Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2019

They’re also related to the 2016 arrest of Krasimir Nikolov , a 47-year-old Bulgarian man who was extradited to the United States to face charges for allegedly cashing out bank accounts that were compromised by the GozNym malware. based small to mid-sized businesses several years ago. Prosecutors say Nikolov, a.k.a.

Cybercrime

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

If you’re a small business owner, it’s crucial to understand the significance of cybersecurity and the steps needed to safeguard your data, customers, and company reputation. The Financial Impact of Cyberattacks For small businesses, the financial consequences of a cyberattack can be devastating.

Small Business

Security Affairs

MARCH 21, 2021

Microsoft announced that its Defender Antivirus and System Center Endpoint Protection now protects users against attacks exploiting Exchange Server vulnerabilities. “Today, we have taken an additional step to further support our customers who are still vulnerable and have not yet implemented the complete security update. .

Antivirus

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Just 24 percent of people use multi-factor authentication.

Password Management

Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These days, every major ransomware campaign runs a “double extortion” method, a scary prospect for small businesses. Phishing continues to be key for these campaigns and it’s typically the first step in compromising a business for the nastiest malware. In fact, most victims are small businesses that end up paying around $50,000.

Malware

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Oh, what a year it was for insecurity, and especially for the small business. It wasn’t as though we didn’t already know – that small businesses were firmly in the crosshairs of hackers. And they found it in small business websites. Small businesses are popular targets because they often have lax security.”.

Cybercrime

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

Small businesses generally don’t have time to dip into logs several times a day, monitor every aspect of endpoint security via complex management consoles, or jump from point product to point product to stay on top of security. See the Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions and the Best Antivirus Software.

Software

Webroot

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

For most small businesses, the chances of falling prey to a long-term covert surveillance operation by well-resourced, likely state-backed actors are slim. This shows that stealthily surveilling a network is not a tactic exclusive to highly sophisticated threat actors targeting enterprise businesses.

Hacking

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

These emails appear to be coming from some authentic source like from your bank or some legit business organization. They ask you to make certain changes in your account by entering your login password or ask for some reconfirmation. You need to be extra careful before clicking any link and entering your account details on any site.

Phishing

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Nowadays, small businesses are more susceptible to spear phishing since they lack the IT security infrastructure in larger organizations. Business impersonation is increasing exponentially with hackers gaining access to company email accounts. Spear phishing. Implement a policy to update passwords every 90 days.

Phishing

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In our digitally connected world, apps and online accounts can make our lives much more convenient. Created by the National Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, Cyber Security Awareness Month promotes online safety and security for both individuals and small businesses.

Security Awareness

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

These attacks are aimed at consumers, small businesses and enterprises. Use antivirus software like Webroot Premium to protect all your devices. Using more than one form of authentication to access your accounts, make it more difficult for malicious actors to gain access. Use multi-factor authentication.

Malware

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Security firm Symantec says that hackers have recently been very successful in delivering a nasty gift of malware to unsuspecting users by blasting out emails pretending to be antivirus software updates. And this is especially dangerous to small businesses in the U.S. And maybe even out of business.

Cybercrime

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. Cyber security is important if you want to efficiently operate your business, and it’s also critical for protecting your clients’ information. Your business data is one of your most valuable assets.

Computers and Electronics

SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

Yet in reality, cybercriminals can target anyone, especially those who are less protected, while small businesses typically have smaller budgets and are not as securely protected as larger companies. If an employee enters their credentials, the scammers get access to their account. Scammers often reach employees by e-mail.

Cybercrime

Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

To prevent this, businesses needs to ask Admin that handles creating and deleting Slack user accounts. That individual must know exactly when to on-board and off-board slack user and guest accounts. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Third Party Apps. Third Party Apps.

Encryption

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

Your IP address represents your digital identity online, hacking it not only allows attackers to access your device or your accounts, but it may cause even bigger damage. It does not allow a hacker to access your device or your accounts but it may cause even bigger damage. Secure Your Router.

Hacking

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Ransomware woes doubled by reinfection after improper remediation In November 2022, a small trades contractor in Alberta, Canada, received an alert for an elevated account running unauthorized commands and dumping credentials. Compromised credentials were the root cause of 29 percent of ransomware attacks against businesses this year.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Small Business Security Product: Syxsense. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

Cybersecurity

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Sugar ransomware, a new strain recently discovered by the Walmart Security Team , is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that targets single computers and (likely) small businesses, too. Don’t reuse your passwords, and make sure to choose strong ones for each account. Full link will be provided below. - !!!

Ransomware

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When they planted a basic keylogger on one of their test computers, and ran scans with more than 40 of the most popular consumer and business antivirus products over two weeks, only one product caught the hardware keylogger. Which probably means most consumers and even small businesses probably won’t be able to detect it either.

Antivirus

Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

Small businesses are disproportionately impacted. As attacks become increasingly automated, it has become easier and more profitable for criminals to target small organizations. “We Viral Trivedi is the Chief Business Officer at Ampcus Cyber Inc —a pure-play cybersecurity service company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Cyber Insurance

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you are already familiar with the evolving cyber threat landscape in your home country, you’ll know that humans are often the most exploited attack vector for cybercrime, and how frequently small businesses are breached. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

Penetration Testing

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

A disaster recovery plan is only as useful as it is accessible, and an inaccessible password vault could slow down literally every single part of a data recovery effort if administrators simply cannot access their accounts. Say goodbye to public whitelists. MSPs act as administrators, so any tools they use get administrator privileges too.

Ransomware

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. Only 38% of state and local government employees are trained for ransomware prevention, and only 29% of small businesses have experience with ransomware ( IBM ). Bitdefender : Bitdefender Antivirus Plus.

Ransomware

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re like most small business owners, you probably don’t believe that something as small as a piece of malware could threaten your business. The Trojan was then able to grab the username and password for the company’s bank account and steal $1.5 million from the business.

Small Business

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Any idea how many computers you have in your business? Might seem like a silly question but you’d be amazed at just how many small businesses lose track of devices used by their employees, whether they are computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. And every device that you’re not aware of is one less device you can protect.

Antivirus

Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies): COBIT recommends organizations perform internal assessments to ensure that IT processes align with business goals and objectives. Small businesses can leverage audits as a proactive strategy to strengthen their cyber defenses, foster trust, and ensure compliance.

Risk

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

Internet

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Initial NCSAM efforts included urging people connected to the internet to update their antivirus software regularly. Here are some basic tips that will help your business do just that: •Install Firewalls and Virus Protection. Cybersecurity has become much more advanced since then.

Cybersecurity

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It's something that I've talked about with a lot of either small businesses completely separate from this small businesses or some student groups, and we talk about threat modeling, as you know, when you plan out things. What is the worst thing you could see happening to you. This is not trivial to develop protocols for.

Technology