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Ransomware: Germany popular target for attackers
8 October 2023
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Ransomware: Germany popular target for attackers

Last year, Germany was the fourth most attacked country in the world. The logistics, construction and technology industries are the main targets, according to Malwarebytes ransomware analysis. In the twelve months from July 2022 to June 2023, Germany remains the fourth most attacked country in the world and the most attacked country outside the English-speaking world. Ransomware attacks are on the rise As in the US and UK, the number of ransomware attacks has increased significantly over the past four months. March, April and May were actually the most affected months...

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Connected vehicles: target for cyber threats
6 October 2023
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Connected vehicles: target for cyber threats

Connected cars produce a lot of data. Starting with data on geolocation, speed, acceleration, engine power, fuel efficiency and other operating parameters. This makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals. Connected cars have become productive data generators: According to a report by management consultancy McKinsey, a connected vehicle processes up to 25 gigabytes of data per hour. Due to the enormous amount of data collected and the fact that they are constantly connected to the Internet and use so many apps and services such as over-the-air software updates, vehicles can now be described as “smartphones on wheels”. Findings from underground forums from…

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Privileged access management is too expensive for many companies
4 October 2023
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Privileged access management is too expensive for many companies

Although privileged access management provides better business protection, 58% of IT teams have not implemented one due to the cost. The international Keeper Privileged Access Management (PAM) study “Deployment Amid Economic Uncertainty” among IT and security managers shows that although PAM solutions are viewed by IT leaders as crucial to their security, budget constraints and complex solutions hinder their deployment . 56 percent of respondents tried to implement a PAM solution but were unable to fully implement it. For 92 percent, solutions that were too complex were the main reason for this. 58 percent of IT teams have not implemented a PAM solution because traditional...

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Ransomware is causing healthcare costs to explode
2 October 2023
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The healthcare industry is surprising: contrary to the global trend, this sector is seeing a decline in ransomware. However, at a very high (restoration) price. And: backups are a game changer. The study The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 shows interesting facts. Sophos publishes its latest ransomware report for the healthcare sector. The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 also reflects the general development in cybercrime: the attacks are highly complex and targeted, data encryption is almost always the goal and, as a result, there is an explosion in costs when restoring the virus to operability. Contrary to the global trend, the…

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Many IT decision-makers don’t trust their security team
September 29, 2023
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Kaspersky study: Many IT decision-makers do not trust their security team

Only 60 percent of decision-makers believe that their own security team can correctly assess the risk posed by attacks. On the other hand, 41 percent believe their team can detect an incident within minutes. In many cases, decision-makers in companies in Germany doubt the capabilities of their IT security team, as the current Kaspersky study “Incident Response for Prevention – Why companies in Germany are poorly prepared for cyber attacks and how they can become more cyber-resilient thanks to incident response methods” shows. Almost a fifth of companies rely on Zero Trust Zero Trust as a security principle that basically covers every action...

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Solutions: From NIS to NIS2
September 27, 2023
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From NIS to NIS2

NIS2 involves many more companies than NIS, better known as KRITIS. The change is a challenge for many. New technologies, such as NDR – Network Detection and Response, solve many requirements for companies. According to Swiss cybersecurity specialist Exeon Analytics, the version of the NIS Directive updated by the European Commission in January 2023, referred to as NIS2, has a significant impact on the way organizations belonging to the so-called critical infrastructures operate , manage and monitor their networks. NIS2 aims to increase resilience and responsiveness…

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EU NIS2 Directive: How can companies best prepare?
September 25, 2023
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EU NIS2 Directive: How can companies best prepare?

Many companies are affected by the new edition of the EU NIS2 directive. This increases the minimum requirements for the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures. Companies should be well prepared. Cyber ​​attacks on critical infrastructure are particularly dangerous. The EU therefore defined minimum cybersecurity requirements in the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive in 2016. This is now being replaced by a new edition. The NIS16 directive has been in force since January 2023, 2 - and the EU member states still have until October 2024 to incorporate it into national law. In Germany this is done through the NIS2 Implementation Act,…

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EU-NATO paper: Protect CRITIS from cyber attacks
September 22, 2023
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Protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks

EU-NATO task force on the resilience of critical infrastructure (KRITIS) in Europe declares energy, transport, digital infrastructure and space as key areas particularly worthy of protection. Discussions about how CRITIS can be best protected are also increasing in Germany. The four key areas that, according to the recently published EU/NATO paper, offer increased vulnerability to cyber attacks and are therefore particularly worthy of protection are energy, transport, digital infrastructure and space. Attacks on these targets are extremely worthwhile for criminals and saboteurs because of the potential damage to society. Special challenges in Germany This problem is…

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Cyber ​​risk: electric vehicle charging stations
September 20, 2023
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Cyber ​​risk: electric vehicle charging stations

Charging stations and applications for electric vehicles are often inadequately protected against security risks. Successful cyberattacks on such applications enable actions ranging from fraud to sabotage. With an expected market capitalization of $457 billion in 2023, the electric vehicle market is expected to nearly double by 2027 with expected sales of 16 million vehicles per year. To meet the growing need for charging stations and provide EV owners with a seamless experience, the number of applications for EV charging stations has increased exponentially. There are end-user apps for finding charging stations, payment apps…

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Drastic increase in malware threats
September 18, 2023
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Drastic increase in malware threats

Security threats in OT and IoT environments are increasing rapidly. Healthcare, energy and manufacturing are particularly affected. Nozomi Networks Labs' analysis of unique telemetry data - collected from OT and IoT environments spanning a variety of use cases and industries worldwide - has revealed that malware-related security threats have increased 10x in the last six months. Across the broad categories of malware and potentially unwanted applications, activity increased by 96 percent. Threat activity related to access controls has more than doubled. Inadequate authentication and password hygiene led to...

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