CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 19, 2023

News is out that social security numbers of nearly 35,000 users were leaked in a cyber attack that could have emerged from a credential stuffing campaign launched by a state funded actor. According to the update provided by a source from PayPal, the attack took place on December 6 and was identified at the end of last month.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 11, 2024

This article will delve into how AI can be manipulated by cyber attackers for scams, particularly ones that affect businesses. NCSC, 2024) Below are some of AI assisted cyber-attacks you should be aware of. What is AI Voice Scamming?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Most of the American office workers are reportedly becoming vulnerable to cyber attacks and that’s because of their oversharing on social media platforms says a survey conducted by email services provider named Tessian. With AI technology on hand, the task becomes easier than it can be completed in just a few secs/mins.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While AI and machine learning technology have advanced in capabilities, its sudden growth may be more due to its affordability and accessibility. Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims.

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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.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SME Edge verifies all connections in and out of offices, disallows internet traffic that has not been approved for enterprise use, and closes all network traffic loopholes, protecting against phishing, social engineering, and zero-day attacks. SME Edge protects the Client’s traffic in real-time. About Nerds On Site Inc.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While AI and machine learning technology have advanced in capabilities, its sudden growth may be more due to its affordability and accessibility. Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. However, the technological side of cybersecurity is no longer the weakest link in a company’s proverbial chain. Social Tactics.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 24, 2023

Today, bad actors are ruthlessly skilled at cracking passwords – whether through phishing attacks, social engineering, brute force, or buying them on the dark web. Under the current system, companies have two choices: subject employees to burdensome processes to access work servers or become low-hanging fruit for a cyber attack.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing. LW: Anything else?

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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

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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.”

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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.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity. Update your software.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

How to protect your organization from a social engineering attack. At the root of many of these attacks is a malicious actor masquerading as a corporate IT manager or other technical role. This tactic is called social engineering and is one of the key methods used in attacks that result in data breaches.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 3, 2021

Many Corporations are taking extensive measures to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. However, they often overlook the role of social engineering in cyber security. Indeed, even the most experienced IT professional can be a victim of this type of attack. Knowledge is power.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Recently the company suffered a ransomware attack and threat actors have stolen the personal information of a large number of people. The stolen data also includes driver’s license numbers and/or social security numbers. ” reads the 8-K filing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Security firm Group-IB has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, has estimated that in H2 2017-H1 2018 cyber attacks caused $49.4 million (2.96 billion rubles) of damage to Russia’s financial sector.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Threats are emerging via social engineering attacks, to spread disinformation and create geo-political differences.

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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.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

MAY 31, 2023

Why Employee Cybersecurity Matters: Statistics show that over 90% of cyber attacks result from human error. Employees are often targeted through phishing attempts, social engineering, or by unknowingly downloading malicious files. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore our tailored training solutions.

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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. Red teams use intelligence on new and emerging threats as well as previous research on new attack techniques and offensive security tools.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities. I’m pleased these awards will both support cities and towns in building their cybersecurity operations and expand opportunities for Massachusetts students to enter the cyber workforce,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As technology advances at speed, it enables just as many opportunities as it introduces threats. Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. We see this in business.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

Seeing an actor attempt to use basic social engineering techniques to convince an internal target to be complicit in an attack against their employer was notable.”. … In this case, our actor simply needed to download the ransomware from GitHub and socially engineer someone to deploy the malware for them.”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 24, 2022

However, with technology innovation comes new risks, security challenges and threats. Cyber criminals are also evolving with technology to satisfy their nefarious goals. Attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication and are becoming costlier for all businesses. And here’s the tricky part.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act. The bill is intended to address technology-based threats, giving the U.S. If passed, it will significantly restrict data movement.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. A recent surge in sophisticated attacks against mobile devices has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. By integrating these measures, organizations can fortify their defenses against sophisticated mobile attacks.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Today’s columnist, Rob Shavell of Abine, points out that better employee training about deepfake technology can possibly stop the famous 2019 case where a UK executive was duped by phone into transferring $200,000+ to a Hungarian bank, but companies also need to do a better job of managing the personal information of employees.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Cyberattacks are growing more complex as technology advances. Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks. Insider assaults are more challenging to identify and thwart than external attacks, according to 48% of respondents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

Machine Learning for Cybersecurity: Explore the applications of machine learning algorithms in detecting and preventing cyber attacks. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. It is a type of social engineering cyberattack in which the website’s traffic is manipulated to steal confidential credentials from the users. Pharming is one of the dangerous cyber attacks as it requires minimal user intervention. A few more tips.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time.

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