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? According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it.

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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. Paul Bantick, Group Head of Cyber Risks, Beazley said: “Business leaders are finding it a struggle to keep up with the constantly evolving cyber threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

Whether you’re passionate about securing networks, protecting data, or investigating cyber threats, choosing the right research topic is crucial for a successful and impactful Master’s journey. Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Investigate the use of blockchain technology in enhancing cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The grants are part of the state’s SOC/Range Initiative, a program managed by MassTech’s MassCyberCenter that aims to help build a diverse generation of cybersecurity professionals through education, training, and workforce development. As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Retailers are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats, especially as the industry continues to digitize and more e-commerce businesses emerge. More technology being used to increase operational efficiency means retailers face a higher risk of cyber incidents. Keeping technology up to date is critical.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Attackers often exploit employees’ lack of awareness through social engineering techniques. Regular cybersecurity awareness training programs can educate employees about potential risks, teach them how to identify phishing attempts and promote safe online practices.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This trend underscores the evolving threat landscape and the importance of continuous awareness and education on cybersecurity threats, including those that initially appear to be personal in nature. First Line of Defense : Employees are often considered the first line of defense against cyber threats.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Hybrid approach : Attackers can use a slew of different social engineering scams, such as technical support scams or malvertising, to trick employees into installing RMM tools onto their own machines, enabling both initial access and a mechanism for ransomware deployment.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

5G is among the technologies that researchers predict will have a big impact on the security landscape in the next decade. “In fact, the overwhelming majority of the threats we envisage were present in some form, at least, by 2020.” AI could impact more than just social engineering.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As technology advances at speed, it enables just as many opportunities as it introduces threats. Gains come but so do threats and losses. But what more can be done to maximise advancements and minimise cyber threats? Sir Isaac Newton first presented his three laws of motion in 1686. We see this in business.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Too many folks focus on the technology as opposed to the people or process. Educate employees about cybersecurity Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

From creating an employee education program to enhancing your application of modern tech, your remote workforce can interact more safely with your virtual workspace. These five strategies can help you reduce human error security threats: 1. As a result, they can approach their remote work more cautiously.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Other worries were the rise in premium prices for cyber insurance, and the security implications of the rise in flexible working. The advancing pace of technology (39 percent) also featured, as effects from the pandemic have complicated organizations’ ability to protect themselves from cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. This is driven by the proliferation of cyber claims across the entire market, particularly ransomware related. million and climbing.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The blog often provides original research or statistics, dedicated to cyber threats and protection from them. HackingVision has a great focus on technology and modern cybersecurity trends. Security Through Education Security Through Education is one of the best information security blogs.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Technology Infrastructure Assessment Evaluate the security of your technology infrastructure and implement necessary upgrades. Impact : Continued vulnerability to cyber threats, potential for recurring breaches. Implement advanced threat defenses and regularly update security protocols to align with evolving threats.

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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. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Some of the best practices that you, as an owner of a small business, can exercise to reduce the attack vector includes: Educate employees by providing regular training sessions and conducting awareness programs about cyber-attacks like phishing , malware, or social engineering techniques.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Threat actors have developed social engineering approaches that leverage the uncertainty and chaos of the pandemic in order to deliver their malicious software. 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.

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Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

As workforces become more globally linked, businesses large and small need to protect themselves from evolving threats. Employees represent the first line of defense from malicious vectors that attempt to compromise your organization’s information technology infrastructure through common access points.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2024

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report , a significant 24% of all breaches involved social engineering, of which 60% were BEC and 40% were phishing attacks, emphasizing email’s role as a dominant attack vector.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats. decrease in successful breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

Peter Oggel, Chief Technology Officer, Irdeto. That’s why, when discussing cybersecurity, we come across terms like human factor, human error, and insider threat. Social engineering. Social engineering is a method of attack in which a malicious person uses psychological manipulation to induce specific actions.

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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. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“Organizations will look to understand what apps employees are using, evaluate whether they should be paid for by the company (to control), accept the risk, or block the app… the company can choose to educate (through a warning page) or block the app entirely.” Yet these dangers can be offset through training to minimize issues.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What Are the Cyber Security Trends Around the World? Technological and societal developments and a pandemic have utterly changed the business landscape as we knew it. The common denominator across all countries is that these criminal activities are mostly targeting the sectors of healthcare, finance, energy, education and government.

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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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Security Boulevard

JULY 3, 2023

With the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions and the growing sophistication of cyber threats, identity has emerged as the ultimate control point for SaaS security programs. SaaS has numerous benefits, and companies have embraced the technology to enhance productivity and streamline business processes.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, where technology is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Also read: How to Create an Incident Response Plan Best Incident Response Tools and Software Top Vulnerability Management Tools ​​23 Common Types of Security Incidents Understanding the dynamic nature of cyber threats is important, as they can manifest a single isolated attack or multiple simultaneous attacks at the same time.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

But in spite of it all, the cybersecurity industry and the professionals within it continue to step up and tirelessly work to protect organizations against cyber threats. For every attack we hear about on the news, there are a hundred more that were prevented or detected and responded to by the cyber heroes behind the scenes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a new and concerning cybersecurity threat has emerged: deepfakes. This innovative technology poses significant challenges in preserving trust, compromising privacy, and enabling various forms of digital manipulation.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Iran's cyber warfare operations are not typically covered as extensively as some others. However, Iran is considered one of the major cyber threats to U.S. What makes Iran's military hacking methods a significant threat? citizens and access critical information related to the technology used. election process.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

A series of published reports are cautioning end users and employers to watch out for several newly discovered or trending sneaky social engineering techniques – include the use of personalized job lures, false promises of tax refunds for university staffers and students, and even voice manipulation for vishing campaigns.

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