SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Dubai-based exchange Bybit was targeted in a malware-driven attack that resulted in the theft of approximately $1.46 The Bybit theft resulted from malware-driven manipulation of cold wallet transactions, exploiting multi-signature vulnerabilities," Soroko said. billion in crypto assets.

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The Verge

MAY 20, 2021

CNA Financial, one of the largest US insurance companies, paid $40 million to free itself from a ransomware attack that occurred in March, according to a report from Bloomberg. According to Bloomberg , the ransomware that locked CNA’s systems was Phoenix Locker, a derivative of another piece of malware called Hades.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

First, however, let's look at the top 15 cyber threats organizations face right now, according to the report: Malware. Trends in Malware attacks. We can't look at all of these categories, but let's talk about the number one cyber attack threat of malware. 46,5%_of all malware in e-mail messages found in ‘.docx’

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CTOvision

DECEMBER 19, 2014

See the interview here: Tactics Not Malware Are the Story. The hackers captured and exfiltrated hundreds of terabytes of data then torched the network with wiper malware. This is not to say the exploits or the malware were sophisticated — they are not. Corporations absorb losses beyond insurance coverage for fraud.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Novetta Cyber Analytics provides rapid discovery of suspicious activity associated with advanced threats, dynamic malware, and exfiltration of sensitive data. This combined solution empowers Network and Security Operations Centers with the ability to reduce dwell-time and accelerate interruption of attack-kill-chains.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

It reads in part: A Northern Virginia cyber security firm says it has uncovered links between Chinese government-sponsored researchers and the hack of health insurance giant Anthem. Malicious software used in the Anthem hack conclusively matches malware that was used to target a small U.S.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 7, 2022

billion in cost savings for the insurance industry as well during the same period. . For banks, brokerages, insurance companies, fintech firms, and other financial services organizations, NLP is increasingly being seen as a solution to too much data and too few employees. The same study estimated that chatbots would lead to $1.3

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

What you’ll get with this instrument are a definitive hostile to malware and against phishing protection. Fundamentally, premium protection for nothing with top outcomes from different autonomous testing labs concerning malware recognition and anti-phishing security. Hostile to malware assurance is remarkably keen.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 20, 2023

As these devices communicate across clinical environments and with external networks and services, they ensure that you establish baseline behavior, monitor devices for anomalous behavior, and protect network-connected devices against threats such as malware. Simplify operations. What is the device? What is the device supposed to do?

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 5, 2022

A useful exercise for leaders to consider is a “pre-mortem.” In thinking about business continuity, it is best to be proactive rather than reactive.

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CTOvision

MARCH 17, 2015

Available data suggest that 84% of corporations have malware on their networks. Having the right policies, procedures and technology is important, but even more important is to insure that organizations develop a continuously improving culture of security based on foundational security principles that reduce risks to mission.

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GeekWire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The cyberattacks, for their part, include a new malware package, which Microsoft calls FoxBlade. Microsoft says it updated its Windows Defender anti-malware service to protect against FoxBlade within three hours of the discovery. .

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CTOvision

MARCH 18, 2016

Instead, the recipients could be tricked into clicking links to malicious Web sites or opening attachments containing malicious software (malware). These devices, which may be designed independent of the vehicle manufacturer, include insurance dongles and other telematics and vehicle monitoring tools.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

In one example , a doctor uploaded their patient’s name and medical condition in order to generate a prior authorisation letter to the patient’s insurance company. While most spam is innocuous, some emails can contain malware or direct the recipient to dangerous websites.

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CTOvision

MAY 22, 2014

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). Albert Fruz has five years experience in the information security field, encompassing SIEM, malware analysis, investigating security incidents, ISO 2700` audits and hardening of various devices. A few are: The PCI Data Security Standard ( PCIDSS ).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the private sector, he was a CISO for an insurance company, credit card processor, bank, credit union, and IT Managed Service Provider. A : Application control so we can run computers using "allow lists" which would block all software that was not authorized, especially malware. See the conference agenda and register here.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Without adhering to the kind of consistent cybersecurity standards that CREST supports, it has the potential to weaken their defenses by creating holes and cracks where attackers can hide malware." Sean Scranton is a consultant on the Cyber Risk Solutions Team at WTW and often speaks on cyber insurance issues.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the past, we have experienced, and in the future, we may again experience, data security incidents resulting from unauthorized access to our and our service providers’ systems and unauthorized acquisition of our data and our clients’ data including: inadvertent disclosure, misconfiguration of systems, phishing ransomware or malware attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2024

