Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

Days after a massive Facebook data leak made the headlines, 500 million LinkedIn users are being sold online, seller leaked 2 million records as proof. The data from the leaked files can be used by threat actors against LinkedIn users in multiple ways by: Carrying out targeted phishing attacks. Original Post at [link]. Next steps.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Security awareness needs a new approach, not new content covering the same topics. Teaching them using a new video format or approach won’t improve their password hygiene.Security awareness needs a new approach, not new content covering the same topics. As an example, your employees know strong passwords are better than weak passwords.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a regular attendee of security conferences and contributor to security books, it's evident to me that the field remains a hot topic. Users' susceptibility to phishing attacks and social engineering tactics remains a persistent challenge. However, despite the significant investments of time and money, persistent issues persist.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But let's also keep some perspective here; look at how many pixels are different between an "i" and an "l": Are we really saying we're going to combat phishing by relying on untrained eyes to spot 6 pixels being off in a screen of more than 2 million of them?! That's a very different kettle of phish (sorry, couldn't help myself!)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2022

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. T-Mobile confirms Lapsus$ had access its systems Are you using Java 15/16/17 or 18 in production? Patch them now!

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The vulnerability allows hackers to create malicious phishing attacks and inject code into user’s browsers. The Infosec Institute recently wrote a topic on the subject, which can be read here. Take a look at VentureBeat’s refresher on the topic here. 10 Million Passwords Leaked Online. Internet Explorer Vulnerability Discovered.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Take a moment and do a quick search of stories on whatever topic is at hand. More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Make sure you see the same reporting from more than one reputable source. Your Finances Glitch.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4. Updating software Cisco Duo is all about cybersecurity, so every week we’re going to publish a blog focused on those respective topics. Held in October, each week there will be a different focus on a key behavior: 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

billion phishing e-mails get delivered every day. Many of us (nearly 2 in 5) have sent an important email to the wrong recipient with a similar looking alias by mistake or due to autocomplete. Social engineering is a profitable business for hackers – according to estimates, around 3.4

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Thales Security Podcast 2. In episode 2 of the Thales Security Sessions Podcasts , Neira Jones poses that exact question to myself and payment security industry expert Arthur Van der Merwe, the Security and Industry Compliance Manager at Australian Payments Network, as we both joined Neira in a discussion of this broad and difficult topic.

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SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

Even though, in 2020, we have seen ever more sophisticated cyberattacks, the overall statistics look encouraging: the number of users hit by computer and mobile malware declines, so does financial phishing. Traditionally, the study covers the common phishing threats encountered by users, along with Windows and Android-based financial malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

The free subscription offers access to the WhiteRabbitNeo 33B parameter model, a fine-tuned version of LLaMA 2, with a restriction of 50 usage per day. It provides extensive insights into cybersecurity topics to guide users through offensive strategies like Wi-Fi network attacks using specialized tools. Launch of HackerGPT 2.0

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 6, 2023

So it's fitting that a recent SecureWorld webcast, sponsored by Spirion, tackles the topic of "Does ChatGPT Belong on Your Cyber Risk Register? Phishing email generation: ChatGPT's ability to craft convincing phishing emails can be misused to trick employees or customers into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The topic of AI making the CIO role defunct is covered in this Diginomica blog : "It is hardly surprising that AI has caused the CIO issue to raise its head again, for AI is going to be at least as widespread, and as deeply penetrating into the heart of every business as digitalization," the author writes.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2022

A : Stopping multiple ransomware attacks and recovering within 2-3 hours. A : Talking about topics other than ransomware and phishing. Q : How would you describe your feelings about cybersecurity in one word? A : Challenging. Q : What has been your most memorable moment thus far working in cybersecurity?

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SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

In this report, we cover PC and mobile threats as well as various phishing schemes that capitalize on popular games. Additionally, we checked our database for gaming-related spam campaigns and phishing schemes that are used in the wild. 2. Battlefield V. 3. Chivalry 2. 5. Dota 2. Game title.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 20, 2023

While the financial data of the customers is reportedly safe, the compromised billing details can be aptly exploited by cybercriminals for sophisticated spear phishing attacks aimed, amongst other things, to steal 2FA tokens from other systems. See details here.]

