CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As we navigate this dynamic landscape, AI emerges as both the guardian of digital fortresses and the stealthy architect of cyber threats. The enigmatic spectrum of AI-based cyber attacks is growing rapidly. AI can now support on-the-fly generated phishing email development and payload content.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Very often, holidays and high-profile events are an excellent opportunity for malicious cyber actors to try to make some money, or to lay the groundwork for a future cyberattack. Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Paul Bantick, Group Head of Cyber Risks, Beazley said: “Business leaders are finding it a struggle to keep up with the constantly evolving cyber threat.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Technological tactics.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The technology industry has met the dramatic rise in ransomware and other cyber attacks with an impressive set of tools to help companies mitigate the risks. Likewise, lookalike and spoofed web domains and well-crafted phishing emails now easily trick employees into thinking they’re dealing with trustworthy sources.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We are absolutely committed to ensuring UK academia is as safe as possible from cyber threats, and will not hesitate to act when that threat evolves.”. This summer the NCSC investigated an increased number of cyber attacks on universities, schools, and colleges, most of them were hit with ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Securing SMB Success: The Indispensable Role of Protective DNS Cyber attacks pose as much risk to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as they do to large organizations — if not more. Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

How email-based cyber attacks work. Email-based attacks are not a new problem. For example, some of the most notorious email-related cyber attacks of the 1990s came through the propagation of the Melissa virus. Recent email-based attacks. Understanding email cyber attack strategies.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Group-IB: The online market for counterfeit goods in Russia has reached $1,5 billion, while the number of phishing attacks has surpassed 1,200 daily. Group-IB, an international company that specialises in the prevention of cyber attacks, has estimated that online sales of counterfeit goods are now worth $1.5

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities. I’m pleased these awards will both support cities and towns in building their cybersecurity operations and expand opportunities for Massachusetts students to enter the cyber workforce,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 10, 2019

What’s more, the attackers reportedly were able to use Wipro as a jumping off point to infiltrate the networks of at least a dozen of Wipro’s customers. Wipro issued a media statement , via its Economic Times division, acknowledging “potentially abnormal activity in a few employee accounts on our network due to an advanced phishing campaign.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 10, 2022

In the modern age, nation states are expanding the battlefield with targeted cyber attacks on their adversaries. Why cyber attacks?” The post describes how Russian-linked hacking organization ‘Killnet’ targeted Lithuania’s state railway, airports, media companies, and government ministries with DDoS attacks.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats? How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year. As AI capabilities grow, attackers are applying them to bolster their attack efforts in many ways.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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Herjavec Group

JUNE 25, 2021

These quick pivots led to the rapid adoption of digital transformation, putting entire enterprises at high risk for cyber-attacks, as many cybersecurity practices and policies were not scaled to the challenge. What can organizations do to prepare against cyber threats and protect their data before they find themselves under attack?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 23, 2021

The report provides an inside look at the insights and tools used by risk managers, IT departments, security researchers, and solution providers to hone their offerings and approaches to keeping organizations safe from evolving cyber threats. “By Media companies (publishers, TV networks, etc.)

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Herjavec Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With an increase in online activity comes an increase in the risk of cyber threats. While individuals tend to be the initial victim of online shopping attacks, users are increasingly doing online shopping on corporate devices or networks, leaving enterprises extremely vulnerable. And the rate is only increasing !

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s been wild to see the digital transformations happening across all industries over the past few years but think about the progressions when it comes to social media. Enterprises and organizations are not the only ones at risk when it comes to cyber-attacks, and that’s a mentality we need to emphasize.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack refers to a type of attack that is carried out by cybercriminals using a computer or group of computers to attack another computer, group of computers, or network. Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. Who are behind cyber attacks?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Basic Web Application Attacks: SQL Injection, exploiting vulnerabilities, using stolen credentials. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls. If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. With over 600 million users, Sina Weibo is one of China’s largest social media platforms. Phishing, Spear-Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing. Phishing and spear-phishing are types of scams.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Social media will become even more of a cesspool of AI and human-created garbage.” Cybercrime Will Go to the Next Level While cybercriminals have always shown strong adaptability and opportunism, experts expect that attackers will develop further in capabilities and strategies throughout 2024.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics. phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. But that isn’t what Verizon’s data showed. Curious to see it in action?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Let us know what you think on social media! Basic Web Application Attacks: SQL Injection, exploiting vulnerabilities, using stolen credentials. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls. phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. Keep reading below!

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. For a preview, read on.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cybersecurity can often feel like a game of cat and mouse where cyber attackers and defenders engage in a chase, with one party trying to outsmart the other. Just like in previous years, 2024 is set to test practitioners’ skills as the frequency of cyber threats continues to surge leaving no room for complacency.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 1, 2021

Agency for International Development (USAID) to launch phishing campaigns against a broad array of targets. Microsoft officials said the attack targeted 3,000 email accounts at 150 organizations. ” SecureWorks Sees Similar Threats. ” SecureWorks Sees Similar Threats. Awareness, Training are Key.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

VAMOSI: Delilah works for Cybersixgill, one of a handful of cyber threat intelligence companies that shines a light on the dark web and its various activities. SCHWARTZ : Okay, so Cybersixgill is a cyber threat intelligence company at its core. Our foundation, our product, ultimately is our database.

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