Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Lets explore how Webroot has evolved to become your one-stop shop for all things cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Backup strategies. Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. An enormous gap has been witnessed in the industry regarding cybersecurity as none are interested in offering security training to companies having less than 500-1000 employees.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2020

US Government fears a new wave of cyber attacks from Iran as retaliation for the airstrike that killed Maj. Krebs, Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned of a potential new wave of cyber attacks carried out by Iran-linked hacker groups targeting U.S. Christopher C.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. You can keep a data backup on hardware or use a cloud-based service.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2022

A Steady Drumbeat of Cybersecurity Threats. While often operating on a shoestring budget and with aging infrastructures, local governments tend to rely on their IT team to ensure security rather than a dedicated cybersecurity expert. Groups that carry out these kinds of attacks have discovered that cities are an easy target.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the current cybersecurity landscape.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

Related: Why not train employees as phishing cops? First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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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. The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. Recognising the threat patterns Shaping a better cybersecurity future is imperative.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes. Phishing and Spear Phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Recent cybersecurity statistics indicate that data breaches are escalating into a significant international concern. This underscores the need not only for strong preventive measures to protect critical information but also for a well-defined strategy to contain the damage if attackers successfully breach your defenses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Small businesses rarely have the capacity to hire a full-time cybersecurity professional, and the basic blocking and tackling of securing an organization can be overlooked, resulting in weak defenses that are vulnerable to even the less sophisticated or targeted cyberattacks. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2021

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released guidance on how to prevent data breaches resulting from ransomware attacks. The fact sheet also recommends organizations to protect sensitive data belonging to customers or employees.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

For more than 20 years now, October has also been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. By safeguarding our information from cyber threats, we can all help keep the digital world we live in more secure. noreply@yourbank.com.)

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. For both businesses and consumers, this trend emphasizes the need for increased vigilance and cybersecurity awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And the bad news is that few of the servers severely affected, making the staff to suspend any data transfers and backups to maintain data continuity. Security firm Emsisoft says that the cyber criminal group has been active since 2019 and could have launched attacks on over 46 organizations so far.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers? Here are my top 5 predictions: Work-From-Anywhere Will Continue to Expose Cyber Gaps . This includes employees who have unintentionally allowed a breach because of bad cybersecurity hygiene. Automation and Machine Learning .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

By Raffael Marty, SVP, Product, Cybersecurity at ConnectWise. One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack. Ransomware continues to dominate the headlines. Endpoint Protection.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

The emergence of NIS2 alongside GDPR stems from the acknowledgment that while data protection is vital, it represents just one aspect of cybersecurity. As a global trailblazer in information security and data protection regulation, the EU continues to lead the way in comprehensive cybersecurity standards.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

For new online businesses, implementing robust cybersecurity strategies is not just an option, but a necessity. Understanding Cybersecurity Cybersecurity involves protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from cyber-attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

It is a great question, particularly when you consider that $167 Billion was spent on Cybersecurity in 2019 and this is predicted to increase to $248 Billion by 2023 [Source: Forbes ]. It is important to note that we have only selected a small number of notified, and publicly acknowledged cyber-attack incidents.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

The Australian government is urging companies in the region to adopt strong cybersecurity practices due to increased global risk stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. It is critical that Australian organisations are alert to these threats and take steps to adopt an enhanced cyber security posture and increase monitoring for threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With the cybersecurity landscape more unpredictable than ever, it can be difficult to predict what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone in the next 12 months. Based on recent cybercriminal activity, businesses should expect increased social engineering and train employees to recognize the signs of such attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2023

For the past 1 year or so, a museum is unable to access its artecraft database because of a ransomware attack on the servers of Gloucester City Council. The Phishing email attack took place in the year 2021 and the Museum of Gloucester that identified the unauthorized intrusion is still being affected by the cyber incident.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In this piece, Robert discusses Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) and his message to his fellow business leaders as a champion of the global initiative. This National Cybersecurity Awareness Mo­­nth, what message do you have for fellow business leaders? Should the everyday individual be concerned with the topic of cybersecurity?

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

The threat landscape for businesses today is filled with many different security threats and attack vectors used by hackers and other malicious individuals. What Is a Cyber Attack? Cyber attacks have become all too common in today’s world largely due to how organizations have evolved in the way they carry out business.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than half of the breaches started with the network servers being compromised either through email phishing, malware or privileged credential misuse. A solid cybersecurity posture is only as strong as its policies, backups and disaster plans. million patients. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Ransomware: Why do backups fail when you need them most? Other cybersecurity news. Sinclair Broadcast Group says it suffered a ransomware attack and has had data stolen. Source: NPR) After games boom in pandemic, gangs are using phishing and malware to cheat fans. We dig into the Game Players Code. Stay safe, everyone!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated. To indicate the size of the cyber risk to companies, there is, on average, a cyber-attack every 39 seconds, which does not mean that every attack is successful, but that there is an attempt to access companies’ computer systems with that frequency.

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