The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

In the last year, over 80 per cent of organisations have experienced at least one ransomware attack according to research from Onapsis , the application security firm. Ransomware has become so prevalent and problematic, that 96 per cent of organisations realised they’ve needed to make changes to their security strategy.

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PYMNTS

MAY 3, 2020

Corporate ransomware payment amounts rose sharply in the first quarter of this year, with a wave of coronavirus -related attacks and other peripherally-related cases because of complexities with shifting to remote work for many people, according to a Coveware blog post. Sodinokibi was the top type of ransomware on the market with 26.7

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

TSYS , a payment processing company, has suffered a ransomware attack and had some data posted online, according to a report from Krebs on Security. We experienced a ransomware attack involving systems that support certain corporate back office functions of a legacy TSYS merchant business," TSYS said in a statement to PYMNTS.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2020

A ransomware attack has infiltrated the healthcare system and affected five hospitals, the Associated Press (AP) reported. According to the alert, “malicious cyber actors” are targeting the sector with Trickbot malware, which is typically a precursor to ransomware attacks and data theft. hospitals and healthcare providers.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 26, 2018

founder and managing director of cybersecurity venture firm AllegisCyber , and co-founder of DataTribe , a cybersecurity startup in Washington, D.C., founder and managing director of cybersecurity venture firm AllegisCyber , and co-founder of DataTribe , a cybersecurity startup in Washington, D.C.,

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Australian logistics company Toll has been forced to disable its systems and use non-digital processes after a ransomware attack on Friday (Jan 31) caused delays throughout the country, according to a report by ZDNet. “We 5), Toll identified the ransomware as an offshoot of a popular Mailto iteration. “We On Wednesday (Feb.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Although the company’s statement doesn’t mention the type of attack specifically, Krebs believes it is likely a ransomware attack based on the reaction. Two sources forwarded internal notices about the outage. “We We wish to inform our valued customers that we are investigating a potential security breach.

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Despite its rapid growth, the APAC region remains the second smallest cyber insurance market globally, S&P Global says, a statement that aligns with findings of a Moody’s survey which revealed strong cybersecurity oversight among APAC players compared to global counterparts. trillion annually by 2025.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Cybersecurity insurance company Chubb , which provides aid to companies affected by data breaches, has been hit by one itself, according to a report by TechCrunch. Threat Analyst Brett Callow, who works at a different security firm called Emsisoft, said the incident in question came from Maze, a ransomware group.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Malware and Ransomware Malware and ransomware are significant threats in the realm of video communication, with attackers leveraging these tools to compromise devices and networks. Ransomware, a type of malware, is particularly destructive as it encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its release.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Travelex , a foreign exchange and payments company, was thrown into chaos around New Year’s after a ransomware attack locked up its systems, forcing employees to use pen and paper to take care of thousands of customers, according to a report by Reuters. Ransomware attacks against large corporations are becoming more and more common.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky is reporting there has been an uptick in ransomware attacks this year, with many specifically targeting municipalities and their subset organizations. However, those numbers don’t show the accurate number of damage, and the longer-term consequences of the ransomware actions are more devastating. .

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2017

A new report from CyberEdge Group, a research and marketing firm serving the cybersecurity industry’s top vendors, has found that ransomware incidents are at an all-time high, with one-third of victims paying the ransom associated with an attack.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2020

France-based telecom company Orange reported that a ransomware attack had compromised the data of 20 enterprise customers on one of its servers, according to news site teiss. On July 4, hackers announced they’d used Nefilim Ransomware to access the Orange server, gaining data on the company’s Orange Business Solutions division.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

With over 5,000 cybersecurity vendors in the U.S. But that problem could be a thing of the past thanks to the launch of the world’s first B2B cybersecurity marketplace that enables buyers to easily search, compare pricing and purchase the right IT solution in one place.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 18, 2019

For many, however, the technology still conjures up images of cybercrime and illicit activity, and new data revealing the rising threat of ransomware is likely to fuel that negative reputation. A new report from cybersecurity company Coveware put some numbers behind this trend. The average span of system downtime increased, too, to 7.3

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Mastercard is purchasing artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics startup RiskRecon to accelerate the development of cybersecurity solutions, Mastercard announced on Tuesday (Dec. Data breaches and ransomware attacks jeopardize customers’ records and trust. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In other news, the G7 warned of the utilization of nefarious cyber-attacks – and ransomware, in particular — according to a Tuesday (Oct. The group said that ransomware incidents against banks, medical centers, educational institutions and other “critical infrastructure” in G7 nations has been increasing in scope, complexity and commonness.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

