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New VPN Risk Report by Zscaler Uncovers Hidden Security Risks Impacting Enterprises

CyberSecurity Insiders

2021 Research Highlights Growing Security Vulnerabilities Around Targeted Social Engineering, Ransomware and Malware Attacks. Respondents indicated that social engineering (75%), ransomware (74%), and malware (60%) are the most concerning attack vectors and are often used to exploit users accessing VPNs. Zscaler, Inc.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. Social engineering tests Social engineering is a technique used by cyber criminals to trick users into giving away credentials or sensitive information.

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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent

IT Security Guru

Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. I remember when I set out in IT Architecture and was making the switch to Cybersecurity. Awareness about the Importance of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is vital in keeping safe both organisations and individuals.

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Cyber CEO: A Look Back at Cybersecurity in 2021

Herjavec Group

On top of this, the consequences of rapid digital transformation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic created the perfect storm for successful ransomware attacks. Threat actors have developed social engineering approaches that leverage the uncertainty and chaos of the pandemic in order to deliver their malicious software.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023: My Reflections

Jane Frankland

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Digital transformation. Types of attacks.

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Cybersecurity in the Evolving Threat Landscape

Security Affairs

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. The idea that a secure network perimeter will keep the bad guys out has become obsolete.

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The Fastest Route to SASE

McAfee

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework shows how to achieve digital transformation without compromising security, but organizations still face a number of difficult choices in how they go about it. Dangerous Detours, Potholes, and Roadblocks.