Anton on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

The famous Mandiant 2023 M-Trends (NOT G-Trends, mind you…) report is out, and here are some of the things that I found to be surprising and NOT surprising :-) Mandiant M-Trends 2023 Detection by Source SURPRISING “Mandiant experts note a decrease in the percentage of global intrusions involving ransomware between 2021 and 2022. Good news?!]

Social Engineering 130

Social Engineering Ransomware Cybercrime Cybersecurity 130

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.

Phishing 113

Phishing Scams Social Engineering Education 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Both large and small healthcare providers continue to be a tantalizing target for repeated ransomware attacks due to limited security budgets that lead to an overall weakened cyber defense system. Not only can these mistakes cost millions in lost revenue and ransomware payments, it can wreak havoc on operational systems.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Social Engineering Identity Theft 105

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Through phishing. What’s phishing again?” Phishing is a specific type of cyber attack through which hackers and scammers use email to trick you. It’s part of a broader cyber attack called “social engineering” that includes other avenues like phone calls, text messages, and even impersonating people in real life.

Phishing 98

Phishing Education Authentication Passwords 98

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.

Social Engineering 174

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Scams Engineering 174

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.

Technology 139

Technology Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Media 139

Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. So far in September, IHG , Uber , and Rockstar Games have all been victims of major independent cyber attacks. Phishing and poor password practices.

Social Engineering 105

Social Engineering Authentication Engineering Phishing 105

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware.

Social Engineering 118

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 118

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

But SecureWorld did just that on October 13th when we spoke with Theresa Payton on the topic of "Ransomware: Malware as an Ongoing Email Issue." The Remote Sessions webcast, available to watch on-demand , is the final installment of a three-part series on modern email attacks sponsored by Abnormal Security. Box in Panama.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Insurance CISO Social Engineering 93

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.

Social Engineering 95

Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 95

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Related: What local government can do to repel ransomware Ransomware came into existence in 1989 as a primitive program dubbed the AIDS Trojan that was spreading via 5.25-inch inch diskettes. inch diskettes.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

Since February, the group has launched multiple attacks based on their latest ransomware campaign labeled Buhti. and Babuk are strains of ransomware that encrypt files on a victim’s machine and demand payment in exchange for decrypting the files. Babuk is a ransomware that was first discovered in early 2021.

Cybercrime 100

Cybercrime Social Engineering Ransomware Phishing 100

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

More threats were detected on iOS than Android devices; 68% of Australian CISOs expect their organization to suffer a material cyber-attack within the next year. is responsible for 95.14% of all Android attacks in Australia. All attacks have one common factor: a lack of awareness and a false sense of security in the human mind.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

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 105

Social Engineering Spyware Data breaches Surveillance 105

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. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

In his blog post , Kelley shared a video from CanadianKingpin12 that suggests DarkBERT will go well beyond the social engineering capabilities of the earlier tools with new “concerning capabilities.”

Social Engineering 77

Social Engineering Cybercrime Engineering Cybersecurity 77

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? ai Antani Many speculated that the ransomware attack on a Toyota supply chain player in Kojima, Japan was in retaliation for Japan’s aid to Ukraine.

Cybersecurity 234

Cybersecurity Marketing Encryption CISO 234

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Education Cyber threats Passwords 93

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 352 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Social Engineering 78

Social Engineering Cryptocurrency Small Business Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

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

Data breaches 81

Data breaches Cybercrime Firewall Artificial Intelligence 81

BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

Social Engineering 52

Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing. Remote working risks.

Internet 94

Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2022

This exposure of sensitive credential and network access information, especially privileged user accounts, could lead to subsequent cyber attacks against individual users or affiliated organizations. Phishing, social engineering, and credential stuffing are often the end result. Data for sale is not unusual.

Education 68

Education Social Engineering VPN Accountability 68

Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With this modernized banking, banks and financial institutions are under constant threat from a wide range of cyber attacks. These attacks can lead to catastrophic consequences for the financial institution and its customers, resulting in financial loss, reputational damage, and loss of trust.

Banking 94

Banking Social Engineering Cyber threats Encryption 94

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

How can organizations protect themselves against cyber-attacks when they have a hybrid working model? When some people are working from home, it is not unreasonable to assume that a) they will send more email than when everyone is in the office, and b) people might be more vulnerable to cyber-attack via email.

Social Engineering 101

Social Engineering Cybersecurity Unstructured Data Engineering 101

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

One slip on a phishing email, one weak password, one orphaned account or a misconfigured privilege could wreak havoc — even for an SMB. According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”.

Social Engineering 103

Social Engineering Passwords Accountability Phishing 103

SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Conducted in North America in February 2021, the survey focused on three key corporate vulnerabilities: the constant cybersecurity risk, both accidental and deliberate, from employees; supply chain and third-party risks; and the risks posed by the cyber attackers themselves. .

Cybersecurity 96

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Risk CISO 96

The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. The economic impact of cybercrime on business across the globe continues to reach new levels, with the cost predicted to reach US$10.5

Cyber Risk 189

Cyber Risk Risk Insurance Energy and Utilities 189

Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

The cyber security aspect of working from home is extremely important, as cyber attacks are on the rise. There are various cyber risks for your data. They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Phishing attacks are tricky, because even one sloppy click can put the whole system in danger.

Backups 98

Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

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. This was how the Sony Pictures ransomware hack also took place in late 2014 and since.

Cybersecurity 136

Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A red team’s activity can extend beyond cybersecurity attacks and vulnerability scanning to include phishing , social engineering , and physical compromise campaigns lasting weeks or more. The red team literally tests the effectiveness of the organization’s defensive measures — often without warning.

Social Engineering 97

Social Engineering Penetration Testing Engineering Risk 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply-chain will become more of a sweet spot for targeted ransomware and state-sponsored espionage campaigns. I think we will continue seeing attacks targeting the infrastructure of different countries and organizations. Businesses will still be mostly concerned with ransomware.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Cybercrime IoT 121

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter). The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 291 appeared first on Security Affairs.

Data breaches 85

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Malware 85

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: How has the ransomware threat evolved in recent years?

Cyber threats 203

Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Threat Detection 203

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users. 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.

Authentication 140

Authentication Passwords Data breaches Phishing 140

SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2022

For example, don't underestimate for a second how valuable targeting data and how much targeting data that the ransomware actors obtain when they hack into one of their victims and steal all their internal data. Key takeaway #3: Social engineering is the most powerful attack vector against InfoSec protocols.

InfoSec 78

InfoSec Social Engineering Phishing Cybercrime 78

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Reflecting on the Wannacry ransomware attack, which is the lesson learnt e why most organizations are still ignoring it. The spread of this ransomware was considered to be the worst cyber attack in terms of contamination rate and scope, putting public offices and companies (especially healthcare facilities) out of operation.

Malware 97

Malware Computers and Electronics Encryption Ransomware 97