Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. Nation-states and geopolitical tensions are increasingly fuelling modern cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Operational readiness: Reducing the workforce means fewer hands on deck to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real-time. Resource allocation: With less staffing, CISA may struggle to keep up with the increasingly complex cyber threats and vulnerabilities that target critical sectors.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 11, 2023

In today's perilous cyber risk landscape, CISOs and CIOs must defend their organizations against relentless cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, attacks on infrastructure, supply chain breaches, malicious insiders, and much more. One of the most effective ways for CISOs and

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Spam and phishing emails increased in number even more rapidly than telecommuting, and company cybersecurity officers found themselves struggling to keep up. Phishing emails often came with a sinister sidekick – a ransomware attack. Read full post.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 19, 2025

cyber advisories warn of spillover On the same day, major U.S. cybersecurity groups—including the IT‑ISAC and Food & Ag‑ISAC— issued advisories warning that Iranian-affiliated threat actors may retaliate globally, targeting American companies across sectors like energy, finance, healthcare, and logistics.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 8, 2023

And when malware, ransomware, or other cyber threats get in the way, the focus shifts from forward progress to focused co-operation. When it comes down to it, C-level goals and CISO initiatives are not all that misaligned. It means anti-phishing tools so your teams can open emails without needless hesitation or risk.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybersecurity: With increasing cyber threats, CIOs must prioritize cybersecurity, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. " Chief should mean something," said Patrick Benoit , Global CISO for Brinks and member of the SecureWorld Houston Advisory Council. By the way, the CISO should not be reporting to the CIO.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. “As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the cost of not investing in cybersecurity training escalates exponentially,” explains Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Frank Abagnale, one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams—and subject of the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can — kicked off Vision 2023: Looking Ahead at Cyber Threats , a half-day educational event held live and recorded on December 13th. Secret Service.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2022

LinkedIn scams that target the public accounts of executives are on the rise and contributed to more than 40% of all phishing and social media cyber incidents in the second quarter of 2022. The post Impersonating Executives’ LinkedIn Profiles Presents a Significant Challenge for CISOs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

A look ahead to 2023 we can expect to see changes in MFA, continued Hactivism from non-state actors, CISOs lean in on more proactive security and crypto-jackers will get more savvy. The hijacking of computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies is one of the fastest growing types of cyber-threats globally.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Additionally, cybercriminals may be able to use inflation to their advantage, such as by sending phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies offering discounts or assistance.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2019

Among other things, this slowness means fewer clicked links in phishing emails. By now, we should expect to be seeing puppet shows on the dangers of phishing. It is creating a culture of cyber threat awareness and best practices. The basic tasks that need to be accomplished: 1. Phish-proof your employees.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Recently, however, this has evolved to add a new responsibility: collaboration with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This means listening to and trusting their CIO and CISO to allocate investments to protect the company and its data. Don’t know where to get started?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp Spotify music converter TuneFab puts users at risk Cyber attacks hit the Assembly of the Republic of Albania and telecom company One Albania Russia-linked APT28 used new malware in a recent phishing campaign Clash of Clans gamers at risk while using third-party app New Version of Meduza (..)

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Nowadays, organisations need digital leaders such as CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs who are strategists, visionaries, and know how to manage, effectively. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt. billion) is expected online.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Whether it’s sending a confidential document to the wrong person or clicking on a phishing email, no organisation is immune to human error and the damaging consequences this can have on the business. Yet, these risks can be mitigated by educating workforces on the modern threat landscape and the existing risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 13, 2022

One of the top cyber threats currently affecting companies is called ‘phishing’, in which a threat actor poses as a legitimate business colleague but follows up with a ransomware attack. The last thing any CISO wants to hear is that their backups have become infected or breached in the event of a ransomware attack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The CRI report surveyed over 3,500 chief information security officers (CISOs), IT professionals and managers from Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America in the latter part of 2021. The semi-annual report’s findings quantify the gap between respondents’ readiness for attacks and their probability of being breached.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2025

