CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Most of the American office workers are reportedly becoming vulnerable to cyber attacks and that’s because of their oversharing on social media platforms says a survey conducted by email services provider named Tessian.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

Even the title of SecureWorld's first story about the incident had questions: "Famous Twitter Accounts Hacked: Insider Threat or Social Engineering Attack?". And even more recently, the Twitter account of a dead hacker was used to theorize how the attack took place. Spear phishing: what security experts are saying.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 7, 2022

user accounts related to 17 companies was reportedly compromised in a Credential Stuffing Cyber Attack. To those unaware of such attacks, here’s a gist. A credential stuffing is a kind of automated online process where hackers attempt to access online accounts by using usernames and passwords sourced from various cyber attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats. Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the current cybersecurity landscape.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims. Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 18, 2021

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on TrickBot warning that a sophisticated group of cyber actors are sending phishing emails claiming to contain proof of traffic violations to lure victims into downloading the insidious malware.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And with data breach related information available easily for sale online, it takes criminals few pennies to gather large amounts of personal information to craft phishing campaigns. The post Cyber Attacks in UK leading to Silent Stealing appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A sophisticated cyber attack launched on the visa website of French government has led to a data breach where sensitive info related to applicants such as nationalities, birth dates and passport numbers were exposed to hackers. France-based media channels report that the incident could be a state funded attack.

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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? More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

CSE: NERD), a cybersecurity and mobile IT solutions company servicing the small and medium enterprise (SME) marketplace in Canada and the U.S., has developed SME Edge , a complete cybersecurity package that provides small-to-medium businesses comprehensive protection from the threat of data breaches. About Nerds On Site Inc.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 15, 2023

Australian firm Latitude Financial Services is hitting news headlines as a cyber attack on its servers has led to the data breach of 225,000 customers. Note 4- Australian Cyber Security Centre is working with relevant law enforcement forces to investigate the data theft in detail. The company which has over 2.8

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Despite the best efforts of the company’s IT department, attackers found a new way to crack the weakest link – the human element. Phishing evolved. Many social engineering attacks rely on the presumed authority of the requester, or some form of threat of punishment to obtain compliance.

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Anton on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

This is the shortest global median dwell time from all M-Trends reporting periods” “Mandiant observed more destructive cyber attacks in Ukraine during the first four months of 2022 than in comparison to the previous eight years.” Related posts: Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #6 Is Out!

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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?

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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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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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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

From an operational perspective, this will make for a happier and more productive workforce, but it does throw up some additional cybersecurity challenges. How can organizations protect themselves against cyber-attacks when they have a hybrid working model? The nature of hybrid working.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Cybercriminals have mastered ways of taking advantage of humans’ psychological flaws, a primary reason why cyber attacks keep increasing by the day. It does not matter how secure your IT infrastructure is, if your employees are not well-trained in cybersecurity, they will be a worrying insider threat. Social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Click here to download the full report, “Are people missing from your cybersecurity strategy?” . Zero-day threats, phishing and social engineering attacks with associated ransomware are among the most persistent threats today’s CISOs and security teams face.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims. Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Stanford University, one of the top ranked Universities of the United States and world, has become a victim to a cyber attack leading to data leak or unauthorized access of sensitive information. Hackers can use stolen data for launching social engineering attacks such as phishing.

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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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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Every year, Kaspersky experts prepare forecasts for different industries, helping them to build a strong defense against any cybersecurity threats they might face in the foreseeable future. While supply-chain is a big challenge for business right now, its cybersecurity is not merely an issue, it’s a major problem.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

This breach, like every major ransomware attack, was likely because of spear phishing, where someone either received the malware via an emailed attachment or clicked on a link that took them to a website that hosted it. What are the most important cybersecurity risks for 2021? This creates a cycle of cyber breaches.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 24, 2024

See the National Cyber Security Centre's predictions for generative AI for cyber attack and defense through 2025.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With the cybersecurity landscape more unpredictable than ever, it can be difficult to predict what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone in the next 12 months. Based on recent cybercriminal activity, businesses should expect increased social engineering and train employees to recognize the signs of such attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Daniel Kelley, a reformed black hat hacker and researcher at cybersecurity firm SlashNext, posed as a potential buyer and contacted the individual – “CanadianKingpin12” – who’s been promoting FraudGPT. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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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. It is a type of social engineering cyberattack in which the website’s traffic is manipulated to steal confidential credentials from the users. Pharming vs phishing.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What are the cybersecurity threats? A cybersecurity threat is an event or software that can exploit a cyber vulnerability in the information system and bring damage to an organization. It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Social engineering. By source: Physical damage.

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