Cybersecurity

Research Unveils Persistent Threat of Ransomware Attacks on Organizations – Halcyon Report

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Ransomware is wreaking havoc on organizations worldwide, and the numbers are staggering. Travel firm CWT Global shelled out $4.5 million in Bitcoin. The University of California San Francisco $1.14 million, and Colonial Pipeline paid $5 million. Chemical distributor Brenntag paid $4.4 million to DarkSide, while U.K.’s Travelex dished out $2.3 million to REvil. Cognizant Technology … Read more

Keepit Ransomware Seminar Emphasizes Continuous Learning in Cybersecurity and Insurance Amid Growing Threats

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In the ever-changing arena of cybersecurity and insurance, constant learning is crucial. Bad actors are continuously evolving, which significantly burdens individuals and companies to stay updated. To address this need, Keepit is hosting a webinar on cyber insurance strategies amid the surge in ransomware attacks. Keepit, a global cloud backup and recovery solutions provider, will … Read more

SecondSight and Optiv Form a Strategic Cybersecurity Insurance Partnership

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SecondSight and Optiv have announced a strategic partnership to integrate cybersecurity and cyber insurance. This collaboration incorporates Optiv’s cybersecurity services into SecondSight’s Vertical AI platform. This will provide a streamlined and personalized approach to enhancing cybersecurity defenses for businesses, brokers, and underwriters. The partnership introduces a new recommendation system within SecondSight’s platform, utilizing Optiv’s cybersecurity … Read more

Optiv Report Highlights Significant Cybersecurity Investment Increase Amid Rising Threats

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A recently published report by cyber advisory and solutions firm Optiv reveals a substantial 59% year-over-year increase in cybersecurity investment, underscoring organizations’ growing priority on cyber defense. The 2024 Threat and Risk Management Report, based on a survey of 650 IT and cybersecurity professionals by the Ponemon Institute, outlines how companies navigate the complex and … Read more

Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Earns ‘B+’ in SecurityScorecard Report.

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Amid growing concerns over cybercrime, the U.S. healthcare sector remains a prime target for cybercriminals. New research from SecurityScorecard indicates that the U.S. healthcare sector has achieved a “B+” cybersecurity rating for the first half of 2024. However, the report “The Cyber Risk Landscape of the U.S. Healthcare Industry, 2024” also highlights a significant supply … Read more

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