Security Boulevard

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to remember, however, as we slowly transition back into some semblance of normality, that there will be new challenges to face in all facets of life, and the Cyber Security sector is no exception. Human error is still the number one cause of cyber attack and home working could make this even more prominent.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Broadnax, who said he is optimistic that the risk is contained. Since City of Dallas' Information and Technology Services detected a cyber threat Wednesday morning, employees have been hard at work to contain the issue and ensure continued service to our residents," he said. The article quotes a statement from City Manager T.C.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

According to Group-IB, the likelihood of the database systems being used in cybercrime and security breaches is high. A data breach, a follow-up strike on clients whose data was exposed, and other risks may result from an exposed database. Hackers could use the same methods as Group-IB to exploit the databases.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. So, now it’s over to you. Now, I want to hear from you….

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, spikes in online scams, fraud, identity theft, phishing and malware attacks have served as a constant reminder that individuals are waging war on two fronts. However, the increased exposure to cyber risks is not limited just to the remote-working population.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. The “trust but verify” approach is no longer viable in a landscape where threats can originate from anywhere. Here is part one of three groupings.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Mitigate Vulnerability Risk. Gone are the days where defending your enterprise from cyber threats and knowing how to properly respond to an incident was on your IT department’s shoulders alone. Operating with a team of individuals who are cybersecurity savvy is one of the best tools for cyber risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Other cyber incidents are common, including phishing attacks , business email compromise, exploitation of cloud and software vulnerabilities , social engineering , third-party exposures, and more. It hosts Cybercrime Spotlight webinars on emerging cyber threats and the most effective controls to prevent them.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Criminals tweaked existing forms of cybercrime to fit the pandemic narrative, abused the uncertainty of the situation and the public’s need for reliable information. As Europol notes “The opportunistic behavior of criminals during the pandemic, however, should not overshadow the overall threat landscape. Ransomware cases increase.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

But in spite of it all, the cybersecurity industry and the professionals within it continue to step up and tirelessly work to protect organizations against cyber threats. For every attack we hear about on the news, there are a hundred more that were prevented or detected and responded to by the cyber heroes behind the scenes.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 2, 2020

And it wasn’t because the media paid more attention to this relative newcomer in the area of cybercrime. The types of threats are ever changing, adding to the challenge cybersecurity professionals face. Phishing attacks, unpatched software vulnerabilities, and ransomware attacks all amount to an exercise of futility.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

On October 11, Critical Start published its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report , leveraging research from its Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team. Vulnerability exploitation accounted for 29% of attacks, while phishing campaigns constituted 30% of cyber incidents on K-12 schools in 2023.

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