The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Acohido to share his ideas about the current cyber threat landscape, the biggest threats for businesses today, the role of AI and machine learning in cyberattacks and cyberdefence, and the most effective methods for companies to protect themselves. Erin: What are some of the biggest cyber threats that businesses face today?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As companies continue to grapple with rising threats and the shifting needs of a digital world, building a strong, adaptable team may be the ultimate key to survival. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches. This frees teams for strategic efforts like risk management.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots like ChatGPT are transforming the way educators and students approach education. While AI offers numerous educational benefits , it also presents challenges like cheating and plagiarism. Educators are now tasked with finding ways to ensure students use these tools ethically.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Every industry is dealing with a myriad of cyber threats in 2024. From identity theft to greater oversight on risk management, internal IT teams will be taking the brunt of these incoming regulations. This comes after the second highest year of enforcement actions from the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC).

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Lets dive into the key findings from this period and explore how organizations in this sector can strengthen their defenses against rising cyber threats. Defending Against Ransomware: Segment IoT networks, block suspicious domains, and implement automated response playbooks to contain threats. billion from the Bybit exchange.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Cyber Threats have increased on enterprise networks and all thanks to the latest trend of work from home that is being practiced by most of the firms operating across the globe to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. The post Work from home increases Cyber Threats on Enterprises appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The threat actor responsible for the breach, known as "Nam3L3ss," has been actively exploiting the MOVEit vulnerability to target numerous organizations. The group has been observed leaking stolen data, potentially putting individuals and businesses at risk. The third-party vendor breached in the attack was not identified.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. Cary, NC, Mar. million per incident?

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions).

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. As Operation Heart Blocker disrupts one arm of the phishing ecosystem, it serves as a reminder of the ever-present cyber threats facing businesses today.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A scenario where you could face any looming cyber crisis knowing that you’d emerge unscathed. As ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners this is our dream scenario, and he got me thinking. This is a common misconception that has caught many ITDMs, CISOs and cyber risk owners out.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2025

The Akira ransomware attack reveals the risks of overlooked IoT devices, evolving cyber threats, and EDR limitations. 1] Akira was subsequently able to encrypt files across the victims network.” ” reads the report published by the S-RM team.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Key findings: the cyber threat landscape in 2025 1.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Business Size Doesn’t Matter Whether a business is a start-up or a larger corporate organisation, all companies are at risk of a cyber-attack. No matter the size of an organisation, the effects of a cyber attack can be devastating financially, as well as having longer-term damage to business reputation.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. CISOs must assess their organizations' unique threat landscape and implement solutions tailored to their industry, size, and risk profile. Context matters.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week is a global initiative that brings together various stakeholders—government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies—to promote understanding and awareness of cybersecurity issues. These sessions not only educate participants but also foster a sense of community among those invested in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

To mitigate such risks, organizations must adopt proactive measures. Regular Security Audits and Training: Identify vulnerabilities through audits and educate employees on cybersecurity best practices. The Krispy Kreme hack is a sobering reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

officials began seriously discussing the creation of a military Cyber Force dedicated to thwarting cyberattacks. However, the answer to cyber threats is proactivity. Although some of the risks of localization for cybersecurity are unpredictable emergent occurrences, most of them can be tackled preemptively. EU, and China.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. Insider threats: Insider threats arise from employees accidentally or intentionally causing security breaches by mishandling sensitive information.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

Organisations invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) and risk management efforts while neglecting foundational elements like leadership and culture. An effective culture prioritises continuous education, diversity of thought, and collaboration. For organisations, this is the role of risk management.

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Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Simply put, this type of training empowers your team to remain vigilant against cyber scams or attacks that prey on human error. Webroot ® Security Awareness Training offers your business an easy to implement training program that helps to reduce the risk of security breaches. Give your employees the know-how to combat cyber threats.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

This escalation highlights the urgent need for organizations to prioritize the security of their vendor networks and assess their associated risks meticulously. Many incidents stem from inadequate risk assessments, insufficient third-party due diligence, and a lack of robust cybersecurity measures.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. So what does this mean for organizations seeking to harness the power of both these innovative technologies?

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

On one side, defenders are using AI to predict, prevent, and respond to cyber threats with precision. This platform offers a comprehensive solution for risk assessment, recovery testing, and rapid business restoration post-breach, all while maintaining full compliance.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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SecureWorld News

JULY 22, 2024

Panelists unanimously agreed that cyber threats are increasing in both frequency and sophistication, posing significant risks to individuals, small businesses, corporations, and large public entities. Cyberattacks can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and reputational damage for corporations.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 3, 2025

The funding, part of the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025-2027, aims to strengthen Europes tech sovereignty and protect critical infrastructure from growing cyber threats. The European Commission is making a massive 1.3 billion ($1.4 Cybersecurity gets a major boost A big chunk of the funding45.6

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 29, 2025

Were excited to share that we now offer Flare Academy, an educational hub with free interactive online training for cybersecurity professionals. Flare Academy offers online training modules led by subject matter experts on the latest cybersecurity threats to cybersecurity practitioners interested in progressing their education.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Collectively, they could easily put affected customers at risk for account takeovers and identity theft. "Now it poses significant risk to their identities. The records are being linked to the same ones compromised by cybercriminals in a data breach that AT&T announced in July of 2024.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Increased information sharing between exchanges, security firms, and law enforcement is essential, alongside industry-wide security standards and user education. Enhanced transparency and information sharing could be pivotal in curbing such sophisticated cyber threats in the future.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

New reports from both Bloomberg and collaborative investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports shed light on how and why text-based codes can put people at risk. Don't leave your old logins exposed in the cloud - do this next Though the practice of outsourcing such messages may be expedient, it does run risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Boston, July 7, 2023 — CybSafe, the human risk management platform, has today announced CEO Oz Alashe MBE has been named as a SecurityInfoWatch.com , Security Business and Security Technology Executive magazines’ 2023 Security Industry Innovator Award winner. We are developing intelligent software to help them.”

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. No day goes by without risk of data breaches, identity theft, or financial losses to both people and businesses around the world. The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

With GenAI capabilities growing, there is a demand for clear guidelines on ethical AI use, security protocols, and methods to mitigate risks. A greater focus on succession planning may help improve continuity in leadership, particularly in terms of ongoing relationships with higher education, local government, and federal officials.

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