Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2023

Stolen or compromised credentials continue to be not only the most common cause of a data breach but also the most difficult to identify and most expensive.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image Source: AI Generated Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive information from millions of customers across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. These data breaches highlight significant vulnerabilities in vendor relationships and supply chain security. million per incident in 2023.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

The newly-released Apple cybersecurity threat study reveals interesting data points and demonstrates how the threat landscape is evolving. The post 8 Takeaways from Apple 2023 Threat Research appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

These findings imply that security teams should prepare for them in 2023. Organisations must be able to address the risks from malicious insiders who intentionally steal sensitive data for personal reasons and users who can accidentally expose information due to negligence or simple mistakes.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Data breaches have surged globally this year. They’ve broken it down simply and curated a selection of free learning resources – training videos, email templates, virtual backgrounds, and sharable images – all from their security awareness content library.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

With over 100 attacks attributed to them since 2022, including high-profile breaches like MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in 2023, their reach and ambition continue to grow. Communicate and Collaborate When data breaches occur, organisations must prioritise transparency and accountability.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

CISOs are increasingly anxious because while they realize the ax will fall on them when the inevitable breach occurs, securing boardroom support for heavy investment in preventative measures, like training, is challenging in a world where revenue is demanded for each dollar spent. million compared to those with lower levels.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

The cost of data breaches can cripple operations, making preventive measures essential. For example, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports that around 50% of SMBs in the UK are likely to experience a cybersecurity breach annually. Microsoft Excel has been leveraged by cybercriminals for many years.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Holm Security VMP. Best for: Small businesses that want to incorporate employee security awareness too. Holm Security VMP is a next-generation vulnerability management platform that helps detect vulnerabilities across your enterprise network and human assets in a single integrated platform.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

That is how James McQuiggan, CISSP, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, kicked off the recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast titled, "Ransomware, Ransom-war, and Ran-some-where: What We Can Learn When the Hackers Get Hacked." It will be available for viewing through August 2023. He ran-some-where.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post In 2023, Cybercriminals Were Still Using Social Engineering to Steal Your Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard. Despite years of cybersecurity advancements, most threat actors use social engineering and stolen credentials and just log in.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Among them were: attacks against critical infrastructure, increasing regulation, the need for empathy from security pros, and – naturally – AI. From the off, 2023 struck a more downbeat tone than last year’s edition. Stuxnet in 2010 was the first the most recent was CosmicEnergy in 2023. To be trusted, listen,” she said. “I

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SecureWorld News

JULY 26, 2023

The threat actor behind the fraud tool created a Telegram Channel just over a month ago, on June 23, 2023. Whatever is being done to defend against BEC now—like training, email security, payment authorization controls—will still be the same. Expect the BEC content to be better, i.e., it may be more convincing and have correct grammar."

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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. What’s the attack?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

It maximizes resource usage by investing in products that target specific security needs, hence improving your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2025

Organizations worldwide spend billions annually on cybersecurity, yet breaches continue to rise. According to IBM, the average data breach now costs $4.45 Your Response: "True, but consider what happened to MGM Resorts in September 2023. It's almost always because we couldn't convince the right people to get on board.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 2023, the cost of cybercrime globally was projected to reach $8 trillion , with expectations to rise to $10.5 This staggering figure underscores the growing threat and the extensive damage cyberattacks can cause, including data breaches, downtime, and compromised sensitive information. trillion by 2025.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Phishing-borne threats IBM’s 2022 Data Breach report highlighted how effective phishing-based attacks have become, being the second leading cause of cybersecurity incidents globally, by using a sample instance that affected hundreds of international entities. Results of a Test Campaign created and successfully launched in GoPhish.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

According to an IDC forecast, global cybersecurity spending is projected to reach $219 billion by the end of 2023. A single breach can cost a company millions or billions of dollars as a result of stolen information, infrastructural damage, and fines due to losing customers' private information.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave!

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. Phishing is now the most common initial attack vector, overtaking stolen or compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In a perfect storm of lightning-quick edtech adoption with limited IT support, cybercriminals have seized on the opportunity to launch an unprecedented number of strikes against schools—21 ransomware attacks in January 2023 alone—straining resources and impacting the delivery of critical education services across the US.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From Ransomware to Data Breaches The most common types of cyber attacks targeting law firms include ransomware, data breaches, phishing, insider threats, and malware attacks. Good News: Laws are changing to make sure the legal industry steps up its game on security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

PAM focuses on larger actions such as the bulk download or alteration of databases that might give sysadmins access to a large number of accounts or critical data. These tasks create a much larger attack surface and a greater risk of a data breach, making PAM an essential tool in securing a network and its assets.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave!

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Un-carrier is In-secure, it seems. The post T-Mobile’s SIXTH Breach in 5 years: 37M Users’ PII Leaks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Un-believable. In-credibly in-competent. CEO Mike Sievert (pictured) might become un-CEO.

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BH Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And, because the data involved was patients’ personal information, it also counts as a data breach. Meanwhile, public consultation is now open on the European Data Protection Board’s recommendations on elements and principles in controller binding corporate rules. The recommendations are open until 10 January 2023.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware divya Thu, 02/16/2023 - 06:10 Ransomware perpetrators are adopting more sophisticated attack techniques with much success. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) notes in an advisory that this weapon of attack circumvents conventional defenses and increases the pressure to pay.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls. Educate Developers and Users Provide secure coding training to your development team and consistently deliver security awareness training to API users.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Points Account credentials are highly valued by threat actors as they provide easy access to critical data. They are typically compromised through data breaches, malware (primarily infostealers), and user negligence. This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In only a few months, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer app in internet history, reaching 100 million users as 2023 began. Back up your data : Regularly backing up data is a simple yet effective way of mitigating the potential damage of a ransomware attack.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Points Account credentials are highly valued by threat actors as they provide easy access to critical data. They are typically compromised through data breaches, malware (primarily infostealers), and user negligence. This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Insecure APIs Insecure application programming interface (API) in cloud services allows unauthorized access and data breaches. APIs offer seamless integration between cloud services, but if not properly secured, they become points of access for attackers.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction The cybersecurity skills gap is a pressing issue affecting 68% of organizations in 2023. This shortage not only increases the risk of cyber threats but also strains existing security teams, leading to potential burnout and operational inefficiencies. Education and training play a pivotal role in addressing this gap.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

However, as data sharing and access becomes more common, the risk of an intentional or unintentional data breach through non-employees also continues to grow. For better or worse, security can never be finished. New vulnerabilities and attack methods will constantly require new tools and techniques.

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