Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

This open database is a goldmine for identity thieves and other attackers. Here’s how: Cyber Attacks. Phishing scams can take many forms, and ransomware is one of the most dangerous. Addresses can easily lead to phone numbers, making people easy targets for phishing scams. Why This Data Breach is Different.

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Mitnick Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Since the dawn of the internet, there have been threat actors looking to exploit systems, steal data, and compromise the integrity and reputation of people and the organizations they serve. Although there are many types of cyber attacks, phishing accounts for around 25% of all data breaches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

A CISA advisory highlights that, “MFA is one of the most important cybersecurity practices to reduce the risk of intrusions—according to industry research, users who enable MFA are up to 99% less likely to have an account compromised.”. Quantitative data on human cybersecurity awareness. How do people perceive cybersecurity?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Remote working risks.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

More threats were detected on iOS than Android devices; 68% of Australian CISOs expect their organization to suffer a material cyber-attack within the next year. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

MI5 said the faked LinkedIn accounts are created and operation by nation-state spy agencies, with an intent to recruit individuals or gather sensitive information. You can check if your phone number or email address is part of this Facebook data leak and other data breaches on the Have I Been Pwned website.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2021

Some University of California employees and students are being threatened by cybercriminals following a data breach within the University of California system. for secure file transfers and the list of known victims in this breach is growing. University uses data breach as learning opportunity.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools are also targeted by cybercriminals with hacks, ransomware, phishing scams, data breaches and more. According to the K-12 Security Information Exchange , last year set a record of cyber incidents in schools, with 408 disclosed incidents. There are a few major reasons.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

At least a dozen patriotic Russian hacking groups have been launching DDoS attacks since the start of the war at a variety of targets seen as opposed to Moscow. But by all accounts, few attacks from those gangs have come close to the amount of firepower wielded by a pro-Russia group calling itself “ NoName057(16).”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

How email-based cyber attacks work. Email-based attacks are not a new problem. For example, some of the most notorious email-related cyber attacks of the 1990s came through the propagation of the Melissa virus. The Revere Health data breach was small scale compared to the 2020 MEDNAX data breach.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Businesses operating globally should adapt their cybersecurity strategies to account for these disparities, ensuring protections are tailored to local risks. Similarly, consumers should stay updated on the regional trends to better prepare for prevalent scams and threats in their area.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . This portrays a grim picture for ecommerce businesses — filled with data breaches and irate customers. Bot traffic to mobile applications account for a huge chunk of all bot traffic worldwide.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 8, 2022

In a leak that, if verified, could be one of the biggest data breaches in history, hackers might have obtained a wealth of information belonging to over I billion Chinese from a database owned by Shangai police. Weibo pleaded with everyone to exercise caution and avoid getting into potential phone scams.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2020

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Call it targeted Ransomware. · Twitter deletes over 10,000 accounts that aim to influence U.S. . · Systemd flaw could cause the crash or hijack of vulnerable Linux machines. · A few hours after Apple released iOS 12.1, Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We’re at the start of February, and news of breaches keeps on coming. In this case, though, while the news that 10 million JD Sports customers may have been impacted by a cyber attack has only just arrived, the data potentially accessed in that attack is already several years old. Stay safe out there!

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Risk reduction.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

This tactic is called social engineering and is one of the key methods used in attacks that result in data breaches. These types of "unauthorized access" attacks account for 50% of all data breaches and can cost companies as much as $9.5M dollars to remediate per incident.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2018

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We live in a time when the statement “we take your security seriously” follows data breaches as night follows day.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2019

More than 44 million Microsoft user accounts are exposed to hack. Iran announced it foiled ‘really massive foreign cyber attack. Microsoft fixes CVE-2019-1458 Windows Zero-Day exploited in NK-Linked attacks. PlunderVolt attack hijacks Intel SGX Enclaves by tweaking CPU Voltage. Seniors Targeted in Penny Stock Scam.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Insider assaults are more challenging to identify and thwart than external attacks, according to 48% of respondents. It can be challenging for defences to distinguish between insider threats and regular user activity since insider threats employ genuine accounts, passwords, and IT technologies.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

As we look ahead to 2021, what trends can we expect to emerge and continue when it comes to cyber? What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers? Here are my top 5 predictions: Work-From-Anywhere Will Continue to Expose Cyber Gaps . Insider Threat .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Drone attacks hit two Saudi Arabia Aramco oil plants. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Magecart attackers target mobile users of hotel chain booking websites. Once again thank you!

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With 2020 being the worst year on record in terms of files exposed in data breaches , a thorough security approach is necessary to combat modern dangers. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Fintech relies on cybersafety more than any other digital platform.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To train your employees and protect company data from human mistakes and, therefore, costly data breaches; 3. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

Cyber Security Roundup for March 2021. FatFace Faces Customer Anger After Controversial Breach Response. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. Boris Johnson to set up Taskforce in North of England to bolster UK’s Cyber Capacity. UK School Cyber-Attack affects 40,000 Pupils’ Email. Covid Fraud: £34.5m

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. From Solar Winds to Colonial Pipeline, we’ve seen that the consequences of a ransomware attack don’t just affect the victimized organization – they can have trickle-down effects that impact whole communities, industries and even nations.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. To ensure accountability, conduct thorough audits of adjustments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Human error still causes the overwhelming majority of cybersecurity breaches. Researchers from Stanford University found that approximately 88% of all data breaches are caused by an employee mistake. On 14th August 2019, the auto parts supplier was tricked into making a large fund transfer into the hackers’ bank account.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

How can your business minimize the risk of a cyberattack on your business-critical data? What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack refers to a type of attack that is carried out by cybercriminals using a computer or group of computers to attack another computer, group of computers, or network.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Threats to small businesses include; data theft, ransomware, website defacement, removal from search results, or scams to trick them into giving access to their network. According to a Kaspersky Lab survey , small businesses shell out an average of $38,000 to recover from a single data breach.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In its annual Data Breach Investigations Report , published at the beginning of 2013, Verizon revealed that businesses with fewer than 100 employees made up the single largest group of victims of data breaches. bank accounts in 2012 by cybercrooks using malware like keyloggers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. A recent HP Wolf Security report found that email now accounts for 89% of all malware. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. It integrates data loss prevention functionality to minimize the risk of data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Unfortunately, text-based email protocols are extremely vulnerable to hacking and email has become the primary vector for cyber attacks. Email security should fit into a broader security strategy to reduce the risks of attack on an organization and the related risks of data breaches, operational disruption, and financial loss.

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