Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They’ve broken it down simply and curated a selection of free learning resources – training videos, email templates, virtual backgrounds, and sharable images – all from their security awareness content library. So, let’s begin by examining what secure web browsing is and why it matters.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security awareness training is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a business’ overall resilience against cyberattacks. Thanks to the disruptions to “normal” work routines that COVID-19 has brought, launching a company-wide training program to teach end users how to avoid phishing scams and online risks is a big challenge.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. Spacebar changes the whole paradigm because instead of writing a password, you can write a passphrase.

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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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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

When considering a fully-featured and well thought out security plan , the human factor is an extremely important part of the equation, and arguably just as important as the technology component of the solution. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. Mark Wilson/Getty Images).

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Even the more security-aware people with bolstered Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations are coming up blank as to how their comprehensive MFA policies have been bypassed. I’ll also cover the steps you can take to increase your security to try and stop your team falling foul of them. This took me all of 5 minutes to build.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

What does phishing mean? What’s phishing? Phishing is a simple and popular way for hackers trick and hook you. Spear phishing is a special type. Why is there a ‘p’ in phishing? It constantly ensures that people are who they claim to be — going well beyond age-old passwords. Or zero trust?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Some worry how it might improve phishing attacks. One of the most interesting is that the chatbot will prime a new generation of sophisticated phishing attacks, still the most important technique cybercriminals use to harvest user credentials and personal identifiable information (PII). Are we in a new era of phishing?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Regular updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Use Strong Passwords and Authentication Ensure that all users, especially administrators, use strong, unique passwords. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an additional layer of security.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In Security awareness programs for all employees.

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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. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. Can they create strong passwords? As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

People need resources, training, and education so the decisions they make at home, school, or work keep them and the public and private organizations protected. For Amazon, cybersecurity is a top priority, said Jenny Brinkley, Director, Amazon Security, who was one of the webinar panelists. Recognizing and reporting phishing.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 14, 2021

Worse still, many employees aren’t even aware of their personal responsibility to filter phishing emails. What to do: Prioritise security awareness training for your team and make sure you impress on your furloughed employees the continued importance of being vigilant against phishing emails. Great, right?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

In reality, cybercriminals had for months lured employees searching for their payroll system with a mirror-image-like website that reportedly tricked hundreds of employees into providing their usernames and passwords. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

We face several key cybersecurity risks, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, insider threats, and vulnerabilities in our IT infrastructure. How do we keep our employees informed and educated about cybersecurity? We also promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

User Awareness Training: Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices and raising awareness about common threats like phishing emails and social engineering attacks can significantly reduce the risk of successful breaches.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since its inception in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has evolved into the world's most prominent initiative, fostering cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the globe. RELATED: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Still Relevant 20 Years Later ] In honor of this year's theme, the U.S.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Redefining the CIO role In the face of these changes, the CIO's role is being redefined to encompass the following: AI and ML evangelist: CIOs must become advocates for AI and ML, educating stakeholders about their potential and ensuring their responsible implementation.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

How Strong is Your Password? Millions of British people are using their pet's name as an online password, despite it being an easy target for hackers to work out, according to a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) survey. A favourite sports team accounted for 6% of passwords, while a favourite TV show accounted for 5%.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. After clicking the link and entering the info, your security is compromised. Business Email Compromise.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. Every year, it seems that the number and variety of potential digital threats get bigger and bigger.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some of the biggest names in tech are promising to spend more than $30 billion to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, from securing the supply chain and expanding the adoption of the zero trust model to growing the talent pool , ramping up security awareness and revamping parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving. The Cloud Is not a Safe Haven from Security Flaws.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk. Over the last couple of years, it has become evident that a priority for organizations has been educating its own workforce on security to better protect against all types of cyber threats and risks.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Ankura immediately provided security operations center (SOC) services to stop the virus from spreading, protect against further damage, and to begin the process of removing it. Forensic analysis of the breach came to a quick conclusion – a phishing attempt had tricked a user with privileged access into clicking on a malicious link.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Research shows that employee errors are responsible for more than half of business data breaches, but only 3% of people can spot a sophisticated phishing email. Your training program should also emphasize the importance of unique, strong passwords for each work account. Get proactive now to protect your business.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

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. In addition, employees would be in a better position to educate their household. .

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Over the last decade, K–12 schools have made great strides in employing technologies that facilitate learning—especially since the onset of pandemic-induced distance education. By January 2023, education had claimed over 80 percent of all global malware incidents —a staggering lead that has held since 2020.

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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. Are staff routinely assessed on their cybersecurity knowledge and awareness using tests or simulations?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

It typically operates as a trojan horse, infiltrating systems through deceptive means such as email phishing campaigns or malicious downloads. Stealc variants are commonly distributed through phishing emails, malicious websites, or bundled with other software. Want more threat intel on a weekly basis?

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