Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” Basically, the IoT encompasses anything from smart microwaves and fridges to self-driving cars and fitness devices (to name a few). Update your software. Turn on automatic updates.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also, that threat actors, especially state-sponsored, and criminal enterprises would take advantage of the expanding cyber-attack surface by using their resources to employ more sophisticated means for discovering target vulnerabilities, automating phishing, and finding new deceptive paths for infiltrating malware.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I think we will continue seeing attacks targeting the infrastructure of different countries and organizations. Phishing attacks are going to become even more sophisticated, since a lot of basic tactics have already been tried this year, and businesses learned to repel those. Dr.Mohamed Al Kuwaiti , UAE Cyber Security Council.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Fast forward to 2015, and we’ve had several trending cyber security issues appear in just these first few weeks. Below are 7 trending cyber security stories that you should read for February 2015. Anthem Cyber Attack. 2015 Cyber Security Risks. The Internet of Things and Cyber Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These can be mobile phones, workstations, desktop and laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, IoT devices, wearable smart devices, as well as virtual environments, among many others. Based on numbers from Statista , there will be over 40 billion connected devices by 2030, and most of these are IoT products. In conclusion.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

That’s even more critical now, as our here-to-stay remote and hybrid work environments dramatically increase an organization’s attack surface. Even if employees’ devices are secure, the people and IoT devices that share the same home network (kids’ phones, printers, smart toasters, you name it) may not be protected.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

Shodan IoT search engine announced the launch of a new service called Shodan Monitor designed to help organizations to maintain track of systems connected to the Internet. Shodan is a powerful tool used by security experts to discover the resources exposed online and potentially open to cyber attacks. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2021

million customers Adobe addresses two critical vulnerabilities in Photoshop Hamburg’s data protection agency (DPA) states that using Zoom violates GDPR Kalay cloud platform flaw exposes millions of IoT devices to hack Fortinet FortiWeb OS Command Injection allows takeover servers remotely 1.9

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Operational Technology (OT) systems, which were once isolated, have progressively integrated with IT technology and moved to various cloud platforms powered by sophisticated IoT sensors and guided by big data analytics. Once offline, such attacks can cause significant disruption to society and the economy.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today? Byron: The economic impact of phishing, ransomware, business logic hacking, Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks continues to be devastating. Erin: What role does human error play in cybersecurity incidents?

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

Million ransom to restore after a ransomware attack CVE-2020-3952 flaw could allow attackers to hack VMware vCenter Server DoppelPaymer crew leaked internal confidential documents belonging to aerospace companies Hacker stole $250K from decentralized Bitcoin exchange Bisq Sophos Sandboxie is now available as an open-source tool Tails OS version 4.5

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 9, 2022

The vendor’s instructions Threat actor targets VMware Horizon servers using Log4Shell exploits, UK NHS warns Norton Crypto, the controversial cryptomining feature of Norton 360 Over 3.7 million people ‘doorLock’ – A persistent denial of service flaw affecting iOS 15.2 – iOS 14.7 billion losses worth of cryptos in 2021.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

According to a report on Bleepingcomputer, the Clop ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.K. The fallout from the cyber attack against the UK water system. Despite not encrypting the PCs of its victims, the gang claims to have accessed 5 Terabytes of data during the attack. water company.

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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. Conclusion.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2021

Advanced technologies and fresh security frameworks are being implemented to deter cyber attacks out at the services edge, where all the action is. Organizations today must withstand a constant barrage of cyber attacks. Network security is in the throes of a metamorphosis. Related: Automating security-by-design in SecOps.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Nowadays, any organization is heavily and deeply connected to the Internet: local, distributed and cloud environments, a plethora of machines, devices and Internet of Things (IoTs), and above all, numerous “work from anywhere” employees. Many devastating full-scale cyber attacks started from a simple user error.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Million MobiFriends User details leaked online North Korea-linked Lazarus APT uses a Mac variant of the Dacls RAT SilverTerrier gang uses COVID-19 lures in BEC attacks against Healthcare, Government Organizations Sodinokibi gang hacked law firm of the celebrities and threatens to release the docs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition, outlines the challenges financial services organizations face securing sensitive data and provides guidance around reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and denial of service. Malware and ransomware attacks increase.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency Spent nearly £800,000 on Cyber Attack Response. Redcar Cyber-Attack: UK Government to Cover £3.68 Ransomware Gang Babuk claims DC’s Metropolitan Police Attack. Microsoft Warns of Damaging Vulnerabilities in Dozens of IoT Operating Systems. Million of the Costs.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2021

The rise in cyber attacks is the main factor that will drive the growth of the cybersecurity market. . A report from Research Dive has revealed that the international application security market is expected to grow by $9.77 billion during 2020-2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.1%. Market Dynamics.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2022

Geopolitical Cyber Attacks — The New Battlefield. The new battlefield on display in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine war shows a progression of cybersecurity tactics revolutionizing the overall attack plan. Cyber attacks create an unpredictable dilemma in the conflict. The post Geopolitical Cyber Attacks?—?The

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2019

This data comes not only from the analysis of underground forums and phishing websites, but also from the analysis of cybercriminals’ infrastructure (including but not limited to C&Cs) and malware disassembling. What is important is that successful struggle with such cyber-attacks is possible.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Food and agriculture is one of many critical infrastructure sectors that is increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks. As the sophistication of the modern supply chain advances, and as the sector becomes more reliant on smart technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) processes, the attack surface expands.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Malicious actors are continually looking for better ways to carry out successful cyber attacks. This article focuses on the top five attack vectors organizations should look out for and defend against in 2022. Some threat actors carry out phishing attacks using social media and networking platforms, such as Twitter or LinkedIn.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

By carrying out these scans, you can boost your cybersecurity defenses and keep your company safe from cyber attacks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they are exploited. These include: Malware Malvertising Phishing DDoS Ransomware Session hijacking Drive-by attack When Should You Do an External Vulnerability Scan?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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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. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches.

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SecureList

MARCH 14, 2022

We also covered unknown and unattributed attacks and hacktivist activity taking place in the same timeframe. We assess that the number of cyber attacks in Ukraine will increase during the next six months. Currently, we assess that the risk of the cyber component of this conflict spilling over to Europe is medium-high.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 6, 2022

And while Ampol’s history goes back a century, they are a modern organization, using internet of things (IoT) technology across operational and retail locations, with sensors on everything from electric vehicle charging units to fuel tank gauges to transportation trucks to refrigeration units inside retail stores.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Cyber attacks and breaches continue to rise with no end in sight. With this increased spending the attacks continue at an exponential rate. According to Check Point by mid-year cyber attacks have risen 42% globally. IoT and DoS. IoT/OT and DoS attack vectors were key areas in 2022 for an attack.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The size of the cyber risk to companies cannot be underestimated. To indicate the size of the cyber risk to companies, there is, on average, a cyber-attack every 39 seconds, which does not mean that every attack is successful, but that there is an attempt to access companies’ computer systems with that frequency.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Avast/Cybernews How would EternalBlue look in a real attack scenario? Imagine a large organization with a network infrastructure comprising multiple interconnected systems, including servers, workstations, and IoT devices. EternalBlue gained notable attention through its involvement in prominent cyber attacks.

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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?

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