Plus, learn how CISOs and their teams add significant value to orgs major initiatives. And get the latest on properly decommissioning tech products; a cyber threat targeting law firms; and more! Check out ETSIs new global standard for securing AI systems and models.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 8, 2025

Secure remote access to OT assets using virtual private networks (VPNs) with phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA). Trey Ford , CISO at Bugcrowd, offered his perspective. " To mitigate these risks, the agencies recommend several actions: Remove public-facing OT devices from the internet.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Promoting a security-first mindset in your organization encourages employees to think about security in all their actions, from handling sensitive information to recognizing phishing attempts. For instance, phishing simulations can teach employees how to identify and avoid phishing attempts , while quizzes can reinforce key concepts.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Hackers, phishers, cybercriminals, inside threat actors, and supply chain impersonators continue to be more successful with their email phishing attacks. CISOs, CIOs, and CFO should take the rest of Q4 2022 need to consider how the organization can reshape its security strategy for 2023 and adjust its “goal posts.”. Absolutely.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

We call these threat actors “ Quasi-APTs.”. How to prepare: CISOs must be more vigilant than ever before, and make sure their organizations can track, monitor, and remediate threats from multiple points, around the clock.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 15, 2025

SecureWorld and Abnormal Security recently partnered to host Innovate 2025 , a virtual conference showcasing how AI is revolutionizing the fight against cyber threats. Designed for security leaders, the event explored how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and highlighted strategies to stay ahead of emerging threats.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

CISA is warning about a spear-phishing campaign that spreads malicious RDP files. And get the latest on CISA’s international plan, Interpol’s cyber crackdown and ransomware trends. 1 - CISA: Beware of nasty spear-phishing campaign Proactively restrict outbound remote-desktop protocol (RDP) connections.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether handling personal financial data or managing large-scale transactions, your program needs to reflect the realities of your operations and the cyber threats you face. Expert Advice: Gary Alterson of Neohapsis recommends refreshing risk assessments quarterlyor even monthlyto keep up with the rapidly changing threat landscape.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

It also may indicate that their network was properly segmented and that the threat actor wasn’t able to move laterally." Sarah Jones, Cyber Threat Intelligence Research Analyst at Critical Start : "The Dell data breach exposes a concerning pattern, even if the company maintains that only basic customer information was compromised.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Plus, a PwC study says increased collaboration between CISOs and fellow CxOs boosts cyber resilience. Meanwhile, a report finds the top cyber skills gaps are in cloud security and AI. And get the latest on SBOMs; CIS Benchmarks; and cyber pros’ stress triggers.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Results of the study, conducted in partnership with research consultancy Censuswide, reveal that businesses are struggling to understand their cyber risks, with 66% of respondents indicating they have limited visibility and insight into their cyber risk profiles, hindering their ability to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.

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NetSpi Executives

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This will drive a greater shift towards fewer, more comprehensive solutions that reduce management complexity and enhance team productivity. With cyber threats growing more complex and frequent, CISOs are under immense pressure to ensure that their teams can respond rapidly and decisively.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2024

Brad Jones, CISO at Snowflake, issued a Joint Statement regarding Preliminary Findings in Snowflake Cybersecurity Investigation on its Snowflake Forums. This isn't a supply chain hack but a reminder: if users can access your SaaS with just a password, so can attackers," said Toby Lewis, Global Head of Threat Analysis at Darktrace. "

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Cyber Resilience Review (CRR) : The CRR assessment evaluates your organization’s operational resilience and cybersecurity practices. Phishing Campaign Assessment (PCA) : Evaluates an organization’s susceptibility and reaction to phishing emails. 24/7 monitoring of cyber threats. Consider outsourcing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

As a result, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organisations of all sizes, and the C-suite, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, and CISOs, plays a critical role in managing and mitigating cyber risk. Investments in advanced email security technologies should also be a priority to effectively mitigate email-based cyber risks.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

Ransomware attacks, phishing attacks, and business email compromises continue to impact organizations more frequently than a year ago. The CISO also sets the direction security standards, which cybersecurity functions the organization will deploy, and align to all business priorities.

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