Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 16, 2023

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Second is the news related to Baton Rouge General Health System (GHS), a healthcare service provider that disclosed yesterday that it was hit by a cyber attack in June this year leaking patient details to hackers. The post Nine cyber-attack news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. User-generated passwords can be deceptively weak, with less caution given to password management as remote and hybrid work become more common.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It is also important to highlight that misinformation can be used to launch cyber-attacks, like phishing emails or messages. Identities for social media, online games, streaming services, and online classrooms are just a few examples. How do they protect all these identities? Who posted it? How was it shared?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Spoofing techniques are commonly used in phishing and other cyber attacks to trick victims into believing that the communication is legitimate.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Consider using a password manager (check if your employer offers one) to create unique passwords for every account. Good data security practices can create a more secure work environment for everyone.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But both first scenario is likely to be lead second one since the buyer of the credential is going to use it for some other cyber attack. One common objective is identity theft, where hackers assume your identity to commit fraudulent activities like opening credit accounts or making unauthorized purchases.

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