CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

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. Preventing phishing attacks, like the latest phony HR scams, should not fall on individual employees alone.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Security awareness programs for all employees. Identity Verification and Validation: Users' and devices' identities should be confirmed and authenticated before granting access to systems and data. Batch training for the Identity Management key players. Training based on the Need-to-Know and Least Privilege.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use multifactor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This hoax involves what's called a captive portal, which is a web page that prompts users to enter personal information or login credentials, such as usernames and passwords. As is the case with another notorious Google Docs phishing scam , security tools don't interpret such a message as malicious because it is sent by Google.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. For instance, if you’re going to post about your children and dogs, then you definitely don’t want some combination of your kid’s and pooch’s name as your password.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. But now not only are you providing the fake username and password, but you’re providing all this information about the phone itself. That’s finally advanced.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Time is of the essence in these attacks because many companies that rely on VPNs for remote employee access also require employees to supply some type of multi-factor authentication in addition to a username and password — such as a one-time numeric code generated by a mobile app or text message. ” WHAT CAN COMPANIES DO?

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Iyer also believes that the frequency emails sent from businesses and employers related to password resets, security alerts, locked accounts, order confirmations and invoices have increased during the pandemic as well. According to Iyer, it’s relatively easy and cheap for cybercriminals set up this kind of scam. “

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said. A lot of changes were made after Operation Aurora, and Charlet said Google will have an exciting announcement next month to coordinate with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Using strong passwords and a password manager. Updating software.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT-enabled scams and hacks quickly ramped up to a high level – and can be expected to accelerate through 2021 and beyond. The operating systems of home IoT devices today typically get shipped with minimal logon security. In response, threat actors are hustling to take full advantage. This shift is just getting started.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

You might be downloading Trojans or keyloggers which can allow criminals easy access to all sorts of personal data on your computer – including bank account passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers… The list goes on. Implement Security Awareness Training. Think Before Clicking.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month taught us the importance of safe practices such as the use of multifactor authentication, strong passwords, and VPNs. This time of year also brings a surge of promotional scams. Beware of Delivery Scams! Deals and Promotions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 24, 2023

Run the same email through ChatGPT on GPT-4 and you not only get flawless official-sounding prose out the other end, but it adds its own helpful advice: We urge you to take immediate action and secure your computer by changing your password, running a virus scan, and enabling two-factor authentication. Cybersecurity Awareness 2.0

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Avoid reusing passwords for multiple accounts.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Defining and recognizing tech abuse Malicious online behaviors in the form of those motivated by financial gain, such as scams and fraud, have existed, and awareness around them has been raised for years. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2022

And they are always going after the weakest link in a corporate security posture – weak passwords, lack of security awareness, lack of digital skills. Security analytics and customer experience are essential. For example, the best authentication tools today rely on mobile applications.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies. Require phishing-resistant MFA. Segment networks to prevent the spread of ransomware.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 28, 2021

A recently discovered phishing scam that convincingly impersonates the Microsoft Windows logo with an HTML table serves as a new reminder of how social engineers can abuse various elements in emails to fool both human recipients and certain security solutions. A Microsoft building in Europe. efes, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons).

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Outside the fearsome headlines, the lives of ordinary people are regularly hijacked through scams, account takeovers, and data leaks. Some of the best ideas in information security in recent years are conceptually inside-out. Despite these protective gateways, dangerous people and items pass through uncontested every day.

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