Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. There are various cyber risks for your data. They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Phishing attacks are tricky, because even one sloppy click can put the whole system in danger.

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Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. What should we learn from this?

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Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. In a phishing attack, hackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick employees into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.

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Cyber threats Penetration Testing Passwords Backups 52

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

This will lower your risks of complete system compromise during an attack. Cyber attacks do not happen within a few hours or even a few days. Attackers often need time to explore the network and construct suitable strategies to fully exploit the system and steal the data it contains.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Companies can reduce this risk by using GPS signal authentication mechanisms, conducting continuous monitoring for anomalies and installing backup navigation systems to maintain the accuracy of location data. GPS manipulation also disrupts location tracking and communication with vehicles, which is a major operational risk.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

According to SANS, the CIS Controls mitigate 83% of all attack techniques found in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. Most cyber attacks are carried out using a combination of social engineering, phishing emails, and vulnerabilities — Java, Adobe Flash and Acrobat, Firefox and Chrome plugins, 0-day client-side / browser vulnerabilities.

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. It includes parsing of malicious programs like Trojan horse, worms, different types of network attacks.

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Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). In addition, make it easy to report security concerns (phishing, data leaks, social engineering , password compromise, etc.). Educate employees. Develop plans and playbooks. Codify procedures and processes.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Targeted attacks like these, plus social engineering, specifically phishing – where attackers pose as a trusted source, prey on human vulnerability, and use email or malicious websites to gain the information they want – are effective but they aren’t the only problem.

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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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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 110

Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

What Is a Cyber Attack? A cyber attack refers to a type of attack that is carried out by cybercriminals using a computer or group of computers to attack another computer, group of computers, or network. Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. Who are behind cyber attacks?

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Backup – a copy of physical or virtual data so in case they are being deleted or lost user could easily recover it. DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic. Works as a part of a data loss prevention plan.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

The pandemic has further increased opportunities for cyber attackers as employees access company resources from myriad devices/networks not managed by the corporate IT team. For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. How exactly do attackers get in?

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Ransomware Technology Government Phishing 144

Spinone

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Usually, cyber-attackers decrypt your files after they receive the payment. Usually, the links are contained in phishing emails (we have shown you an example). To infect computers, this ransomware exploited a vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic and used phishing emails. Backup is a copy of your data, stored separately.

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Government 53

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 86

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A report from IBM claims that 21% of all cyber attacks the company remediated in 2021 were ransomware, making it the most common type of attack in the report. This means the files can’t be restored without the attacker’s help. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Particularly during the peak of COVID-19, research by IBM found that ransomware incidents ‘exploded’ in June 2020, which saw twice as many ransomware attacks as the month prior, taking advantage of remote workers being away from the help of IT teams. In recent months, ransomware attacks have not left mainstream media headlines.

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Ransomware Education Security Awareness Phishing 59

Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

That is why hackers use social engineering tricks to pressure victims into paying a ransom. Phishing Phishing is a fraudulent practice that tricks people into opening malicious emails and clicking on fake links that infect your computer with ransomware. In fact, only 25% of home users have automatic weekly backups.

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Ransomware Encryption Antivirus Backups 59