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Cyber Insurance Not Valid in Case of Cyber War, Says Major Insurance Company

January 17, 2019

In what is shaping up to be a major test case for the entire cyber insurance industry, Zurich Insurance is refusing to pay out a $100 million claim from Mondelez, saying that the ransomware attack was actually an act of “cyber war,” and therefore, is not covered by the policy. Read More

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Cyber Security News

FBI Cybercrime Report Says Ransomware Attacks Not as Damaging as Other Threats

July 6, 2017

Ransomware attacks are potentially very damaging But there are far more serious threats according to FBI’s Cybercrime Report. It’s your email that’s the issue. Read More

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Cyber Security News

Europol Report on Organized Cybercrime Highlights Crypto Ransomware As Top Threat

October 22, 2019

Europol’s IOCTA report shows crypto ransomware as one of the most prominent new tactics of organized cybercrime with steady increase in the size of ransom demands. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

New Report Shows Just How Profitable Cyber Extortion Can Be

April 4, 2019

In just a few years, cyber extortion has gone from a fringe hacking activity to something that is now very much mainstream. In fact, it’s now possible for hackers to make upwards of $360,000 per year by joining a cyber extortion team. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Ransomware Attacks Ramping up in 2018, Showing No Signs of Stopping

November 23, 2018

New report from Datto shows that ransomware attacks continue to be the leading form of cyber attack experienced by small- and medium-sized businesses, with 4 of 5 MSPs having clients hit over the last 2 years. Read More

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Cyber Security News

U.S. National Guard’s Evolving Mission Includes Assisting Local Governments Experiencing Cyber Attacks

November 18, 2019

The National Guard is serving as something of a stopgap to defend against cyber attacks for state and local governments that are running behind the curve in terms of cyber capabilities. Read More

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Cyber Security Insights

Five Ways to Stop Ransomware Attacks from Ruining Your Day

July 26, 2017

Ransomware attacks are the frightening new hacking phenomenon that is hitting businesses all over the world. Here are five ways to stop ransomware attacks. Read More

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Cyber Security General News

NYPD Fingerprint Database Infected With Ransomware by Third Party Contractor

December 10, 2019

Attempted ransomware attack on NYPD fingerprint database was the result of a “bumbling” third-party contractor who was installing video equipment at one of the department’s training academies. Read More

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What to Expect in 2019

January 25, 2019

One of my clients recently asked me what organizations should expect for information security and privacy in 2019. My short answer: More! Here is what to expect in five key areas in 2019, and beyond. Read More

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Cyber Security Resources

How to Protect Your Business from Phishing Scams

January 18, 2019

According to a recent report, 90% of all data breaches can be traced back to phishing attacks. How can businesses effectively protect themselves from this damaging cybercrime? Read More

Ransomware

Cyber Insurance Not Valid in Case of Cyber War, Says Major Insurance Company

FBI Cybercrime Report Says Ransomware Attacks Not as Damaging as Other Threats

Europol Report on Organized Cybercrime Highlights Crypto Ransomware As Top Threat

New Report Shows Just How Profitable Cyber Extortion Can Be

Ransomware Attacks Ramping up in 2018, Showing No Signs of Stopping

U.S. National Guard’s Evolving Mission Includes Assisting Local Governments Experiencing Cyber Attacks

Five Ways to Stop Ransomware Attacks from Ruining Your Day

NYPD Fingerprint Database Infected With Ransomware by Third Party Contractor

What to Expect in 2019

How to Protect Your Business from Phishing Scams

US Law Enforcement Agencies Commonly Subject Suspects To Phone Extraction Without Warrants, or for Inappropriate Offenses

Your Privacy May Feel Safer at Home – But Your Smart Speaker Is Listening, and It’s Creepy

Europol’s Cybercrime Report Names Privacy Coins and Wallets, and Decentralized Markets as Top Cyberthreats