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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

By appealing to these traits, attackers can convince users to unwittingly provide them with access to critical systems or highly sensitive information. Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this. How does AI-powered social engineering affect businesses?

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries. About the Author: Stefanie Shank.

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A Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached the Foxconn Factory

Hacker Combat

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. using the LockBit 2.0

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. are the different parts of cybersecurity.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally.

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The Pain of Double Extortion Ransomware

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Ransomware attacks have become much more dangerous and have evolved beyond basic security defenses and business continuity techniques like next-gen antivirus and backups. The problem is that businesses are not yet aware of double or triple extortion ransomware and how these tactics can affect their data protection strategies.

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Explore our list of the best cloud security companies and vendors to compare the solutions that could help you mitigate insider threats. Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Attacks An advanced persistent threat (APT) is an extended and focused cyber attack in which an intruder gains access to a network while remaining unnoticed.

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