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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Cyber tune-up checklist

Webroot

For more than 20 years now, October has also been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Created by the National Security Division within the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, Cyber Security Awareness Month promotes online safety and security for both individuals and small businesses.

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Security Roundup August 2023

BH Consulting

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. A people problem: why tackling cybersecurity isn’t just about technology Humans, not technology, are the greatest security risk facing organisations. MORE A short guide to multi-factor authentication from Ireland’s NCSC.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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Avoslocker ransomware gang targets US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning of AvosLocker ransomware attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure. Install and regularly update antivirus software on all hosts, and enable real time detection. Use multifactor authentication where possible.

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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Antivirus software should be active on all devices and regularly update the software while making sure fixes are executed. Final Remarks.

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Are your remote or furloughed employees a security threat?

IT Security Guru

Among the many practical challenges is shoring up your cybersecurity defences. A 2021 phishing report by Proofpoint found that just over half of organisations provide company-wide cyber-security training, and consequently, only 63% of respondents within organisations were able to answer what phishing was correctly.