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Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
Securing the Cyber Perimeter Starts With Safeguarding Corporate Emails
November 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Corporate email accounts are among the most exploitable entry points for scammers. Phishing, ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) attacks cost companies billions of dollars...

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UnitedHealth Commits to ‘Consumerization’ While Managing February’s Ransomware Fallout
UnitedHealth Commits to ‘Consumerization’ While Managing February’s Ransomware Fallout
October 15, 2024  |  Earnings

Cyberattacks can have a long impact, as UnitedHealth’s Tuesday (Oct. 15) earnings call revealed. In February 2024, UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s Change Healthcare unit suffered a far-reaching cyberattack....

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Homeland Security Blocked 500-Plus Ransomware Attacks Since 2021
Homeland Security Blocked 500-Plus Ransomware Attacks Since 2021
October 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. cybersecurity agents have stopped more than 500 ransomware attacks since 2021. That’s according to a report Friday (Oct. 4) by Bloomberg News, citing comments...

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AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
AI Chatbots Could Become Cybercriminals’ Latest Weapon
September 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, often heralded for their productivity benefits, now threaten cybersecurity as criminals harness them to create sophisticated malware. HP Wolf Security researchers...

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Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
Seattle Port Still on ‘High Alert’ Following ‘Fast-Moving’ Cyberattack 
September 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The Port of Seattle has provided new details about a ransomware cyberattack last month.  The “fast-moving” incident on August 24 was carried out by a...

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Cybercrime Goes Corporate as Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
Cybercrime Goes Corporate as Ransomware Gangs Seek Bigger Payouts
August 20, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

In periods of softening consumer spend, businesses are increasingly turning to the vast B2B marketplace to boost their bottom-line. They aren’t alone. Criminals have taken...

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Chainalysis: Value of Crypto Hacks, Ransomware Payments Rise in 2024
Chainalysis: Value of Crypto Hacks, Ransomware Payments Rise in 2024
August 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The value of funds taken in hacking activities and ransomware attacks rose during the first seven months of the year. These increases were driven by...

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Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack
Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack
August 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

French police are reportedly investigating a ransomware attack at a Paris Olympic venue. The attack, the subject of a Tuesday (Aug. 6) report by Reuters, is the...

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Almost All of AT&T’s Wireless Customers Hacked as Snowflake Breach Snowballs
Almost All of AT&T’s Wireless Customers Hacked as Snowflake Breach Snowballs
July 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The interconnected global operating landscape has never held more opportunity for businesses. Or more threats. Gaining a deeper understanding of the threat landscape and the...

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