Ransomware attacks remain the top cyber-enabled threat seen by law enforcement. But phishing, business email compromises and other types of fraud - many now using a COVID-19 theme - also loom large, Europol warns in its latest Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment.
Russian criminals operating online who want to stay out of jail need only to follow a few simple rules, the primary one being: Never target Russians. So it's surprising that security researchers have uncovered a new ransomware-wielding gang of Russian speakers that includes Russian victims on its hit list.
A ransomware attack that reportedly was directed at a German university but shut down emergency services at an affiliated hospital likely contributed to the death of a patient who needed urgent treatment but instead had to be transported to another hospital, delaying care, according to a news report.
Traditional methods of signing forms and documents are moving from paper to paperless, and banks are increasingly turning to e-signatures to better serve customers that are looking for modern, digital, convenient banking services.
This guide gives a comprehensive overview for how the digital route provided by...
From account opening to HR, banks and other FIs have thousands of forms that can use e signature. While demand for e signature is high among all lines of business, the question is: where to start? And from there, what is the best way to extend e signatures across the enterprise?
To learn which processes are the best...
Ransomware continues to pose a "significant" threat, and email remains one of the top attack vectors being used by both criminals and nation-states, Australia's Cyber Security Center warns in its latest "Cyber Threat Report," which urges organizations to improve their defenses.
Two recent ransomware incidents that targeted companies serving healthcare organizations highlight an emerging vendor risk management challenge in the sector.
Why has the tally of major health data breaches - and the number of individuals affected - spiked in recent weeks? Here's an analysis of the latest trends.
How many different shades of bizarre is the data breach notification issued by software vendor Blackbaud? Over the course of three paragraphs, Blackbaud normalizes hacking, congratulates its amazing cybersecurity team, and says it cares so much for its customers that it paid a ransom to attackers.
Digital and mobile banking are under attack - and the threats are increasingly faster, more sophisticated, and automated. Fraud managers and analysts face a round-the-clock battle as they try to identify and stop fraud before customers are affected.
To help financial institutions manage the risks without shifting...
Ransomware is here to stay throughout the UK's public sector and academic institutes - just as much as in the private sector. We have to admit that it's no longer a question of 'if' but rather 'when' and 'to what' extent your organization will be affected. Rather than hope it won't get you, let's explore all the...
The number of companies and individuals affected by an April ransomware attack on managed care provider Magellan Health continues to grow. This illustrates the risks faced by interconnected organizations in the healthcare sector.
Two recently reported health data breaches illustrate persistent security challenges - defending against ransomware attacks as well as unauthorized access to email - that sometimes can expose years' worth of data.
The attack sounds ripped from an episode of TV show "24": Hackers have infiltrated a government network, and they're days away from unleashing ransomware. Unfortunately for Florence, a city in Alabama, no one saved the day, and officials are sending $300,000 in bitcoins to attackers for a decryption key.
Financial institutions face two major network security related challenges while working to serve their customers: the constant demand to improve in order to successfully compete in the market and regulatory compliance.
Yet, when it comes to security, the InfoSec team often uses slow, manual (and error prone)...
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