The Security Ledger

MAY 20, 2020

More than 90% of employees know re-using passwords between accounts is a dangerous business, but two thirds of them do it anyway. Rachael Stockton of LastPass digs into the "why" of password insecurity in the latest LastPass Psychology of Passwords report. Read the whole entry. » Read the whole entry. »

Small Business 52

Small Business Passwords Authentication Cyber Attacks 52

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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Cybersecurity Education Small Business Government 113

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

No website, large or small, is exempt from unscrupulous cyber attacks. However, there are equally dangerous cybercriminals that prey on small businesses and individuals. Why Are Small Businesses Targets By Cybercriminals? Why Are Small Businesses Targets By Cybercriminals?

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Small Business Cyber Attacks Banking Retail 40

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

Data breaches 87

Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware Passwords 87

The Security Ledger

MARCH 30, 2020

» Related Stories As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix Opinion: AI and Machine Learning will power both Cyber Offense and Defense in 2020 Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home. Read the whole entry. »

Small Business 52

Small Business Cyber Risk Authentication Cyber Attacks 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

With fewer budget dollars and expert resources dedicated to cybersecurity than their larger counterparts, small and mid-sized organizations often make easier targets, particularly in today’s increasingly complex and connected cloud environment. Fiction: Strong passwords are enough. Outsourcing cybersecurity is a great option for SMBs.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Firewall Data breaches 98

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Cyber attacks on small office and home office (or SOHO) routers aren’t new. They infected SOHO routers by exploiting default passwords (mostly). The goal was to build a platform for future, external attacks – not probing the home and small business networks the routers fronted.

IoT 98

IoT Small Business Malware Cyber Attacks 98

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

water supply are stark reminders of the unceasing activity of cyber criminals seeking financial gain or who are driven by ideological or political imperatives. What hasn’t gained as much public attention is a secondary level of cyber attacks that surges every time the hacking community uncovers a fresh vulnerability.

Accountability 201

Accountability Passwords Hacking Cyber Risk 201

The Security Ledger

MARCH 18, 2020

» Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: How DU Telecom Manages Digital Transformation Risk Spotlight Podcast: The Demise of the Password may be closer than you think! As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix. Read the whole entry. »

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Digital transformation Encryption Small Business Authentication 52

The Security Ledger

JUNE 23, 2020

But what makes IAM "good" for your business may depend on the kind of business you are in, and the demands of your industry, writes Rachael Stockton of LogMeIn and LastPass. The post What’s Good IAM? The Answer may depend on your Industry appeared first on The. Read the whole entry. »

Small Business 52

Small Business Authentication Cyber Attacks Financial Services 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . In fact, the frequency of small businesses fraud is at 28% compared to larger organizations at 22-26%. . 5 powerful approaches to protect your ecom business from online fraud.

eCommerce 112

eCommerce Cyber Attacks Passwords Mobile 112

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. The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

Many of the IoT sensors hoovering up sensitive personal and business data, and the routers this data flows through, for instance, have weak or non-existent passwords and lack a uniform way to patch inevitable software vulnerabilities that turn up. It’s clear IoT-enabled cyber attacks will only escalate. Likewise, the U.S.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189

Cytelligence

JULY 28, 2020

However, Cytelligence has observed that in many cases VPN technologies are deployed in a manner that may increase risk to an organization by opening a doorway for cyber-attacker s to exploit. . At its simplest configuration, the technology may provide limited security beyond login and password requirements.

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VPN Passwords Technology Software 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

While for some ventures closure of business was indeed devastating, however, those who could salvage their operations shifted to a remote work policy to carry out social distancing measures. For employees working from home, both technology and personnel training should be considered to protect data and valuable information. Conclusion.

Cybersecurity 84

Cybersecurity Authentication Government Education 84

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get. It can shut down your business – in the case of healthcare organizations that can be life-threatening for patients – damage your reputation with customers and employees, and invite further attacks as cybercriminals view your organization as an easy mark.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

NCSC warned UK Smart Cities will be highly targeted by hackers, and as such, councils need to ensure they are properly prepared as they rollout increasingly connected and technology-reliant infrastructure. The NCSC's technical director, Dr Ian Levy, referred to Hollywood depictions of cyber-attacks on critical city infrastructure.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

Malwarebytes

JULY 10, 2022

This is the same as fixed rate, but with a single modifier based on the amount of perceived risk a business has (such as how much sensitive information is stored on its website). Again, typical for small businesses. How to save money on cyber insurance. Implement a cybersecurity training program.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Data breaches Phishing 87

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 8, 2022

SaaS sprawl is a situation where a business is bloated with so many different (and even duplicate) SaaS apps that IT can no longer manage them effectively. Most departments now have 40 – 60 SaaS tools each, with 200+ apps at the company level— and for small businesses, only 32 percent of these apps are IT-approved.

Data breaches 77

Data breaches Malware Firewall Risk 77

BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

The National Cyber Security Centre, which led a broad steering group to develop the report, also released a useful infographic summing up the main points. The key to your success is not a technical background, but your willingness and desire to learn how technology works and to never stop playing,” he wrote. “In

Cyber Risk 52

Cyber Risk Artificial Intelligence Risk Cyber Attacks 52