SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even a company with the most sophisticated cybersecurity tools and expert security teams can fall prey to cybercriminals if they overlook one area of vulnerability: their people. In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Humans can be distracted, intimidated and especially – misled.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 9, 2024

In today's digital age, phishing has evolved into a sophisticated threat capable of deceiving even the most technically savvy individuals. No longer confined to suspicious emails, phishing now encompasses voice-based attacks (vishing), text-based scams (smishing) automated with phishing kits, and deepfake technologies.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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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. What is phishing? If you detect a phishing email, make sure to avoid all links, and report them!

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

Despite adopting digital technology for remote work, production, and sales, SMBs often lack robust cybersecurity measures. SMBs face significant cybersecurity challenges due to limited resources and expertise. Phishing Employee negligence remains a significant vulnerability for SMBs.

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SC Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

The employees at your organization are badly in need of security awareness training. “B” is obviously the correct choice, but not all companies succeed in motivating their workers to learn the ins and outs of phishing, social engineering and other cyber threats. . What do you do? Infosec’s Jack Koziol.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Recognize phishing. Phishing is a popular tactic for cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you like anti-phishing efforts, hashtags, and confusing but colourful video games, you’ll be interested to know that a security initiative involving all three is now live. The American Bankers Association and other banks in the US are involved in an awareness campaign tied in with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Best practices Just two easy technology fixes can help protect against a lot of cyberattacks: multi-factor authentication and deep e-mail scanning , in which incoming emails are automatically screened to avoid phishing and problems. Quite simply, investing in cybersecurity is a standard cost of doing business today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Some worry how it might improve phishing attacks. One of the most interesting is that the chatbot will prime a new generation of sophisticated phishing attacks, still the most important technique cybercriminals use to harvest user credentials and personal identifiable information (PII). Are we in a new era of phishing?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently developed a new method that will help prevent organizations and their employees from falling victim to phishing cyberattacks, which it calls the Phish Scale. A tool like the Phish Scale could be very useful for organizations in the fight against phishing.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2023

Organizations considering digital transformation must consider cybersecurity best practices, including phishing-resistant MFA features, to reinforce their cybersecurity posture. Regular cybersecurity awareness training and leveraging multifactor authentication (MFA) mechanisms could mitigate the.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As we embark on the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, SecureWorld proudly steps forward to champion the 2023 theme, "Secure Our World." RELATED: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Still Relevant 20 Years Later ] In honor of this year's theme, the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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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. Recognising the threat patterns Shaping a better cybersecurity future is imperative. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

In an update about the incident , Twitter confirmed that the attack occurred through a phone spear phishing effort to customer support: " The social engineering that occurred on July 15, 2020, targeted a small number of employees through a phone spear phishing attack. Spear phishing: what security experts are saying.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

There are many common perceptions about cybersecurity – but many are mis perceptions. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), misinformation about cybersecurity can be confusing – and sometimes risky. Fiction: Outsourcing cybersecurity is not a realistic option for SMBs. Outsourcing cybersecurity is a great option for SMBs.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cybersecurity today is about more than just having the right technical defenses. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Here's how organizations can create a cybersecurity culture from onboarding onward. Ensure security from the start.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

Phishing Challenges Faced By Businesses During COVID-19. This has created new opportunities for email fraud schemes like phishing and spam emails , which prey upon people’s reliance on communication via email – perfect conditions for cybercriminals. Consequences of Phishing Attacks on Businesses.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help promote the month, which this year has the theme of "See Yourself in Cyber." Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W. The session was moderated by Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 3, 2022

They will share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. Meet Lisa Plaggemier , Interim Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Question: Why did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path? Fascinating.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

According to researchers at INKY, in the last few months, there’s been a sharp rise in these work-related phishing lures. The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI becomes available and robust, malicious actors have already used it to develop more advanced attack methods; defenders must also leverage AI in 2024.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2024

The settlement ends an investigation into TracFone’s security practices to uncover whether the breaches were the result of ineffective cybersecurity protocols. With this, criminals can intercept calls, messages, and certain multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Take your time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2021

Riviera Cybersecurity Webinar held on March 16th, 2021 gave a conclusion that the shipping employees and the companies need to be well prepared as the coming months will be tough on those indulging in various business activities in Maritime Industry.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Phishing and Fishing Physical Pentesting What is the biggest concern you are trying to protect against? Are you already conducting phishing or vishing campaigns in-house or through a third-party service? These efforts build up to a proactive security strategy that’s needed to combat today’s persistent social engineering attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses. Small businesses also face unique challenges in cybersecurity. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Incident Response Plan.

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Security Through Education

JULY 1, 2024

One of the many growing threats to our security is SMiShing , a blend of SMS (Short Message Service) and phishing. SMiShing attacks utilize text messages to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing actions that compromise their security.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The first is that they handle troves of sensitive data, especially personally identifiable information (PII) , and the second is that they operate on shoestring budgets with little to no cybersecurity staff or leadership buy-in. We’ll break down five best practices for local government cybersecurity in this post.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2021

That “Microsoft Authenticator” extension you installed is actually malware, designed to phish for your passwords. The post Fake Chrome Extensions: Google Asleep at the Switch appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are very real and if you are in a company that holds a lot of sensitive data whether it is for your employees, clients or customers, businesses must be proactive in implementing robust security measures. Regular updates often include security patches that address known vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2022

The post Workers Go Back to the Office: Cybersecurity After COVID-19 appeared first on Security Boulevard. In the same report, 52% of workers are in the process of switching to a hybrid or a full-time remote job in 2022. This dichotomy.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Organizations increasingly rely on global talent outsourcing to bolster their cybersecurity capabilities. However, this trend also introduces significant data security risks that cannot be overlooked. Remote Access Vulnerabilities Cybersecurity professionals working remotely often require access to sensitive data and critical systems.

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