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New Phishing Method Discovered

Heimadal Security

Phishing is a harmful tactic employed by cyber attackers in order to obtain sensitive information (such as credit card numbers, usernames, and passwords). The attackers pose as reputable in order to trick the victims into putting their faith in them and disclosing their personal information.

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Cyber Attacks on Taiwan Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Grow

SecureWorld News

The deepening geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan have cast a dark shadow over East Asia, triggering a marked rise in cyber attacks on the island nation. A surge in malicious activities According to the Trellix Advanced Research Center , cyber attacks against Taiwan have increased significantly in recent months.

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Pepco Group Falls Victim to Multi-Million Euro Phishing Scam

Heimadal Security

Pepco Group, a leading European retailer, recently disclosed a significant financial loss due to a phishing attack on its Hungarian operations. The incident, which led to a €15 million setback, sparks a conversation about the sophistication of cyber-attacks and the measures companies must take to protect themselves.

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Breaches and Incidents: Top 5 Cyber-attacks in Quarter 1 – 2021

Quick Heal Antivirus

The second wave of the pandemic has hit India hard from a cybersecurity perspective. The post Breaches and Incidents: Top 5 Cyber-attacks in Quarter 1 – 2021 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice. There has been a.

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Microsoft offers playbook to businesses on Cyber Attack Defense

CyberSecurity Insiders

Therefore, Microsoft, a leading American technology company has offered a playbook to help firms raise their defense line against cyber attacks. Microsoft has also made it official that more such guides will be released in near future via an Azure Active Directory Identity Blog.

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GUEST ESSAY: The Top 10 cybersecurity shortfalls that put SMBs, enterprises at elevated risk

The Last Watchdog

No organization is immune to cybersecurity threats. Even the most well-protected companies can be susceptible to attacks if they are not careful about a proactive approach towards cyber security. A lack of a risk management program or support from senior management is a glaring weakness in your cybersecurity strategy.

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GUEST ESSAY: Why the next round of cyber attacks could put many SMBs out of business

The Last Watchdog

From Atlanta to Baltimore to school districts in Louisiana, cyber criminals have launched a wave of ransomware attacks on governments across the country. A 2018 study by the Ponemon Institute showed that 67 percent of SMBs experienced a cyber attack.