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Microsoft: Iranian Hackers Evolving Techniques in Espionage Campaigns

SecureWorld News

The social engineering tactics are highly tailored to build trust before delivering sophisticated malware. Experts warn how sophisticated techniques could proliferate from geopolitical espionage campaigns to financially motivated cybercrime targeting a wider range of sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. "If

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LW ROUNDTABLE: Cybersecurity takeaways of 2023 — and what’s ahead in 2024 ( part 1)

The Last Watchdog

Moving ahead, it’s crucial for SMBs, municipalities and healthcare institutions to prioritize. Implementing a Zero Trust architecture involves verifying every attempt to access the system. Focus on implementing robust backup and disaster recovery plans, user training, and the sharing of threat intelligence.

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Exploring Cybersecurity Research Topics for Master’s Degree Studies

CyberSecurity Insiders

Explore topics such as social engineering, user-centric security design, security training and awareness programs, and the impact of human factors on the effectiveness of cybersecurity defenses. Human Factors in Cybersecurity: Investigate the role of human behavior, psychology, and user awareness in cybersecurity.

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Five Cybersecurity Trends that Will Affect Organizations in 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

This analysis from Dirk Schrader, Vice President of Security Research, and Michael Paye, Vice President of Research and Development, is based on Netwrix’s global experience across a wide range of verticals, including technology, finance, manufacturing, government and healthcare.

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What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

Duo's Security Blog

According to Verizon’s most recent Data Breach Incident Report , instances of advanced ransomware have doubled in the past year, alongside major upticks in phishing attacks and social engineering. Municipalities and healthcare organizations that need immediate access to critical information are also frequent targets.

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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

eSecurity Planet

Limited Control & Visibility Insufficient visibility into the cloud architecture causes delays in threat responses, increasing the risk of data breaches. Examples include GDPR in Europe, HIPAA in healthcare, and PCI DSS for payment card data. Stay updated on relevant rules and adjust their storage rules accordingly.

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The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This includes using easily guessed passwords and falling victim to phishing and socially engineered techniques such as business email compromise. Most successful malware and ransomware attacks gain an initial foothold in organizations due to user error.