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? GenAI holds immense potential to supercharge productivity, but if you forget basic security hygiene, you’re opening yourself up to significant risk. Educate your workforce.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Schools operating in whole of Britain will get a free cyber security tool for free from September last week. The tool will be rolled out in a testing phase to help the educational institutes in accessing the robustness of their cybersecurity measures.

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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. Thus, a robust identity security framework is essential to safeguard against these risks and ensure the protection of personal information.

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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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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. Additionally, the solution measures the effectiveness of any cybersecurity training efforts and assesses the overall cyber resilience score of the workforce.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

Last week, the Cyber Readiness Institute introduced what it’s calling the “first comprehensive professional credential program designed to train cyber leaders in small businesses to help secure supply chains and reduce risk of a cyberattack.” But in this case, “the emphasis on cyber leadership in this program is a useful one.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Staying safe online is not just a worry for parents of young children and teenagers – organizations are also constantly at risk from cyber-attacks, which is why training staff to reduce the likelihood of any such attack is crucial. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. Reduce human 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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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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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. Notable additions include: Policies on risk analysis and information system security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SAN ANTONIO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management company AwareGO today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2021, including record year-over-year online revenue growth of 219%, enterprise revenue growth of 156%, and total revenue growth of 116%.

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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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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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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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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. Third-party risk management. Educate employees about cyber risks.

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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

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. Expect this to evolve in 2023, with insurance companies declining to cover more enterprises and also introducing risk-based pricing in response to the dynamic threat environment.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Phishing and Spear Phishing. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Working as CISO, DeSouza's areas of expertise include strategic planning, risk management, identity management, cloud computing, and privacy. While it fosters innovation, automation, and productivity, it simultaneously introduces significant cybersecurity and privacy risks. With the maturation of Zero Trust, propelled by the U.S.

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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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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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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Instead, it had been discovered that one of their software providers had not stored sensitive data correctly, running the risk that the details of millions of hotel customers could have been exposed. million following a cyber attack in 2018 which flagged that it was failing to keep its customers’ personal data secure.

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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

JUNE 28, 2022

To add insult to injury, WannaCry was initially spread through a phishing campaign. You may get away with it once or twice but is it really a risk you want to take? CSPM also provides educational videos so employees are made aware of how to defend themselves from cyber-attacks.

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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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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. In light of the growing risks to the online gaming scene, how can gaming companies make a dramatic shift to promoting and prioritizing increasingly secure environments?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Risk Level. Here you should consider strategy , assessments , and training : Network vulnerability assessments; Phishing simulations ; Technology evaluations; Education and training; and Policy creation and planning. “So Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides. So how do I allocate?”

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

For that reason, most experts now recognize that a complete cybersecurity strategy not only includes technological solutions aimed at preventing, detecting, and mitigating attacks, it should also include cyber insurance to help manage the associated financial risks. Also see: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Provide resources and training for your team on best practices and good cyber hygiene. 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. Be Prepared for the Worst.

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

But even advanced tools can’t tell you who owns it – or what it means to the organization in terms of risk.”. Education is another contributing factor, from both a regulatory and compliance perspective. Ransomware is the condition that happens when you have poor cyber hygiene,” Sehgal stressed.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2020

2020 helped to highlight that and, I hope, promote a stronger global awareness of the benefits and risks of the digital world. For a number of years, security professionals have been sounding the alarm of cyber risks. And, yes, those risks can be complicated and sophisticated attacks on a system or a network.

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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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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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