SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. Hacker targets victims with fear.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

Cary, NC, May 28, 2024, CyberNewsWire — If there is a single theme circulating among Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) right now, it is the question of how to get stakeholders on board with more robust cybersecurity training protocols. The human factor Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it’s about people.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Cybercriminals increasingly employ social engineering tactics because they are effective.

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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. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Social engineering techniques, such as phishing, target not the systems but the people using them. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report tells us that 82 per cent of security incidents have a human component. . After all, it’s called social engineering for a reason. spyware, ransomware).”.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats. It is essential to recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution in cybersecurity. Relying on a solitary security measure is akin to leaving an unlocked door that lures attackers into breaching your system.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2024

The post PyPI Goes Quiet After Huge Malware Attack: 500+ Typosquat Fakes Found appeared first on Security Boulevard. Emergency stop button: The Python Package Index was drowning in malicious code again, so they had to shut down registration for cleanup.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky researchers recently found evidence of an advanced threat group continuously updating its malware to evade security products, similar to a release cycle for developers. The sophisticated malware was hidden in malicious Word file attachments. during their investigation.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2024

The post North Korea IT Worker Scam Brings Malware and Funds Nukes appeared first on Security Boulevard. DPRK IT WFH: Justice Department says N. Korean hackers are getting remote IT jobs, posing as Americans.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Cybersecurity is a hot boardroom topic at most companies, regardless of industry. In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. That’s why, when discussing cybersecurity, we come across terms like human factor, human error, and insider threat.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 5, 2024

The post Self-Replicating AI Malware is Here? ComPromptMized appeared first on Security Boulevard. Skrik: Researchers worm themselves into your nightmares.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 17, 2022

One thing threat actors and cybersecurity analysts have in common is that they’re both in a constant race to analyze the latest emerging malware and threats. Threat actors want to exploit them, of course; cybersecurity researchers want to learn how to defend against them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Small businesses are on the target list of hackers mainly because they focus less on security. On average, SMBs and small businesses allocate 5%-20% of their total budget to security.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Employee cybersecurity training has come a long way in the last few years. Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. Security awareness training for employees has come into its own of late. Elevate Security.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2024

The report highlights new tactics and malware, signaling an escalation in capabilities. The social engineering tactics are highly tailored to build trust before delivering sophisticated malware. The social engineering tactics are highly tailored to build trust before delivering sophisticated malware.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

TikTok’s ‘Invisible Body’ challenge was too great an opportunity for malware scrotes to pass up: “You too can see you favorite TikTok star naked!”. The post Naked TikTok Girls = Malware Mayhem ? InvisibleFilter appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization. Why is the “human factor” an extremely important part of the security equation? What are some of the more dangerous cybersecurity threats that employees need to be aware of?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2021

Riviera Cybersecurity Webinar held on March 16th, 2021 gave a conclusion that the shipping employees and the companies need to be well prepared as the coming months will be tough on those indulging in various business activities in Maritime Industry.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. 180 to download additional malware and deletes itself after installation. Echoes of Y2K.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2023

Experts are worried that ChatGPT’s ability to source recent data about an organization could make social engineering and phishing attacks more effective than ever. The post When ChatGPT Goes Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post Cybercriminals Inducing Insiders to Plant Malware appeared first on Security Boulevard. Insider recruitment, be it sponsored by a nation-state, competitor or criminal enterprise, is not new. The means by which the adversary approaches the target.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2022

It could be via virus malware, phishing, social engineering, fileless malware, etc. Did you know every 39 seconds, at least one system gets compromised worldwide? So, we’re here to talk about one such common tactic: Spyware. What is spyware and how does it work? The post What is Spyware and How to Protect Against it?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

Cybersecurity teams have had to create systems that support working remotely as well as preventing interruption to the business. At the same time, cybercriminals exploited a weakened economy and accelerated their attacks, often through email and social engineering. In fact, according to Guardian.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

There are many common perceptions about cybersecurity – but many are mis perceptions. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), misinformation about cybersecurity can be confusing – and sometimes risky. Fiction: Outsourcing cybersecurity is not a realistic option for SMBs. Outsourcing cybersecurity is a great option for SMBs.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. A people problem: why tackling cybersecurity isn’t just about technology Humans, not technology, are the greatest security risk facing organisations. MORE Zoe Rose on how to create an effective patch management programme.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 26, 2023

These models could do highly sophisticated attack campaigns at scale, and make malware and BEC even more of a problem. The results of our experiment indicated human social engineers still significantly outperformed AI in terms of inducing clicks on malicious links.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Phishing attackers are increasingly using social engineering techniques to personalize their attacks and target specific individuals or organizations.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2022

Plus, details on a new attack using fake shopping apps and how a new malware toolkit called “Borat RAT” is […]. The post Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity, the use of automatic protection tools is half the battle. Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. The human element plays an increasingly important role, as well, and for good reason.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forking hell: Scrotebots clone thousands of projects, injecting malware millions of times. The post GitHub Fights Forks — Millions of Them — Huge Software Supply Chain Security FAIL appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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