Spinone

MARCH 13, 2020

You can read more about it in our article about how ransomware works. Hackers use sophisticated social engineering methods to make you believe that they are sharing reliable information. SpinSecurity combines backup features with additional ransomware protection to ensure your data is secure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. You can read more about this in our article about how ransomware works. Back Up Your Data A backup is a safe copy of your data, stored separately from the original data. Backups are helpful against phishing, ransomware, and insider threats alike.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Exposed Technical Issues & Other Consequences The initial information exposes the critical importance of using MFA to protect remote access systems and testing backup systems for disaster recovery. Companies should also use free tools available to them. Online trackers: Kaiser Permanente disclosed a HIPAA breach of 1.34

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article. Social engineering Social engineering represents a non-technical strategy where an attacker manipulates a victim into unintentionally revealing crucial information, such as a secret code.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore some lesser-known methods that hackers may use to bypass 2FA. Exploiting earlier generated tokens: Strengthening Backup Measures Some systems allow users to generate backup codes or recovery tokens during the 2FA setup process. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. Oftentimes, phishing and social engineering are used to steal credentials and/or get employees to click on a malicious link or attachment. Store backups offline so they cannot be found by cyber intruders.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2020

In this article, we’ll take a look at the main phishing types, ways to detect them, and how to avoid the potential damage they can inflict. Phishing is a cyberattack that utilizes various social engineering methods to trick users into disclosing sensitive information, clicking a malicious link, or downloading a malicious attachment.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Try reading our articles about how to avoid phishing , phishing protection in the cloud , detecting Office 365 phishing emails , and how ransomware is spread via emails. PhishingBox PhishingBox specializes in security and phishing awareness training, phishing simulation, and social engineering prevention.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This article explores why cybersecurity for small businesses matters, common challenges, effective strategies, and essential tools to help you strengthen your defenses. Without proper training, however, they may unknowingly expose the business to risks such as phishing scams or social engineering attacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As we mentioned in a previous blog , hackers come in many forms, but their methods can generally be classified into three distinct types of cybercriminals: The Impersonator – Hackers that pretend to be others, often using social engineering and human psychology to trick users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks. Store the backups offline or within secure cloud storage to ensure they are not easily accessible by attackers.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Here you can find more than 20 news articles each week. The main focus here is the social side of data loss. This blog educates about social engineering attacks and ways to prevent them. Here you can find articles on recent cybersecurity updates. Spinbackup Blog Yep, that’s the blog you are reading now.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 9, 2023

Solarwinds Network Configuration Manager Solarwinds’ Network Configuration Manager provides a package of solutions for network compliance, network automation, network configuration backup, and vulnerability assessment. For this article we focused on vulnerability scanners that emphasize an MSP/MSSP offering.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore how Passkey may transform the way we log into and interact with web-based services. Passkeys are only saved to the Windows PC locally, and the Windows “Hello” service does not yet have the ability to synchronize or backup and restore the passkey if your device is lost. How does a passkey work?”

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

JUNE 4, 2024

Here are some interesting articles highlighting the severity: 2024: Fending Off Cyberattacks on the Nation’s Health System 2024: HHS Statement Regarding the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare 2024: Hackers say they sold Lurie Children’s Hospital data for $3.4M Did we mention fines? ?

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We hope this article will help you to stay one step ahead of threats like this one. The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Backups: Although more commonly applied to endpoints and data, networks also benefit from periodic backups of settings and configurations. Backup is also a critically important ransomware defense that can be hard to get right.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. Examples of Notable RDP Attacks. Calling into Robinhood.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. This includes the ability to install software, change its settings, manage backup operations, and more. Social engineering. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Most cyberattacks originate outside the organization.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0 Somehow, they were able to obtain the administrator password – we believe that it may have been stored in plain text inside a file, or that the attacker may have used social engineering. builder files and delve into the adversary’s steps to maximize impact on the network.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. This article looks at encryption, how it fits into cryptology, how cryptographic algorithms work, types, use cases, and more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc. Those tools used to mitigate risks include perimeter defense, firewalls, security software, backups, etc.

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this comprehensive article, we will examine the evolution and surge in these double extortion campaigns, look at real-world examples of how high-profile companies have been significantly impacted, and provide best practices for defending against and recovering from such attacks. Use immutable object storage for backups.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

Disclaimer : All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. A practical guide to maximizing the short- and long-term benefits of your upcoming OSCP exam attempt(s). I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSecs copyright policies and agreements.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware makes its way into your network and onto your computer and see how you can defend your data assets! Keep in mind that locally synchronized files such as Microsoft’s OneDrive or Google Drive/Backup and Sync files will generally be encrypted as well.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore how Passkey may transform the way we log into and interact with web-based services. Passkeys are only saved to the Windows PC locally, and the Windows “Hello” service does not yet have the ability to synchronize or backup and restore the passkey if your device is lost. How does a passkey work?”

Passwords 52

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization. Often, ransomware infections bring to light (unfortunately) holes in the data protection plan or inoperable backups that have not been protecting data for months or longer without notice.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation. When setting up an authenticator app, make sure to follow the instructions provided by the app and securely store the backup codes provided.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation. When setting up an authenticator app, make sure to follow the instructions provided by the app and securely store the backup codes provided.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

To ensure that your data is safe, get a backup for Office 365. Check out this article from the Office support team on how to install system updates on your particular Office, and always be up to date. Backup your data with professional backup services. Read next: How to backup your Office 365 data.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. In this article, we’ll explain how password managers work, how to use a password manager, and how to choose the right one for your purposes. Can a Password Manager Be Hacked?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks Phishing scams , in which hackers set up fake websites and applications in order to steal passwords can allow access to sensitive information within minutes.

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