The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

Related: Reaction to Biden ‘s cybersecurity executive order. And yet, for all of its sophistication, Nobelium also engages in routine phishing campaigns to get a foothold in targeted organizations. These attacks are no longer a nuisance, but instead represent a real and significant threat to our national security.

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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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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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybersecurity today is about more than just having the right technical defenses. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Here's how organizations can create a cybersecurity culture from onboarding onward. Ensure security from the start.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help promote the month, which this year has the theme of "See Yourself in Cyber." Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W. The session was moderated by Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. The answer lies in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Instead, enter your credentials each time for added security. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2023

that traditionally falls during our business day, and those who participate in viewing and playing in their "office pools" are susceptible to a variety of security threats, especially those dreaded phishing lures. Mobile phishing attacks are on the rise. By 2021, 75% of phishing sites were specifically targeting mobile users.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager!

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Often, messages about online security are presented as ‘to-do’ lists that can make even the most pliant of us feel like we are being preached to. Here are some tips to excite kids about cybersecurity. Instead, let children think about why they want to become smart about online decisions and how they can make good choices.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether manifesting itself in a sophisticated phishing email or as a calculated series of conversations between employees and seemingly innocuous or "legitimate" parties with ulterior motives, a social engineering attack can have dire consequences. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The continued existence of World Password Day is a tell that something has gone badly wrong in cybersecurity. The only chance you have of making it work is to outsource the “creating and remembering” part you’re really bad at to a computer, in the form of some password management software.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Internal actors also play a substantial role in cybersecurity breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Such security audits require various techniques and tools to simulate classic steps of an attack, such as information gathering (reconnaissance), phishing, or privilege escalation. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Mondelez International, maker of such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Sour Patch Kids, is in the midst of rolling out a video-based security awareness and training program. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained. But we’re not there yet.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Mondelez International, maker of such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Sour Patch Kids, is in the midst of rolling out a video-based security awareness and training program. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained. But we’re not there yet.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

When David Sherry became Chief Information Security Officer at Princeton University, he says cybersecurity was done well. "I I don't want you to think security at Princeton was some sort of vast wasteland. How do you assess your current cybersecurity culture? Security culture for faculty and staff. "We Sherry said.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that a ransomware attack targets a business every 14 seconds , and that number will fall to 11 seconds by 2021. It’s often spread through phishing emails or malicious websites, exploiting vulnerabilities and security flaws in outdated operating systems. What Is Ransomware?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2022

federal security agencies are putting companies on alert to potential threats from Russian state-sponsored cybercriminal groups, warning in particular about dangers to critical infrastructure and urging organizations to learn how to detect and protect against attacks. The joint cybersecurity advisory issued Jan. Tactics and Responses.

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The State of Security

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As threats to technology and private information become more frequent, the President of the United States and Congress have proclaimed October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative aims to assist people in protecting themselves online.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. ” The good news is that sound cybersecurity procedures can significantly limit the damage of letting certain details slip via social media. OOO Messages.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices 3 Real Examples of DLP Best Practices in Action How to Implement a Data Loss Prevention Strategy in 5 Steps Bottom Line: Secure Your Operations with Data Loss Prevention Best Practices When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7%

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

That’s especially important with regard to how the organization approaches cybersecurity. If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A A strong cybersecurity.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

In this case, we speak notably of the concerns over cybersecurity. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . More importantly, organizations should deliver frequent and regular security awareness training.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Also, there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills in the world, which makes it a plentiful field to make a career. The list will save your time and make a choice easier.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Scam and phishing. Phishing in delivery.

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