SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 4, 2024

In prepping for my speech, I realized that the techniques I daily use as a certified social engineer equipped me more than I realized. In this article I’ll go over some of the techniques we use in vishing simulations and how they can help us to influence the audience we may be speaking to. Aim to do the same for your audience!

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We’ve reviewed those better known open source names in our main pentesting tools article. The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a nonprofit foundation and an open community dedicated to security awareness. As many apps are now web-based, adversaries use browser exploitation.

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SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and security solutions require more resources to analyze the huge amount of data gathered every day, many organizations feel the need for advanced security services that can deal with this growing complexity in real time, 24/7. Social engineering. What is Kaspersky MDR.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Trojan Source “threatens the security of all code,” screams a widely shared article. The post ‘Trojan Source’ Makes Scary Headlines—But it’s Not New appeared first on Security Boulevard. There’s nothing new here.

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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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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Original post at [link] While organizations must still account for flashy vulnerability exploitations, denial-of-service campaigns, or movie-themed cyber-heists, phishing-based social engineering attacks remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

In order to build a reputation and gain their customer’s trust, they need to ensure that they are secure against any risks that the digital realm may pose. Helps improve overall security awareness and policies within organizations, making them more secure against future threats like malware or other hacks.

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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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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. Consider using physical security keys as an alternative authentication method.

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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). Recognize and avoid social engineering scams by educating yourself on common tactics.

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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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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. Phishing Awareness Training Providers Here’s our list of the top 5 anti-phishing training providers.

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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.' Fischer said: "The USPS matter is an example of how challenging it is to remove the human from cybersecurity.

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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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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. The best way to ensure a healthy cybersecurity culture is to deploy a successful security awareness and training program. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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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. The post User Error: The Root Cause of it All appeared first on Security Boulevard. Throughout the work-from-home.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 28, 2025

Using valid accounts (27%) and social engineering (13%) both went up from 2023, showing the importance of managing access to accounts. Two recent stories involve Article 15 of the EU GDPR, concerning an individuals right to obtain information that an organisation holds about them.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Phishing is respondents’ top security concern, cited by 55%, followed by network intrusion and ransomware. About 41% of security team members lack security certifications, although they are an employment requirement in more than half of organizations surveyed.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

S o make sure you don’t leave room for security loopholes. How to secure your data from malware: One of the best practices for Office 365 security monitoring is to get the latest security updates. Here are some of the best security training providers you can choose from.

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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 Through Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

By now you may be guessing what the psychic and the social engineer have in common. Both use techniques such as using social cues, making broad statements, and using probability to create the illusion of credibility. Similarly, a professional social engineer must exhibit confidence and never break pretext.

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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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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

In the article titled “Dox, steal, reveal. We will discuss those methods in this article. During these conversations, cybercriminals employed social engineering techniques to gain access not only to the internal network of the company, but also to tools that enabled them to manage Twitter user accounts. Conclusion.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

As a business owner, you must be aware of the implications of different types of malware on your company’s bottom line, and what steps you can take to protect your company from future attacks. This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! That is why hackers use social engineering tricks to pressure victims into paying a ransom. But how does ransomware work?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

It's hard to believe, but security awareness training is now being viewed through a political lens, as well. He attempted to get the employee to turn on his own company, something security experts call an insider threat. City Councilman. There is an unusual case unfolding right now in Alabama. A Russian national in U.S.

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