A massive data breach of video streaming service Twitch has exposed just about everything possible that could be taken. The 125 GB torrent has been confirmed by Twitch and is only the "first part" according to hackers.
Cyber Security
Cyber criminals, state-sponsored hackers and even the occasional disgruntled employee are constantly looking to gain unauthorized access for a variety of purposes: theft of money, cyber espionage, personal information for sale or for use in scams, and damage to critical infrastructure for just a few of the most common.
So how does an organization mitigate an entire world full of continual cyber attacks? Just as buildings have a number of necessary elements of physical security: access control, cameras, alarms and so on; there are similar key elements of cyber security that are absolutely vital for just about any modern business.
It starts with identifying and closing the most common doors that attackers use. For example, phishing attacks on employees are far and away the most common initial point of entry. The breach of even a low-level employee account can quickly turn into an escalation in access privileges and the ability to reach sensitive information. This is also true of smart devices, which are generally more poorly secured than computers and phones.
Lawsuit alleges that Springhill Medical Center was responsible for the death of a baby after ransomware attack prevented doctors from monitoring the baby's heartbeat during delivery.
The REvil ransomware has become something of a cybersecurity household name but it may be losing some business now that a disgruntled former client has leaked code demonstrating that the group can backdoor its own customers.
With the pandemic accelerating digital transformation, there has also been a surge in fraudulent activity as threat actors are exploiting newly remote operations. In today’s digital world, knowing your customer is more critical than ever before.
It has been discovered that the FBI quietly held on to the Kaseya decryption key for three weeks prior to making it available to the public in a bid to "disrupt" the attack.
As the video conferencing market continues to mature and evolve, there are plenty of reasons why key business sectors need to be vigilant about protecting communications and sensitive IP with proper authentication.
New cyber incident reporting bill that has been introduced to the Senate would create new ransomware payment reporting requirements if passed, including a strict 24-hour limit for any business with more than 50 employees.
94% of businesses experienced an attack in the past 12 months with 74% of incidents attributed to cyber risks associated with technology adopted during the remote working period.
Ransomware attacks have been a highlight of mainstream media. By taking a preventative approach, businesses can deploy a combination of education, processes, hardware and software to detect, combat and recover from attacks if they were to arise.
Report shows that shadow code from third-party libraries is a risk for web applications and concern for owners afraid of brand damage, lawsuits, and regulatory actions.










