Bromium stories

Dark web dangers threaten world's top enterprises
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
4 in 10 dark web traders are selling hacking tools and services against Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 businesses, new research reveals.

Bromium uncovers major malware distribution centre
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Over a dozen US-based web servers from far-right linked hosting service are being used to target businesses with mass phishing campaigns spreading malware.

Cybercriminals earning over $3billion annually exploiting social platforms
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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social media
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cybercrime
Cybercriminals exploiting social media platforms rake in over USD $3 billion annually, a study sponsored by Bromium and led by the University of Surrey reveals.

SingHealth breach hits 1.5 million patients after 'deliberate, well-planned attack'
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
At least 1.5 million patients who visited any SingHealth outpatient clinic or polyclinic between 1 May 2015 and 4 July 2018 may be affected.

Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime
Wed, 16th May 2018
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
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bromium
The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.

‘World’s biggest’ DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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europol
Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the ‘good guys’, but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.

Cybercrime industry raking in $1.5 trillion profit - most from online markets
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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cloud marketplace
How much are cybercriminals earning for their efforts? A new study by Bromium suggests that figure could be as much as US$2 million per job.

What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll
Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
Cybercriminals in Bromium's report were earning up to £1.4m a year and had a number of fascinating spending habits.

Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here’s how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.

Survey finds businesses stung with $16m hidden cybersecurity costs every year
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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av
New research from Bromium has found the hidden costs of 'detect-to-protect' security are immense with businesses being blindsided every year.

74% of CISOs say cybersecurity hinders productivity & innovation
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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cso / ciso
An independent survey of 500 CISOs found cybersecurity is causing frustration with users reporting it's disrupting productivity and innovation.