Used Kiosks Compromised by Hardcoded Credentials

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Hardcoded Credentials in Kiosk Software Allowed Remote Attackers to Compromise API
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Posted in NEWS & INDUSTRY, vulnerabilities

Sea Turtle’s DNS Hijacking Continues Despite Exposure

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

In April 2019, Cisco Talos researchers reported on an ongoing state-sponsored DNS hijacking campaign that had compromised at least 40 different organizations in 13 countries. They named the campaign Sea Turtle, and described the group as brazen and per… Continue reading Sea Turtle’s DNS Hijacking Continues Despite Exposure→

Posted in Network Security, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Marriott to Contest $124 Million Fine Imposed by UK Data Protection Regulator

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Marriott International says it will fight a large fine resulting from a massive data breach that was discovered in 2018.
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Posted in Data Protection, Incident response, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Malware Isolation Firm Menlo Security Raises $75 Million

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

Menlo Security, a provider of zero-trust internet isolation services, has raised $75 million in a Series D funding round led by clients advised by JP Morgan Asset Management. Existing investors, including Sutter Hill Ventures, American Express Ventures… Continue reading Malware Isolation Firm Menlo Security Raises $75 Million→

Posted in Endpoint Security, NEWS & INDUSTRY

Indiana County Disabled by Malware Attack

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

LaPorte County, Indiana, reported Sunday that it had been affected by a malware attack. County Commission President Dr. Vidya Kora announced that county employees and the public needing to access any county government email or website would be unable t… Continue reading Indiana County Disabled by Malware Attack→

Posted in Incident response, NEWS & INDUSTRY

British Airways Faces $230 Million Fine for 2018 Breach

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Kevin Townsend

UK ICO Shows its Teeth in Fining BA £183 Million for 2018 Breach 
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Posted in Audits, Compliance, Data Protection, Incident response, Management & Strategy, NEWS & INDUSTRY, privacy, Privacy & Compliance

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