CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example, both the COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 financial crisis created increased fraud and financial scams targeting both businesses and consumers. To stay ahead of these trends, we provide and require security awareness training to be completed monthly by every one of our employees. Ernie Moran, GM of Arden by Brightwell.

Scams 127

Scams Social Engineering Education Security Awareness 127

SC Magazine

JUNE 11, 2021

Whether that’s falling victim to social engineering (the leading breach pattern, present in about one-third of breaches), privilege misuse, or the opaquely categorized “miscellaneous errors” and “everything else,” humans remain a leading vulnerability to organizations. Humans are a top risk vector. What does that mean for defenders?

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Ransomware Social Engineering Accountability 69

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 2003-2008 — Albert Gonzalez — Albert Gonzales is arrested in 2003 for being part of ShadowCrew, a group that stole and then sold card numbers online, and works with authorities in exchange for his freedom. I love it for a few reasons. #1

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Conficker , or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Employees are aware of the cybersecurity best practices, and regular security awareness workshops are conducted.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Conficker, or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Employees are aware of the cybersecurity best practices, and regular security awareness workshops are conducted.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107