Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

An attacker accessing a privileged account doesn’t begin with a root or administrator account. An attack on a privileged account usually starts with the theft of an average user’s credentials. The post A Policy of All Privileged Accounts – Overkill or Common Sense? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

To pick some recent common examples, a phishing message might appear to be from your local health authority to inform you of a close contact with a Covid case, or from your bank to warn that your account is frozen, or an ecommerce provider saying there’s a problem with your payment details. . A message to you. spyware, ransomware).”.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The rest of the site focuses on specific areas of security related to locking down accounts, using multi-factor authentication, insisting on calling back a bank directly instead of taking a random caller’s word for it and so on. Bogus refunds and non-existent problems with your account are common tactics.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2022

million online accounts have been compromised by cyberattacks involving credential stuffing. Accounts appeared first on Security Boulevard. New York Attorney General Letitia James has put 17 companies on notice that 1.1 The post NY AG Warns Credential Stuff Compromised 1.1M

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Carnival Corporation – which has been plagued by cyberattacks over the past few years – issued a breach disclosure on Thursday confirming hackers attacked email accounts and gained access to data about its customers and employees. The post Carnival discloses new data breach on email accounts appeared first on SC Media.

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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. To better tackle medical devices and overall health care security, entities should review detailed voluntary guidance previously provided by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. Security capabilities are branching out beyond mobile banking into corporate cash management applications and retail channels. Key takeaways: Shifting risks.

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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

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 Hacker News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Even with comprehensive security awareness training, many employees still fall victim to credential phishing scams. Cybercriminals gaining immediate and unhindered access to sensitive data, email accounts, and other applications. Is your organization constantly under threat from credential phishing? The result?

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SiteLock

JUNE 29, 2021

Discover an interface redesigned for easier navigation, deeper visibility, and smoother integrations—delivering loyal SiteLock customers a user experience that empowers stronger security awareness in a time of heightened cybercrime. The post Say Hello To The New SiteLock Dashboard! appeared first on The SiteLock Blog.

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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

JULY 29, 2021

It's hard to believe, but security awareness training is now being viewed through a political lens, as well. A reminder would be sent out after four weeks, a warning after five weeks, and a suspension of all email accounts after eight weeks. Surprising backdrop for refusing security awareness training.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2022

Cybereason offers these recommendations to organisations to reduce their risks: Practicing good security hygiene like implementing a security awareness program for employees, assuring operating systems and other software are regularly updated and patched. Evaluating lock-down of critical accounts when possible.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meta accuses apps of stealing WhatsApp accounts. Security awareness campaign highlights things your bank will never say. Credential stuffers take aim at Final Fantasy XIV players. Smart lights vulnerable to "blink and you'll miss it" attack. Court rules webcam monitoring of remote employee was an invasion of privacy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Once they were in that employee’s account, they accessed Outlook emails, Teams chats, and server directories before locating the password to IHG’s internal password vault - “Qwerty1234” - which was apparently available to more than 200,000 employees. Phishing and poor password practices. How can I make sure this doesn’t happen to my company?

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Earlier this month, researchers at the Tel Aviv-based security firm Guardio Labs said they tracked an updated version of the ClearFake scam that included an important evolution. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

There, the employee is tricked into entering personal account details or other confidential information or into downloading an attachment that harbors a virus. Furthermore, the subject of information security training demands a certain level of technical proficiency and comprehension of all processes involved.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This week, National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) focuses on accountability and responsibility behind securing your devices at home and. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 2 - Security Devices at Home and Work first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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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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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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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Budget constraints and small security teams were cited as the primary roadblocks. Despite concern, security awareness training is infrequent: The vast majority of SMBs believe a successful ransom attack is the result of someone clicking on a malicious link or opening an email attachment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

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. The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

The Russian state-sponsored bad actors who hacked into the corporate email accounts of executives at Microsoft are taking another run at the IT giant, this time using information stolen then to access the company’s source code repositories and other internal systems now.

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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

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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training. The most common root causes for initial breaches stem from social engineering and unpatched software, as those account for more than 90% of phishing attacks. Social engineering has its tells, though.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

False account. When asked, the threat actor revealed that they gained access by registering a false account. The FBI commented that they were aware of a false account but declined to provide any further comments. “This is an ongoing situation, and we are not able to provide any additional information at this time.”

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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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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 30, 2022

However, checking the box of "training completed" and/or reducing click rates of phishing simulations should not be the goal of your security awareness program. As Gartner's 2021 Market Guide for Security Awareness says, "Security awareness is more than phishing simulation and computer-based training."

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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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Compliance If your organization is privy to confidential data, then you’re in charge of protecting it, and the law will hold you accountable for doing so. This isn’t the kind of exposure you want for your brand. The penalties for failing to protect this data can be steep.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

“With remote working the new norm, it’s easy to slip into bad habits,” says Juliette Hudson, Senior SOC Analyst at cybersecurity specialists Redscan “however, with cybersecurity risks being greater than ever and remote workers lacking office protections, it’s important to maintain a high standard of security awareness”. .

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