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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

Maybe they can learn ways to avoid scams and ways to care for their devices. There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams.

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

Cybersecurity experts recommend: Only using verified, reputable websites and mobile apps for any sports streams or betting activities Enabling multi-factor authentication and using password managers or passwordless options Installing mobile security solutions to detect malicious apps and phishing sites Providing security awareness training on risks (..)

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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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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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. This approach adds a layer of feigned legitimacy and obfuscation to a scam, making it very difficult for security-minded users and protection systems to identify it.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (i.e., Use multifactor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

Use multifactor authentication where possible. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. Regularly provide users with training on information security principles and techniques as well as overall emerging cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities (i.e.,

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

The report from Armorblox describes a pair of recently observed attacks in which adversaries sent an email designed to fool recipients into calling phone number staffed by a malicious actor who then perpetuates the scam from there. According to Iyer, it’s relatively easy and cheap for cybercriminals set up this kind of scam. “

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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 starters, Sadler recommends that companies enable multi-factor authentication to secure access to key accounts and systems.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

However, even if they were to check out the authenticity of the link before clicking, it’s possible users would still not notice the very minute change in the prefix. Additionally, “reputation systems and string matching can be employed whether or not the scheme, port, or even HTTP authentication parts are used by the attacker.”.

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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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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. A solution will recognize that the user is always using the same device and allows for a more seamless authentication path.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

A security-focused email service is the best way for any company with an online presence–no matter what size–to avoid being exploited by these scams. There is no question that COVID-19 impacts digital security and can cause some anxiety for those who are not IT professionals. Implement Security Awareness Training.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The beginning of the mass vaccination campaign also led to many fraudulent scams. After the first vaccines appeared on the Internet – and especially dark web forums – a busy trade in vaccines began online, with no one being able to verify the authenticity of the vaccines being sold.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To increase the chances that the distributed security measures will be in effect, we can use a combination of three approaches: Enforce security expectations using technology to prevent insecure choices or actions.

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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. For more on Cybersecurity Awareness Month, visit these resources: [link] [link].

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

While voice fraud isn’t new, this is the first reported example of an audio deepfake scam, and although some doubt the veracity of this story , it highlights the potentially massive threat that deepfakes pose to businesses. Faced with more advanced scams, employees will find it even more difficult to tell what’s real from what’s fake.

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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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Too many recipients in CC signalize that it’s spam and probably a scam. Security Awareness Training How to prevent social engineering attacks and handle the consequences Plan a nd conduct a regular training course for your employees. Apply multi-factor authentication to prevent criminals from accessing your email.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. With the right training, however, your employees can learn to recognize these scam emails before opening them. •

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

These scams are often designed to trick site visitors into giving up their PII, login credentials and payment information, or to deliver malware to unsuspecting victims. In addition, investing in advanced web security technology can prevent employees from being able to access fake domains and malicious websites.”.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it. 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!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, secure location (i.e., Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us.

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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. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all sites and devices where it is offered. Use good 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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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams. Security pros know better. There’s no single security solution that will stop all email attacks. billion in 2018 to $1.86

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Besides controversy surrounding the potential use of deepfakes and image generation tech, such as Stable Diffusion, in disinformation campaigns and non-consensual pornography , they, for example, were used in various scams , such as the famous cryptoscam featuring the fake video of Elon Musk.

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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. To protect students’ wellbeing, K–12 schools must do more than meet the basic minimum requirements for compliance.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Phishing and spear-phishing are types of scams. Spoofing is widely used in phishing scams, spear phishing, and spam campaigns like social engineering. Domain spoofing.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

Email continues to be the top phishing vector, but other vectors such as SMS are growing: consumers trust text messages more than emails, and a successful SMS phishing (“SMiShing”) attack can give attackers the smartphone access that they need to bypass two-factor authentication. Simulate phishing attacks to identify gaps in your program.

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