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Consumers will opt for competitors after a single ransomware-related service disruption

While most consumers are taking necessary security precautions to protect their online accounts, businesses may not be doing enough to protect their information – inadvertently driving sales to competitors that can, an Arcserve research reveals. A survey of nearly 2,000 consumers across North America, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, found that 70% believe businesses aren’t doing enough to adequately secure their personal information and assume it has been compromised without them knowing it. And, … More → The post Consumers will opt for competitors after a single ransomware-related service disruption appeared first on Help Net Security.

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15.5.2020

Ransomware

SNAKE Ransomware Targeting Entire Corporate Networks

Security researchers have observed samples of the new SNAKE ransomware family targeting organizations’ entire corporate networks. Upon successful infection, the ransomware deletes the machine’s Shadow Volume Copies before terminating various processes associated with SCADA systems, network management solutions, virtual machines and other tools. The ransom note of SNAKE ransomware (Source: Bleeping Computer) That’s not all the ransom note says. Bleeping Computer points this out in a blog post on SNAKE: As you can see from the language in the ransom note, this ransomware specifically targets the entire network rather than individual workstations. SNAKE isn’t the first ransomware that’s directed its focus to entire corporate networks. Back in March 2019, for instance, researchers discovered a new variant of the CryptoMix Clop ransomware family that claimed to target entire networks instead of individual users’ machines.

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15.5.2020

Ransomware

Let's Stop the 5G Hysteria: Understanding Hoaxes and Disinformation Campaigns

Presently sponsored by: Going beyond the perimeter: what a 'zero-trust' approach to security means and how to get started. Download the guide by Duo Security. Hey, did you hear that Facebook are going to start using your personal photos in whatever way they see fit? For real, it's going to start tomorrow unless you act quickly! All you have to do is copy and paste this message onto your own Facebook page and wammo -

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15.5.2020

CyberNow

!@#$%^&*: The Most Used Passwords in the World Are as Bad as You Imagine

A complex and robust password is the first step towards a safer online presence, but some people straight up ignore this simple rule and choose the worst possible password. The weakest passwords, at least, are remarkably consistent from year to year, according to information provided by SplashData. The user name and password for login are […] The post !@#$%^&*: The Most Used Passwords in the World Are as Bad as You Imagine appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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15.5.2020

Password Attacks

Data Protection and Privacy Officer Priorities 2020

A survey of 471 data protection and privacy officers provides valuable insights into their challenges and priorities for 2020 The Data Protection and Privacy Officer Priorities 2020 report is a comprehensive look at the current challenges DPOs are facing as they adapt their programs to a world in which data privacy is going mainstream. The report surveys 471 privacy specialists working for companies around the world, representing a mix of 16 industries to provide a broad overview of their 2020 […]

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15.5.2020

Illegal Personal Data Processing

5 Common Cybersecurity Threats Businesses Face

The best way for businesses to protect against these 5 common threats is to have a comprehensive set of security tools in place, and to train employees and also monitor their activities.

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15.5.2020

CyberNow

Ransomware Attack Hits Major US Data Center Provider

CyrusOne, one of the biggest data center providers in the US, has suffered a ransomware attack, ZDNet has learned. FIA Tech, a financial and brokerage firm, has informed customers today that an outage of their respective cloud services originated at their data center provider. FIA Tech did not name the data center provider, but a quick search identified it as CyrusOne. In a message to customers, FIA Tech said "the attack was focused on disrupting operations in an attempt to obtain a ransom from our data center provider." A source has told ZDNet today that the incident has not impacted all of CyrusOne's data centers, but that restoring servers and customer data will be a lengthy process. The company owns 45 data centers in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and has more than 1,000 customers.

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15.5.2020

Ransomware

Ransomware Victim Southwire Sues Maze Operators

Attackers demanded $6 million from the wire and cable manufacturer when they launched a December ransomware campaign.

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15.5.2020

Ransomware

43% of IT professionals are still tracking assets in spreadsheets

43% of IT professionals report using spreadsheets as one of their resources for tracking assets, according to Ivanti. Further, 56% currently do not manage the entire asset lifecycle, risking redundant assets, potentially creating a risk, and causing unnecessary and costly purchases. Findings from the survey demonstrate the need for greater alignment between ITSM and ITAM processes, especially when looking at the time spent reconciling inventory/assets. Nearly a quarter of respondents reported spending hours per week … More → The post 43% of IT professionals are still tracking assets in spreadsheets appeared first on Help Net Security.

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15.5.2020

Employee Negligence

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Consumers will opt for competitors after a single ransomware-related service disruption

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🛡️ Cyberdigest:Learn about TOP frameworks 🎉 Development news now in Cyberday! ➡️

🛡️ Cyberdigest: IEC 62443 (2-1) and DORA RMF published 🎉 Incident management & Summer kick-off 🗞️

🛡️ Cyberdigest: May's Product & News round-up 📝 Final webinars before summer break ☀️

Admin training (part 3/5): Risk management and security control implementation

Admin training (part 5/5): Operating and improving an ISMS and reporting compliance

Admin training (part 4/5): Automating employee awareness, guidance and training

ISO 27001 (part 3/5): Certification audit fundamentals

Admin training (part 2/5): Framework selection and asset identification

ISO 27001 (part 4/5): Staff training, guidelines and policy documents

Recognising growth: move to new offices with Cyberday!

Understanding Physical Security in Cybersecurity: Insights from ISO 27001 and Best Practices

DORA essentials: Introduction, Scope and key requirements

Cyberday goes Cyber Security Nordic 2024!

From Compliance to Collaboration: How NIS2 Encourages Stronger Supply Chain Security Collaboration

Agendium is now Cyberday!

10 compliance traps & how to avoid them

ISO 9001 standard: A peek inside the Quality framework

Consumers will opt for competitors after a single ransomware-related service disruption

SNAKE Ransomware Targeting Entire Corporate Networks

Let's Stop the 5G Hysteria: Understanding Hoaxes and Disinformation Campaigns

!@#$%^&*: The Most Used Passwords in the World Are as Bad as You Imagine

Data Protection and Privacy Officer Priorities 2020

5 Common Cybersecurity Threats Businesses Face

Ransomware Attack Hits Major US Data Center Provider

Ransomware Victim Southwire Sues Maze Operators

43% of IT professionals are still tracking assets in spreadsheets

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