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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Cyber tune-up checklist

Webroot

billion people had their social security numbers and other personal information hacked , and all that stolen data ended up for sale on the dark web. Its theme is Secure Our World , and its mission is to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and showcase some of the easy ways we can all become more cyber resilient.

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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. Lock things down Having a strict policy to protect your important assets with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a no-brainer.

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Security Awareness Training across an SMB Organization

Spinone

When considering a fully-featured and well thought out security plan , the human factor is an extremely important part of the equation, and arguably just as important as the technology component of the solution. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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“Nudify” deepfakes stored unprotected online

Malwarebytes

Yesterday, we told you about how millions of pictures from specialized dating apps had been stored online without any kind of password protection. The rising popularity of these nudify services apparently has caused a selection of companies without any security awareness to hop on the money train.

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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

Equally important is the human element; ongoing employee security awareness training that’s adaptive and personalised to their role ensures that your workforce recognises and acts appropriately against threats like phishing or fraud attempts. Lessons For Customers This is also a wake-up call for consumers.

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How One Company Survived a Ransomware Attack Without Paying the Ransom

eSecurity Planet

Backups Wiped Out But Tape, Snapshots Survive. As the backup account had been compromised and the backup server wiped out, online backups were useless. A detailed check revealed that no data had left the premises, although the criminals behind the hack had been stealing passwords. Lessons Learned.

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Verizon's 2025 DBIR: Threats Are Faster, Smarter, and More Personal

SecureWorld News

Apart from the usual security awareness, which must focus on how the actual technology does not provide multiple error messages the users must restart their authentication, trigger a password reset, and change account security questions, when flooded with requests, no matter how bothersome they are.