SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unable to open important Word documents, PDFs, and other files, victims will usually receive an intimidating on-screen alert demanding payment in the form of bitcoin or some other digital currency in exchange for access to their encrypted files. According to Ponemon, 60% of data breaches can be linked to negligence. The malware does the rest.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Small Business Backups Encryption 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2021

They essentially need a basic understanding of device API documentation, some capability with JavaScript and low-level online advertising skills. In addition, organizations can adopt Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) access methods. For users, antivirus [and] firewalls are not sufficient,” he said.

IoT 145

IoT Advertising Identity Theft Mobile 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. The emergent URSA trojan is impacting many countries using a sophisticated loader and avoiding antivirus detection.

Threat Reports 91

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 91

IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. More importantly, organizations should deliver frequent and regular security awareness training.

Passwords 104

Passwords Accountability Authentication Encryption 104

SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2021

One way that EMOTET was so effective was due to its ability to spread via word documents. All these emails contained malicious Word documents, either attached to the email itself or downloadable by clicking on a link within the email itself.

Cybercrime 58

Cybercrime Malware Antivirus Banking 58

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

As TechRepublic reports , IOCTA documents how cybercriminals often avail of multiple services for certain types of fraud. Europol plans to follow up the IOCTA report with three spotlight documents, each focusing on one emerging cybercrime trend. The group’s eighth annual Security Awareness Report is also its largest ever.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Security Awareness 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Universal coverage - Blocks phishing sites regardless of vector - email links, web pages, documents, apps, search engine results, etc. Difficult to evade - Blocking based on domain reputation prevents circumvention via display name spoofing, content changes, or social engineering.

DNS 64

DNS Phishing Social Engineering Engineering 64

Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In this Cyber Security Training for Employees you will find an extensive instruction on how to avoid becoming a cybercrime victim which will be useful for your colleagues. MS Office documents, especially with macros: doc/.docx PDF documents: pdf. The most risky file extensions are.com.cmd,bat,ps1,swf,jar, etc. docm,xls /.xlsx

Passwords 40

Passwords Password Management Antivirus Mobile 40

Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Keep your antivirus software up to date. However, don’t forget that even an updated antivirus may not detect advanced malware strains. Generous Sharing Permissions Employees share links to documents all the time. To do so, go to Admin > Service Settings > sites and document sharing.

Passwords 40

Passwords Data breaches Backups Authentication 40

Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Audit Focus: Review and assess documentation to verify compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.) Assess the organization’s ability to communicate internally and externally during a security incident. Review the documentation of post-incident analysis and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Risk 52

Risk Cybersecurity Government Firewall 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This also involves integrating it with existing cybersecurity measures such as firewalls , endpoint protection tools, monitoring solutions , and antivirus software to provide comprehensive data protection and threat mitigation capabilities. This enables data-driven decision-making and ongoing improvement of data security.

Data breaches 54

Data breaches Risk Accountability Education 54

Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

In today’s modern security operation centers (SOCs), security information and event management (SIEM) is rapidly becoming the norm for security monitoring and compliance management. A SIEM enables IT teams to view the big picture by aggregating security event data from many sources in one location.

Firewall 52

Firewall Antivirus Risk Software 52

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

After LA Unified refused to pay the ransom (a move we support, as only 2 percent of districts that pay actually recover all of their data), Vice Society published its stolen data in early October 2022, which included confidential psychological assessments of students, legal documents, business records, and contractors’ social security numbers.

Education 79

Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 79

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For perspective, marked document, the next highest alert type, accounted for only 9% of total alerts. For effective remediation, we recommended blocking the identified indicators of compromise (IoCs), isolating and re-imaging the host, conducting a full antivirus scan, rotating the user’s credentials, and revoking any open sessions.

Passwords 59

Passwords Accountability Data breaches Marketing 59

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Create and implement database security policies and processes. Security team • Compliance team • Legal • Staff • Document and align policies with company goals. Network team • Security team • Infrastructure team • Employ secure communication protocols (HTTPS and SSL/TLS). • Deploy data discovery tools.

Encryption 70

Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 70

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For perspective, marked document, the next highest alert type, accounted for only 9% of total alerts. For effective remediation, we recommended blocking the identified indicators of compromise (IoCs), isolating and re-imaging the host, conducting a full antivirus scan, rotating the user’s credentials, and revoking any open sessions.

Passwords 52

Passwords Accountability Data breaches Marketing 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Some of the biggest companies in the world with the tightest security protocols have fallen prey to hackers, so it’s not 100% avoidable. Negligent Employees or Insufficient Security Training More than half of corporate data breaches can be traced back to an employee.

Data breaches 40

Data breaches Passwords Backups Accountability 40

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Breaking the spell : Employ a robust backup strategy, disable macros in documents, train employees to recognize suspicious links, and deploy endpoint detection and response tools. Spooky fact : The average cost of a ransomware attack in 2023 is estimated to be $4.5 million, factoring in downtime, recovery costs, and reputational damage.

IoT 120

IoT Phishing DDOS Backups 120

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The data can be anything: photos, videos, documents, emails, presentations. Information about customers, valuable emails, documents, and presentations – encryption of all those will cause critical damage to the work process and lead to money losses. Pass some security awareness courses for beginners. Use antivirus.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. A virtual private network (VPN) allows for much more secure connections, but only 53% of workers are using one to access their corporate networks. Noon.gen: APT groups.

Scams 75

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 75

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

“The security risks of remote working have been well documented. Finding the right balance between security and operability is one of the greatest challenges security professionals face, but it’s absolutely essential for a successful cybersecurity strategy.”. Terry Storrar, Managing Director, Leaseweb UK.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Backups Ransomware Passwords 52