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Protecting Oil and Gas Industry Infrastructure: Strategies for Resilience

SecureWorld News

Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce. Develop backup and recovery plans: Data recovery plans are essential to mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.

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Amazon's Latest Data Breach a Ripple Effect of MOVEit

SecureWorld News

As of August 2023, it's estimated that around 40 million individuals and more than 2,500 businesses were affected across various sectors, including healthcare, government, finance, and education. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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CISA Cuts: What They Mean for Cyber Defense for All

SecureWorld News

Regardless of your political views, we must all agree that equipping our government with best cybersecurity talent, technology, and resources is critical to protecting our national interests," said Bruce Jenkins, CISO at Black Duck. In other words, dependence on government services for cybersecurity should always have a backup plan.

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8 security tips for small businesses

Malwarebytes

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. It may also help to know that your supplier is aligned with a standard of cybersecurity deemed good enough by government organizations.

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The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses

Malwarebytes

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In phishing attacks, there never is a genuine problem with a users account, and there never is a real request for information from the company.

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Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates in Cyberspace: Banks and Crypto Hit, Internet Cut

SecureWorld News

The attackers claim they deleted data, exfiltrated internal documents, and destroyed backups to inflict maximum disruption. Iran responds with nationwide internet throttling As cyberattacks intensified, the Iranian government took the drastic step of cutting internet access across the country, beginning June 18th and extending into June 19th.

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Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes 500,000+ Residents’ Data: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

This attack underscores a critical lesson for businesses: even the most vital institutions, such as a city government, are vulnerable to cyberthreats. With cyberthreats getting more advanced , businesses and local governments alike must work together to share resources, insights, and best practices to improve cybersecurity across the board.