Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

For October’s National Cyber Security Awareness month, I put together a few videos and blogs. 5 Cyber Security Awareness Month Tips for Cybersecurity Professionals. 5 Cyber Security Awareness Month Tips for Cybersecurity Professionals. I then went on to advocate being a liar for the sake of security.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. Contracting with a managed security service provider (MSSP) can also assist with filling knowledge gaps, as well as resources for vulnerability scanning, inventories, and other valuable security needs.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

In response, the non-profit has offered a glimpse into its work-in-progress “Accountability Framework,” designed to help relevant health care stakeholders take responsibility for keeping cyberspace secure by enforcing behavioral norms and also by understanding and rooting out the underlying causes when attacks do happen. “Too

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2022

So many people use the same combination of username and password for every account. You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts. From there, it’s easy to reset the pass code for almost all of your accounts when the bad guy controls your email too.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

According to interviews with several sources, this hybrid phishing gang has a remarkably high success rate, and operates primarily through paid requests or “bounties,” where customers seeking access to specific companies or accounts can hire them to target employees working remotely at home.

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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To quote a respondent from the general public, "Being aware that these things are occurring around us and taking the necessary steps to ensure we are protected is a big part of online security." Awareness is necessary but not sufficient; the key is awareness that leads to action.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks. “So,

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. And you can stop data breaches from spreading across multiple accounts that share passwords.

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Hacker's King

JUNE 27, 2023

It involves gathering and analyzing data from publicly accessible sources such as websites, social media platforms, news articles, and public records. Additionally, it does not have accounts on well-known platforms like Facebook, Liinkdln, or iCloud. Detection of throwaway accounts that may be used for illicit purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

Microsoft has hardened security following a Chinese hack of U.S. government agency email accounts, but some details remain a mystery. government accounts using a stolen inactive Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key. This was made possible by a validation error in Microsoft code. This issue has been corrected.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

In a world where our lives are increasingly navigated through digital apps and online accounts, understanding and managing our online identities has become paramount. Simply put, it’s the practice of ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to your sensitive information and online accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

These attacks have become more complex and challenging to detect, leading to increased instances of data breaches, account takeovers, and impersonation attacks. 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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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 15, 2021

In response to continuing waves of data breaches and network disruptions, companies have made a concerted effort and poured substantial resources into promoting data security awareness among employees, suppliers and clients. Incorporate security education into corporate volunteer or mentoring programs. Give back to community?

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

In fact, an estimated 81% of all data breaches are now facilitated by compromised passwords, according to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report, and weak passwords now account for up to 30% of ransomware infections. Enterprise security and IT are mostly well aware of these many password-driven risks.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Give your child a local user account. Even if your child is the only person using the computer, create a separate local user account for them with limited permissions. Use a different account with administrator privileges to make changes to the computer, like installing software. Social media, messaging, and games.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The company’s investigation determined that social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers and/or financial account numbers may have been accessed or acquired. The post Fashion brand Guess hacked, DarkSide ransomware group the likely culprit appeared first on SC Media.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2022

We have on average 67 applications on our mobile phones, seven social media accounts and more than 120 … (more…). The post GUEST ESSAY: Few consumers read privacy policies — tools can now do this for them appeared first on Security Boulevard. When was the last time you read an online privacy policy in its entirety?

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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. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Tony Mendoza, Senior Director of Enterprise Business Solutions at Spectra Logic, laid out the details of the attack at the annual Fujifilm Recording Media USA (FRMA) Conference in San Diego late last month. “We As the backup account had been compromised and the backup server wiped out, online backups were useless.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

This kind of high-profile breach made headlines globally, and naturally highlights the need for stringent security measures when handling organisational data – especially the type of sensitive genetic information that 23andMe is responsible for.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ryan Flores, senior manager of forward-looking threat research in APAC region at Trend Micro, told SC Media that the finding was pretty striking, because typically you would see a spam or phishing campaign sent to a wide range of email addresses. We need to realize that these executives do hold a lot of power,” Flores continued. “If

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every year companies lose thousands and even millions of dollars due to security breaches. They may upgrade company software or increase security awareness training. With all this effort though, many security executives wonder if their resources are well spent. It also reinforces the need for secure work practices.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With this in place, risk assessment is far more informed, enabling organizations to more effectively assign and limit remote access at both the system and account levels.” You have to drive a level of real technical and control accountability,” said Harkins. Are you forcing password resets?

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Impersonating Microsoft to phish for account credentials continues to be a powerful technique because it’s a way for attackers to insert themselves into normal business workflows, said Rajat Upadhyaya, head of engineering at Armorblox. The post Google Firebase hosts Microsoft Office phishing attack appeared first on SC Media.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

“Vishing is one of the attacks that we’ve seen a huge surge in since lockdown,” in part due to the increase in conversations that happen over the phone or over Zoom, said report author Abhishek Iyer, director of product marketing at Armorblox, in an interview with SC Media.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Business social media platform LinkedIn is being exploited by nation-state threat actors to target UK citizens. The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles. Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All!

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Disk level encryption is no longer permitted for protection unless it is a form of removeable media (e.g., Section 5 Scanning of removable media used in the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) is now required. Roles and responsibilities are now to be defined as is review of all user account and privileges. USB, external SSD).

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BH Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

Strengthening security awareness stops scapegoating staff for shortcomings. A time of upheaval in the way we work has meant employees to follow the right security behaviours in vastly different circumstances. The 2021 SANS Security Awareness Report offers an interesting look back over the past year.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+ are commonly exploited to access user accounts. Once an account is compromised, hackers may attempt to impersonate me online or send emails pretending to come from trusted contacts. Whaling, spear, barrel, reverse social engineering, malware, ransomware, account compromise.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Researchers reported Tuesday that they found two email phishing attacks targeting at least 10,000 mailboxes at FedEx and DHL Express that look to extract a user’s work email account. The post Hackers hit 10,000 mailboxes in phishing attacks on FedEx and DHL Express appeared first on SC Media. Brand impersonation.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. For instance, employees should be encouraged to create independent user accounts for family members and friends, where access to work files is restricted.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Normally, doxing involves a threat to specific people, such as media personalities or participants of online discussions. Such key positions include the CEO, HR department director, and chief accountant. The unsuspecting accountant asks the employee to send his new bank details. Attacks using publicly accessible data: BEC.

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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. “If

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