eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

A California state agency was victimized by a phishing incident last week in which an employee clicked on a link that provided access to the employee’s account for some 24 hours. In an announcement issued by SCO, officials said the improperly accessed email account was discovered promptly and access removed.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient. The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

Twitter released more details about its security incident that targeted 130 famous Twitter accounts. Since the attack occurred in early July, speculation about how hackers compromised Twitter's security have run rampant, especially on.Twitter. To run our business, we have teams around the world that help with account support.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

“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. For instance, popular social media platforms such as YouTube and Twitter have seen a surge in account takeovers and impersonation incidents.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. social engineering tactics and strange sender behaviors), they also use artificial intelligence algorithms.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Unquestionably, ‘insider threats’ is one of the most neglected aspects of cybersecurity and some companies fail to recognize associated dangers. Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Employees can account for any suspicious emails, through an easy report feature, Knowbe4. This is a platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing tests focusing on the problem of social-engineering. Management can track employee’s progress with real-time reporting.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

When it comes to cybersecurity, the use of automatic protection tools is half the battle. Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. That being said, security awareness training is indispensable these days.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Make access control enforcement as granular as possible. Drive-by-downloads.

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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. Rather than abandon the benefit an OOO provides employees and customers, specific considerations for OOO use should be implemented in security awareness training,” said Carruthers.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phishing attacks often rely on social engineering techniques to trick users into revealing sensitive data. Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+ are commonly exploited to access user accounts. Phishing will always be part of the cybersecurity and risk management landscape.

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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. We recommend using strong, unique passwords for every website and account.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

By cybersecurity expert and J2 CEO John Mc Loughlin. It provides complete visibility into user and account activity, keeping all data anonymous to protect privacy and only shining a light on abnormal or inefficient behaviors that indicate risks and areas for operational improvement. Protection for the Employee.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. Creating a Vulnerability Management Program is essential to this control.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

Travel can involve significant security risks. Employees may be exposed to new safety threats, whether they're moving within the country or abroad—including physical threats and cybersecurity dangers. Instead, effective travel policies and cybersecurity measures can help mitigate the security risks travel may pose.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. Hacker targets victims with fear.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2022

With people working from home, they are more likely to order products online and anticipate receiving package notifications on their work and personal devices (which are also linked to corporate accounts). Use the Proofpoint Phishing Awareness Kit to raise phishing awareness and educate your users.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Phishing scams pose a significant risk to companies and can lead to great loss in the form of stolen account credentials, fraudulent payments and corporate data breaches, among others.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

On April 22, cybersecurity training and awareness company KnowBe4 launched an initial public offering, opening up sales of company stock to the public starting at $16 a share (that increased to just over $24 by the closing bell). KnowBe4 is primarily known for its cybersecurity trainings and education.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

As seen in this particular campaign, the attackers target high profile employees who may not be as technically- or cybersecurity-savvy, and may be more likely to be deceived into clicking on malicious links.”. This is why executives must hold themselves to the same security standards that they would want their own employees to meet.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Facebook parent Meta has disciplined or fired at least 25 workers for allegedly hacking into user accounts. Meta Security Guards Hacked Facebook Users appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Oops!

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Also, there is a shortage of cybersecurity skills in the world, which makes it a plentiful field to make a career. to $199 for business accounts.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. Let’s look at a few primary examples.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? In some cases, privacy training can be packaged alongside security awareness training, as they often do go hand in hand. But there are ways to narrow down the curriculum.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Meta says it’s eliminated countless fake Facebook troll accounts, controlled by state actors from Russia and Belarus. The post Facebook Destroys Russian Trolls (Hey Hey Rise Up) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Such key positions include the CEO, HR department director, and chief accountant. You might think that this kind of information would be useless for an attack on a company because this personal info is not actually related to the company and contains no data that could actually compromise the company or the account owner.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

And now it’s releasing the results: Account breaches halved. appeared first on Security Boulevard. Google started auto-enrolling users in two-factor authentication (2FA) nine months ago. The post Google Lauds 2FA Results—So Why do People HATE It?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Cybersecurity is a hot boardroom topic at most companies, regardless of industry. In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. That’s why, when discussing cybersecurity, we come across terms like human factor, human error, and insider threat.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2024

Security experts are raging at Redmond to recall Recall. The post Microsoft Recall is a Privacy Disaster appeared first on Security Boulevard. It remembers everything you do on your PC.

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