Spinone

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

We may have to wait a while to see if any data actually does leak online, or if PurFoods reveals any more information about the attackers behind the compromise. For now, if you receive a notification letter we suggest keeping a close eye on your finances, watch out for targeted phishing, and call the PurFoods helpline if you are concerned.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, and over 700,000 small businesses were targeted in cybersecurity attacks in 2020, according to the Small Business Association. Nonprofits are equally at risk, and often lack cybersecurity measures.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. Why Is Phishing Awareness Important?

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Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2021

This breach makes identity theft an especially dangerous risk because bad actors are more likely to succeed the more information they have. They could also use the information in this breach to find more vulnerable prey, such as senior citizens. Phishing emails often use scare tactics to force users to open the attachment.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. Organizations that invest in employee data security training can considerably mitigate the risk of data breaches and minimize the potential consequences of security incidents.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2020

Phishing is one of the hacker’s trickeries, often used to infect Office 365 (or other cloud services) with ransomware. In this article, we’ll take a look at the main phishing types, ways to detect them, and how to avoid the potential damage they can inflict. What is Phishing?

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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. Consumers should also take measures like frequently backing up their data to an external drive or cloud solution.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The ransomware attack took place in early July of 2023, after which OHC notified the FBI and retained forensic IT consulting firms to help it determine the extent of the data breach and to assist in reconstructing its systems and restoring its data. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished. Take your time.

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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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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Data are vital for an organisation and must be protected against exfiltration and exploitation through the implementation of an adequate data loss prevention (DLP) strategy. Utilise realistic phishing simulations to test their preparedness and hone their skills.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach. Firewalls create a barrier between the device and the internet by closing the ports to communication, preventing malicious programs from entering networks, and stopping a potential data breach on your device. It is vital to back-up your data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

The company has yet to disclose a data breach e never mentioned in its update that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. Therefore, companies that suffer a ransomware attack cannot predict when they will be operational again because they need to eradicate the threat from affected systems and restore any backups.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2023

Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9 Margaret’s Health is the first hospital to cite a cyberattack as a reason for its closure A database containing data of +8.9

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Every breach is different, so check with the vendor to find out what’s happened, and follow any specific advice they offer. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2022

Sources state that the hackers accessed a portion of the data from the company servers, respectively, and are demanding a large amount as ransom for the decryption key. Both the companies revealed the same in SEC filing and apologized for the incident and assured that such data breaches will never get repeated.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. What to do if you've been caught in a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

"We are aware of customer data that was compromised due to unauthorized access to our systems by a malicious third party," said Teqtivity in a statement. The third party was able to gain access to our AWS backup server that housed Teqtivity code and data files related to Teqtivity customers.".

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

So, companies small and medium can take the help of the awareness program to help their companies defend their computer networks against the growing cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and Ddos attacks. Neglect the need to have a backup and disaster recovery solution in place. Cannot secure endpoints.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2022

Cyber liability insurance can be a lifeline in the event of a major incident or breach. Cyber incidents rose 35% in 2020 with data breaches costing businesses an average of $4.24 million per year , resulting in cyber insurance premiums jumping up by 50-100%.

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Spinone

MARCH 18, 2019

In recent years, there has been an explosion of almost unbelievable data breaches making news headlines that have resulted in anything but a positive outcome for the organizations involved. As the world we live in has become much more digital in nature, information and data volumes are increasing exponentially.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Valuable Data Assets Schools have access to much important data , such as student records, financial data, and research data. Regularly back up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

That is why most companies hire professional information security services to mitigate the risks arising from data breaches. From phishing attacks to ransomware attacks, business owners need to be adequately prepared to prevent further damage. . Data Backup. Human Resources. Security Systems.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Every breach is different, so check with the vendor to find out what's happened, and follow any specific advice they offer. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Given the prominence of third-party data breaches, supply chains can’t afford to assume any device, network or user is secure. They must restrict data as much as possible and verify identities at every step. Studies show that regular education leads to a ninefold reduction in phishing vulnerability.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 6, 2023

However, according to IDC, less than 3% of IT spending is allocated to help secure the human layer.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Reporting data breaches can be a lot like walking on broken egg shells for organizations. On the other hand, publicly admitting to a data breach can create serious blowback on the organization and perhaps damage both reputation and earnings. California healthcare not reporting data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Backup and recovery – according to FEMA , 40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2022

Data loss is inevitable and can occur due to several other reasons, such as human mistakes, illegitimate deletion, programmatic errors, malicious insiders and natural disasters. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates more than 80% breaches involved human error. What is a data protection solution?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

High-profile data breaches frequently make headlines, so the risks associated with PII exposure are well-publicized. However, the specific data points mentioned in the report might come as a surprise, even to seasoned security professionals. In the event of a data breach, encrypted data is much harder to exploit.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Phishing Phishing is a very costly threat to individuals. A phishing email can often come disguised as a message from a legitimate business you might be using. An opened phishing email usually contains links to shady sites asking for your credit card information, bank account information or personal details.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2022

The Russian government fears the consequence of data breaches suffered by its organizations or possible interference by third-party nation state actors that could exploit the ongoing attacks to carry out covet cyber attacks.

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