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International Ransomware Gangs Are Evolving Their Techniques. The Next Generation Of Hackers Will Target Weaknesses In Cryptocurrencies

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(MENAFN– The Conversation) In May 2023, the Dallas City Government was hugely disrupted by a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks are so-called because the hackers behind them encrypt vital data and demand a ransom in order to get the information decrypted.

The attack in Dallas put a halt to hearings, trials and jury duty, and the eventual closure of the Dallas Municipal Court Building. It also had an indirect effect on wider police activities, with stretched resources affecting the ability to deliver, for example, summer youth programmes . The criminals threatened to publish sensitive data, including personal information, court cases, prisoner identities and government documents.

One might imagine an attack on a city government and police force causing widespread and lengthy disruption would be headline news. But ransomware attacks are now so common and routine that most pass with barely a ripple of attention. One notable exception happened in May and June 2023 when hackers exploited a vulnerability in the Moveit file transfer app which led to data theft from hundreds of organisations around the world. That attack grabbed headlines, perhaps because of the high profile victims, reported to include British Airways, the BBC and the chemist chain Boots.

According to one recent survey , ransomware payments have nearly doubled to US$1.5 million (£1.2 million) over the past year, with the highest-earning organisations the most likely to pay attackers. Sophos, a British cybersecurity firm, found that the average ransomware payment rose from US$812,000 the previyear. The average payment by UK organisations in 2023 was even higher than the global average, at US$2.1 million.

Meanwhile, in 2022 The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) issued new guidance urging organisations to bolster their defences amid fears of more state-sponsored cyber attacks linked to the conflict in Ukraine. It follows a series of cyber attacks in Ukraine which are suspected to have involved Russia, which Moscow denies.

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OMV data hack reveals Louisiana cybersecurity weaknesses | News

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A global cyberattack roiling Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles shows how sophisticated digital criminals have become, experts say, as sluggish and bifurcated cybersecurity protocols leave firms and governments scrambling to safeguard peoples’ data.

Cybersecurity researchers, consultants and government officials reacted with alarm Friday as the hack’s effects reverberated in Louisiana and beyond. Every Louisianan with a state-issued driver’s license, ID, or vehicle registration had data exposed in the leak, which targeted a file-sharing software called MOVEit used by an unidentified third-party OMV vendor, officials say.

Names like Equifax and Experian are somewhat synonymous with recent hacks that exposed droves of user data stored by single companies. But the MOVEit breach represents a new kind of hack — one that pierced hundreds, if not thousands, of firms and government agencies worldwide because the file-sharing software is so ubiquitous.

“This could be used to exploit thousands, or tens of thousands, of organizations, God help us, plus the ones they’re sharing data with,” said Andrew Wolfe, a software engineer and computer science professor at Loyola University in New Orleans.

For now, Louisiana officials say OMV appears to be the only state agency affected by the hack, which named among its victims the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles and British Airways, among dozens of other companies and government agencies.

Louisiana officials first learned of the breach Wednesday evening and issued a press statement the next day announcing that OMV data had been compromised. 



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GOHSEP Director Casey Tingle delivers an update on the date breach that struck OMV and what citizens of Louisiana can do to protect…

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Computer Security Market SWOT Analysis [2023-2030] Evaluating Your Business Strengths and Weaknesses

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Apr 17, 2023 (The Expresswire) —
2023-2030 According to our Latest Research, Computer Security Market Size With The Global Market looks promising in the next 5 years. As of 2023, the global Computer Security market was estimated at USD million, and it’s anticipated to reach USD million in 2030, with a CAGR during the forecast years. | New Report (102 Pages) | Information Technology |

In This Reports Computer Security Market Segment by Type (IAAM, Infrastructure Protection, Network Security, Security Services) and Segment by Application (Banking, Government, Manufacturing, Transportation, IT and Telecom, Insurance, Securities) with the best facts and figures, and its business scene, significant issues, answers for relieving the upgrading risk, methodologies, future lookout, and possibilities, Other than the standard design reports, Top Computer Security Companies (Microsoft Corporation, F5 Networks, Inc., Sophos Ltd., Broadcom, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Palo Alto Networks, Inc., Check Point Software Technologies, IBM Corporation, Fortinet, Inc., Proofpoint, Inc., Zscaler, Inc.) with the best facts and figures, definitions, SWOT and PESTAL analysis, expert opinions and the latest trends around the world.

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● Microsoft Corporation
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● Sophos Ltd.
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● Cisco Systems, Inc.
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● IBM Corporation
● Fortinet, Inc.
● Proofpoint, Inc.
● Zscaler, Inc.

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2023 NFL conference title picks, odds: Bengals defense keeps Chiefs in check, Eagles exploit 49ers’ weaknesses

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Just four teams remain standing in the NFL playoffs, and on Sunday our matchup for Super Bowl LVII will be finalized. This postseason has been a profitable one for us over here as we’ve pegged the playoff bracket perfectly, picking each game on the money line exactly. Our 7-2-1 ATS mark in the postseason — which includes a 3-1 ATS record in the divisional round last week — isn’t too shabby either. 

Now that I’m done jinxing myself with that pat on the back, we’ll look to keep those good vibes rolling all the way to Arizona for the Super Bowl. First, let’s hammer out these picks for Championship Weekend where only one No. 1 seed survives. 

2022 record

Playoffs
ATS: 7-2-1
ML: 10-0-0

Regular season
Locks of the Week ATS: 41-45-4
ATS: 125-137-9
ML: 172-97-2

All NFL odds via Caesars Sportsbook

Featured Game | Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers

The improbable Cinderella run by Brock Purdy and the 49ers has been one of the more enjoyable aspects of the 2022 season, but I see this story coming to a close on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles are a tough draw for San Francisco because they are well-equipped to attack the 49ers’ few weaknesses. 

Philadelphia’s offense should be able to throw on this Niners secondary, particularly deep. Kyle Shanahan’s defense ranks in the bottom five in the NFL in completion percentage, touchdown-to-interception ratio, and passer rating against throws 25+ yards down the field. Meanwhile, that’s part of what Jalen Hurts does best. The Eagles quarterback has a passer rating of 125.0 on throws 25 or more yards downfield and has 10 touchdowns to just one interception on those throws. After a quiet divisional round, A.J. Brown should be the main beneficiary of Philly’s attempt to exploit that weakness, especially with seven of his 11…

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