Articles Tagged with ''ransomware''

Honda Pauses Production and Closes Offices due to Ransomware Attack

June 12, 2020

Honda's global operations have been hit with a ransomware attack. The company said earlier that the attack had affected operations at several facilities, as well as both customer service and financial services operations.

Campus Security Moves to the Fore at Colleges and Universities

The Top Five Cybersecurity Defense Insights for 2020

June 12, 2020

CyberEdge's annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) reveals the top five cybersecurity insights for 2020.

Healthcare Data Compliance: Maintaining Integrity, Privacy and Security

75% Increase in Reports of Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Entities

June 10, 2020

A new report from Corvus found a 75-percent increase in reports of ransomware attacks on healthcare entities from H1 2019 to H2 2019.

Maritime Industry Sees 400% Increase in Attempted Cyberattacks Since February 2020

June 8, 2020

There has been a 400 percent increase in attempted hacks since February 2020 coinciding with a period when the maritime industry turned to greater use of technology and working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic, according to Israeli cybersecurity specialist Naval Dome.

Meeting 5G’s Extreme IoT Security Demands with Network-Based Solutions

Angel Fernandez

June 4, 2020

According to a report from Cisco, 5G’s faster broadband (10 to 20 times faster than 4G) will enable 12 billion mobile-ready devices and IoT connections by 2022 compared to 9 billion in 2017. While this is great news for the rising number of smart device users globally, the increased connectivity can be taxing for IoT security. The combination of higher bandwidth and lower latency is a double-edged sword. While it enables new, exciting use cases like Vehicle-to-Vehicle and telemedicine, it is critical to not lose sight of the fact that it expands the scope of security threats, such as ransomware and botnets, among others.

Most Active Ransomware Strains Targeting Enterprise Networks

David Balaban

June 4, 2020

Although the ransomware plague took a nosedive in terms of the victim count years ago, it’s still alive and kicking. It used to home in on any computers indiscriminately, but at some point, the malicious actors realized they could squeeze a lot more profit out of the enterprise than out of individual users. This shift made businesses the most coveted target for ransomware operators.

Unprepared Companies Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks

New Report on Doxxing Exposes Cybersecurity Threat Actors Trends

June 3, 2020

A new threat intelligence report on doxxing, researched by cybersecurity experts at Kivu, reveals that the majority of attacks occur in the U.S., with companies in the consumer sector being more likely to fall victim to such an attack.

As Organizations Become Aware of Security Vulnerabilities in Cloud-Based Collaboration Applications, It’s Time to Act

Dan Teichman

May 28, 2020

New security threats are surfacing every day, driving IT and security operations teams to quickly understand and address significant security threats.

Cognizant Anticipates $50-70 Million Loss Following Ransomware Attack

May 11, 2020

Cognizant, IT services provider, expects its Q2 revenue to be significantly impacted due to a ransomware incident that took place in April 2020.

FireEye Report: A Majority of Attacks Successfully Infiltrate Enterprise Environments Without Detection

May 8, 2020

FireEye's Mandiant® Security Effectiveness Report 2020 reveals data about how well organizations are protecting themselves against cyber threats and the overall effectiveness of their security infrastructure.

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