Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 – What it is and why we should be aware madhav Tue, 10/03/2023 - 05:33 The inception of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 came at a critical juncture in our technological history. As we are well and truly in the digital-first age, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is glaringly evident.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. In 1971, researcher Bob Thomas and his team at BBN Technologies created a virus that was later coined the “Creeper” worm.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. Those trends are even worse for women, teenagers, and BIPOC individuals.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the whirlwind of technological advancements and societal transformations, the term “AI” has undoubtedly etched itself into the forefront of global discourse. As the fast-growing technology evolves, it has become a matter of policy making and regulation.

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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. It's no wonder that many businesses are taking hard looks at their technology budgets.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

These two software are currently unknown to most if not all antivirus companies.” Highlighting the risk that 911 nodes could pose to internal corporate networks, they observed that “the infection of a node enables the 911.re The Exe Clean service made malware look like goodware to antivirus products.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The massive shift to work from home in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has meant a rush to secure a wider range of home devices and networks, and an instant spike in demand for training and services that protect employees in identifying attempted cyberattacks and scams. Economic stimulus checks were targeted.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

Pavel Vrublevsky , founder of the Russian payment technology firm ChronoPay and the antagonist in my 2014 book “ Spam Nation ,” was arrested in Moscow this month and charged with fraud. HPay appears to have had a great number of clients that were running schemes which bamboozled people with fake lotteries and prize contests.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Traditionally, this technology implicitly distrusts external traffic and implicitly trusts internal traffic. or segregated as cloud or network attached storage (NAS).

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. 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.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

I’m proud of our success, but it wasn’t just our technology that got us here. More than a decade ago, Malwarebytes revolutionized the antivirus industry by prioritizing the security of all individuals. Where the risk truly lies, however, is in fraudulent account access. It was our attitude.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The respected technology blog TechRadar has even referred to 2021 as “the year of the Chromebook.”. There are several common user errors that put users, their personal information and their devices at risk. In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams? What are Phishing Scams?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The technology also predicts potential attacks and automatically responds to threats by identifying specific trends and cycles. Even better, security tools like behavioral analytics can spot attacks simply by noticing anomalous activity, important technology for catching zero-day threats and adversarial attacks.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Devon Ackerman, managing director and head of incident response for North America with Kroll’s Cyber Risk practice, said that the malicious actors behind this growing trend are “directly tied to ransomware groups” and are likely using automated scripts to seek out “Contact Us” or chat forms on the internet that they can abuse.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Not to mention the heightened cyber awareness and risk mitigation across businesses and industries. Caesars claimed that it had “identified suspicious activity in its information technology network resulting from a social engineering attack on an outsourced IT support vendor used by the Company.” or.con rather than.com, for example.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

Your staff members may fail to notice how they expose their business to security risks. Let us assume you do your best to protect your business from security risks. This is the risk that originates from current staff members, former staff members, corporate partners, and contracted parties. Types of dangerous insiders.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Risk reduction. Putting data security policies in place can reduce the risk of a costly or damaging data breach. Engaged employees.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. Employee Education and Awareness: Inform those who work remotely about security dangers, phishing scams, and the significance of adhering to best practices for remote access through employee training.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 21, 2023

” But the security community and other technology leaders have started raising the alarm, worried about the program’s potential to write malware and spread mis- and disinformation. Here's what the program came back with: “The antivirus program blinked to life, its archaic interface flickering on the outdated CRT monitor.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 18, 2018

To answer those questions we invited two experts into The Security Ledger studio to talk about the evolution of the event and of the cyber security industry itself: Russ Schrader is the Executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) and Angel Grant is the Director, RSA Identity and RSA Fraud & Risk Intelligence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

As technology advances, phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated. Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated Misspellings and poorly formatted text used to be the leading indicators of an email scam, but they’re getting more sophisticated. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Scan for, identify, remove, and block malware.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 8, 2023

Email security tools offer features that screen emails for malicious content using antivirus, anti-spam, DNS, attachment, and other analytics. Email Security Best Practices Ultimately, the point of any security is to reduce risk for the organization. Critical features provide the base requirements of email security.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

The attack has spanned a wide range of industry sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, finance, government and technology, and nearly 74% of businesses known to be targeted were located in America. The next most frequently targeted titles were managing director (9.7%) and CFO (4.8%). Based on the data distribution, CEOs in the U.S.

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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. It integrates data loss prevention functionality to minimize the risk of data breaches. Proofpoint Attack Index reveals Very Attacked People (VAPs) to help you assess and mitigate your risk.

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Identity IQ

JULY 31, 2023

As technology advances, criminals become more sophisticated. It is important to understand and stay up to date on current and all possible scams to reduce your chances of becoming a victim. This helps neutralize the risk of your account being compromised.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

invest in better endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology, apparently recommending Cylance or VMware Carbon Black. The Microsoft Exchange hack: Microsoft Probes Whether Leak Played Role in Suspected Chinese Hack - The risks and rewards of sharing bug intel. Stolen in Pandemic Scams. conduct employee phishing tests.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

Over the last decade, K–12 schools have made great strides in employing technologies that facilitate learning—especially since the onset of pandemic-induced distance education. A study from the Kapor Center estimated that high turnover has cost the technology sector more than $16 billion annually.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is also clear of alerts from Google Protect and built-in antivirus on devices from different vendors. To reduce risks when making deals, cybercriminals often resort to the services of disinterested intermediaries — escrow services or middlemen. If it is possible, uninstall the app, and scan the device with an antivirus.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

contaminated attachments, links to counterfeit websites, or instructions for performing activities that could pose a security risk) is commonly included in the message. These methods can improve email security , reduce the risk of successful spear phishing attacks, and increase overall email deliverability.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The extraordinarily high volume of threats is forcing vendors to include AI-based detection even in consumer antivirus products. When navigating the Web, we put ourselves at risk. GOIL alerted their customers to these sorts of scams in an August 2022 Facebook post. Check Out The Scammers’ Playbook. Fraudulent Mobile Apps.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2022

While there is truly increased risk against lives and property in the frontline, we have also seen certain risks online affecting individuals and businesses alike. There were scams ; disinformation campaigns ; and several wiper malware variants including HermeticWiper , IsaacWiper, and CaddyWiper. ” Tal said in a post.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." We don’t just report on threats—we remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Help required.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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