Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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. Embracing Zero Trust Architecture: The traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer sufficient in today’s threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. By limiting movement, you mitigate the risk of malicious actors accessing key segments.” Zero trust architecture requires perpetual maintenance.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

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. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. Most cyberattacks today start with social engineering, phishing , or smishing.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Social engineering. Malware, social engineering , and cyber attacks. The architectural threat takes advantage of the weakness in components of the information system. By source: Physical damage.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Totaling up to billions of Australian Dollars at risk each year from hackers and various online scams, it's crucial that organisations (and individuals!) Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. What is phishing?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

This research can focus on developing automated tools and algorithms to identify emerging threats, assess their severity, and proactively mitigate potential risks. Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management: Analyze frameworks and methodologies for effective governance and risk management in cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If cybercriminals discover the environment file first, it puts the organization at risk of unauthorized access to critical data, potential data breaches, data tampering, financial losses, reputational damage, and legal and compliance issues,” Cybernews researchers write. Their exposure is a significant threat to organizations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

To address this threat, organizations of all sizes while conducting a risk assessment need to take into account the vulnerabilities of all third-party software or firmware. This shortage of cybersecurity talent will increase risks for businesses as attacks become even more sophisticated. About Netwrix .

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. That level of security would help maintain the benefits of remote monitoring and tracking without introducing more risks. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks. Train Employees.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

Morgan said attackers are more sophisticated today, but good old-fashioned lying and social engineering remain effective as many people are driven by relationships and engagement. Humans remain the weak link in any cyber and data security strategy, said John Morgan, CEO at Confluera.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social engineering. Social engineering is the most prevalent way threat actors find their way into your environment. Getting an unexpected call from the Social Security administration or the IRS will never happen. Network design and architecture. Once the actor has embedded themselves, they will strike.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The #StopRansomware guide is set up as a one-stop resource to help organizations reduce the risk of ransomware incidents through best practices to detect, prevent, respond, and recover from them, including step-by-step approaches to address potential attacks. Make access control enforcement as granular as possible. Drive-by-downloads.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use? How can companies minimize risks? Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors. Regular training and simulations can help reduce risks associated with human errors.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Article by Beau Peters. Here’s what you should know. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. Once this communication is blocked, the malicious software essentially becomes inert.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2019

Nation-state hacking reduced the use of complex malware and appears to go towards low profile social engineering attacks. Unfortunately, low-capability organisations /end-users have no access to cyberthreat intelligence solutions exposing them to severe risks of hack. ” reads the ENISA Threat Landscape Report 2018.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware and malware on CNI will be of paramount importance to the stability of nation states for years to come. For many organizations, paying the ransom can be less damaging than risking any additional impacts. The Threat of Ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There is no need for social engineering , as the program can implant backdoors directly without forced consent. Standard approaches such as endpoint protection , aggressive patch management, and zero-trust architectures are effective ways to mitigate zero-click threats. Zero-click attacks remove this hurdle.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 21, 2023

Permalink The post BSidesTLV 2023 – Andy Ellis – Hacking Harry Potter: The Untold Story Of Fantastical Social Engineering appeared first on Security Boulevard. Many thanks to BSidesTLV for publishing their presenter’s erudite BSidesTLV 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You really want to try to limit the level of information you share because everything you put in that out-of-office reply can be used to provide context or make a social engineering attack even more convincing, said Tim Sadler, co-founder and CEO at Tessian. With that said, some details can be avoided.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As we move into the future, businesses should understand not just the nature of the risks that they face, but their own network footprint and potential vulnerabilities. Although there’s not yet a “standard” zero-trust model, the industry has steadily moved toward embracing the concept of zero-trust architecture.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Lapsus$ has used tactics such as social engineering, SIM swapping, and paying employees and business partners for access to credentials and multifactor authentication approvals. Per Okta, the incident was mitigated within hours of the initial compromise and is no longer a security risk. What happened in the Okta attack?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Such hackers don’t bother with social engineering or complex scenarios that only give a low success rate. Such attacks can be pretty expensive, and targeted software gets patched eventually, so you may think the risk is pretty low, and in many cases you’re probably right. They already have backdoors.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Cedric Leighton is founder and president of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership management consultancy. He retired as a colonel in 2010.

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McAfee

JANUARY 23, 2020

McAfee’s Senior Principal Engineer and Chief Data Scientist, Celeste Fralick, said , “While the possibilities with AI seem endless, the idea that they could eliminate the role of humans in cybersecurity departments is about as farfetched as the idea of a phalanx of Baymaxes replacing the country’s doctors.” Keynote: Time to Tell.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. Promoting the Social Impact of Cybersecurity Cyberattacks have a huge impact on society such as the social disruption caused to people’s daily lives.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. Jack Chapman, VP of Threat Intelligence, Egress.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Gray box pentest In gray box tests, also known as translucent tests, the organization gives some information to the pentesters but does not provide full disclosure of the architecture. Pros and Cons of Penetration Testing Like all security solutions and approaches, penetration tests have benefits, risks, and challenges.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Increased risk of cyberattacks The rising cost of living can lead to an increase in cybercrime, as people become more desperate to make money. Organizations need to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect themselves, even if it means increasing their cybersecurity spending. Many are facing multifaceted challenges. SIEM, SOAR)?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Based on the risk score, CryptoIns experts have calculated insurance rates for cryptocurrency exchange users who can now insure their accounts against cyber threats. Under the current circumstances, insurance of cryptocurrency assets on crypto exchanges is a good way to shield yourself from the risks most users are usually unaware of.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 4 Top Cloud Security Risks A cloud security risk is a combination of the possibility of a threat arising and the system’s vulnerability.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

If the attacker knows their way around the target infrastructure, they can generate malware tailored to the specific configuration of the target’s network architecture, such as important files, administrative accounts, and critical systems. Then, the adversary generated custom ransomware using the privileged account they had access to.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Successful ransomware attacks additionally constitute a data breach that can push organizations into violating their governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) obligations. From on-premises systems to the cloud , they are at risk if network segments are connected and accessible to a compromised privileged user. Hackers Target Backups.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 28, 2022

The sharp increase in demand put a focus on security shortcomings in Zoom’s architecture – “Zoombombing” became a thing – that the company was quick to address. A little more than a week later, cybersecurity firm Armorblox outlined an account takeover attack that leveraged malicious phishing and social engineering.

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