The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s the final installment of leading technologists sharing their observations about cybersecurity developments in the year that’s coming to a close — and the year to come. Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

by Great American, a powerful cyber risk management platform that combines the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) driven, inside-out review of an organization’s cyber security posture with insights from continuous, external vulnerability scans and best-in-class cyber security ratings from SecurityScorecard.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

Cybersecurity is big business. trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. That’s businesses that believe they’ve invested enough in cybersecurity (but haven’t) and/or are overconfident and think they won’t be targeted (but are). billion by 2022.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Mental health cyber risks. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways. Steeper leadership challenges.

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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. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. As cybercrime continues to increase, the human element can play the most important role in cybersecurity posture and hygiene. After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Train humans’ awareness.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 6, 2022

The psychology of fear plays a central role in the success rate of social engineering cyber-attacks. Read article > The post FUD vs Facts: What to Look for When Evaluating Cybersecurity Tools appeared first on Axio.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as critical tools for dealing with the ever-growing volume and complexity of cybersecurity threats. It’s an excellent asset for cyber defense, but adversaries have learned to trick algorithms and even use similar technology to compromise targeted systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

Cybersecurity is necessary but it doesn’t need to be complex. Cybersecurity is not a luxury, it’s a business necessity and it’s also a business enabler. As the WannaCry attack showed, cybersecurity needs to become a habit within a company, or something will get missed. Keeping cybersecurity simple – where to start?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

How to protect your organization from a social engineering attack. This tactic is called social engineering and is one of the key methods used in attacks that result in data breaches. Outside of technology, there is the element of human error and risk. dollars to remediate per incident.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. Remote working risks. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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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. Here's the Dallas Morning News' report on the incident.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Thus, a robust identity security framework is essential to safeguard against these risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. So let’s take a look at the big challenges, priorities, and trends we saw in cybersecurity over the past year.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Researchers at Singapore-based cybersecurity company Group-IB recently discovered thousands of databases exposed to the internet that could have been exploited when they were left unprotected. A data breach, a follow-up strike on clients whose data was exposed, and other risks may result from an exposed database.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage. Also read: The Top Cybersecurity Companies.

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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. The digital skills gap comes at a cost.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on how firms have tackled the existential challenge of increasing cyber risks in a rapidly changing online landscape. Passwords should contain a mixture of lower and upper-case letters, numbers and symbols, and should be impossible to guess or socially engineer.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Much of today’s cybersecurity focuses on maintaining a perimeter defense — not letting malicious actors into the security boundary. Some of these include: Advanced persistent threats (APTs); Insider threats; Social engineering; and, Human error. Perimeter Defense.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

An explosion of cyber risks and a complicated and constantly changing threat landscape. A collateral effect of the rapid expansion of remote working has been the related cyber risk of cyberattacks aimed at the remote workforce. It first is isolated and vetted in a “vetting zone.” Budget and resource constraints.

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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. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. Here is part one of three groupings. This is folly.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This week is the first week of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), which runs from October 1 to October. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Week 1 – Managing Your Digital Shadow first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

A new report has found that more than one in four UK cyber-attacks have been related to the pandemic, and as attackers continue to come up with sophisticated and dangerous methods to attack businesses and individuals, cyber security measures must be prioritised. .

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Each year, a select pool of experts from the cybersecurity community sets hours aside to review hundreds of entries received for the SC Trust and Excellence Awards. Cedric Leighton is founder and president of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership management consultancy. He retired as a colonel in 2010.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

With that in mind, a newly announced three-year research partnership between the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Georgia State University’s Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) will examine the tactics and techniques that fraudsters are leveraging to abuse online payments.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here’s part two of Last Watchdog’s year-end tête-à-tête with top cybersecurity experts. We asked two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? As the adoption of generative AI accelerates, organizations must prioritize security and risk management.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. At the start of 2023, consumers remain out in the cold when it comes to online protection.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These malicious apps constitute a risk for customers and developers alike—and they can be easily found online using the most common search engines. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Cybersecurity has long been mistakenly viewed as an information technology problem that was only the concern of skilled IT staff. The reality is that cybersecurity should be considered as part of core business concerns, strategy, and planning. CEOs should be very concerned about cybersecurity in their organizations.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. Collectively, enterprises spend a king’s ransom many times over on cyber defense. And as a result, many still do not practice essential cyber hygiene. Will that have to change?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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