The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 However, smaller companies rarely have the IT talent, tools, or budget to prevent such attacks. Poorly implemented authentication can also lead to network breaches and compliance headaches.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The United States retail sector faced an especially aggressive wave of cyber threats, with phishing attacks mimicking major holiday brands [3] including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy increasing by more than 2,000% during peak shopping periods. Here are five tips to help businesses protect themselves and their customers.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses experiencing cyber attacks in 2023. Using security plugins can help reduce risks and keep your site safe from threats and are essential for any wordpress site, and even more so if your site has personal customer data on it.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2024

Related: Passwordless workpace long way off However, as users engage with more applications across multiple devices, the digital security landscape is shifting from passwords and password managers towards including passwordless authentication, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and, as of late, passkeys.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

ReliaQuest recently completed a thorough analysis of customer incident data and scoured cybercriminal forums to identify threat actors’ top tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from August 1 to October 31, 2024 (“the reporting period”). This rise is largely driven by financially motivated threat actors looking to maximize their profits.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders. So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Thats true.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Experts warn of cyber attacks against these systems launched by nation-state actors. “We determined whether DoD Components implemented security controls and processes at DoD facilities to protect ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) technical information on classified networks from insider and external cyber threats.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 28, 2022

Intelligence agencies from the west have issued a special alert yesterday stating that the Work from Home (WFH) culture could add fuel to Russian Cyber Attacks and may rise their success score from 30% to 70%. The post Work from home culture could fuel Russian Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 20, 2024

As digitalization and automation increasingly define modern rail networks, the need to secure these systems against cyber threats has never been more critical. Rail, freight, and logistics overall is an easy hit against fraud and crime.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2020

An overwhelming number of cyber threats. The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang were hit with an advanced and wide-ranging series of cyber attacks, reportedly causing disruption to the opening ceremony and the event's website. Approximately 40% of attacks on sports organizations involved malware. Among them?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

These acts were passed to (1) solidify the legitimacy of e-signatures in the business world, (2) ensure all parties have consented to conduct business electronically, and (3) authenticate the signer’s identity. Authentication also reduces the overall likelihood of compromising information.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Unfortunately, the interconnectivity of systems creates potential entry points for cyber threats, as a vulnerability in one component could provide an avenue for unauthorized access or malicious activities throughout the aircraft’s network. That doesn’t mean there aren’t cyberthreats out there.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

"Up until recently, stolen credentials were the leading attack vector entry—exploited vulnerabilities just surpassed stolen creds," Morris said. "It The most effective defense against ransomware includes multifactor authentication, frequent security patches, and Zero Trust principles across network architecture.".

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The innovative and fast nature of AI enables attackers to automate, scale up, and fine tune social engineering attack methods and unknowingly expand the attack surface of organizations. So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2022

However, his experiment is a perfect example of how poor cyber hygiene can leave organizations vulnerable to cyber attacks. Russian state-sponsored cyber attacks can be devastating and leave hundreds of thousands of the Kremlin’s foes without water or electricity.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) this week in a new guidance document titled Securing HTTP-based APIs , published in the wake of several high-profile API breaches. or token-based authentication. or token-based authentication. It also suggests doing a threat modeling analysis of your API design. So said the U.K.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Volexity has also reported publicly that they observed the APT using a secret key that the APT previously stole in order to generate a cookie to bypass the Duo multi-factor authentication protecting access to Outlook Web App (OWA). Nation-state cyber attack methodology and motive.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Last month, the Port of Houston, one of the major US ports, was hit by a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a nation-state actor. One of the major US ports, the Port of Houston, revealed that it was hit by a cyber attack in August that had no impact on its systems. reads the joint advisory.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 22, 2020

Some major cyber threat news from the land down under. Cyber attacks hitting Australian organizations. The country is facing a massive, sophisticated cyber attack from a state-based cyber actor. We have been firmly opposing and combating all forms of cyber attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2024

Let’s have a look at the specifics of this GitHub server flaw, its implications, and the steps needed to mitigate the risks of these cyber attack vectors effectively. […] The post GitHub Server Flaw Causes Critical Authentication Bypass appeared first on TuxCare.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

With these factors compounded, it’s only a matter of time before an attacker acquires an email address and password and can simply log in—no need to hack; no need to exploit a zero-day vulnerability. We have entered a new era of cyber threats. MFA is a must for organizations using SaaS for email.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Manufacturing needs to adopt a Zero Trust approach to mitigate increased cyber threats. Today, at the dawn of the 4th industrial revolution, manufacturers of all kinds are a tempting and vulnerable high-value target for threat actors because of their high intrinsic worth and the dangers of economic harm from supply chain disruptions.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. At the same time, data loss will have serious repercussions, including financial losses ($10.5

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2022

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture due to the imminent risk of destructive cyber-attacks from Russian state-sponsored threat actors after recent attacks against Ukrainian entities. implement an effective incident response plan;?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Samsung released a summary of how it protects its smart phones from cyber attacks and the content is as follows-. Password compromise- Almost all devices offered by Samsung are equipped with innovative biometric authentication technology such as fingerprint, IRIS, and password secure.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrencies can result in significant financial losses and compromised personal information. To safeguard your digital assets, this article will delve into key strategies to protect against various cyber threats. Prevent insider threats with strong access controls and employee monitoring.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2024

Patch it now!

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so do the risks of cyber attacks. It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

This is especially true in the oil and gas industry, where cyber-attacks can jeopardize several parts of the organization, such as underdeveloped IT infrastructure. This is why it is crucial to have systems in place to defend the oil and gas companies from cyber threats. . Awareness and Training are Essential.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

Alarmingly, 85% of banks are predicted to be at risk from rising cyber threats. The increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, including phishing, malware, and man-in-the-middle attacks, poses a serious threat to both users and financial institutions.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 2, 2021

But a new discovery made by the National Security Agency(NSA) of United States has revealed that Russian hacking group APT28 is launching Brute Force Cyber Attacks using Kubernetes to ensure anonymity. It is found hacking databases through brute force attacks or password spray via TOR and VPN servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Much has changed in the cyber threat landscape since then. A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. Many organizations continue to struggle with this cyber threat because of bad or nonexistent software maintenance policies.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs , said any vulnerability that is actively targeted by attackers in the wild must be put to the top of any patching list. privilege escalation vulnerabilities are often highly sought after by cyber attackers,” Breen said.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

As organizations embrace digital transformation, and delver further and further along the path towards such, they open themselves up to a myriad of cyber threats. The financial implications of a successful cyber attack can be catastrophic.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims. Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering.

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