VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

But a cybersecurity report shows that 43% of data breaches involve small businesses. In essence, small businesses that ignore cybersecurity only do so at their own peril. Some effects of cybersecurity on your business include: Stealing stored data such as credit card details. 5/5 - (2 votes)

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

Wealthy countries with developed financial and payment infrastructures are most likely to have their data encrypted and held for ransom by cybercriminals, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. Following a slight reprieve, 2017’s Q1 saw 218,625 mobile Trojan-Ransomware installation packages – 3.5

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2020

France-based telecom company Orange reported that a ransomware attack had compromised the data of 20 enterprise customers on one of its servers, according to news site teiss. On July 4, hackers announced they’d used Nefilim Ransomware to access the Orange server, gaining data on the company’s Orange Business Solutions division.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

PYMNTS recently caught up with Gula to learn more about reports of hackers stealing NSA’s own hacking tools, and to learn more about how payments and commerce players should focus their own cybersecurity efforts in 2019. For instance, an effort to encrypt data will fail if the data collection process is full of holes that hackers can exploit.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. Most recently, Dow Jones saw over 2.4M

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Covered financial institutions now face heightened expectations in relation to cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, and incident reporting. Key Amendments “Class A” Companies The Amendments create a new category of covered entities — deemed “Class A” companies — with heightened cybersecurity obligations.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

SMEs face numerous cyber security threats that can jeopardize their operations and financial stability, with phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware being among the most common. In contrast, ransomware specifically targets the availability of data by encrypting files and demanding payment for their release.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

SMEs face numerous cyber security threats that can jeopardize their operations and financial stability, with phishing attacks, malware, and ransomware being among the most common. In contrast, ransomware specifically targets the availability of data by encrypting files and demanding payment for their release.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Travelex , a foreign exchange and payments company, was thrown into chaos around New Year’s after a ransomware attack locked up its systems, forcing employees to use pen and paper to take care of thousands of customers, according to a report by Reuters. Ransomware attacks against large corporations are becoming more and more common.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2017

A South Korea-based web hosting firm has fallen victim to ransomware. That’s not unusual in today’s cybersecurity climate, but what is unusual is how much the company is paying to regain control of its systems: $1 million. Reports Tuesday (June 20) said Nayana was hit by a ransomware attack on June 10. Nayana agreed to pay 397.6

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2016

As the FBI works to combat a specific type of ransomware virus, it is calling on businesses and software security experts for emergency assistance in its investigation. ” The particular strain of ransomware the FBI is fighting is known as MSIL/Samas.A and is being used by hackers for extortion.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

As the instances and threat of ransomware continues to wreak havoc on both businesses, governments and individuals around the world, it seems as though bitcoin has found itself closely intertwined with the malicious software. The survey also revealed other concerns regarding corporate cybersecurity measures. Data from the U.S.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 4, 2016

When it comes to ransomware, the bad guys don’t discriminate, which means companies of all shapes and sizes could fall victim to the scam that holds their data hostage. Aiming to help companies in their fight against ransomware attacks, WatchPoint , a provider of advanced cybersecurity products, announced the launch of CryptoStopper.io.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Visner of the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) — managed by nonprofit MITRE , in support of the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence — told Karen Webster that cybersecurity threats to institutions and enterprises exist at several levels. Unseen and possibly unknown.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

More health care-related organizations are connecting to the internet for saving and sharing data but have poor cyberthreat monitoring, cybersecurity policies and data access controls. Health care companies are indeed concerned, but some may feel paralyzed as to what to do about it, including how to encrypt data. Recently, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2017

A new ransomware variant dubbed Spora was recently spotted and, because of its advanced features, can cause problems for the solutions that are designed to protect against the ransomware. I expect other ransomware suites to follow suit, as this is a big step forward for the attackers,” said Intel. Governments are also victims.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has been hit with ransomware, with cybercriminals demanding a payment in bitcoin to a specific wallet address. All files on each host in the network have been encrypted with a strong algorithm.” According to Cryptovest , the message read, “Your network has been penetrated.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From high-profile ransomware attacks and terrorist financing to scams that wiped out millions in savings, global crypto crime has become an urgent concern. Ransomware Hits an All-Time High 2024 also witnessed an unprecedented surge in ransomware attacks globally, with over 5,600 publicly reported cases. billion globally.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

What is Cybersecurity? Put simply, cybersecurity is any security system that protects our digital assets. Ransomware : Malicious software that encrypts a user’s data, demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. Despite its inherent simplicity, it adds a layer of defense that is hard to penetrate.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2016

Not only are ransomware creators TeslaCrypt closing up shop, the group is also reportedly sorry for all the damage they inflicted during their run. The now-defunct ransomware Trojan was designed to find and encrypt video games on PCs. Last month, the FBI stated that the use of ransomware has reached an all-time high.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

The latest research in small business cybersecurity has revealed the relentless nature of the threat, with new strategies emerging and new strains of ransomware rearing their ugly heads. As a result, 71 percent of ransomware attacks are now targeting small businesses, according to a report released by Beazley Breach Response (BBR).

