VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

SMEs face numerous cyber security threats that can jeopardize their operations and financial stability, with phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware being among the most common. In addition, insider threats pose significant risks, as employees may inadvertently or maliciously compromise sensitive information.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

SMEs face numerous cyber security threats that can jeopardize their operations and financial stability, with phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware being among the most common. In addition, insider threats pose significant risks, as employees may inadvertently or maliciously compromise sensitive information.

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Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This is chiefly due to the fact that quantum computers will be able to hack through current common encryption algorithms like RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH. As it stands, theres already a potential fix in the form of cloud-based quantum-proof encryption, which is expected to be a larger focus in the coming years.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2017

SamSam ransomware attacks are up — and the attackers are getting more demanding. SAMSAM) was used to compromise the networks of multiple U.S. The actors then use PsExec.exe to distribute the malware to each host on the network and encrypt most of the files on the system,” the FBI added. MSIL or Samas.A

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

According to KPMG, over the past two years, 81 percent of health care organizations were the victims of cyberthreats or even had data compromised. Health care companies are indeed concerned, but some may feel paralyzed as to what to do about it, including how to encrypt data. The number of instances is rapidly increasing.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

The ransomware gang Sodinokibi was blamed for demanding $6m (£4.6m) in exchange for customer data. Travelex said the malware was kept in check and customer data was not compromised. . The ransomware gang asked for $6 million in exchange for encrypted customer data.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

The latest research in small business cybersecurity has revealed the relentless nature of the threat, with new strategies emerging and new strains of ransomware rearing their ugly heads. As a result, 71 percent of ransomware attacks are now targeting small businesses, according to a report released by Beazley Breach Response (BBR).

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

Lenders including Barclays, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Virgin Money had to stop foreign currency services after exchange provider Travelex was hit by a ransomware gang, according to reports on Thursday (Jan. The hacker gang Sodinokibi , also known as REvil, reportedly demanded $6 million in return for encrypted customer data.

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The Paypers

MARCH 1, 2017

(The Paypers) US companies are opening Bitcoin wallets and purchasing Bitcoin in case company servers or computers are compromised with ransomware encryption.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ransomware : Malicious software that encrypts a user’s data, demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. Man-in-the-Middle attacks : Attackers secretly intercept and relay communication between two parties, potentially capturing login credentials. 5 - (2 votes)

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

With hundreds of encrypting malware types available to cybercriminals today, the individuals perpetrating these malicious attacks are able to leverage various networks and applications to demonstrate their power and capabilities. Gmail Users Get Fooled.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

Ransomware , to be exact. The bad actors demanded $6 million in order to return encrypted customer data. The company said in a statement that the data had not been compromised, adding that “we have now contained the virus and are working to restore our systems and resume normal operations as quickly as possible.

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2016

FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director James Trainor is telling businesses that, though ransomware attacks are on the rise, it’s best not to pay hackers when the situation arises. Though WSJ said Trainor expressed his sympathies to those companies that do become victims of ransomware attacks, paying the ransom only serves as an incentive.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2016

It looks as though even the House of Representatives isn’t safe from the threat of ransomware attacks. Hackers recently attempted to access congressional computer systems, encrypt the data and hold it for ransom, various media outlets reported on Tuesday (May 10). “In The recent attacks have focused on using.js

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2017

Last weekend, a major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe. Targeting computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, the malware encrypted users’ files and demanded payment in bitcoin equivalent to about $300 within 72 hours to regain access.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

global ransomware attack and the 2014 attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment. Technical similarities” also connect the malware used in attacks against SPE, Bangladesh Bank, other FIs, defense contractors (among other actual and intended victims) and the WannaCry ransomware.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

San Francisco’s Muni public transit system was reportedly hit by a ransomware attack over the weekend that took the light rail transit offline on Saturday (Nov. According to the San Francisco Examiner , the computer screens of Muni agents displayed the message, “You Hacked, ALL Data Encrypted” beginning Friday night.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

In an encrypted message, Shadow Brokers announced the timely delivery of crippling exploits, such as Windows 10 bugs, ransomware, malware and internal info about international nuclear missile programs. Ransomware Exploits Reason for Surge in Insurance Claims. This was the case during two online attacks involving Walt Disney Co.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As he noted, North Korea, acting as a singular cyberthreat, will do what it can to gain access to and compromise the credentials of foreign organizations with money ­— and, in turn, gain access to that money, of course. As Visner added, North Korea has been persistent and, to some extent, successful in its efforts.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Facebook, for example, disclosed that an unprecedented data breach in September 2018 exposed the social media accounts of up to 90M users — including login credentials — effectively compromising access to any site that lets users log in with their Facebook account. But the company is not alone. The Controversies. Source: Cloudnosys.

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FICO

MARCH 8, 2017

Whether stealing data or demanding payment for ransomware, “bloodsucking” is one of the kinder adjectives used to describe cyber criminals. Encryption can be effective …. … but it’s not a stake through the heart of hacking. Like encryption, however, biometrics are not a silver bullet to stop hackers.

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FICO

MARCH 8, 2017

Whether stealing data or demanding payment for ransomware, “bloodsucking” is one of the kinder adjectives used to describe cyber criminals. Encryption can be effective …. … but it’s not a stake through the heart of hacking. Like encryption, however, biometrics are not a silver bullet to stop hackers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2016

While five years ago the only way to make money off of illicit access to data was by funneling personalized health information or credit card numbers through back-channel and black market deals, the rise of ransomware provides a self-sufficient cottage industry for the entrepreneurial data thief.

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Security Ransomware Credential Encryption 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When Pitney Bowes , a major logistics service provider, revealed that it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack , it was only the latest case revealing the threat that cyberattacks not only pose to companies, but also to their business partner networks, suppliers and supply chains. In a statement Monday (Oct.

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

An incident is only considered a data breach if the confidentiality of data is compromised. Malware attacks, such as ransomware and viruses, infect systems through malicious software or email attachments. To prevent such breaches, businesses must encrypt data to ensure that it remains indecipherable even in the event of a breach.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Additional steps must be taken to ensure that business-related data is not compromised. It urges two-factor authentication to be used to access mobile devices and that personal data stored on those devices to be encrypted. . The Need for Greater GDPR Compliance.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From high-profile ransomware attacks and terrorist financing to scams that wiped out millions in savings, global crypto crime has become an urgent concern. Ransomware Hits an All-Time High 2024 also witnessed an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks globally, with over 5,600 publicly reported cases. billion globally.

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