SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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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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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize. That will let them craft very sophisticated attacks, which can be hard to identify and resist.”.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Additionally, anomalous login alerts went uninvestigated by a likely under-resourced security team. Without the budget for additional technology, or the headcount to investigate and respond to alerts, user awareness training can help users recognize phishing emails and spoofed 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. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Most people are unaware that they can trace back the majority of the past decade’s most notorious cyberattacks to compromised passwords as the source of entry. In some instances, a company’s IAM framework includes a robust password security policy, often comprised of both technology and security awareness training on password best practices.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Specific security protocols will vary by company, but a few common threats should appear in every company's onboarding training. Phishing is one such concept, as only 53% of employees in 2021 could correctly define it, down from 63% in 2020. Make security awareness training relevant.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A lot of changes were made after Operation Aurora, and Charlet said Google will have an exciting announcement next month to coordinate with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The panelist also agreed that increased cybersecurity awareness and action at home leads to better security awareness at work—and vice versa.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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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. Sadler also advises using a password manager for account credentials, and discourages reusing passwords or deriving them based on things about you that are common knowledge.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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. Things like in-person training sessions, online courses, and regular reminders and updates from security teams will be key.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In today's digital landscape, organizations seek to bolster security and mitigate phishing due to the growing cyber security threats. Cisco Duo has partnered with KnowBe4, a leader in security awareness training, by integrating our Single Sign-On (SSO) product with the KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training platform.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

As such, the chosen application receives some degree of account authority; however, it does not retain any information associated with the user's passwords. In a tactic known as Consent Phishing , a cybercriminal masquerades as a valid application with OAuth authorization and dispatches an access request.

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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. One of the best ways to address this is by advocating for the use of password managers.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. Price: — Duration: up to 12 months Format: Hand-picked phishing simulations automatically sent to the email.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

And yet, for all of its sophistication, Nobelium also engages in routine phishing campaigns to get a foothold in targeted organizations. “Once again, we are seeing how modern cyber crime is targeting more than just individuals or small organizations,” observes Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

We had a recent roll out of a password manager, for example. Launching a campus security discussion around risk. One of the biggest issues is phishing, like it is with most people, and it's not going to stop, so we thought strategy wise, that was the first place to start.". What will appeal to people?

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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

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

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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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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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

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. Corporate leadership is expected to set the tone for the entire company.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

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. Our experiment in shifting responsibility and blame to users hasn’t worked.

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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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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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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Investing in passwords, investing in people Chrysta: You’ve talked about ensuring that people are protected not just by investing in security technology, but also in human behavior and security awareness. Humans are not the weakest link in information security. I’ve fallen for a phish.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s often spread through phishing emails or malicious websites, exploiting vulnerabilities and security flaws in outdated operating systems. Finally, using a password manager for logins will reduce the likelihood of passwords being stored in vulnerable formats. What Is Ransomware? The malware does the rest.

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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. Encourage strong password practices: Provide tips on how to create complex passwords and use password management tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Dashlane Password Manager provides companies with everything they need to onboard new employees, manage permissions and monitor security issues all from one place.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2022

companies on their security posture to putting bounties on the more active and notorious threat actors. Despite all this, the threat of the Russian gangs continues to hang over the United States and is unlikely to disappear anytime soon, according to Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at security training firm KnowBe4.

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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. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Phishing in delivery. Another topic is delivery services.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

The Russian state-sponsored hackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack relied on a decidedly more cybercrime-styled playbook for their latest reported attack, launching a sweeping phishing campaign designed to distribute malware to organizations via weaponized communications sent from a compromised email marketing account.

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