SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Endpoint Protection: Ensure all endpoints have up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware solutions capable of detecting and mitigating Risepro family malware and generic Trojans. User Awareness and Training: Educate users on the dangers of downloading and executing unknown files. eu, supfoundrysettlers[.]us, us, yourserenahelpcustom[.]uk)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation. Only the registration of this domain subsequently created the condition (kill swich) for the malware to stop spreading.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety. Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 15, 2022

Next, any company offering a cyber policy will surely conduct a pre-check about your IT infrastructure and inform you about the coverage and exclusions in a Cyber Liability Insurance Policy. From the client’s side, all PCs must have antivirus software and must be kept updated.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks. Attackers often exploit employees’ lack of awareness through social engineering techniques.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The first line of defense against ransomware involves simply educating employees through ongoing programs that keep awareness fresh and top of mind. Implement Threat Awareness Training. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But both first scenario is likely to be lead second one since the buyer of the credential is going to use it for some other cyber attack. Educate Yourself and Your Employees Stay informed about the latest threats and cybersecurity best practices.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Amadey's adaptability and ability to evade detection by traditional antivirus solutions make it a persistent threat to both individuals and organizations, capable of causing substantial financial and reputational damage.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

CISA has put together a chart which represents the ten most common malware strains that have affected state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) educational institutions this year, Shlayer and ZeuS being the top two. Set antivirus and anti-malware solutions to automatically update; conduct regular scans.".

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Experts from Kaspersky explained that in February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, some of them cannot be associated with the activity of known APT groups. . Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new malware that experts attribute to the US Central Intelligence Agency.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. This helps to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber-attack. Provide regular employee training and awareness programs to educate staff about cybersecurity best practices, their roles and responsibilities.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Enterprises and organizations are not the only ones at risk when it comes to cyber-attacks, and that’s a mentality we need to emphasize. Education on good cyber hygiene and safe internet practices need to be prioritized at home, in schools, and in corporations of all sectors and sizes. A lot of people say, “Why me?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Use Malware and Virus Protection Software Antivirus software protects your PC, phone, and other devices from viruses. Employers should provide strong antivirus software and other tools for device security and data protection, whether the employee is working onsite or remotely.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Educating employees on mobile threats. These are some of the vendors offering mobile security software and solutions: AVG Antivirus. Bitdefender.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

UK School Cyber-Attack affects 40,000 Pupils’ Email. Birmingham College falls victim to 'Major Ransomware Attack'. Banks and Insurers to Face Tough Cyber Stress Tests under Bank of England Plan. UK Cyber Security Law forcing Energy Companies to Report Hacks not Followed. VULNERABILITIES AND SECURITY UPDATES.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As cyber attacks continue to increase in number and sophistication, the need for MSSPs grows. Managed endpoint security installs, configures, and maintains endpoint protection tools ( antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), etc.) and then monitors the endpoint alerts to respond to detected threats.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack. Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The possibility of being attacked leaves no one in the world feeling completely safe anymore. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. Cyber Attack Countermeasures: Teaches about cyber defense and basic cryptography.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

5 Cyber Security Best Practices to Protect Your Business Data. Cyber attacks become more sophisticated every year. That’s why large, medium-sized, and small businesses need to become more proactive in their approach to cyber security. They should create cyber security policies and regularly update security programs. .

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Constantly updates threat intelligence feeds to provide timely protection against new attacks and zero-day vulnerabilities. Conducts phishing simulation exercises and offers training to educate staff on email security best practices, lowering the chance of becoming a victim of phishing attempts.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As cyber threats escalate, the legal sector finds itself behind the curve compared to other industries, risking both its reputation and the trust of its clients. From Ransomware to Data Breaches The most common types of cyber attacks targeting law firms include ransomware, data breaches, phishing, insider threats, and malware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Organizations will look to understand what apps employees are using, evaluate whether they should be paid for by the company (to control), accept the risk, or block the app… the company can choose to educate (through a warning page) or block the app entirely.”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Lapsus$ was responsible for a destructive run of cyber attacks in early 2022, hitting some high-profile tech companies. Conti Around 20% of attacks in early 2022 were from Conti, the group behind the 2021 Irish health services attack. Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That conclusion was supported by other security studies around the same time that found small businesses suffered the most cyber attacks. That malware is then spread to visitors to those websites, as well as attack other websites, and so continue the spread of malware. And the New York Times can testify to that.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

As jarring as this abrupt shift to remote work has been for countless companies, government agencies and educational institutions, it has conversely been a huge boon for cyber criminals. The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Threat actors haven’t missed a beat.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Integration with security suites: Host-based firewalls can be used with antivirus and other security technologies to provide layered protection against cyber attacks. Train Users Initiate end-user education on host-based firewalls with basic firewall concepts, installation, and rule setup.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

User Training and Awareness Programs: These programs educate users and staff on best practices in security, training them to recognize and avoid common risks such as phishing. To guard against cyber attacks, cloud systems include powerful security features such as encryption, firewalls, authentication, and data backups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Since last October, we have seen enterprises such as SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, JBS USA Holdings, Kesaya, Olympus and more become victims of large-scale cyber attacks, causing ripple effects for the companies and their customers. digital infrastructure against frequent and sophisticated attacks.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Public organizations Education, government, healthcare, finance, law enforcement – the occurrence of ransomware in these sectors is quadrupled in the past few years. The Petya cyber attack happened in 2017 and was mostly targeted against Ukraine, but later got around as usual ransomware. Use antivirus.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Usually, cyber-attackers decrypt your files after they receive the payment. However, attackers tend to target the most valuable data. That’s why organizations in healthcare, governance, finances, and education are the most attractive targets. Ransom is usually paid in Bitcoin to keep hackers anonymous.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Going forward, we can expect the trend of ransomware attacks to continue, more malware designed to attack smartphones and mobile devices, a growing number of Internet of Things devices, all with their own security concerns, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks.

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