In a ruling issued on May 31, 2024, HHS stated that hospitals and health systems impacted by the Change Healthcare data breach must now require the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group to directly notify affected individuals about potential exposure of their personal and medical information.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 11, 2020

staff detected the infection and ransom notification at approximately 6:50 am and disabled all network connections to contain the malware spread.". In these Florida cases, most of each ransom demand was paid by cyber insurance. It is the victim of a 'triple threat' cyber attack, and the hackers requested a 42 Bitcoin ransom.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2023

But similar to an insurance policy, this additional financial expense is disproportionate to the devastating consequences of a total failure. Like fire insurance, a data backup is part of every security portfolio of responsibly managed companies. Here are some perspectives from industry experts.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

A prime example is the healthcare sector, where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates encryption to protect patient health information. Endpoint Security: Securing endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, is crucial in preventing unauthorized access and malware infections.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The OFAC Advisory on these cybercrime payments specifically warns financial institutions, cyber insurance firms, and companies that facilitate payments on behalf of victims, that they may be violating OFAC regulations. Treasury: ransomware continues to increase. persons rely on to continue conducting business.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Enterprise endpoint protection and remediation (anti-malware, anti-virus software). Cyber insurance (critical). Well documented policies and standards for employees (data handling). Endpoint encryption for all laptops. Intrusion detection and response. And more (listen in for the full list). "I

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But SecureWorld did just that on October 13th when we spoke with Theresa Payton on the topic of "Ransomware: Malware as an Ongoing Email Issue." The insurance company got involved and said they will negotiate. They are unknowingly duped, Britton said. Social engagement works; it's very sneaky," he said. That's my goal," she said.

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TM Forum

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Gamers are also vulnerable to malware, with Cisco-Talos finding cyberattacks on gamers had risen 340% during the Covid crisis. part of Grupo Masmovil) has launched an ID protection service which incorporates insurance against personal data losses. digital confidence and trust.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 4, 2025

Proliferation of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gangs and ransomware attacks In 2024 alone, ransomware accounted for 23% of cyber insurance claims according to Information Security Buzz. Implementing strong authentication, regular firmware updates, and segmentation of IoT networks will be essential to reduce IoT vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 7, 2022

The figure below shows Maui command line usage details: The report continues: "Embedded usage instructions and the assessed use of a builder is common when there is an operational separation between developers and users of a malware family. Implementing HIPAA security measures can prevent the introduction of malware on the system.".

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Vox

JUNE 1, 2021

Ransomware is malware that encrypts its target’s systems. CNA Financial Corporation, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, paid $40 million in ransom last March, which was only revealed two months later when it was leaked to Bloomberg. The hackers then demand a ransom to unlock the files.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. These details can be weaponized to orchestrate business email compromise (BEC) swindles, industrial espionage plots, and malware attacks. And for good reason.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Data Protection Regulations Global talent outsourcing necessitates compliance with various data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the United States.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If you have cyber insurance, will it cover some or all BEC incidents? Your escalation procedures for BEC may be slightly different than for malware or other incidents. Law enforcement has had successes in the BEC arena, including multiple arrests in the United States and overseas. BEC-IRP Section 2: Identification.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the evolving techniques of threat actors is crucial, as they often use methods such as phishing, ransomware, and malware to infiltrate corporate networks. Proactive measures, such as regular patching, endpoint security, and continuous monitoring of suspicious activity, are essential.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The way to deal with this issue is to couple a deception system with more traditional defenses like firewalls, encryption, anti-malware solutions and authentication systems. This new technology is more widespread than many assume, especially in highly regulated industries like banking, insurance and government.

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A Screw's Loose

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

You get to the waiting room and the first thing the receptionist does is hand you a clipboard where you fill out your insurance information and your symptoms. Then you hand your insurance card over to be photocopied and sit and wait for 10 minutes or maybe it’s two hours while reading outdated copied of magazines left on the table.

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Linux Academy

APRIL 25, 2019

So, we’ll often see controls that are written like: “The organization employs technologies to protect hosts from malware.” Going back to my earlier example of having an antivirus installed to protect hosts from malware, while this is technically true, an antivirus cannot stop all malware. Security Defined.

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A Screw's Loose

JUNE 7, 2012

A third option is to require the owner to purchase a warranty/insurance that will cover situations like this no matter where they are. I have heard of one situation where a company made it a requirement that with your BYOD device you had to buy insurance or else you weren’t allowed to participate in the BYOD program. Tags Applications.

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