Cybersecurity Essentials

Threats & Attacks

Given the sophistication of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity has become a central focus to protect people and their personal data. Learn more about the common threats we all face in an age when companies are undergoing a digital transformation.

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Threats And Attacks

@defcon shared
On Aug 11, 2021
RT @MrsYisWhy: threatpost: @defcon: @sickcodes explained that the world’s food #SupplyChain is vulnerable to #cyberattack: Beware @JohnDeere’s monster tractor, the 7450 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester! “Nothing runs like a John Deere” indeed, except people running from… https://t.co/0TRptvnhml
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Connected Farms Easy Pickings for Global Food Supply-Chain Hack

Connected Farms Easy Pickings for Global Food Supply-Chain Hack

John Deere security bugs could allow cyberattackers to damage crops, surrounding property or even people; impact harvests; or destroy farmland for years.

@CiscoUmbrella shared
On Aug 11, 2021
#DYK that the average ransomware payout increased by 171% between 2019 and 2020 😮 Knowing what a #ransomware attack can cost and taking steps to protect critical data is more important than ever. Learn more here: https://t.co/kB40O2nFsc https://t.co/XOfpxVKHLf
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The cost of ransomware attacks: Why and how you should protect your data

The cost of ransomware attacks: Why and how you should protect your data

Curious how much of an impact ransomware attacks made in 2020? Learn about the financial costs of these attacks, and how to protect your data, here.

@ForbesTech shared
On Aug 10, 2021
Protect Your Home Network With Netgear’s New And Enhanced Armor Security Service https://t.co/Yyqv3bsDtJ https://t.co/6FvsyGz50o
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Protect Your Home Network With Netgear’s New And Enhanced Armor Security Service

Protect Your Home Network With Netgear’s New And Enhanced Armor Security Service

Netgear has upgraded its Armor security subscription service. For $99 a year you get total protection for your network and when you take your devices outside the home.

@attcyber shared
On Aug 10, 2021
More than half of #SMBs aren't concerned about a cyberattack - is this realistic? https://t.co/8Uejv1xs89 @CNBC #cybersecurity https://t.co/iElvWdPDbT
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Main Street overconfidence: America’s small businesses aren’t worried about hacking

Main Street overconfidence: America’s small businesses aren’t worried about hacking

America's small business owners think they can handle a hack. Most aren't prepared, and are overly confident when it comes to cybersecurity.

@securityaffairs shared
On Aug 7, 2021
#RansomEXX #ransomware hit computer manufacturer and distributor #GIGABYTE https://t.co/JcDWn5xMQ0 #securityaffairs #hacking
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Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE was a victim of the RansomEXX ransomware gang.

Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE was a victim of the RansomEXX ransomware gang.

Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware GIGABYTE was a victim of the RansomEXX ransomware gang. RansomEXX ransomware gang hit the Taiwanese manufacturer and distributor ...

@attcyber shared
On Aug 9, 2021
Is your organization's #cybersecurity training taken seriously? Here are steps you can take to ensure #compliance https://t.co/YX6sntWYij @MyTechDecisions https://t.co/B9HZhdL2yH
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What To Do When End Users Won’t Complete Cybersecurity Training

What To Do When End Users Won’t Complete Cybersecurity Training

Having a hard time getting employees to finish your organization's cybersecurity training? Consider taking these steps.

@Treadstone71LLC shared
On Aug 11, 2021
Stop waiting for a “cyber Pearl Harbor” https://t.co/02SsrQMtpj #infosec
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Stop waiting for a “cyber Pearl Harbor”

Stop waiting for a “cyber Pearl Harbor”

Politicians, military officials, and business leaders have been warning about a catastrophic cyberattack since 1991. But the real danger is the drumbeat of small hacks happening every day.

@helpnetsecurity shared
On Aug 10, 2021
The challenges healthcare CISOs face in an evolving threat landscape - https://t.co/T5qLtIYFac - @seanmjoyce27 @Patientco @Imprivata @StoneTurnGroup #healthcare #CISO #cybersecurity #tips #cybersecuritynews #securitynews https://t.co/Qw9VlZNddt
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The challenges healthcare CISOs face in an evolving threat landscape

The challenges healthcare CISOs face in an evolving threat landscape

Healthcare CISOs need to understand that cybersecurity is a patient safety issue. Separating the two does a disservice to both.