Identity IQ

AUGUST 14, 2023

Spam vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference? Among these threats, spam and phishing are two commonly misunderstood but distinct challenges. In this blog, we shed light on the differences between spam and phishing and provide valuable insights to help you avoid falling victim to these malicious activities What is Spam?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Identity Verification and Validation: Users' and devices' identities should be confirmed and authenticated before granting access to systems and data.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Phishing Gets Personal Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, thanks to tools like generative AI, which enable attackers to personalize their campaigns for maximum impact. Educate yourself on common phishing tactics and train employees to recognize fraudulent emails.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning of targeted phishing attacks conducted by threat actors based in Russia and Iran. The UK agency reported ongoing spear-phishing campaigns carried out by Russia-based group SEABORGIUM and Iran-based group TA453 to gather intelligence on the victims.

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Phishing and the Internet Boom: With the rise of the internet, phishing became a prevalent social engineering tactic. As technology advanced, phishing techniques evolved to include more sophisticated email designs and persuasive content. As seen in the modern day, phishing is still a viable option for malicious actors.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Phishing emails are well-crafted emails that trick the user into clicking on links or attachments that collect personal and financial information or contain malware. Signs of a Phishing Email. A cybercriminal may disguise themselves as Amazon and send you a phishing email targeting your login information. Educate yourself.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Stay educated. Taking an active role Your cybersecurity policy should address your employees and technology systems. Stay proactive.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. User education: Regularly train employees on cybersecurity best practices, including recognizing phishing attempts and secure handling of sensitive information. Robust access control. Comprehensive monitoring.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The experts pointed out that crooks engaged in phishing activities have started to rely on the popular instant messaging platform more in recent months. On Telegram is possible to find channels that offer: Free phishing kits that can be used to target users of a large number of global and local brands. ” Phishing-as-a-Service.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Everything becomes clear(er) if I manually change the font in the browser dev tools to a serif version: The victim I was referring to in the opening of this blog post? Obviously, the image is resized to the width of paragraphs on this blog, give it a click if you want to check it out at 1:1 size. Poor Googie! More on that soon.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

We can map this exact example onto modern multi-factor authentication. What is Second Factor Phishing? At Duo, some of our customers are worried about second factor phishing or push phishing. However, companies shouldn’t let their guard down when it comes to end user education.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In March, a voice phishing scam targeting GoDaddy support employees allowed attackers to assume control over at least a half-dozen domain names, including transaction brokering site escrow.com. 2019 that wasn’t discovered until April 2020. . ” In the early morning hours of Nov.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The term Pharming is a combination of two words Phishing and Farming. Pharming vs phishing. Though Pharming and Phishing share almost similar goals, the approach to conduct Pharming is entirely different from Phishing. Related: Credential stuffing explained.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In a blog post published today to coincide with a Black Hat Dubai talk on their discoveries, James and co-author Joel Lathrop said they were motivated to crack Zeppelin after the ransomware gang started attacking nonprofit and charity organizations.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 19, 2022

However, recent trends show that bad actors are targeting organizations by using OTPs in phishing attacks. Let’s review what one-time passwords are, how phishing takes advantage of them, and how multi-factor authentication can help mitigate this risk. These are the most secure remote authentication options, as illustrated below.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. Enforce strong passwords and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) — by educating users about using a unique password for each account and enforcing higher security for privileged accounts (administrators, root).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Likewise, lookalike and spoofed web domains and well-crafted phishing emails now easily trick employees into thinking they’re dealing with trustworthy sources. Ransomware usually starts with a phishing email. Educate employees on how to spot and respond to suspicious emails that bypass filters. A typical attack.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2023

Volvo’s retailer exposed its database’s authentication information, including MySQL and Redis database hosts, open ports and credentials. A malicious actor could have abused email credentials to hijack an official communication channel and send phishing emails to customers from a trusted company’s email. How to protect your data?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Most of the top incident threats mirror last year’s report, with an increase in phishing, ransomware and credential theft in the wake of the worldwide pandemic and workforce’s rapid adoption of remote work. The DBIR states that phishing, ransomware, web app attacks dominated data breaches in 2020.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Security education and awareness have come a long way since the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month 20 years ago. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers. Leveraging multifactor authentication (MFA) can prevent exposed passwords from being used. But the mission never ends.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

Email Threats Are Becoming More Sophisticated There are a number of ways that email can be leveraged to compromise the security of an organization, but the most prominent approach is phishing. Today, according to the Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report , phishing is one of the leading five tactics used to initiate data breaches.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature. Protecting Yourself and Your Business Educate and Train Employees : Awareness is the first step in prevention.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It's a frustrating reality for CIOs because these types of breaches are preventable as long as their companies implement the right technologies, policies, and procedures and educate their employees on how to be extra vigilant in the digital world. Continuously educating your workforce. Continuously Educate Your Workforce.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

As no authentication was required, anybody could access all of the student’s personal information needed to apply to universities. It claims to have a network of over 650 educational institutions worldwide and 80 million users over the last year. Leverage EDU works as a one-stop admission platform for students seeking to study abroad.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This blog will delve into the various types of impersonation scams, shed light on their insidious nature, and provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from falling prey to them. How to Spot Them: Phishing emails could contain spelling and grammatical errors. Here are some common types: 1.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Two factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security that passwords alone can’t provide. Hackers have several tools in their arsenal that can intercept, phish, and spoof SMS. Hackers have several tools in their arsenal that can intercept, phish, and spoof SMS.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. . ” reads the joint report. ” reads the joint report. ” continues the report.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 5, 2022

Let’s walk through some practical steps organizations can take today, implementing zero trust and remote access strategies to help reduce ransomware risks: •Obvious, but difficult – get end users to stop clicking unknown links and visiting random websites that they know little about, an educational challenge. Let’s talk VPNs.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Also, whenever it is possible, activate two-factor authentication (2FA). As the use of Bitcoin has grown, so have the number of phishing and malware attempts that prey on naïve users. Use uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters, and a combination of them to create strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. Ashford Be wary of fraud.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

Is it the security of personal information, the reliability of online transactions, the authenticity of digital identities? Phishing scams, malware attacks, and ransomware incidents have become more prevalent , targeting individuals and organisations alike. When you think about trust in the digital landscape, what comes to mind?

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Officially classified as cyber terrorism, we’ve now seen large-scale ransomware attacks on everything from government, to healthcare, to supply chains, education and financial institutions. Gartner reports that 57% of breaches involve employee/third-party negligence. The good news is that Gartner reports 90% of ransomware is preventable.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. This revelation underscored the importance of transparency in cloud security, emphasizing the need for robust measures to secure cloud authentication.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency , lists the following 4 steps to protect yourself: Implement multi-factor authentication on your accounts and make it significantly less likely you’ll get hacked. More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Update your software. Turn on automatic updates.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

Most of the APT28s’ campaigns leveraged spear-phishing and malware-based attacks. is affected by multiple vulnerabilities that can be exploited by an authenticated, remote attacker to execute code on an affected system or cause vulnerable devices to reload. through 12.4 through 15.6 and IOS XE 2.2 through 3.17

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