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GUEST ESSAY: How to mitigate the latest, greatest phishing variant — spoofed QR codes

The Last Watchdog

Related: ‘BEC’ bilking on the rise These attacks prompt the target to scan a QR code and trick them into downloading malware or sharing sensitive information. Scans slip through These attacks are so successful because many traditional email security tools focus only on text-scanning, allowing image-based attacks to slip through.

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The ‘AT&T breach’—what you need to know

Malwarebytes

The data posted online includes names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, and other internal information. Data breaches are great for scammers because they can contact you pretending to be from the (in this case alleged) breached company. Take your time.

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QR Phishing. Fact or Fiction?

Pen Test Partners

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. This suggests that patching and secure development practices are working. These are common misconceptions about mobile devices.

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Cybersecurity Research Topics for Beginners: Exploring the Fundamentals

CyberSecurity Insiders

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Malware Analysis: Explore malware types, their behavior, and the techniques used for analyzing and detecting them.

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5 Endpoint security tips for the holidays

CyberSecurity Insiders

As important as these endpoints will be this holiday season, so too should be the endpoint security needed to protect them. Here are 5 endpoint security items to consider: 1. Vulnerability scanning should be a first step in proactively helping defend against security breaches. Don’t overlook mobile security.

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FBI, CISA Echo Warnings on ‘Vishing’ Threat

Krebs on Security

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday issued a joint alert to warn about the growing threat from voice phishing or “ vishing ” attacks targeting companies. Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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How to Implement Single Sign-On in Your Organization

SecureWorld News

This can make it easier for users to log in to applications and can also help to improve security. Ease of use: SSO should be easy for both users and administrators to use. Support: Choose a vendor that offers good support in case you need help. Is a vendor-lock almost a given, due to the use case?