Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Findings from the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report also point to social engineering as the most common data breach attack method. According to the latest IDG report, phishing attacks are on the rise. Testing yourself regularly with phishing campaigns can help you learn what to avoid.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Because of this, it's crucial to understand the types of threats nonprofits face.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Known as phishing scams , these messages will typically ask you to provide personal information or click on a malicious link.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Just because our phones are not tethered physically to a network doesn’t mean they’re safe from cyber threats. Platform-agnostic threats. Furthermore, most consumer-oriented threats focus on stealing data (passwords, credit card information, etc). In many cases, no malware is needed to compromise this data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Below are 10 best practices organizations should be employing to better position themselves and their customers for cyber safety.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

When we ask an expert to provide a risk estimate – for example, “How much would a data breach involving this server cost us?”, 1 million dollars”) while others will try heuristics like counting the number of confidential files on a server and multiplying that number by a “cost per file breached” dollar amount. executives).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Cybercrime: An Equal Opportunity Player When the media covers a cyber attack, the victim is usually a large and high-profile enterprise, a federal government agency, a popular app, or an international hotel chain. Verizon’s most recent Data Breach Investigations Report found that 61% of SMBs were the target of a cyber attack in 2021.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

These unsolicited messages often contain malware, phishing links, or other deceptive content, intending to deceive unsuspecting recipients. The risks posed by bots to cybersecurity The rise of bots as a cybersecurity threat entails several risks, including: 1. Verify the legitimacy of sources before clicking on any links.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Not only large enterprises but small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should realise the threat size, its origin, exogenous or from their inner circle , and the potential impact on their assets. Implementing an effective data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to mitigate these cyber threats and safeguard critical data is imperative.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

Recent research shows that 86% of business executives agreed that data breaches are more likely to occur when employees are working out of office. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that remote work is a serious challenge, and the inability to face it correctly leaves your data vulnerable. And not without a reason.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Operational Efficiency By evaluating security controls and practices, audits enhance the efficiency of cybersecurity operations, minimizing the impact of potential breaches. Continuous Improvement Audits instill a culture of continuous improvement , driving organizations to adapt and evolve in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Phishing is now the most common initial attack vector, overtaking stolen or compromised credentials. Phishing attacks are becoming more difficult to detect.

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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

JULY 16, 2021

Despite all the cybersecurity defenses in enterprises, the human element matters the most, as phishing attacks remain the top avenue of incursion, accounting for more than 85% of all breaches, according to the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Managed phishing service. FireEye Mandiant. BAE Systems.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers. One easy example is antivirus. Your organization has likely experienced this increase, as well.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To train your employees and protect company data from human mistakes and, therefore, costly data breaches; 3. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

In a digital landscape fraught with threats, vigilance is paramount. Recently, Black Lotus Labs, the formidable threat intelligence arm of Lumen Technologies, has cast light upon a looming menace: TheMoon botnet. The cybercriminals are exploiting End-of-Life devices to perpetrate their malicious activities.

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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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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

O ver six million data records get lost or stolen every single day. The Cost of a Data Breach Study concluded that businesses pay $148 per one lost or stolen data record. Usually, the cost of lost or stolen data items reaches hundreds or even thousands of dollars per company. You can do the math.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Phishing scams use it to compromise networks. They spot unwanted traffic such as spam, phishing expeditions, malware, and scams. In some cases, in-depth analysis is done on outgoing messages to detect and block the transmission of sensitive data. Employees are duped into clicking on malicious email attachments and links.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): SIEM consolidates log data collecting, processing, and reporting from both cloud and on-premises systems, assisting in the detection and response to security events. It is critical to protect data going through and between these devices.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The year closed out with Starwood Properties, parent of the Marriott hotel chain, disclosing it lost personal data for 500 million patrons in a breach that lasted some four years. Disclosures of huge data breaches no longer shock the public. Conjuring a full summary of cyber exposures would be daunting.

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