SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In 2020, cyberattacks witnessed an unprecedented increase, targeting many industries, from phishing scams to system hacks exploiting vulnerable endpoints and weak network security. This surge in cyber threats has far-reaching […] The post 2024 Cybersecurity: The Rise of CyberAttacks appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Barracuda Email Threat Scanner was used to scan the computer networks of 4550 organizations and out 2,600,531 mailboxes, over 2,029,413 were found to be targeted by unique cyber attacks. Spear phishing threats are more severe, as it involves a lot of sophistication by hackers and often go undetected by email gateways.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 9, 2023

ChatGPT, the sensational conversational app of Microsoft, has been identified as a threat to national security due to its increased sophistication in phishing scams. People believe that it assists threat actors in launching cyber-attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 26, 2021

Investigation revealed that Domain was a victim of a phishing attack where hackers gained access to the administrative privileges of the website and contacted people looking for rental properties to demand money for securing a property for hire. . “It

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

"Containment is a critical step in incident response, but it's just the beginning of a longer recovery process that often involves data recovery, system repairs, and strengthening cybersecurity measures. Educate employees on cybersecurity: Real estate companies should educate their end-users about cybersecurity threats and best practices.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

From an agency memo : A new wave of cyber-attacks is targeting Federal Agency Personnel, required to telework from home, during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Here are some examples of what's been observed in the past few days: Doubling of email phishing attempts. NASA is reporting an increase in cyberattacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Within a few hours of release of the actor Daniel Craig’s movie ‘No time to Die’, Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a cyber scam that has revolved around the long awaited release of the James Bond movie that is the 5th and final installment of a renowned actor as James Bond 007 spy.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2023

The government institutions of Moldova have been hit by a wave of phishing attacks since the country offered support to Ukraine. The government institutions of Moldova have been hit by a wave of phishing attacks, threat actors sent more than 1,330 emails to accounts belonging to the country’s state services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 12, 2021

Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre has launched a special tool that will enable Microsoft Office 365 customers to flag scammed emails at just a click of a button. million reports from the public related to cyber frauds.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2023

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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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2020

The memo was obtained by the website SpaceRef, it warns of both phishing attacks and malware-based attacks. According to the advisory issued by NASA, the number of phishing attempts doubled in the past few days, at the same time the number of malware attacks on its systems has grown exponentially.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

And information is out that innocent game lovers are being trapped in this scam that might eventually land them in deep trouble and, in some situations, in jail. Such activities not only disrupt the football fever among fans, but can also lead to future identity theft troubles or phishing scams.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. This service offers automated phishing tests and training modules.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

The concept of phishing is gaining immense popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks. Based on recent Phishing records , almost 90 percent of companies have encountered spear phishing attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Interpol, the internationally recognized crime prevention agency, has announced an online campaign that will help individuals and companies protect their networks from state funded cyber attack campaigns. The post Interpol offers online Cybersecurity Campaign appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Phishing attacks. Spear phishing attacks.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? Impersonation Scams. Although BEC attacks may be targeted at business, they can also be used to scam individual people. The Internet of Things.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

Key lessons from the West Midlands Railway incident and other common mistakes in employee training How resilient are your employees in the face of a phishing scam? Another Phishing Simulation Goes Awry appeared first on CybeReady. Another Phishing Simulation Goes Awry appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Guarding Against Digital Phantoms: Avoid Cybersecurity Nightmares! Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close only days after the full moon, reminding us that spooky season may be fading, but cyber vigilance remains essential. These attacks are a haunting of sorts, disrupting your digital peace.

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Quick Heal Antivirus

JUNE 17, 2021

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

European Cybersecurity Month is upon us, and that can be a good hook for awareness-raising campaigns. In a lecture this year for Gresham College, she pointed out similarities between the language used by politicians and law enforcement, the security industry’s marketing teams, and even cybercriminals who use phishing and scams.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

With the UK and US gaming markets being amongst the largest and most lucrative, the need for gamers to understand cybersecurity has never been greater. Recognising these regional nuances is essential when seeking out cybersecurity training and resources tailored to one’s specific needs.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level. Through phishing. What’s phishing again?” Phishing is a specific type of cyber attack through which hackers and scammers use email to trick you. How does an attack happen?” Are all attacks the same?” The critical flaw? Who’s at risk?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2022

CitiBank customers are being urged to be super-vigilant as a large scale phishing campaign has been targeting them, asking them sensitive banking details that can lead to money drain from their bank accounts or other such financial frauds such as fake loan appraisal. And only 7% were from UK and the rest from other parts of the world.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

A major focus of cybersecurity as an industry is its efforts to detect, root out, and respond to potential fraudsters attempting to trick companies and people out of their money, data, or both. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

Phishing Gets Personal Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, thanks to tools like generative AI, which enable attackers to personalize their campaigns for maximum impact. For both businesses and consumers, this trend emphasizes the need for increased vigilance and cybersecurity awareness.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

He also announced that the company has taken all cybersecurity measures to prevent such data leak in the future. Anand’s statement also included the fact that the company self-reported the incident to the cyber governing authority and will notify all the affected users about the data loss.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

Phishing Challenges Faced By Businesses During COVID-19. This has created new opportunities for email fraud schemes like phishing and spam emails , which prey upon people’s reliance on communication via email – perfect conditions for cybercriminals. Consequences of Phishing Attacks on Businesses. To Conclude.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

School districts are constantly being targeted by cyber attacks, leading to data breaches and information misuse. Following basic cybersecurity hygiene by students and staff while sharing the data is also important, as it avoids being targeted by phishing scams or other type of social engineering attacks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Very often, holidays and high-profile events are an excellent opportunity for malicious cyber actors to try to make some money, or to lay the groundwork for a future cyberattack. Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As we passed the halfway point of 2023, businesses must stay ahead of emerging trends in cybersecurity and adopt effective strategies to combat these threats. Below, we explore the evolving landscape of cyber extortion attacks and highlight the role of CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity company, in helping businesses protect themselves.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The term Pharming is a combination of two words Phishing and Farming. The attackers can also use it for installing malware programs on the victim’s system. Pharming vs phishing. Cybercriminals use various techniques for conducting cyberattacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

According to a new report from Cybereason, 89% of global companies are concerned about repeat cyberattacks ahead of the holiday season, but, surprisingly, only two-thirds have a cyber response plan. These could be spamware, adware or phishing emails that infect your device or steal your data. Prep before leaving for the long U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. Keep an eye out for phishing emails. Use strong passwords.

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