Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. million victims were impacted by a data breach in 2022 alone. Remember when we talked about Facebook , Marriott , easyJet , and J.Crew ’s data breaches in past years? Now what do I do?"

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Winning the ongoing battle against cybercrime and criminals starts with understanding the nature of the threats and how to combat them. How high is your business’ cyber threat intelligence ? What is Cyber Threat Intelligence? Business Threat Statistics You Should Know. Independent vendor research.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cyber threats have become a significant concern for businesses of all sizes. The cost of cyber attacks, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences, can be staggering. To mitigate these risks, businesses often invest in cyber insurance. This is where CYPFER comes in.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The mother of all data leaks, dubbed “Compilation of Many Breaches” (COMB) by its uploader, includes unique email and password combinations from more than 250 previous data breaches, such as Netflix, LinkedIn and Exploit.in. Data leak impact. Cybercriminals recycle information found in old data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 6, 2023

Gal is unfortunately correct in that this breach will likely lead to a lot of spam messages for Twitter users in the dataset. Have I Been Pwned , a popular data breach notification service, has added this breach to its system. This breach is a reminder of the importance of protecting personal information online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Recognizing the prevalence of BEC scams helps organizations prioritize executive training and secure email practices to minimize the risk of financial loss and data breaches. Insider threats: Insider threats arise from employees accidentally or intentionally causing security breaches by mishandling sensitive information.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches. 1 in 4 Americans reported that they would stop doing business with a company following a data breach, and 67% of consumers reported a loss of trust in an organization following a breach. Your reward?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 9, 2021

This magnitude reminds of us of the 500 million people that were impacted in the data breach at Marriott. Oddly, Facebook initially dismissed the reports as irrelevant, citing that the data was leaked years ago so it didn’t matter now. What is a data breach?” What is data scraping?” spreadsheet).

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Main Course Finally, here we are to answer the question of what hackers do with your stolen data.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management. Giving excessive privileges could increase the risk of a data breach; therefore, we must always be vigilant and limit who has access to sensitive information. Follow us - stay ahead.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. This alleged attack on Ticketmaster is an unpleasant reminder that no organization is immune from cyber threats.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management. Giving excessive privileges could increase the risk of a data breach; therefore, we must always be vigilant and limit who has access to sensitive information. Follow us - stay ahead.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2023

The dark web is a marketplace for cybercriminals who deal in stolen information, including usernames, passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive personal data. This information can be obtained through various means, including data breaches, phishing scams, and malware attacks.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2021

com , a wildly popular service that sold access to more than 12 billion usernames and passwords stolen from thousands of hacked websites. In an ironic turn of events, a lapsed domain registration tied to WeLeakInfo let someone plunder and publish account data on 24,000 customers who paid to access the service with a credit card.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2024

surfaces in the threat landscape Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords Ukraine cyber police arrested crooks selling 100 million compromised accounts New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon? Players hacked during the matches of Apex Legends Global Series.

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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? And what can we do to protect ourselves and our data from cybercriminals?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Within the next few weeks, the government of the sub-continent is preparing to release an indigenous mobile operating system that has the potential to offer a health competition to American technology giants and will be safe to use in the current cyber threat landscape.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. That’s why your passwords should be strong : at least eight characters long with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Online shopping, mobile banking, even accessing your e-mails — all these can expose you to cyber threats. The good news is you can protect yourself against all these threats, without having to be too tech savvy. Use Strong Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication. Good Practices for Passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. According to Varonis and RiskBased, over 4 billion records were illegally accessed through data breaches in 2019. Password managers and two-factor authentication.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Findings from the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report also point to social engineering as the most common data breach attack method. Some malicious actors might trick you into giving your password or financial information away. What does social engineering look like?

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 25, 2024

From a cybersecurity standpoint, this presented a potential avenue for threat actors to exploit this data in targeted phishing campaigns, aiming to compromise sensitive user information, including passwords. Is a Data Scrape Considered a Breach? Scraping public data may not qualify as a technical data breach.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Valuable Data Assets Schools have access to much important data , such as student records, financial data, and research data. Regularly back up your data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

One year ago in February, the major eBay hack was in progress, eventually resulting in over 233 million passwords being stolen. Fast forward to 2015, and we’ve had several trending cyber security issues appear in just these first few weeks. Below are 7 trending cyber security stories that you should read for February 2015.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. Studies show that over 50% of small businesses experience a data breach or cyber attack.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. These include hardware failure, data breaches and defacement of data, ransomware and other malware outbreaks.

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This massive data breach raises serious concerns about the security and privacy of user information and serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threats posed by cybercriminals. The Extent of the Breach and Implications The scale of the ChatGPT data breach is staggering, with over 100,000 user account credentials compromised.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Demonstrating a good security posture through compliance proves that a business handles customer data securely, fostering trust and confidence. Prepares You for Data Breaches: Compliance involves recognizing, interpreting, and preparing for potential data breaches and other risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

Companies use MDM solutions to maintain a secure environment across all the mobile devices they own or have access to, as well as provide features such as remote wipe, password policies, application management and data protection. Improved security is one of the most important reasons why businesses need MDM solutions.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Austin Merritt, cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows, said when Chrome users have Safe Browsing enabled, Chrome shares additional browsing data with Google to allow for more accurate threat assessments. It can also alert users if a data breach has exposed their password.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

For this reason, business leaders need to prioritize cybersecurity measures in order to protect their data and their company. Cybersecurity Best Practices With increasing cyber threats, especially due to the rise in remote work, businesses need to be as prepared as possible to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks. Monitor data.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

. “In a recent investigation of deep and dark web forums, IntSights researchers came across a cybercriminal who shared a database containing more than 2300 usernames and passwords to Zoom accounts.” While some of the accounts “only” included an email and password, others included meeting IDs, names and host keys.”

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials.

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