SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

That is how James McQuiggan, CISSP, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, kicked off the recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast titled, "Ransomware, Ransom-war, and Ran-some-where: What We Can Learn When the Hackers Get Hacked." Did you hear the one about how the hacker got away from the FBI? He ran-some-where.

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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. The security awareness training will be offered in a virtual mode designed to defend organizations holding an employee count of over 1000 employees. Cannot secure endpoints.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

It maximizes resource usage by investing in products that target specific security needs, hence improving your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Use cybersecurity training tools , seminars, online courses, and simulations to successfully engage staff and reinforce fundamental network security principles.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

However, these innovative tools and solutions cannot be implemented without educating users and embedding a cyber security-aware culture throughout the workforce. Humans are often the weakest link in cybersecurity, with 90% of data breaches occurring due to human error.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. Contracting with a managed security service provider (MSSP) can also assist with filling knowledge gaps, as well as resources for vulnerability scanning, inventories, and other valuable security needs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

These infections make sites vulnerable to takeovers, defacement and data breaches from bad actors looking to tarnish site reputations and turn a profit – and the costs can be devastating for businesses. In fact, the average data breach now costs businesses $1.9 Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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Spinone

APRIL 7, 2020

Cloud security compliance is a serious challenge, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive data in healthcare. That leads organizations to look for HIPAA compliant cloud backup , antivirus, or data protection software to ensure the safety of vital information. Are Native G Suite/Office 365 Backup Options Enough?

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount. Regular Backups and Updates: Consistent and regular backups ensure that you can recover your data in the event of an attack.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Without it, overprivileged users may unwittingly undermine network security, resulting in illegal access or data breaches. Implement Network Segmentation Implementing network segmentation means isolating various network segments to improve security.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Back up your data. Access to a working backup gives you tremendous leverage as the victim of a ransomware attack. they had a full backup. An automated backup solution can ensure that all the data from your devices and server is backed up regularly. Cultivate good “cyber hygiene” habits among employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. 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.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 7, 2021

Some University of California employees and students are being threatened by cybercriminals following a data breach within the University of California system. for secure file transfers and the list of known victims in this breach is growing. University uses data breach as learning opportunity.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Have a recovery strategy When a security issue arises despite all of your efforts to secure your environment, you should have a plan ready to contain and deal with the consequences.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Prioritizing security measures when using cloud storage services is essential. Data breaches and unauthorized access can lead to significant financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. It’s crucial to implement robust security practices to safeguard sensitive information.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

Insufficient security measures may lead to a data breach, a situation of a company’s data being lost or stolen by hackers. As a result of a data breach, a business suffers severe damage, both financial and reputational. A good security practice is to enable Google 2-Step Verification.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Data breaches cost an average of $3.9 Web application firewalls (WAFs): To prevent malicious visitors from accessing databases and intercepting data through the front end of the website. Although not formally included in the tech stack, education and security awareness is critical to any successful cybersecurity strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It is quite easy to find online AWS buckets containing backups of email archives, the same data could be found on publicly-accessible rsync, FTP, SMB, and NAS drives. Experts from Digital Shadows highlighted the availability of huge archive online that could be used by crooks to target the companies. The experts estimated that some 12.5

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers. An aware employee is less likely to fall for a phishing scam. Backup Demo The post Phishing Awareness Training: Best Providers 2020 first appeared on SpinOne.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are very real and if you are in a company that holds a lot of sensitive data whether it is for your employees, clients or customers, businesses must be proactive in implementing robust security measures. Here are several key strategies to enhance website security: 1.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Recently, early this year, Google made headlines with the release of Google Security Center. With G Suite Security Center, Google is making strides to improve both security awareness and responsiveness. Additionally, future risk patterns come to light with the security analytics aspect of the product. Yes, backups!

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Spinone

AUGUST 14, 2020

Configuring password policies is needed to prevent data breaches and cyberattacks. Having a backup is a great way to protect your data and recover it if the need arises. That’s why backup is required to protect PHI. Encryption is one of the best security measures. Conduct security audits.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Deterrent controls help to create a more secure cloud environment by making it less inviting to potential attackers. Combined with other cloud safeguards , these measures are especially effective at increasing security awareness and discouraging suspicious conduct.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A days-long outage affecting mobile and web-based service calls into question Kia Corporation’s contingency planning for cybersecurity incidents, even as the company remains defiant about claims that a ransomware and data breach attack are to blame. Sometimes it helps, but sometimes not,” said Grove.

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Vipre

JUNE 16, 2021

Many data breaches can be traced back to out-of-date applications that were exploited by cybercriminals via malicious email attachments or web-based attacks. Ideally, you should do a backup at least once a week, but preferably once every twenty-four hours. Not Updating Outdated Software. These created major threat vectors.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From Ransomware to Data Breaches The most common types of cyber attacks targeting law firms include ransomware, data breaches, phishing, insider threats, and malware attacks. Regular backups of important data are non-negotiable , and for sensitive client information, encryption is your best friend.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. The Hacker had discovered Zuckerberg’s password in a 2012 LinkedIn data breach and he had used the same password across several accounts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies.

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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Achieving this compliance means that your company has well-established measures of data protection. Undoubtedly, creating a secure system is good for your business reputation. More than that, it is more cost-effective than facing the negative impact of a data breach. The key difference between the types is time.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

O ver six million data records get lost or stolen every single day. The Cost of a Data Breach Study concluded that businesses pay $148 per one lost or stolen data record. Usually, the cost of lost or stolen data items reaches hundreds or even thousands of dollars per company. You can do the math.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

We face several key cybersecurity risks, including data breaches, phishing attacks, ransomware, insider threats, and vulnerabilities in our IT infrastructure. What measures are in place to protect sensitive data? We employ a combination of technical and procedural measures to protect sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Update security policies: Review and update security policies and procedures regularly to keep up with new threats and regulatory requirements. Ensure that security measures stay effective and compliant. Train staff on securing access: Provide thorough security awareness training to staff.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Sponsored by CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the.gov domain comes with several key security benefits: MFA is enforced on all accounts in the.gov registrar, and user accounts cannot use passwords that have been found in known data breaches. Employee security awareness training.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

PAM focuses on larger actions such as the bulk download or alteration of databases that might give sysadmins access to a large number of accounts or critical data. These tasks create a much larger attack surface and a greater risk of a data breach, making PAM an essential tool in securing a network and its assets.

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