They also lack the finances to train staff, adopt cybersecurity technology, and implement sophisticated expertise to protect data. While small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) must be diligent about data protection and cybersecurity, the professors suggest regulators design legislation proportionate to the size of the business.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

Comcast announced Monday (March 4) that it has acquired BluVector, a company that uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide cybersecurity protection to companies and government agencies. Together, Comcast and BluVector will work to expand BluVector’s current customer base and create new cybersecurity technologies.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

Wealthy countries with developed financial and payment infrastructures are most likely to have their data encrypted and held for ransom by cybercriminals, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. Following a slight reprieve, 2017’s Q1 saw 218,625 mobile Trojan-Ransomware installation packages – 3.5

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

Cyber insurance claims are spiking as a new type of ransomware targets companies across the U.S. Ransomware groups tend to target people in the Anglosphere, who are seen as able to pay and deserving of what they get. and Europe, the The Financial Times reported on Sunday (Aug.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Ransomware attacks are often a small business owner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, experts don’t believe ransomware attacks will let up anytime soon, with recent research from Datto finding that these attacks cost small businesses $301 million worth of ransomware money in 2016.

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The Paypers

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

FS-ISAC has announced that ransomware and supply chain attacks, as well as a resurgence of banking trojans and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, are the top cybersecurity threats to financial institutions across the APAC region.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 11, 2024

The Egress report highlights organisations’ evolving cybersecurity challenges, particularly involving phishing attacks, and has sparked concern among industry experts and cybersecurity leaders. Repercussions extend beyond financial losses, significantly impacting individuals within organisations.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2017

A South Korea-based web hosting firm has fallen victim to ransomware. That’s not unusual in today’s cybersecurity climate, but what is unusual is how much the company is paying to regain control of its systems: $1 million. Reports Tuesday (June 20) said Nayana was hit by a ransomware attack on June 10. Nayana agreed to pay 397.6

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FICO

DECEMBER 23, 2020

We predict a continued expansion in the use of AI/machine learning in financial services in such key risk areas as cybersecurity, customer onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, etc. There Will Be More Ransomware Attacks and Potential Sanctions Risk Implications. Regulators Will Zero in on Closing the Gaps.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 5, 2024

. “We give our clients the benefit of adversary context to help them stay ahead of threat actors as well as on-the-ground expertise in insurance and cybersecurity to handle any incidents. ” Cyber risks are forecast to increase in cost and complexity, and ransomware attacks remain a global threat to enterprises.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2017

With ransomware cyberattacks raging, companies and individuals have paid out more than $25 million during the course of the last two years in an effort to get their data back from hackers. To assess the costs of the cybersecurity breaches, the researchers used reports from victims, among other analysis, the report noted.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI-enhanced attacks are on the rise, leaving many organisations’ cybersecurity unprepared for the volume of new challenges; reveals cyber protection firm, Acronis , in its latest cyber threats report. The post 91.1% of Organisations Impacted by AI-Enhanced Phishing Attacks, Acronis Reports appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises. Leveraging the right ZTNA solution for your company’s needs will enable your business to perform at the highest level while enhancing your organization’s cybersecurity.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

What’s clear is that GDPR intends to protect data, and researchers have already found a correlation between GDPR-compliant businesses and lower rates of data breaches – perhaps the result of organizations’ prioritizing and investing more in cybersecurity and data protection initiatives to become compliant.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2017

Symantec, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in research and cloud-based security, released new insights surrounding financial malware and ransomware in its latest Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR). times more widespread, compared to ransomware. times more widespread, compared to ransomware.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has been hit with ransomware, with cybercriminals demanding a payment in bitcoin to a specific wallet address. The ransomware caused Atlanta’s courthouse documents, and services like payment processing, to become inaccessible.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2016

As the FBI works to combat a specific type of ransomware virus, it is calling on businesses and software security experts for emergency assistance in its investigation. ” The particular strain of ransomware the FBI is fighting is known as MSIL/Samas.A and is being used by hackers for extortion.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

As the instances and threat of ransomware continues to wreak havoc on both businesses, governments and individuals around the world, it seems as though bitcoin has found itself closely intertwined with the malicious software. The survey also revealed other concerns regarding corporate cybersecurity measures. Data from the U.S.

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The Paypers

APRIL 12, 2018

(The Paypers) Ransomware attacks are a key cybersecurity threat for global organizations, has warned Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

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