ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. You’re prompted to enter your login credentials.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Passwords Engineering Software 40

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 291 appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter).

Data breaches 85

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Malware 85

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.

Social Engineering 81

Social Engineering Risk Technology Cybersecurity 81

NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Critical Security Controls can be seen as a roadmap for implementing a successful cybersecurity program. SANS is an organization dedicated to information security training and security certification, and the Critical Security Controls effort focuses on prioritizing security controls that have demonstrated real-world effectiveness.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. How did the contagion stop?

Malware 97

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 97

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Yes, one lapse on a spam email, one inadequate password, one abandoned account, or a malfunctioning asset can cause havoc. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks. Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats. Conclusion.

Cyber Risk 122

Cyber Risk Software Risk IoT 122

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In case you want to train your employees, you may need to use a company account to be able to set scheduled lessons for your staff. to $199 for business accounts. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. But it works only for individual users. All presented with real examples.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

NopSec

MAY 9, 2016

In fact, it’s not just major healthcare organizations that get attacked, but virtually all hospitals have been victims of a cyber attack (commonly ransomware) at some point in varying degrees. Information security resources are hard to find, expensive, and constantly moving around. Why is this the case?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Information Security Risk Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

Social Engineering 123

Social Engineering Cyber Insurance Cyber Attacks IoT 123

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This forced security leaders and enterprise executives to assess their information security operations and overall cybersecurity posture to ensure their organizations were ready to face the challenges ahead. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events.

Cybersecurity 106

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. In their 2022 report, System Intrusion took the lead, accounting for 40% of all breach events. Source: DBIR [1]. “So So what do these categories mean?” Do those perceptions reflect reality?

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 106

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. On 14th August 2019, the auto parts supplier was tricked into making a large fund transfer into the hackers’ bank account. Social engineering. Domain spoofing.

Cybersecurity 137

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 137

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. In their 2022 report, System Intrusion took the lead, accounting for 40% of all breach events. Source: DBIR [1] “So what do these categories mean?” But that wasn’t what the DBIR data had shown.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

According to DBIR, social engineering and basic web application attacks account for over 50% of all incidents of breaches. DBIR listed social engineering as the top cause of breaches in 2020, followed by basic web application attacks and system intrusion (that includes hackers and malware including ransomware).

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 98

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Penetration testing is also different from what many software developers call a security test or security assessment , which is often a secure code review or static application security testing. Penetration testing reveals an organization’s security weaknesses.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Software Wireless 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Introduction During March 2023, we obtained information and data regarding an ongoing malware operation hitting more than 8.000 targets within a few weeks, with a particular emphasis on North American, Italian, and French targets.

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Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 82

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 6, 2021

With more employees working remotely than ever before due to COVID-19, businesses are at greater risk from a cyber-attack with workers accessing systems outside of the usual company network. Angus Macrae, Head of Cyber Security. Jenny Radcliffe, People Hacker & Social Engineer. Here is what they told us.

Social Engineering 96

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Technology 96

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

A CyberSecurity Software is a must for Cyber Security and Privacy of a business or individual. Cybersecurity is the method that is used to protect the network, system, or applications from the cyber-attacks. It is used to avoid unauthorized data access, cyber-attacks, and identity theft.

Cybersecurity 113

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 113

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Distributed denial-of-service attacks: DDoS attacks overwhelm a target’s network or website with a flood of incoming traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users with the use of a botnet. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

Software 86

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Israeli defence ministry announced on Wednesday that it had foiled a cyber attack carried out by a foreign threat actor targeting the country’s defence manufacturers. According to the officials, the attack was launched by “an international cyber group called ‘ Lazarus.’

Cyber Attacks 87

Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Advertising Manufacturing 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Minichillo, Keyavi’s chief information security officer and VP of cyber threat & intelligence. More than a third of Americans admit to sharing their password with others, while a majority use the same login for more than one account, according to Security.org. Both practices can seriously compromise online security.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Data breaches Technology Passwords 52

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It was one of the worst years (if not the worst) for cyber attacks. Even FireEye and SolarWinds got hit, and those last two are digital security companies. A person’s credit card details and account balance are sold for 150 USD if the account balance is under 1000 USD, but 240 if it is under 5000 USD.

Accountability 114

Accountability Marketing Hacking Cryptocurrency 114