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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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. More cocus on employee training and cyber awareness programs Even with advances in technology, the biggest cybersecurity threat is still human error.

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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

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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Linux Academy

APRIL 25, 2019

Basically what happens is we have a group of people who come together to architect some parts of a security program, usually through legislation or regulatory frameworks, that says “this is what you need to have a fully functioning security program.” Security Defined. Maybe we implement a whitelisting solution.

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A Screw's Loose

JUNE 7, 2012

I have spent a lot of time talking about mobile strategy and thinking about whether you want a BYOD program and that it really isn’t about saving costs. But one of the little dirty secrets about BYOD is related to the fact that most programs aren’t well thought out. Can your employer make you replace the device? link] Tal Klein.

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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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CTOvision

JANUARY 9, 2015

No matter how many millions of Americans suffer credit card and identity fraud; no matter how many companies suffer extensive financial losses; no matter how many vital intelligence or military programs are compromised; most Americans simply won’t engage until they feel their personal safety is threatened.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Given WordPress' innate ability to appeal to those without extensive programming or coding knowledge, overlooking a site's security can leave it—and the data that sits in the back-end—vulnerable to compromise. Should a site be compromised severely, full-site backups provide a valuable insurance policy for restoring uptime and recovering data.

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A Screw's Loose

APRIL 4, 2013

Whenever you have a conversation about mobile you will invariably end up talking about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and COPE (Corporate Owned Personally Enabled) programs. The goal of any mobile program is to enable your business to meet its goals by enabling your users. Let’s take an insurance adjuster. Tags Applications.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

The costs of recovering from such incidents, especially for smaller organizations without cyber insurance, can be devastating. Leveraging vendor donation programs Many tech companies offer discounted or donated products to nonprofits to help them stay safe and secure.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Andrew Smeaton, CISO at Afiniti, says reassessment of cybersecurity programs and plans is necessary. Attackers are even using legitimate file-sharing solutions to host malware so it remains undetected. As cyber threats surge, the expenses associated with cyber insurance rise, adding to the financial strain.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

AUGUST 9, 2023

They could also send you insider details about service providers like your health-insurance company, so they can launch a ransomware attack. The reason is because geotags alert threat actors as to where you have recently been, which is just the sort of kernel needed to send a malware-embedded survey about last week’s hotel stay.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2019

Millions of malware attacks are launched at businesses and individuals each and every day, and your business is vulnerable to attack. It should protect you against potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), worms, ransomware, Trojans, and all other kinds of malicious software. Look for a user-friendly product with good customer support.

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A Screw's Loose

MAY 23, 2013

This is the crux of every issue that comes with most BYOD programs. You have to realize that most companies gravitate towards BYOD programs because they believe they can save money. When you get started with your mobile program you have to create policy. Pingback: 7 tips for launching the right BYOD program - Framehawk Inc.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Donald Ikhtiari, Principal Security Architect at Insight, spoke on "Building an Effective Vulnerability Management Strategy and Program." As are government agencies, insurance companies, etc. panel featured reps from three vendors—Expel, Red Canary, and RSM US LLP—moderated by Jay Wilson, CISO of Insurity.

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Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2015

This “drive-by malware” reality emphasizes the need for continuous patching on anti-virus and all your other application as well. This post was written as part of the Dell Insight Partners program, which provides news and analysis about the evolving world of tech. Jackson: In other words, protect that front door. I enjoyed it.

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A Screw's Loose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It is well known that almost every Fortune 500 company has a program that either allows or is in the process of allowing iOS devices, whether they be iPhone or iPads, into the enterprise. A lot of people though forgot the one population that is immensely effected by the release of a new version of iOS and a new device, the Enterprise.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

A career as a medical professional can be a highly rewarding pathway – for those who want to make a difference in the communities they serve, courses such as an ABSN program online provide an opportunity for a high-quality, professional pathway into clinics and hospitals throughout America.

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A Screw's Loose

APRIL 4, 2012

If a company goes that route they will very quickly lose any enthusiasm they might have for the program. By allowing them to help create the document, you are insuring that they become stakeholders and want to take part in following the policy. Tags Applications. Crapplications. Enterprise Mobility. Enterprise Strategy. Innovation.

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A Screw's Loose

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Their job is not to look at the IT side of the house from the perspective of IT but whether they can insure the controls needed to keep data safe and secure. Many of them will say that their word is law as there can be legal ramifications as well as financial ones if the controls they define are broken or avoided. Tags Applications.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law in the United States that sets national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 14, 2021

UL is a benchmark and often an insurance requirement. This exposes them to hacking, malware, etc.,” We can’t leave devices behind, or this whole program won’t work,” says Klein. Securing UL approval for security devices is exceptionally difficult, and Matter has numerous challenges here,” he says. “UL

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Other reports show a data breach focus on the Finance & Insurance and Manufacturing industries (IBM [5]), and the Electronics Manufacturing and Agriculture and Mining industries (Cisco [6]). The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6].

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

When the malware is deployed there is also information provided on how to contact (the crime gang) to pay the fee that they are looking for and receive the key to unencrypt the data. They assist with matters by providing malware signatures when in a number of ransomware cases have been very useful in identifying further threat actor activity.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

and its allies must keep up; GenAI; mobile threats; RaaS makes it easier for the bad actors; non-human identity management; OT, IoT, and IIoT security and threats; cyber resiliency; SOC models; and improving cybersecurity education and programming. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

The domains of cybersecurity, cybercrime investigations, and cyber insurance will all be impacted. This will take a balance of speed, agility, and depth of security review," said Derek Fisher , Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program at Temple University. Here is his detailed breakdown: 1.Cross-border

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