Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Organisations of all sizes now face a dual challenge: Reduce the immediate risks posed by increasingly sophisticated attackers.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Sporting events, like the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Qatar 2022 World Cup), attract massive attention from every corner of the world. So, it is extremely important to shine a light on some of the most pressing cyber threats to prevent and mitigate them ahead of time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

November 30, 2022. As cyber professionals continue to adopt the technology, so will malicious threat actors. Security experts have warned for years about the possibility of social engineering attacks with deepfakes, and the technology has matured enough for 2023 to see hackers successfully leverage it. gabe_ragland).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

malicious links) by email or social media messages using techniques like spoofing and social engineering. For example, attackers can scrape the target’s profile on any social platform and generate phishing automatically. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions for 2022. ML can automate the whole process.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

When it comes to the workplace, ChatGPT set a record for the fastest growing user base ever when it launched at the end of 2022, reaching 100 million users in 3-months, outperforming TikTok. This not only frees up valuable time for security professionals to focus on more complex tasks but also reduces the risk of human error.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

NYDFS proposed amendments to the cybersecurity regulation in late 2022 to address the evolving threat landscape. A Key Addition to Existing Law The guidance explicitly addresses inquiries regarding AI and outlines how businesses should adapt their risk assessments and controls to mitigate emerging threats. Here are the highlights: 1.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Only 15% of surveyed organizations are able to comprehensively measure the financial impact of cyber risks. All of this points to the need for better C-suite collaboration and strategic investment to strengthen cyber resilience,” reads the report summary.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. This in turn is more likely to avoid additional law enforcement scrutiny that places additional pressure on the group’s operations.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Related: What China’s spy balloons portend A stark reminder of this relentless malaise: the global cyber security market is on a steady path to swell to $376 billion by 2029 up from $ 156 billion in 2022, according to Fortune Business Insights. Collectively, enterprises spend a king’s ransom many times over on cyber defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on how firms have tackled the existential challenge of increasing cyber risks in a rapidly changing online landscape. In this article, we’ll focus on what businesses have learned over the past twelve months, and how this can help us to turn 2022 into a safer and more successful year.

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As demand for cyber risk insurance increases, two recent developments could have policyholders scrambling to check their cover. The company sought $600,000 to cover its losses but its social engineering fraud policy had a cap of $100,000. And the cyber insurance market keeps growing. Sign up here.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 26, 2022

Tue, 07/26/2022 - 05:48. The 2022 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index report indicates that manufacturing was the most targeted industry in 2021. The report findings demonstrate that credentials are a top target for cyber criminals. How to reduce the risk of breach. Attackers are increasingly disrupting operations.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Kip Boyle, vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC: The Challenge of Cultivating Buy-in from Leadership and Employees "Cybersecurity professionals will continue to face a critical challenge: cultivating genuine buy-in from both senior leaders and employees. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But it’s not just ransomware that’s posing a threat; social engineering attacks climbed 270% in 2021 , driven by the widespread adoption of cloud-based apps and browsers, and 86% of organizations had had at least one employee connect unwittingly to a phishing site in 2021. Leadership education.

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