Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
The original article was published on 1 March 2022. I am often asked my opinion of cyber security insurance, particularly if I think it will cover a particular type of incident and loss. I have been asked for my opinion on the tendency for some cyber security companies to bundle …
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Malicious phishing emails are the easiest way a bad actor can get inside your security perimeter. “Eighty-four percent of organizations were phishing victims last year, 59% of whom were hit with ransomware.” Brandon Vigliarolo, from Tech Republic They will also exploit any situation: Phishing campaign targets European officials assisting in …
This article from the BBC – by Jane Wakefield – gives a good all round picture of how the cyber-war is being carried out, the consequences and responses. Ukraine invasion: How the war is being waged online – BBC News The nature of the internet and email means that some …
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The National Cyber Security Centre – in association with partners – has issued an advisory about an Iranian state sponsored hacking group “MuddyWaters”. Joint advisory on MuddyWater actor – NCSC.GOV.UK If you are interested in some of the background and how these type of nation backed groups operate the article …
The Guardian and the BBC are reporting a sharp increase in cyber warfare activity – with a particular type of “computer wiper” malware among the attacks unleashed at Ukraine. Russia unleashed data-wiper malware on Ukraine, say cyber experts | Ukraine | The Guardian Ukraine crisis: ‘Wiper’ discovered in latest cyber-attacks …
