Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

What is worrying, though, is that although privacy regulations like the GDPR mandate the report of a data breach to the competent national authority, 11% of companies waited 6 months before informing their clients! The increasing number of cyber-attacks and their impact on our lives is having a profound negative effect on digital trust.

Security Awareness 71

Security Awareness Data breaches Social Engineering Phishing 71

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

Social Engineering 107

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 107

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6 CISA and ENISA enhance their Cooperation CISA adds Qlik bugs to exploited vulnerabilities catalog Report: 2.6

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 82

eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The semi-annual report’s findings quantify the gap between respondents’ readiness for attacks and their probability of being breached. 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.

Social Engineering 128

Social Engineering Internet Internet Risk 128

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

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Social Engineering 81

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Small Business Ransomware 81

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. What should we learn from this?

Malware 99

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 99

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

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Data breaches 88

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Malware 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Some are unaware of their involvement and fall victim to social engineering techniques like phishing scams. Others may engage in negligent behaviour, such as evading security measures for convenience. These third parties are occasionally easy targets for cyber attackers because they lack advanced security protocols.

Social Engineering 84

Social Engineering Risk Technology Cybersecurity 84

NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Critical Security Controls can be seen as a roadmap for implementing a successful cybersecurity program. SANS is an organization dedicated to information security training and security certification, and the Critical Security Controls effort focuses on prioritizing security controls that have demonstrated real-world effectiveness.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

IT asset management aka ITAM counts among the key components of a vigilant, full-fledged security strategy — because it allows your security staff to retain a real-time database of IT assets and the related attack vectors. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks.

Cyber Risk 122

Cyber Risk Software Risk IoT 122

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language. Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). Increasing security savvy at home can motivate employees to go further to protect your organization’s network and the customer information on it. These six areas will help improve your security program.

Healthcare 214

Healthcare Cyber Attacks Education Social Engineering 214

NopSec

MAY 9, 2016

In fact, it’s not just major healthcare organizations that get attacked, but virtually all hospitals have been victims of a cyber attack (commonly ransomware) at some point in varying degrees. Information security resources are hard to find, expensive, and constantly moving around. Why is this the case?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Information Security Risk Data breaches 52

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

Social Engineering 123

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 123

Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This forced security leaders and enterprise executives to assess their information security operations and overall cybersecurity posture to ensure their organizations were ready to face the challenges ahead. For cyber actors, it’s a lucrative cyber attack option that can be delivered in various ways.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Ransomware Cyber Risk 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Password stuffing, cracking, guessing, spraying.

Cybersecurity 106

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 106

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right!

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 106

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By using specific search queries, an attacker can identify systems that are potentially susceptible to EternalBlue. Targeted Phishing and Social Engineering: In some cases, attackers may employ targeted phishing emails or social engineering techniques to gain initial access to a system within the target network.

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Engineering Malware 113

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

But this obscures the fact that energy and industrial companies are attacked on a daily basis by actors as diverse as hacktivists and nation states, using digital weaponry like open source to tools that cost millions of dollars to produce or procure. A cyber attack can disrupt business functions, which has an impact on end-users.

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Ransomware Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. This hack exposed some of its investors’ personal and financial information to a third party. The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack.

Cybersecurity 137

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 137

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Malicious actors are continually looking for better ways to carry out successful cyber attacks. Whether motivated by a potential payday or the ability to access confidential information, cybercriminals have plenty of incentive to focus on what works best in achieving their goals. Stolen Credentials. Remote Technology.

IoT 121

IoT Phishing Passwords Scams 121

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Password stuffing, cracking, guessing, spraying.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Data breaches Engineering 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right!

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

According to DBIR, social engineering and basic web application attacks account for over 50% of all incidents of breaches. phish email, not Phish the band), and tallied the number of hits in each category by outlet. What we googled was system intrusion, social engineering, and denial of service information.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Social Engineering Engineering Phishing 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2023

. “In 2022, several IT security service providers reported on the APT group1 Charming Kitten2, which is said to be involved in investigating Iranian opposition figures and Iranian exiles.3 The cyber spies used social media to gather information on the targets and as a vector for social engineering attacks.

Social Engineering 74

Social Engineering Engineering Media Cyber Attacks 74

Security Boulevard

APRIL 14, 2021

Know the business objectives inside out One of the key challenges in aligning security with business objectives is that information security/data security executives (i.e. CISO/Chief Information Security Officer) are often too concerned about security and not the overall business objectives.

Cybersecurity 109

Cybersecurity Marketing CISO Social Engineering 109

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature. No longer confined to isolated malware or phishing attacks, threats now encompass a wide range of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors alike.

Cybersecurity 110

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Threat Detection Cyber threats 110

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Penetration testing is also different from what many software developers call a security test or security assessment , which is often a secure code review or static application security testing. Penetration testing reveals an organization’s security weaknesses.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Software Wireless 52

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

A CyberSecurity Software is a must for Cyber Security and Privacy of a business or individual. Cybersecurity is the method that is used to protect the network, system, or applications from the cyber-attacks. It is used to avoid unauthorized data access, cyber-attacks, and identity theft.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 127

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Antivirus 52

NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. For a preview, read on.

Cybersecurity 40

Cybersecurity DDOS IoT Social Engineering 40

Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

While the world transitions out of the pandemic, cyber adversaries have continued to take advantage of the chaos – cyber attacks have skyrocketed and are only becoming more frequent, destructive, and sophisticated. It’s a lucrative cyber attack option and can be delivered in various ways.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Cyber Attacks Ransomware 52

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Israeli defence ministry announced on Wednesday that it had foiled a cyber attack carried out by a foreign threat actor targeting the country’s defence manufacturers. According to the officials, the attack was launched by “an international cyber group called ‘ Lazarus.’

Cyber Attacks 87

Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Advertising Manufacturing 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Minichillo, Keyavi’s chief information security officer and VP of cyber threat & intelligence. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and an unprecedented number of people continue working remotely, it is vital that companies reduce their cyber attack surface across every endpoint, including data stored in the cloud.

Data privacy 52

Data privacy Data breaches Technology Passwords 52