CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 21, 2021

Google is urging users to beware of the phishing attacks that are taking place on Google Drive. In what is known to our Cybersecurity Insiders, hackers are seen launching phishing campaigns against Google Drive users by sending them email’s filled with malicious links and locking them from their accounts thereafter.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft has recently brought attention to a highly-sophisticated and targeted phishing campaign conducted by a notorious threat actor group known as Storm-0324. However, Microsoft detected a shift in Storm-0324's tactics earlier this year. And reward the savvy threat detectives for keeping everyone else safe.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 11, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals can rarely have a conversation among peers these days without artificial intelligence—ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, etc.—coming Threat hunters are using AI to identify unusual patterns and summarize large amounts of data, connecting the dots across multiple sources of information and hidden patterns. Is it good?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cybersecurity has always been an arms race between cybercriminals and defenders. Defense against attackers will improve to adapt to new threats , and then attackers respond by refining their tactics in order to find the next vulnerability in the defense. That said, its implications for cybersecurity are much more alarming.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

To achieve full zero-trust access, MFA is being replaced by phishing-resistant MFA and the standards that define it. To give you a complete picture, I have identified key terminology and concepts surrounding phishing-resistant authentication and put them together in this handy glossary.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 26, 2021

While October is famous for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and we provide resources and recommendations for our customers, really every month should focus on this business-critical topic. Any organization with a digital presence should have resilient cybersecurity capabilities. Phishing incident. Stories from the SOC.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The realm of cybersecurity is undergoing a transformation, guided by the omnipresent force of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As we navigate this dynamic landscape, AI emerges as both the guardian of digital fortresses and the stealthy architect of cyber threats. What is AI’s emerging role in cybersecurity?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Sometimes theft of PII can lead to identity theft too. to protect sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 8, 2023

As technology advances, phishing attempts are becoming more sophisticated. It can be challenging for employees to recognize an email is malicious when it looks normal, so it’s up to their company to properly train workers in prevention and detection. As phishing attacks change, so should businesses.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

5, 2023 – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration kicked off Cybersecurity Month in Massachusetts with the announcement of $1,136,911 in funding to develop a new cybersecurity training center at MassBay Community College and support the existing center at Bridgewater State University. Worcester, Mass.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The combination of these factors created an environment in which phishing attempts were easily successful, targeting the population by utilizing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) name as a cover. While phishing attempts, particularly those utilizing email are common, they are unfortunately frequently successful.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 25, 2023

In times of economic downturn, companies may become reactive in their approach to cybersecurity management, prioritizing staying afloat over investing in proactive cybersecurity measures. However, it’s essential to recognize that cybersecurity is a valuable investment in your company’s security and stability.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” I firmly believe that the future of cybersecurity is a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Although commercial quantum computing may still be decades away, government agencies and industry experts agree that now is the time to prepare your cybersecurity landscape for the future. Even now, our cybersecurity climate is getting hotter. You could say that we are experiencing this problem with legacy cybersecurity systems.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords.

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Herjavec Group

MARCH 22, 2021

Herjavec Group has been recognised as one of the world’s most innovative Managed Cyber Security Services Providers, with the sole mission of protecting enterprises globally from evolving cyber threats. 24/7 Threat Detection as the Cyber Security Services Provider for F1 ®.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that three of those 30 companies could soon become one. Syxsense Secure.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

The cyber threat landscape keeps evolving at lightning-speed. According to the latest 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report , small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are particularly vulnerable to becoming a victim of a ransomware attack. Ransomware, malware and phishing threats keep evolving.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats. Only around a quarter of them are computers and other conventional web-connected devices that have cybersecurity software tools installed in them. Is endpoint security complex?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Also, that threat actors, especially state-sponsored, and criminal enterprises would take advantage of the expanding cyber-attack surface by using their resources to employ more sophisticated means for discovering target vulnerabilities, automating phishing, and finding new deceptive paths for infiltrating malware. forbes.com).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

So, on an average around 512 organizations were found to be hitting the networks of organizations out of which 14% of threats were already found to be incubating inside. Security researchers say that threats like phishing, scamming, extortion and business email compromise were found to be hitting the businesses on a serious note in 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Whilst it’s easy to assume cybersecurity breaches are a technology issue, the main culprit is human error. But errors resulting in cybersecurity breaches can have disastrous consequences for all involved. Most errors are made without realizing how dangerous they can be for cybersecurity. What is human error in cybersecurity?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Given this additional pressure, SMBs are being forced to make cybersecurity a serious priority. While antivirus software is an essential tool for protecting against malware and other cyber threats, it does not protect against these attacks. In this new environment, the bare minimum is no longer good enough.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2023

But if their wallets allow for it, there are a few staple cybersecurity safeguards that schools and districts should always consider implementing. In this post, we’ll look at the 5 must-haves for K-12 cybersecurity. Related infographic: Managing cybersecurity risk and optimizing uptime in K-12 schools. Anti-ransomware EDR.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Over the course of a day, we explored how the IT and security landscape has shifted exponentially over the past 24 months, and why cybersecurity vigilance is a fundamental priority and necessity for all businesses. Now It’s crystal clear from just these few stories that the cyber threat to the legal sector is significant and growing.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 17, 2023

When you think of cybersecurity threats, what comes to mind? Sometimes, cyber threats are closer to home, making them all the more surprising (and frustrating) for many organizations. They’re called insider threats, and you need to pay special attention to ensure you – and your data – don’t fall victim.

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Centraleyes

MAY 13, 2024

Decision-makers often grapple with the challenge of seeing cybersecurity not merely as a protective measure but as a revenue-generating asset. The intangible nature of cybersecurity measures adds complexity to this perception, making it challenging to quantify the immediate financial returns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

With this new approach to the office, employers and IT specialists have had to adapt to the increased risk of cybersecurity breaches within the company context. Cybersecurity breaches at even a very small scale can grant hackers access to sensitive information, which could lead to the leakage of important data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. In fact, a recent survey indicated that over 60% of executives cited phishing and ransomware as their top concerns. OnePercent Group attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. In August 2021, a Revere Health employee was hacked through a phishing email attack which exposed approximately 12,000 patient medical records. In some cases, you can immediately tell that phishing emails are inauthentic.

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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. So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

Enterprises worldwide are trying to defend themselves against attacks such as ransomware, phishing, distributed denial of service and more. In this challenging cybersecurity landscape, now is the time for companies to prioritize security audits. In doing so, they will have continuous protection from external and internal threats.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To prosper, every IT decision maker and cybersecurity leader must anticipate, and the easiest way to do this is by reviewing past performance – yours and the markets. How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats?

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