2008 malware infection of the United States Department of Defense

Lookout Increases Strategic Investment in Data-centric Cloud Security

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, today announced enhancements to its Lookout Cloud Security Platform that are designed to help organizations better discover, assess and protect their data as it moves across any network, from the endpoint to the cloud.

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  • Lookout, Inc. , the data-centric cloud security company, today announced enhancements to its Lookout Cloud Security Platform that are designed to help organizations better discover, assess and protect their data as it moves across any network, from the endpoint to the cloud.
  • Expand data classification and protection capabilities in Google Drive: Google Labels Classification expands data classification capabilities across the Lookout Cloud Security Platform through an integration with Google Drive labels.
  • Lookout's new cloud security features offer greater assurance to IT organizations that their data is safe and their users are protected.”
    “Lookout continues to innovate the Lookout Cloud Security Platform in ways that strengthen the protection of users and data from security threats and enhance the end-user experience,” said Aaron Cockerill , Executive Vice President of Product, Lookout.
  • With this latest release, Lookout continues to build upon our strategic vision to put data security at the intersection of today’s workplace and modern cybersecurity threats.”
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Elastic Global Threat Report 2023 Reveals Dominance of Ransomware

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Elastic ® (NYSE: ESTC) ("Elastic"), the company behind Elasticsearch®, today announced its second Elastic Global Threat Report , issued by Elastic Security Labs .

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  • Elastic ® (NYSE: ESTC) ("Elastic"), the company behind Elasticsearch®, today announced its second Elastic Global Threat Report , issued by Elastic Security Labs .
  • Key findings from the report include:
    The majority of malware observed was composed of a small number of highly prevalent ransomware families and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tools.
  • BlackCat, Conti, Hive, Sodinokibi and Stop are the most prevalent ransomware families we identify through signatures, amounting to about 81% of all ransomware activity.
  • For Amazon Web Services, Elastic observed defense evasion (38%), credential access (37%), and execution (21%) as the most common tactics mapped to threat detection signals.

New Study Shows Threat to Philippine Consumers From Piracy Sites Remains Greater Than Ever

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Friday, September 15, 2023

The report found that Filipino consumers visiting pirate streaming sites are 21.66 times more likely to be infected with malware compared to mainstream sites (with a verifiable detection rate of 10%(1)).

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  • The report found that Filipino consumers visiting pirate streaming sites are 21.66 times more likely to be infected with malware compared to mainstream sites (with a verifiable detection rate of 10%(1)).
  • When visiting pirate torrent sites, Filipino consumers are 16.66 times more likely than mainstream sites to be infected with malware (with a verifiable infection rate of 18%).
  • Matt Cheetham, General Manager of CAP, noted, "Evidence continues to mount that far from being a victimless crime, piracy can victimize consumers."
  • (1) In addition to the relative risk calculations, researchers verified that 10% of visits to pirate streaming sites resulted in malware infection.

The 5 Most Researched Cyber Security Topics and Why They Matter

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A NYC area cyber security expert shares the five most researched cyber security topics in a new article. The informative article first relates two of the costliest U.S. cyber-attacks in 2023, explaining damages caused by the ViaSat attack and the massive ransomware attack on contractors of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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  • NYC area cyber security expert reveal the most researched cyber security topics, including data privacy, AI security, cyberethics, and malware—in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies
    HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A NYC area cyber security expert shares the five most researched cyber security topics in a new article.
  • By examining the most researched cyber security topics, we gain a better understanding of the breadth and complexity of the field and issues business leaders need to address.
  • She continues by explaining the five research topics, including data privacy, AI and IoT security, and quantum technology and space communication.
  • Below are a few excerpts from the article, " The 5 Most Researched Cyber Security Topics and Why They Matter ."

'No More Mr Wi-Fi': Majority of Brits unlikely to share Wi-Fi access with neighbours over lack of trust and skyrocketing broadband prices

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of Brits are unlikely to share their Wi-Fi connection with their neighbours over fresh concerns around privacy, and amidst surging broadband costs, according to a recent survey conducted by ExpressVPN, the leading consumer privacy and security company.

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  • The survey of over 1,000 people across the UK showed that 59% do not trust their neighbours with access to their Wi-Fi, and for good reason.
  • Despite fresh privacy concerns around neighbours using private Wi-Fi connections, two-thirds (67%) of Brits do not take any measures to protect their home network connection.
  • One in 20 (4%) revealed that they have changed the name of their Wi-Fi network to discourage unauthorised access.
  • This includes smart TVs, voice assistants and other smart home devices that aren't usually compatible with VPN software.

SpyCloud Report: Organizations Recognize Malware Threat, but Lack Protection Against Infostealers and Proper Post-Infection Remediation

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

While increased visibility into stolen authentication details for SSO and cloud-based applications ranks high, human behavior continues to plague IT security teams.

