CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A recent survey conducted by CNBC and Momentive found that 56% of small business owners are not concerned about being the victim of a cyberattack in the next year and that only 28% of them have a response plan in place in case of a cyberattack. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As the size and scope of cybercriminal activity continues to grow, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly becoming the target of cyberattacks. In 2023, small businesses experienced a 424-percent increase in breaches, and half of all SMBs reported suffering at least one attack.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. Related: The threat of ‘business logic’ hacks. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Spear phishing. Phishing via texting.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2019

The locations of alleged GozNym cybercrime group members. According to the indictment, the GozNym network exemplified the concept of ‘cybercrime as a service,’ in that the defendants advertised their specialized technical skills and services on underground, Russian-language, online criminal forums. Source: DOJ.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to Statista.com, the impact of cybercrime is expected to reach almost $13 trillion this year. Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries. This method was identified as vishing – a voice-based phishing attack. Especially if they are marked with urgent flares.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Implementing a Domain Name Service (DNS) security solution is the most efficient way to protect your business against a wide variety of attacks. It might seem like cyber threats are only a concern for large organizations, but small and medium-sized businesses are often the preferred target for cyber crime.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

As a freelancer in any industry, you are likely more susceptible to hackers and cybercrime than many other professions. Phishing emails are often sent by a hacker and they continue to be a constant threat. Start by installing antivirus software and use it to scan your system every week for malware and viruses.

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