SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Trends of cyber insurance claims for 2020. Coalition, a cyber insurance company, recently released a report detailing the categories of cyber attacks as well as the cause behind the attacks for the first half of 2020. And the most popular attack vector was phishing. 4 key takeaways from cyber insurance industry report.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 4, 2024

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Watch out for fake vendors. The thieves may contact you posing as the vendor.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a result of this, next year we could see CISOs tightening up the disclosure decision making process, focusing on quicker and greater clarity on breach impact, and even looking to include personal liability cover in cyber insurance contracts. Increasing demands from insurers. Getting the basics right.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. What is the Most Common Form of Phishing?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

And, let’s be honest , the deceptive writing phishing assaults and other cyber threats today employ are skilled enough to fool even the most trained, internet-savvy experts. Phishing emails and messages may appear from a company you’re familiar with or trust, and they can appear to be from a credit card company or a bank.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials. In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Watch out for fake vendors. The thieves may contact you posing as the vendor.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The leaked information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, and medical identification numbers. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2024

In December 2023, Elliptic and Corvus Insurance published a joint research that revealed the group accumulated at least $107 million in Bitcoin ransom payments since early 2022. ” reads the CSA. According to the experts, the ransomware gang has infected over 329 victims, including ABB , Capita , Dish Network , and Rheinmetall.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

HIPAA is short for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Enable two-factor authentication. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The training aims to educate employees on phishing attempts that steal personal data such as credit card and email login details. To create strong passwords that are hard to guess, combine the two-factor authentication with your password for verification purposes. Invest in cybersecurity insurance.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Phishing attacks? The Role Of Cybersecurity Insurance In A Predictive Security. Cybersecurity insurance in recent years has become a modern day stopgap for corporations looking to offset their losses for attacks. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance? Below is a list of adaptive controls needed for cyber insurance.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 5, 2021

Binance receives the ban hammer from UK’s FCA Fired by algorithm: The future’s here and it’s a robot wearing a white collar Second colossal Linkedin “breach” in 3 months, almost all users affected Police seize DoubleVPN data, servers, and domain PrintNightmare 0-day can be used to take over Windows domain controllers SMS authentication code includes (..)

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems. Could be phished credentials. Could be weak application security practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead, the ransom pay can be covered from a cyber insurance policy, provided it is taken prior to the launch of the attack and covers the costs associated with the malware attack. Nope, says a renowned international bank from UK. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to ransomware attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

While implementation of security technologies such as multi-factor authentication and encryption have slightly increased, we have not yet reached the level where the majority of applications, data and operational technology are fully protected. Cyber insurance coverage ramps up. Criminals can use them to launch phishing attacks.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Known as phishing scams , these messages will typically ask you to provide personal information or click on a malicious link. Do you want to make identity protection even easier?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

AI-Powered Phishing Scammers have begun leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to make phishing scams more convincing and impactful. AI-powered phishing attacks use real-time data mining to craft personalized messages, emails, and even live phone calls with familiar voices.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

On June 8, she will lead a panel discussion on "The Future of Privacy and Cyber: AI, Quantum and Mind Readers," joined by Monique Ferraro, Cyber Counsel, HSB Insurance; Karen Painter Randall, Partner and Chair, Cybersecurity Data Privacy and Incident Response, Connell Foley LLP; and Violet Sullivan, VP of Client Engagement, Redpoint Cyber.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Of course, using an identity theft protection service that provides insurance to help recover those costs lost in the crime will greatly reduce the out-of-pocket cost due to Identity Theft. Add multi-factor authentication for accounts that offer it. The pandemic’s impact led to a surge in online shopping. Medical Identity Theft.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The exposed information included names, birth dates, medical records, insurance information, Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. You can also get compensated for losses related to identity theft through identity theft insurance coverage. Department of Health and Human Services.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2023

And in 2021, the University of Texas at Austin was hit by a phishing attack that led to the theft of personal information from students and faculty. This incident is a reminder that no organization is immune to cyberattacks," said David Derigiotis, Chief Insurance Officer at Embroker.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The incident was noticed on March 14, and a week later PharMerica identified that the personal information accessed included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medication lists and health insurance information. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The information varied from person to person, but may have included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (SSNs), health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, dates of service and/or limited treatment information used by TGH for its business operations. Take your time.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Recent reporting indicates cyber criminals will continue targeting healthcare payment processors through a variety of techniques, such as phishing campaigns and social engineering, to spoof support centers and obtain user access.” Use multi-factor authentication for all accounts and login credentials to the extent possible.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

And for those that re-use passwords: theft of your entertainment login could be eventual access to bigger, more detrimental accounts (such as banking, insurance, and health). The ‘big event’ phishing spike It’s not just what happens on game day, but on the practice field, as they say. Go for the win with passwordless authentication.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Use Strong Passwords and Authentication Ensure that all users, especially administrators, use strong, unique passwords. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add an additional layer of security. Regular training sessions can help individuals recognize phishing attempts, social engineering attacks, and other common threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Technological tactics.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A recent phishing scheme targeting live chat platforms works in part because website operators that use chat features are not always diligently scanning uploaded files for malware. The scheme is yet another recent example of phishing campaigns leveraging communication mediums outside of email to catch prospective victims off-guard.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 18, 2023

Researchers warn that such data leaks are hazardous as they might help threat actors craft targeted phishing campaigns, assist in forgery and identity theft, and trick companies into making payments. The discovered database was not protected by authentication. Treasure trove of data.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Do you feel confident that everyone in your organization could identify a phishing email that contained ransomware? What if the recipient is in a hurry and under a lot of stress – will they be aware of how sophisticated and authentic-looking a well-crafted whaling attack can be?

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Phishing Scams Another common Fortnite scam is known as phishing. Phishing scams are where you receive a message or email from a sender who is claiming to be Fortnite. Phishing scams are common in many online industries, especially with Fortnite. Enable two-factor authentication for added online security and safety.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Send Phishing Emails. And they can gain that by sending you a phishing email saying that your account has been accessed from a new device or compromised. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication. When updating your email account password and passwords for other online accounts, enable multi-factor authentication.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever available. File a Claim With Your Identity Theft Insurance If you’ve already invested in identity theft insurance , now you should take full advantage of it. Your insurance provider will guide you through the claims process. Use strong and unique passwords.

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Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

A recent domain hijack of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck.com was used to spoof the company in a spear-phishing campaign. It should include an inventory of who can access registrar accounts, implementation of two-factor authentication, and password hygiene checks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

Banking, finance, and insurance institutions must safeguard consumer information and accounts while providing customers continuous access to their balances and funds. A fragmented approach to identity verification and customer authentication results runs the risk of unauthorized access and compromise of organizational and consumer data.

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