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  • While increased visibility into stolen authentication details for SSO and cloud-based applications ranks high, human behavior continues to plague IT security teams.
  • Seemingly innocuous actions like these can inadvertently expose organizations to malware and follow-on attacks including ransomware stemming from the stolen access details.
  • Key to this framework is augmenting existing malware infection response with steps to reset exposed credentials and invalidate active sessions compromised by infostealers.
  • To download the full report and discover how SpyCloud helps organizations disrupt cybercrime and defend against malware, ransomware and online fraud, visit: https://spycloud.com/resource/2023-malware-readiness-and-defense-report/ .

Nokia Threat Intelligence Report finds malicious IoT botnet activity has sharply increased

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

There are billions of IoT devices worldwide, ranging from smart refrigerators, medical sensors, and smart watches; many of which have lax security protections.

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  • There are billions of IoT devices worldwide, ranging from smart refrigerators, medical sensors, and smart watches; many of which have lax security protections.
  • The Threat Intelligence Report is compiled by experts at the Threat Intelligence Center in Canada, the Nokia Cyber Security Center in France; the Nokia Security Operations Center in India; and Nokia Deepfield, a part of Nokia focusing on software applications covering network analytics and DDoS security.
  • Hamdy Farid, Senior Vice President, Business Applications at Nokia said: “The key findings in this report underline both the scale and sophistication of cybercriminal activity today.
  • A single botnet DDoS attack can involve hundreds of thousands of IoT devices, representing a significant threat to networks globally.

ILTA and Conversant Group Release First Cybersecurity Benchmarking Survey of the Legal Industry

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. and CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Law firms store some of the most sensitive information available regarding material business transactions, intellectual property, Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and other personal data. Because of the importance of their role in protecting data, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and Conversant Group, an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, today announced the release of a joint cybersecurity research report titled "Security at Issue: State of Cybersecurity in Law Firms." The report presents findings of ILTA's first industry-wide benchmarking survey on cybersecurity practices in global law firms, conducted in collaboration with Conversant Group, providing a rare glimpse into the vertical sector's security practices. The survey was targeted specifically at understanding law firms' cybersecurity controls, tools, practices and assumptions to determine how their cyber defenses could be improved.

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  • Because of the importance of their role in protecting data, the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) and Conversant Group , an innovative provider of "Secure First" infrastructure and cybersecurity services, today announced the release of a joint cybersecurity research report titled "Security at Issue: State of Cybersecurity in Law Firms."
  • The report presents findings of ILTA's first industry-wide benchmarking survey on cybersecurity practices in global law firms, conducted in collaboration with Conversant Group, providing a rare glimpse into the vertical sector's security practices.
  • The survey was targeted specifically at understanding law firms' cybersecurity controls, tools, practices and assumptions to determine how their cyber defenses could be improved.
  • "Because law firms are a top target of global threat actors and tactics like ransomware, ILTA recognized the need for a more in-depth, focused cybersecurity benchmarking survey beyond the ILTA technology-focused survey already being issued annually," said Mark Grazman, Conversant president and ILTA Technology Survey volunteer member.

2023 CAP Consumer Surveys Continue to Show the Benefits of Effective Site Blocking

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Notably, rights holders face challenges in procuring effective and efficient site blocking in all three of these countries.

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  • Notably, rights holders face challenges in procuring effective and efficient site blocking in all three of these countries.
  • These consumer surveys acknowledge site blocking as an effective tool to mitigate piracy harm.
  • However there remains issues with the time and cost involved with obtaining site blocking orders in Singapore.
  • The surveys will continue to be repeated across the same countries annually, and in doing so, will continue to provide longitudinal analysis of consumer behavioral trends towards piracy and enforcement measures around the region.

2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report Reinforces Need for Multilayered Security Approach

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WATERLOO, ON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today released the results of the 2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report which explores the latest threats and risks to the small and medium business (SMB) and consumer segments. Powered by the BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence Platform, the OpenText Cybersecurity annual report breaks down a broad range of threat activity, offers insight into the trends observed, and discusses wide-reaching impacts for industries, geographies, companies and individuals.

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  • WATERLOO, ON, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today released the results of the 2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report which explores the latest threats and risks to the small and medium business (SMB) and consumer segments.
  • Powered by the BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence Platform, the OpenText Cybersecurity annual report breaks down a broad range of threat activity, offers insight into the trends observed, and discusses wide-reaching impacts for industries, geographies, companies and individuals.
  • A decline in malware infections indicates comprehensive security measures are effective," said Prentiss Donohue, Executive Vice President, OpenText Cybersecurity.
  • The threat intelligence, trends and details presented in the 2023 OpenText Cybersecurity Threat Report are based on data continuously and automatically captured by the BrightCloud® Threat Intelligence Platform, which is the proprietary machine learning-based architecture that powers all Webroot protection and BrightCloud® services.