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PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2018

Enterprise software suite Microsoft 365 Business is adding enhanced cybersecurity solutions for small business (SMB) users, Microsoft announced ON Monday (April 30). The company is introducing added features to protect SMBs against phishing and ransomware.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 13, 2019

One of the tweets informed the city’s residents that it was working with “ cybersecurity resources” from the National Guard, the Secret Service and the FBI. Those were ransomware attacks , which demand money in exchange for giving users control of their systems. It was not stated whether any agencies were shut down. On Friday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2019

The attacks shut down the districts’ phones, as well as locked and encrypted files and computer equipment in school districts in Sabine, Morehouse and Ouachita parishes in North Louisiana. Louisiana has declared a state of emergency after a series of cyberattacks impacted three of the state’s school districts. As a result, Gov.

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2016

FBI Cyber Division Assistant Director James Trainor is telling businesses that, though ransomware attacks are on the rise, it’s best not to pay hackers when the situation arises. Though WSJ said Trainor expressed his sympathies to those companies that do become victims of ransomware attacks, paying the ransom only serves as an incentive.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2017

In this week’s Hacker Tracker , Radware shares its global cybersecurity research on what’s really motivating cybercriminals, a Gmail phishing attack targets savvy users and the U.S.’s s card-not-present fraud situation may get worse before it gets better. Money On The (Cybercriminal) Brain. Above all else, hackers are all about the money.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2017

In late December, Los Angeles Valley College found itself to be the latest victim of a ransomware attack — when malicious software is used by to block access to files until demands are met. The college’s electronic files had all been encrypted and campus email, voicemail and computer system services had been interrupted.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

Furthermore, AIG found that more than a quarter – 26 percent – of cyber claims in 2017 cited ransomware as the primary cause of loss, compared to only 16 percent between 2013 and 2016. The news comes about a year after a major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2017

Last weekend, a major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe. Targeting computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, the malware encrypted users’ files and demanded payment in bitcoin equivalent to about $300 within 72 hours to regain access.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2020

The ransomware attack on Dec. The city is adding more protections for the network, in addition to a dedicated cybersecurity team. Louisiana was also hit by cyberattacks in July and November, including a ransomware attack. The attacks took down phone lines and encrypted data at government and school offices.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Moreover, how do you ensure data quality, security, and privacy as cybersecurity breaches stubbornly persist? Malware attacks, especially ransomware attacks, are on the rise. The following are a few practical considerations as waves of new technology continue coming our way.

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PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2016

It looks as though even the House of Representatives isn’t safe from the threat of ransomware attacks. Hackers recently attempted to access congressional computer systems, encrypt the data and hold it for ransom, various media outlets reported on Tuesday (May 10). “In The recent attacks have focused on using.js

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M2P Fintech

MARCH 24, 2025

Emphasis on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Digital lending faces rising threats: data breaches from hacking, fraud via synthetic identities, account takeovers exploiting weak security , ransomware disrupting operations, and insider threats. over the forecast period of 2024 to 2032. Protecting sensitive data is paramount.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2017

On June 27, the hostile software — dubbed “NotPetya” after initial reports misidentified it as the ransomware Petya — crippled organizations in more than 60 countries and in every possible vertical, from banks and shipping providers in the Ukraine to U.S. No, the term “ransomware” wouldn’t do justice to this threat.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2017

Symantec, the cybersecurity company, made news on Thursday (July 6) with its acquisition of Fireglass, the Israeli agentless isolation solution startup. The ability for the security team to take an aggressive stance on unknown websites and questionable attachments without causing chaos for a company’s users and IT help desk is now a reality.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2017

While the types of data breaches now vary – from ransomware, to phishing emails, to insider attacks – malware continues to be a major culprit, with the AT&T Market Pulse: The Global State of Cybersecurity survey finding that 90% of U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2018

Ransomware attacks stood at 184 million last year, down markedly from the 638 million seen in 2016. That slip comes even as ransomware dominated the news reports (remember WannaCry ?). But ransomware variants, SonicWall reported, were up just over 101 percent.

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