The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 Stay proactive.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

“Cell C is aware that data compromised in the recent cybersecurity incident has been unlawfully disclosed by RansomHouse, the threat actor claiming responsibility.” The company engaged top cybersecurity and forensic experts, informed authorities, and is actively supporting affected stakeholders. ” states the company.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Small businesses and startups are known to face some extra challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Make cybersecurity a company-wide issue, but also appoint a go-to person that has a responsibility, along with the time and the tools to perform that task. Often security issues are just dealt with when the need arises.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. For over 25 years, Webroot has been on the front lines of cybersecurity, protecting millions of people and businesses from evolving threats. But as technology advances, so do the threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups. Smart business leaders choose to be proactive and manage the risks by staying current with cybersecurity solutions.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

While details remain sparse, reports suggest social engineering tactics like phishing, SIM swapping, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attacks may have been used to infiltrate systems. Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

This year, Spring Break vacationers are packing more than their flip-flops, bucket hats, and sunglassestheyre also packing a few cybersecurity anxieties for the trip. Safe travels Cybersecurity is probably the last thing people want to pack before going away on a break, but, thankfully, its something that a majority of people said they do.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is bracing for significant workforce reductions. These cuts, which come amid budgetary pressures and evolving threat landscapes, have far-reaching implications across multiple levels of the cybersecurity ecosystem. Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Here's a breakdown.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Cybersecurity has never been more critical for businesses. In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has released a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about the escalating threat posed by the Medusa ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in 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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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

As the report starkly states: "The three primary ways in which attackers access an organization are stolen credentials, phishing and exploitation of vulnerabilitiesacross every single industry." Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. We asked experts at cybersecurity vendors for their comments and additional insights.

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Webroot

APRIL 5, 2024

Why healthcare needs better cybersecurity Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to data breaches because of how much data they hold. Here are five ways to strengthen your cybersecurity: 1. Provide cybersecurity training According to Verizon, 82 percent of all breaches involve a human element.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 1, 2023

LastPass has followed news of last month’s breach with details on a second attack in which developers were phished for their credentials. In the January incident, the password manager’s parent, GoTo, said that in addition to stealing encrypted backups containing customer data, hackers nicked an encryption key last November. “An

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The FBI and other government entities took these steps in response: Investigation and attribution: The FBI and cybersecurity agencies began investigating, collaborating with international cybersecurity entities to attribute the attack to the Cl0p ransomware group. Public advisories: The U.S.

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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 1, 2021

Adopting and applying cybersecurity principles can help you secure your company and decrease the danger of a data breach. Protect your wireless system with full backups. Verify how your cloud systems are performing on a daily basis to make sure you’re protecting the most recent backup.

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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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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

If you take your business seriously, then cybersecurity needs to be your top priority , not only for your clients but also for the stability of your own enterprise. Phishing emails are often sent by a hacker and they continue to be a constant threat. If you have a backup, you can recover the data without playing into the hacker’s game.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2022

Experts say the changes should help defeat many types of phishing attacks and ease the overall password burden on Internet users, but caution that a true passwordless future may still be years away for most websites. Image: Blog.google. But Bellovin said much depends on how securely such cloud systems are administered.

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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

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Besides reputational damage, cybersecurity attacks also lead to operational disruptions that lead to loss of revenue. When a company finds ways to stay safe from cybersecurity attacks , its confidential information and data remain secure and confidential. Here are ways businesses can stay ahead of cybersecurity attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. The average cost of a breach is $3.6

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Webroot

MARCH 24, 2021

Threats such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are only the tip of the iceberg and have the potential to interrupt critical business operations and cause reputational damage to organizations of all sizes. Without a holistic approach to security and recovery, catastrophic failures can occur.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2025

In a matter of days, three major cybersecurity incidents have hit the retail and financial services sectors, drawing renewed attention to supply chain vulnerabilities, credential-based attacks, and the increasing value of non-financial customer data. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

The top malware used by short-term infections will still be cryptominers in 2023 , but other forms of monetization, such as phishing or ransoming customer environments, could grow as well.” [A.C. — to Mandiant research indicates that threat actors are increasingly targeting backups to inhibit reconstitution after an attack.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 9, 2020

based cybersecurity firm Hold Security , KrebsOnSecurity contacted the office of Florence’s mayor to alert them that a Windows 10 system in their IT environment had been commandeered by a ransomware gang. Image: Florenceal.org. On May 26, acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wisc.-based ” A DoppelPaymer ransom note. .

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2021

FIN7 hacking group created fake cybersecurity companies to hire experts and involve them in ransomware attacks tricking them of conducting a pentest. The gang space creates fake cybersecurity companies that hire experts requesting them to carry out pen testing attacks under the guise of pentesting activities. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

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