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

Phishing attacks Phishing attacks are used to access sensitive information. In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords. The following are some of the most common types of cyberattacks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

So, a Twitter bot army can be used to spread misinformation on any topic ranging from vaccines to elections, thereby affecting millions across the globe. Scenario 2: Twitter can be used to spearhead malware attacks through verified accounts passed on among legitimate followers. elections, that can have serious real-world consequences.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

These messages run the usual range of phishing and fraudulent transaction attempts. It’s the very definition of a “blowing hot and cold” topic. This could easily tie back to point 2 in several ways which aren’t beneficial to the person under threat. Hitting spam with the registration hammer.

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SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

The goal of the infiltration team is to build a map of interactions between individuals and understand possible topics of interest. A document sent from one colleague to another on a topic, which is currently being discussed, is unlikely to trigger any suspicion. Infection chain #2. Updating configuration.

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Cisco Security

MAY 14, 2021

Few security topics have elicited as much mythology as pipeline security incidents. The critical role of Russian natural gas in Europe has been a major point of conflict, including the current US – Germany disagreement regarding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 14, 2023

This is Part 2 of a three-part series tackling the topic of generative AI tools. This is perhaps why, even today, phishing remains a top threat to businesses. In fact, the FBI's 2021 Internet Crime Report highlighted the staggering success of phishing and its variations (e.g., vishing, smishing, and pharming).

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Mark Zuckerberg’s recent interview in Metaverse revived consumer interest in this topic, potentially luring cyber-troublemakers. Scammers go after premieres As blockbuster movies like Dune: Part Two , Deadpool 3 , Joker 2 , Gladiator 2 , and Avatar 3 move closer to hitting the screens, expect a surge in scams.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The group made use of COVID-19 themes in its spear-phishing emails, embellishing them with personal information gathered using publicly available sources. In this attack, spear phishing was used as the initial infection vector. The phishing emails claimed to have urgent updates on today’s hottest topic – COVID-19 infections.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? A common example is phishing. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. Why is Your Digital Identity Important? How to Protect Your Digital Identity.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. Format: Bite-sized videos with short quizzes after each topic. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. At the end of each topic, you’ll be taking a quick quiz to test your knowledge.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

Regular Training and Awareness Programs: Regularly educate staff about the importance of data protection, safe online behaviors, and how to recognize potential security threats such as phishing. Only 2% of exposures lie on choke points leading to critical assets.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The attacker challenge was split into two tracks — Anti-Malware Evasion and Anti-Phishing Evasion. In the Anti-Phishing Evasion team there were two more data scientists — Vladislav Tushkanov and Dmitry Evdokimov. Phishing Track. In the phishing track the task was to modify 10 (synthetic) phishing samples (i.e.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Putting employees in a situation that mirrors a real-life attack, whether it be phishing emails or data breaches, gives them an opportunity to practice how they would respond should the real thing occur. — About the Author: PJ Bradley is a writer on a wide variety of topics, passionate about learning and helping people above all else.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ransomware is kind of one of those kitchen table sort of topics. Educate and defend against phishing attacks. Whether it's ransomware, BEC, or many other kinds of cyberattacks, phishing is often the common denominator. The SecureWorld News team has compiled a few things you can do at your organization.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 31, 2021

You can find numerous sessions that are designed to arm customers with the latest SecureX enhancements, investigate hot topics in the security industry, and enable you to get more out of your security investments. Among our other pre-built workflows are a phishing investigation , a workflow designed to simplify threat hunting , and many more.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The document is open for public consultation until Tuesday 2 March. To mark Data Protection Day in late January, we posted a series of videos on relevant topics like the role of a data protection officer, what is a data processing agreement, and data protection impact assessments. What cybersecurity can learn from music.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Training must be more frequent and go beyond covering phishing and passwords. In the past 5-10 years, privacy and information security training vendors have moved to narrowing focus to largely phishing awareness and password security. Phishing and passwords are certainly important and should be covered with effective training.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

If there is someone who teaches there is at least another one who learn and by learning he will increase his knowledge on the topic. Section 2: The foolishness. What a good teaching process should do is to increase Section 1 by giving certainties and to drastically reduce Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Let's take a look at how the company writes on this topic. Accenture featured this earning's news on page 2 in a big, bold font. Related Webcast] It's 2 am, Do You Know Where Your Data Is ? Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. The report from the consulting giant details the most exciting news upfront.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls.

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