CSO Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2023

Guardz automatically enrolls all user accounts upon activation, and monitors risk posture, performs threat detection on all monitored accounts and devices, and offers one-click remediation for some threats. The premise of the company’s main offering is tight API integration with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

However, the truth is that businesses of all sizes hold valuable data in their hands, and cybercriminals work to create new sophisticated attack methods to acquire this information. An unfortunate reality for SMBs is that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Noisy Cybersecurity Risks for SMBs.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 7, 2023

The post DOJ Cybercrime Watchdog’s First Settlement Signals Crackdown on Small Businesses appeared first on Security Boulevard. For more on the CMMC and the st eps that must be taken to comply with it, watch Apptega’s recent presentation with Valiant-X Enterprise , a CMMC 2.0 certified RPO.

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Cisco Security

MAY 13, 2021

This unprecedented, large-scale digital migration has also made us ever more exposed to cybersecurity risks. He laid out the challenge small businesses face perfectly, “Everyday our customers entrust us with sensitive data such as payment methods, shipping addresses, names – information that must be managed by the best technical partner.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a small business, you’re likely concerned with drawing traffic and visitors to your site – but you may be attracting the wrong kind of attention. No matter how small your business is, you’re not too small to be hacked. In fact, 50% of small businesses in the US have been breached.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

Elaborating more on this, we have explained in this article basic PCI DSS firewall requirements, and the need for small businesses to install firewalls. This helps facilitates better accountability for the security of the CDE. Why does a small business need to have PCI Compliant Firewall?

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 11, 2017

Some of the key hallmarks of small businesses are their entrepreneurship, their adaptability, and their nimbleness. Often times, these important characteristics lead owners and managers to decide that a traditional performance review process doesn’t fit with their small business’ culture.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

consumers have their online bank accounts hijacked and plundered by hackers, U.S. But new data released this week suggests that for some of the nation’s largest banks, reimbursing account takeover victims has become more the exception than the rule. In the case of Zelle scams, the answer is yes. ” UNAUTHORIZED FRAUD.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

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Krebs on Security

JULY 27, 2020

Identity thieves who specialize in running up unauthorized lines of credit in the names of small businesses are having a field day with all of the closures and economic uncertainty wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. But the same crime can be far more costly and damaging when thieves target small businesses.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Somehow SMBs must keep pace competitively, while also tamping down the rising risk of suffering a catastrophic network breach. Remote desktop risks.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

If you are a small-business owner, you most likely don’t have a big team of administrators and data security officers to manage your data. Сloud backup for small businesses must be both cost-effective and simple-in-use. If you forget to save the updates, your new files are at risk.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes. The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The clear and present risk to the average consumer or small business owner is that his or here stolen account credentials will surface in one or more credential stuffing campaigns. And once they do, they swiftly try to gain access to accounts on other popular services. ” Third-party risks. Garrubba. “We

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2022

This shift to digital technology has created a new class of digital risks that are constantly evolving and strike faster and often with more severity than traditional risks. Our reliance on digital technology and the inherited risk is a key driving factor for buying cyber risk insurance.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

Small and Medium Businesses Day: Tips on Securing the Backbone of National Economies madhav Tue, 06/27/2023 - 05:46 The United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day to raise awareness of these businesses’ contribution to national economies.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most small businesses use a content management system to build their site. These systems are easy to use and offer the capability to add external features and functionality, which allows businesses to design a fully functioning website without a single line of code. Prioritize Security When Outsourcing Website Help.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 21, 2024

Uniquely, it carves out small businesses, as defined under the U.S. Small Business Administration (which aligns with the Texas privacy law)," said Jordan Fischer , Cyber Attorney and Partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP. "The Minnesota law continues what is a growing trend in the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The price is higher for mobile users and will rise further in 2024 for additional accounts. And note that for each linked account (Instagram) you pay an additional € 8 per month. Every business starts with an idea, and being able to share that idea through personalized ads is a game changer for small businesses.”

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

That’s because, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations are often hit the hardest by ransomware. Here are a couple factors to consider that might help reframe how we think about ransomware, who’s targeted and why small businesses can’t escape the gaze of ransomware groups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

Smart contracts can help to reduce fraud by automatically executing conditions that both parties have agreed upon, reducing the risk of human error or malicious intent. This could prove particularly beneficial for small businesses and entrepreneurs who may not have had access to these types of services in the past.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A quasi-governmental entity in the United Kingdom is rolling out a new tool designed to boost fraud protections among open banking partners, offering an interesting lesson in risk management amid digital transformation. Banking legacy fraud detection systems will not be enough to effectively manage fraud risks in this new environment.”.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

ESG is Becoming an Integrity Measure Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk becomes a crucial metric for organizational integrity. Beyond financial performance, ESG metrics reflect how companies manage environmental risks, foster social inclusion, and uphold governance standards. in ESG adoption.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

NCSC Gives Small Businesses Tools to Build Up Cyber Defenses Meanwhile the U.K.’s s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a campaign to help small businesses tighten up their defenses. The cyber security specialist said its Risk Model Manager is designed to help organizations assess supply chain risk.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re a small business owner looking to boost your cybersecurity efforts, you’ve likely come across the term “OWASP Top 10.” The OWASP Top 10 is a list of the most critical web application security risks that anyone with a website should know about, and it’s an especially great resource for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Establish a unique password for each account. Remember to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on accounts wherever it is available, especially on accounts that have financial information such as online banking, credit card, and retirement accounts. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Business resiliency.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

There is a common misconception that small businesses aren’t targeted by cybercriminals. They surmise, “I don’t have anything of value compared to a big business.” Had a team member not caught the disturbance, people’s health and safety would have been at risk. Common Cyberthreats Facing SMBs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, website attacks increased 14 percent in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017 as cybercriminals set their sights on independent websites and small businesses. A successful attack can result in a loss of revenue, a drop in traffic, and damage to the business or website’s reputation. The good news is? Popularity has its drawbacks.

Small Business 52

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As a small business, your website is a critical component of your success — in fact, it’s hard to be in business at all without a website these days. Small businesses spend an average of $497 per month on SEO services to improve search rankings, keyword selection, and number of backlinks. This number was also up 7.3%

Small Business 52

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

People who responded to recruitment messages were invited to create an account at one of these sites, enter personal and bank account data (mules were told they would be processing payments for their employer’s “programmers” based in Eastern Europe) and then log in each day to check for new messages. indep: Yeah.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the phishing attacks the group leverages previously compromised Microsoft 365 instances, mostly owned by small businesses, to create new domains that look like technical support accounts. Once the target has done this, the attacker can use the gained access to further compromise the account.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2021

. “Cyber criminals have targeted critical infrastructure, small businesses, hospitals, police departments, schools, and more. I urge every organization across our country to use this new resource to learn how to protect themselves from ransomware and reduce their cybersecurity risk.”

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 6, 2021

Because larger businesses, with stronger and more mature security practices, have the defenses in place to keep bad actors from infiltrating their company while many small businesses do not. What is the current level of the cyber strategy and risk? Endpoints must be accounted for and protected. Why is this?

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 28, 2023

He reports accounts of growing Instagram influencers to the customer service department of Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, which also owns Instagram. Once he wrongfully enacts a ban on the account, OBN Brandon reaches out to the person behind the account and says he can bring it back—for a price. The money’s crazy.”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, Level 3, calls for several more tiers of protection specifically aimed at reducing the risk from Advanced Persistent Threats ( APTs ) in order to safeguard so-called Controlled Unclassified Information ( CUI.). Crucially, this includes accounting for the cybersecurity posture of third-party partners. Raising the bar.

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