Trend Micro

JULY 22, 2024

Security awareness and measures to detect and prevent sophisticated risks associated with QR code-based phishing attacks (quishing)

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Any time an organization shifts an employee’s workspace and network usage, they may be less adept at identifying phishing attacks, social engineering or other security threats. Because employees are inundated with things to download and procedures to complete, a well-worded phishing attempt might slip through the cracks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2024

Insight #3: Two-factor authentication: Not invincible Two-factor authentication (2FA) is widely considered a crucial security measure. However, as this article demonstrates, 2FA is not foolproof. The post Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/30/24 appeared first on Security Boulevard. The key takeaway?

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers.

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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. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The number of ransomware attacks has increased by 18% , while the worldwide volume of phishing attacks doubled to 500 million in 2022. That means implementing a layered security and data management strategy that encompasses prevention, protection, and recovery so that your data, your bottom line, and your reputation remain secure.

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Security Weekly

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The post Phishing: The Gift that Keeps on Giving appeared first on Security Weekly.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Article by Daniel Warelow, Product Manager at Giacom and Charles Preston, CEO & Founder of usecure. Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Human Error Employees are a vital part of any business’s security strategy – they are the soldiers on the front line in the battle against hackers.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Impersonators are known to use phishing , Business Email Compromise (BEC) and domain spoofing to lure victims, and they’re always looking for new ways to innovate. This is why a multi-layered approach that can block phishing sites (including HTTPS) in real time, is key for staying safe.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Such security audits require various techniques and tools to simulate classic steps of an attack, such as information gathering (reconnaissance), phishing, or privilege escalation. We’ve reviewed those better known open source names in our main pentesting tools article. Can bypass a victim’s firewall. Very comprehensive.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. 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.

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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?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This article was written by an independent guest author. As the threat landscape evolves faster than we can keep up with, organizations must be aware of the type of threats they may face. Ultimately, if your employees have a security-first mindset and understand the threats, many APTs can be prevented.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2021

To some degree, nearly every renowned cyberattack worthy of newscasts or print articles can be (or has been) blamed on a mistake made by a user within the victimized organization. Someone carelessly clicked on an attachment or followed a suspicious URL link; both guilty of having failed to recognize a phishing email.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Know how to identify phishing attempts , and report phishing messages to your email program, work, or other authorities. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 15, 2020

However, on Tuesday, independent investigative journalist Brian Krebs released an article on his website stating that ransomware had been deployed and that the intruders are demanding nearly $300,000 worth of bitcoin.". The ransomware that hit the city network is called DoppelPaymer.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

What happened, according to a statement by the USPS quoted in a USA Today article , was the agency was " notified in December about an 'unusual log-in activity involving a limited number of employees.' Additionally, anomalous login alerts went uninvestigated by a likely under-resourced security team.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Using ChatGPT’s large language model, anyone can easily generate malicious code or craft convincing phishing emails, all without any technical expertise or coding knowledge.

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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. Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

A startup getting to Unicorn status (valued at a billion or more) on the back of security training is quite a feat. But constant breaches of organizations large and small, and a trail of victims to ransomware and phishing opened a massive opportunity. Its only appearance on Gartner MQs is as a Leader in security awareness training.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

To safeguard your digital assets, this article will delve into key strategies to protect against various cyber threats. You will learn how to: Prevent hacking and phishing attacks by using secure wallets and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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BH Consulting

MARCH 28, 2025

Phishing season persists; but are passkeys the answer? Phishing is still the most successful way for attackers to access systems, new analysis has found. Phishing accounted for 35 per cent of compromises. Security researcher Tobia Righi recently demonstrated the first successful passkey phishing attack.

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Hacker's King

JUNE 27, 2023

It involves gathering and analyzing data from publicly accessible sources such as websites, social media platforms, news articles, and public records. In this article, we will explore how OSINT is used to analyze email addresses and its various applications. OSINT stands for Open Source Intelligence.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every year companies lose thousands and even millions of dollars due to security breaches. They may upgrade company software or increase security awareness training. With all this effort though, many security executives wonder if their resources are well spent. This can be very effective if executed properly.

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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. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

This article will help you grasp the main G Suite admin roles and responsibilities and provide you with some tips to make these tasks easier. Also, recently Google rolled out new important security features for admins. Create an Incident Response Plan There are many potential G Suite security incidents.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Don’t worry, there are solutions that can make your life easier – we speak about them as a part of a strong multilayer ransomware protection strategy we talk about in this article. Logically, by reducing the number of phishing emails your employees get, you decrease the likelihood of employees clicking on the link.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

It’s crucial to implement robust security practices to safeguard sensitive information. This article aims to provide comprehensive tips for securing cloud storage for both individuals and businesses: Educational tips on best practices. What are the recommended security measures for business cloud storage?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. While there is no way to guarantee against data breaches, securing the human element can help mitigate security threats and improve the integrity of your remote work systems.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 1971 — Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs — When Steve Wozniak reads an article about Joybubbles and other phone phreaks, he becomes acquainted with John “Captain Crunch” Draper and learns how to hack into phone systems. billion dollars in damages.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Conducted free of charge by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Phishing Campaign Assessment (PCA) : Evaluates an organization’s susceptibility and reaction to phishing emails. Employee security awareness training. Baltimore learned this the hard way. (An 24/7 monitoring of cyber threats.

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NopSec

JUNE 26, 2015

We have installed SIEMs, firewalls, IDPs, vulnerability scanners, malware and virus detection, authentication, identity and access management systems, data loss prevention technology, encryption, sandboxes, anomaly detection tools, phishing and spam prevention. Arnold Felberbaum is a guest blogger for NopSec and author of this article.

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The State of Security

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As threats to technology and private information become more frequent, the President of the United States and Congress have proclaimed October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative aims to assist people in protecting themselves online.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices!

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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. In March 2014, hackers used login information leaked by eBay employees to access sensitive user data of 145 million customers , putting these users at risk of identity theft, password theft and phishing risks.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

By adding these technological solutions into their cybersecurity frameworks, organizations can greatly reduce skill shortages while strengthening their overall security stance. These sessions should cover fundamental cybersecurity practices, phishing detection, password management, and incident response.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Top security skills shortages (as cited by percentage of security team members) (Source: O’Reilly’s “2024 State of Security Survey,” October 2024) Other findings from the 36-page report include: The top cybersecurity projects for the next year are the adoption of AI-enabled security tools, cited by 34%; and of security automation wares (28.8%).

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