CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

This day serves as an annual reminder to increase awareness and education for leaders, IT decision-makers and the general public on the importance of identity management. Tomorrow, April 11 is Identity Management Day. The dangers of improper management of digital identities are at an all-time high.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As hackers and cyber crooks are always on a prowl of vulnerable of those who can be targeted easily by email scams, messages, malware or phishing attacks. FYI, Google already protects its users through a phishing protection tool that helps in warning the user about suspicious mails.

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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? Phishing emails are more common than you know. How prepared are we to deal with them?

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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? In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing. Young employees eager to prove their metal are particularly at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Specifying the same, the report reiterates the fact that most of the hackers were related to espionage, phishing and were hired to manipulate the results using deep fake tech, email spoofing, Emotet malware spread, and fake website claiming to sell the tickets for the event and such. times the amount observed during the 2012 London Olympics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The findings revealed that one in 10 had been the victim of a cyber-attack during the last year, growing to more than one in seven for firms with more than 50 employees. These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Maintaining compliance.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The data supports a June Avanan report , which confirmed health care has been among the most targeted with phishing attacks during the first half of 2021, alongside the IT and manufacturing industries. The health care sector saw over 6,000 phishing emails out of an average of 451,792 emails. Another 20.7%

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It's a frustrating reality for CIOs because these types of breaches are preventable as long as their companies implement the right technologies, policies, and procedures and educate their employees on how to be extra vigilant in the digital world. Continuously educating your workforce. Continuously Educate Your Workforce.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It teaches people about cyber threats and dangers, safety precautions, HIPAA and PCI DSS requirements, and several privacy regulations. These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware. Phishing attacks can be minimized by knowing the key indicators of a phishing attempt and how to address them.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

However, if they are not educated or trained in what to look out for when it comes to security, the human can also become the open gateway for cyber attacks to take place, playing upon user vulnerabilities. . These programs are designed to help users understand the role they play in helping to combat security breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

With businesses becoming more and more digitized, they are exposed to greater cyber risks. And while organizations are taking steps to protect against cyber attacks, cybersecurity controls are not impenetrable. Cyber risk insurance covers the costs of recovering from a security breach, a virus, or a cyber-attack.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. While eliminating the risk completely is impossible, there are a few things organizations can do to improve their cybersecurity posture. Third-party risk management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 10, 2021

SAN ANTONIO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Human cyber risk and awareness company AwareGO announced today the release of Human Risk Assessment for Enterprise. AwareGO Human Risk Assessment is now available to all enterprises. To learn more, go to [link]. About AwareGO.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Another change that may occur in the cyber insurance market in 2023 is the adoption of new technologies and risk management strategies by insurers. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk. Security leaders will start integrating human risk management into their overall security strategy.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

In recent years, a surge in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure has been observed globally. The transition to remote work during the pandemic has also exposed new vulnerabilities, increasing susceptibility to phishing attacks. Identify areas with insufficient visibility and potential cyber risks.

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Vipre

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Even prior to the pandemic, a 2019 survey revealed that only 14 percent of SMBs rated their ability to prevent and properly address cyber risks and vulnerabilities as useful. . There are a number of reasons that SMBs find themselves at risk for security breaches. Educate employees on cybersecurity threats and best practices.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. Why phishing works.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Phishing remains one the most common attack methods among cyber attackers, and the industry agrees that there can never be enough cybersecurity awareness training. In order to be successful, organizations must have a frequently tested ransomware response plan and conduct yearly risk assessments.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

To add insult to injury, WannaCry was initially spread through a phishing campaign. CSPM also provides educational videos so employees are made aware of how to defend themselves from cyber-attacks. For the ones that didn’t, it was a tough year with costly remediation work to systems and significant brand damage.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

As jarring as this abrupt shift to remote work has been for countless companies, government agencies and educational institutions, it has conversely been a huge boon for cyber criminals. Flattening cyber risks Granted, holistic security practices are in a nascent stage and, yes, there’s a long, long way to go.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

But in this case, “the emphasis on cyber leadership in this program is a useful one. In many organizations of all sizes, cyber risks go uncontrolled because the teams responsible for tackling them don’t have robust executive sponsorship, and so providing leaders with the correct perspective to support these teams are vital.”. “It’s

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This advisory outlined the use of tactics such as spear phishing emails, credential stuffing, brute forcing, privilege escalation, and persistence. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalating into a war, the risk of cybersecurity threats targeting US & European organizations has also gone up significantly.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

This involves educating business partners on due diligence, ensuring cloud providers implement multi-dimensional safeguards, and deploying automated provisioning and de-provisioning. Real-world conflicts cast shadows that significantly amplify cyber risks.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

This includes SQL injections, local file inclusions, phishing attacks and malware that can grab billions of accounts without having to obtain credentials. The last thing players want to think about when they log onto their favorite game are cyber-risks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Here you should consider strategy , assessments , and training : Network vulnerability assessments; Phishing simulations ; Technology evaluations; Education and training; and Policy creation and planning. “So Cybersecurity To put it simply, this is this category that ensures your systems not only work , but work securely.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to cyber risks, the most up-to-date cybersecurity technology or regimented program doesn’t make an organization immune to an attack. Operating with a team of individuals who are cybersecurity savvy is one of the best tools for cyber risk management. Provide and accept accessible cybersecurity training.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. 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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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Beyond the technology precautions themselves, ongoing training and education about security threats is essential. Read more : Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tops for Managed Security Services. The Human Element.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

AwareGO’s HRA product improvements will include stronger integration with phishing simulation, attack surface management, security information and event management, and managed security service providers and learning management system platforms. sales team as well as the customer success and engineering teams. About AwareGO.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Many companies set up phishing test programs for their employees, often as part of a compliance requirement involving ongoing employee education on security topics. Click-through rates on a real phish average between 10 and 33 percent of untrained users, depending on which security vendor you ask. You’re annoying your employees.

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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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Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Unfortunately, brackets create opportunities for a wide array of phishing and hacking campaigns, particularly in workplaces where a lot of brackets are distributed. It’s just as easy to access a brackets spreadsheet or document through Google Docs or Microsoft Office as it is to send an email attachment, and it poses less of a cyber risk.

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Adam Levin

JULY 24, 2020

Barely a day goes by without news of an elite hacking team creating a more stealth exploit– malware , elaborate spear-phishing attacks, trojans, and a killer array of ransomware that can take factories and other organizations offline, or even hobble entire cities. Cyberattacks are constantly getting more sophisticated.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 2, 2021

Prior to joining Herjavec Group Adam was a partner in Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Services, contributing to the development of the Cyber Intelligence Center. HG Phishing HG Vulnerability Management . He has improved efficiency and advanced our best-of-breed technology stack. HG Mana ged Detection & Response (MDR) .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Phishing attacks One type of cybersecurity attack is phishing. Phishing involves a hacker attempting to trick employees or co-workers into revealing sensitive information, granting access to protected files, or inadvertently downloading malicious software. A man-in-the-middle attack can also be a type of phishing breach.

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