The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. Our success will hinge on deploying AI in a way that not only matches, but anticipates and outmaneuvers, the threat actors’ evolving tactics. Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data.

Cybersecurity 234

Cybersecurity Marketing Encryption CISO 234

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. This approach educates and empowers your team to be the first line of defence against cyber threats.

Cybersecurity 96

Cybersecurity Backups Cyber threats Mobile 96

SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Proliferation of dangerous ransomware variants While ransomware itself is not new, Madnick highlights the emergence of more virulent and destructive strains that go beyond just encrypting data for extortion. So, it's not as simple as a Triple Threat. Passi continued: "You can say similar things about ransomware and supply chain issues.

Data breaches 91

Data breaches Social Engineering Ransomware Backups 91

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This gang of cybercriminals targets individuals within an organization with social engineering tactics designed to fool them into opening a document from a ZIP file attached to an email. How do hackers use social engineering? Encrypt all sensitive company data. Ensure all web traffic is encrypted with SSL or TLS.

Social Engineering 133

Social Engineering Ransomware Engineering Phishing 133

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.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Education Cyber threats Passwords 93

Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Changing Face of Cyber Extortion Attacks Cyber extortion attacks have significantly evolved in recent years, with attackers employing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in business networks and systems. Attackers often exploit employees’ lack of awareness through social engineering techniques.

Cybersecurity 64

Cybersecurity Architecture Cyber threats Social Engineering 64

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. Cyber Threat Hunting and Incident Response: Research proactive strategies for detecting and responding to cyber threats.

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Cyber threats IoT Artificial Intelligence 91

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.

Cybercrime 85

Cybercrime Social Engineering Data breaches Education 85

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

Risk 134

Risk Social Engineering Threat Detection Encryption 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Now, news is out that the attacks related to file encrypting malware have doubled in 2020 on Universities, especially involved in the development of Corona Virus Vaccine. And on an average, the cost of payments made to hackers reached $450,000.

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Education Social Engineering Cyber Attacks 89

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.” Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. Stop malicious encryption.

Ransomware 78

Ransomware Government Social Engineering Spyware 78

IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The mitigation strategy should include strong access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection to prevent attacks on vehicle systems. Regular security assessment and penetration testing can also be carried out to identify potential vulnerabilities that, if exploited by cyber threats, may compromise the systems of vehicles.

IoT 56

IoT Risk Cybersecurity Cyber threats 56

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys. It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.” This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned.

CISO 133

CISO Identity Theft Encryption Social Engineering 133

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.

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Scams Social Engineering Encryption 71

Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

A common misconception among internet users is that basic cyber hygiene is enough to protect against malicious threats. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly at the hands of their puppeteers, and it’s impossible for users to hone their cybersecurity skills at the same rate. This couldn’t be more wrong.

Phishing 111

Phishing Social Engineering Media Cyber threats 111

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. WPA2 or WPA3).

Small Business 52

Small Business Cybersecurity Antivirus Passwords 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2023

This move prompted malware authors to seek out new ways to distribute their payloads, resulting in an increase in the use of other infection vectors, such as password-encrypted zip files and ISO files. Emotet and Qakbot, among other high-end stealers and crypters, are known malware threats that use OneNote attachments.

Malware 98

Malware Social Engineering Engineering Education 98

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. inch diskettes. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

Ransomware 243

Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

Cybercrime 81

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

and Babuk are strains of ransomware that encrypt files on a victim’s machine and demand payment in exchange for decrypting the files. Blacktail represents a significant threat in the world of cybercrime, employing a wide range of sophisticated methods to attack its victims. Both LockBit 3.0

Cybercrime 100

Cybercrime Social Engineering Ransomware Phishing 100

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hackers shifted their focus from encrypting files and demanding ransoms to simply stealing sensitive information and threatening to expose it, leaving victims with the crippling choice of financial ruin or possible public humiliation. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Identity Theft Cybercrime Social Engineering 90

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Social Tactics.

Social Engineering 120

Social Engineering Energy and Utilities Phishing Scams 120

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once a hacker has control of a person’s computer, they can steal sensitive information, use the computer to launch attacks on other systems, or even encrypt files and demand a ransom for the decryption key. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Social Engineering Cyber threats Encryption 52

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Modern variants of ransomware, called crypto ransomware, entomb the files stored on a hard drive using strong encryption. Compromised USB drives are a common attack vector, and one that requires vigilance in order to avoid a supply chain attack or an attack that exploits social engineering tactics.

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Ransomware Cyber Attacks Manufacturing 40

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. They encrypt your credentials and protect them with a master password, adding an extra layer of security.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

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. They encrypt your credentials and protect them with a master password, adding an extra layer of security.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

API security is quite different from other standard cyber threats due to its constantly changing nature, shortcomings of shift-left tactics, and the challenge of low-and-slow attacks. They provide authentication, authorization, encryption, anomaly detection, and protection against DDoS attacks. password guessing).

DDOS 108

DDOS Authentication Architecture Social Engineering 108

Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Malware delivery and execution techniques like DLL side loading with Winword.exe are identical to previous cyber-attacks done by Dark Pink group ( 1 ). Key Judgments Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are almost certainly a significant cyber threat to ASEAN countries. Figure 11 - XOR decryption.

Government 119

Government Malware Encryption Passwords 119

Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2023

Usually, this involves some crafty social engineering, like spear phishing or setting up a watering hole to deliver custom malware. According to the cyber threat group list compiled by MITRE ATT&CK , we're aware of over 100 APT groups worldwide. Step 2 : Infiltration. Step 3 : Establishing a foothold.

Social Engineering 62

Social Engineering Phishing Malware Software 62

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s Testing U.S.

Malware 80

Malware Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Social Engineering 80

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

However, that still leaves a significant proportion of the population unaware of this technology or not staying vigilant to more advanced cyber threats. We must, though, stay on high alert for potential new threats. Businesses and consumers can start by limiting the data these AI-based tools access.

Phishing 71

Phishing Technology Risk Social Engineering 71

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

The downside of ISSAF is that it is no longer updated, and keeping up to date is critical in an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Limited tests allow for a deeper dive into a particular environment, are used for updates and new applications, are more focused, and are cheaper and faster to run.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Wireless Passwords Social Engineering 98

Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. Ransomware Ransomware is malicious software used by hackers to encrypt data and demand money to give that data back. Cyber Security Best Practices of Remote Work The cyber threats mentioned above result in billions of damage each year.

Backups 98

Backups Phishing Ransomware Risk 98

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.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

As technology changes, so do the phishing and social engineering methods of scammers and hackers. No matter how up-to-date on trends in cyber threats your workforce is, an employee education program can be a great way to increase employee awareness. Encrypt all sensitive materials.

Education 57

Education Risk Cybersecurity VPN 57

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As we move towards the end of 2022, now is the time to take a look back at the major trends from the last eleven months and identify what might happen from a cyber threat perspective in 2023. A key for analysts is to remain flexible and not compartmentalize cyber threats.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Ransomware Media Data breaches 52