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Zix tricks: Phishing campaign creates false illusion that emails are safe

SC Magazine

Researchers last week spotted a phishing campaign that leveraged an online email authentication solution from Zix, in hopes that potential victims would be lulled into a false sense of security.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

eSecurity Planet

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. We’ll cover a range of best practices for remote access security, from the simple and the practical to the more advanced. It will only require your biometrics or hardware tokens.

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Protect your business with security awareness training

SiteLock

In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. Misled : Many organized cybercriminals are sophisticated about tracking executives’ schedules and crafting authentic looking emails to impersonate them. on a Tuesday.

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

10 Spear Phishing Prevention Techniques Organizations can significantly reduce their susceptibility to attacks from spear phishing and improve overall cybersecurity resilience by combining these strategies with the promotion of a culture of security consciousness. It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password.

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5 Steps to Building a Foolproof Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

SiteLock

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. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Watch for breach notifications from companies you have accounts with so you’ll know whatever other defensive moves you need to make too. Restrict App Permissions: Take control of your mobile device’s security by reviewing and limiting app permissions, denying unnecessary access and removing unused apps.

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5 Major Cybersecurity Trends to Know for 2024

eSecurity Planet

“The use of deepfake techniques in fraudulent activities… will elevate the sophistication of phishing fraud, making it increasingly challenging for users to distinguish between legitimate services and scams.” continues Ricardo Villadiego, founder & CEO of Lumu. “By