This article looks at ransomware trends of 2023, such as an increase in supply chain attacks, the use of double extortion, law enforcement actions against large networks, a focus on small and medium-sized businesses more than ever and calls for payments to be banned in lieu of ransomware. 1. Double Extortion Became a Key Tactic…
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With SaaS applications now making up the vast majority of technology used by employees in most organizations, tasks related to identity governance need to happen across a myriad of individual SaaS apps. This presents a huge challenge for centralized IT teams who are ultimately held responsible for managing and securing app access, but can’t possibly…
Read MoreDetails of a Phone Scam First-person account of someone who fell for a scam, that started as a fake Amazon service rep and ended with a fake CIA agent, and lost $50,000 cash. And this is not a naive or stupid person. The details are fascinating. And if you think it couldn’t happen to you,…
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Company: Bonanza CasinoIndustry: GamingCountry: Reno, NevadaEmployees: 150+Web: bonanzacasino.com Download PDF A favorite with Reno locals, the Bonanza Casino, a family owned and operated business, first opened its doors in 1973. The casino is home to two restaurants, the Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse, ten-time “Best of Nevada” winner and the Branding Iron Café. As an independent boutique casino,…
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How To Why and how are we subjected to so much disinformation nowadays, and is there a way to spot the fakes? 20 Feb 2024 • , 6 min. read One of the best things about the internet is that it’s an expansive repository of knowledge – and this wealth of knowledge is almost never…
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2024 has started out with the highest number of January attacks we’ve ever recorded, with 76 attacks representing a 130% increase compared to 2022’s figures. Education topped the list of targeted industries, followed by healthcare and manufacturing. LockBit was the most active ransomware group this month, with Akira knocking BlackCat off the second-place spot for…
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AI is among the most disruptive technologies of our time. While AI/ML has been around for decades, it has become a hot topic with continued innovations in generative AI (GenAI) from start-up OpenAI to tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta. When large language models (LLMs) combined with big data and behavior analytics, AI/ML can…
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On Thanksgiving Day 2023, while many Americans were celebrating, hospitals across the U.S. were doing quite the opposite. Systems were failing. Ambulances were diverted. Care was impaired. Hospitals in three states were hit by a ransomware attack, and in that moment, the real-world repercussions came to light—it wasn’t just computer networks that were brought to…
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MSP vs MSSP Solutions: Which Is Right For Your Business? Securing a business from cyberthreats is a vital activity for any organization, regardless of size or sector. But often, firms lack the necessary skills or resources to achieve this on their own. This is where turning to managed providers can prove hugely beneficial. Smaller companies…
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The fact that over 10,000 organizations appeared on leak sites in 2023, the most since 2019, is a microcosm of the growing ransomware menace. Leak sites are a name-and-shame tactic used by ransomware operators to extort ransom fees from organizations that refuse to pay. Leak sites do not reveal the full scope of impact from…
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