Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? This is how the scammers “fatten the pig” until the right time to “butcher it,” when they take all the money out of the account. The Internet of Things. What You Can Do.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

The ultimate goal of any effective cybersecurity platform is to make digital safety and awareness second nature to employees. The vast majority of cyberattacks rely on social engineering – the deception and manipulation of victims to coerce them into either opening malware or voluntarily providing sensitive information.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Updating software Cisco Duo is all about cybersecurity, so every week we’re going to publish a blog focused on those respective topics. Avoid Personal Information: Ensure that your password does not contain any personal information, like a phone number.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. It’s one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats today, growing a staggering 300% since 2019 and leading to consumer losses of $3.5

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

A huge economy has developed within the gaming community: People buy and sell in-game objects, character modifications, and even accounts. Many gamers are unaware of the cybersecurity risks that they face. Account takeovers. Bad actors are always on the lookout for easy-to-breach gaming accounts. Avoid pirated games.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. These attacks sparked public realization that cyber threats can disrupt daily life, leading to anger against corporations, not just cybercriminals, if they failed to implement basic cybersecurity measures.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

In each attack, the victims saw their email and financial accounts compromised after suffering an unauthorized SIM-swap, wherein attackers transferred each victim’s mobile phone number to a new device that they controlled. Prosecutors say Noah Michael Urban of Palm Coast, Fla., Twilio disclosed in Aug. On July 28 and again on Aug.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Despite the ready availability of password management software, deployment and strategic management of passwords is difficult as your employment numbers skyrocket. The Compromises.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Phishing vs. Vishing “While email may still be the most common mechanism for social engineering, we increasingly see attacks via social media, platforms such as WhatsApp, physical compromise, snail mail, and phone calls,” says ethical hacker FC in a blog. Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So, to make sure yours don’t get snatched, here are a few tips and tricks we learned from cybersecurity experts: #1: Safeguard your Accounts. These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. This way, you only have to remember one password that keeps the rest safe. . #3: 5: Be Vigilant.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2023

According to Shadow, no passwords or sensitive banking data have been compromised. Shadow says the incident happened at the end of September, and was the result of a social engineering attack on a Shadow employee. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. Social engineering has its tells, though. What is phishing?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Armorblox discovered a new phishing campaign aimed at American Express customers. The subject of the emails reads “Important Notification About Your Account” in an attempt to urge recipients to open it. Armorblox researchers uncovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting American Express customers.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

By: Lisa Plaggemier, interim director, NCA , National Cybersecurity Alliance. One slip on a phishing email, one weak password, one orphaned account or a misconfigured privilege could wreak havoc — even for an SMB. It’s a tactic that relies on the fact that users frequently re-use passwords across multiple systems and accounts.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This has resulted in no fewer than 194,905 accounts being compromised. Credential stuffing is an attack reliant on service users being a little lax with their password practices. If the user has reused their password, the accounts on those additional sites will also be vulnerable. What is credential stuffing?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 21, 2023

According to a recent blog post : "Operation DreamJob is the name for a series of campaigns where the group uses social engineering techniques to compromise its targets, with fake job offers as the lure. Don’t make risky clicks, patch your systems and use a password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Keyloggers : These covert programs record your keystrokes, including your usernames and passwords, without your knowledge. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Keyloggers : These covert programs record your keystrokes, including your usernames and passwords, without your knowledge. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2013, Yahoo suffered one of the worst data breaches in history, exposing over 3 billion user accounts. While no plaintext passwords or financial data was stolen, the hack did expose answers to security questions. This allowed hackers to breach many user accounts. Organizations must have a robust password policy.

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Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

Samples from the archive shared by the author include full names, email addresses, links to the users’ social media accounts, and other data points that users had publicly listed on their LinkedIn profiles. Change the password of your LinkedIn and email accounts. What’s being sold by the threat actor?

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 21, 2023

For now, it is safe to assume that the attacker only obtained names and email addresses, but the NBA has hired the services of external cybersecurity experts to analyze the scope of the impact. In January of 2023, Mailchimp fell victim for the second time in a year to a social engineering attack. Change your password.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Compromised or stolen credentials is the second most common type of cybersecurity incident accounting for 27% of reported breaches, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

you could be using your fingerprint, face recognition key, screen lock pin, or even an iris recognition to access your accounts passwordless. Just last week, Google announced that it will support passkeys for Google accounts. Learn more about Social Engineering Attacks 2. Here are six benefits of passkeys.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2022

Users and IT view cybersecurity as a speed bump – and no one looks forward to speed bumps. The reputation is well-deserved when you consider that we (the cybersecurity team) tell users to create a unique password for each account to increase security. Reduce password management pain and the risk of a breach.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. Tips for Creating Better Passwords. Phishing: Highly Risky.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. The state of cybersecurity in 2022: ransomware and threats to data abound. Almost one in four cybersecurity attacks (24 per cent) targeted public administration and governments, ENISA said. Links we liked.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Indeed, 55% of respondents said they have public Facebook profiles only 33% said they set their Instagram accounts set to private. By no means does your social media presence have to be anonymous or vanilla. Meanwhile, 93% of survey participants said that they set an OOO message while on vacation. OOO Messages.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

The 350 million email leak discovered by CyberNews is only the latest example of this cybersecurity gap that continues to grow despite increasing investment in the security industry. If your email happens to be among those leaked, we strongly recommend that you immediately change your email password. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Last Watchdog convened a roundtable of cybersecurity experts to discuss the ramifications, which seem all too familiar. We all know security is hard.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. A common example is phishing.

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