CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Phishing is the most frequent type of cyber threat and can lead to more harmful attacks such as ransomware and credential harvesting. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack that tricks victims into disclosing personal information or downloading malicious software. of cases in 2020. of cases in 2020.

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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.

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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. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve this holiday season.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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. This will put even more pressure on businesses to find and hire the talent they need to protect themselves from cyber threats.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Since 2007 the InfoSec industry has been talking about TheBigOne™—the event that would change cyber threats from annoyances to existential concerns. They called it Cyber Pearl Harbor. This doesn’t mean it can’t still happen. Nowhere near fast enough.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Since City of Dallas' Information and Technology Services detected a cyber threat Wednesday morning, employees have been hard at work to contain the issue and ensure continued service to our residents," he said. He will also present at the May 18 event on "Cybersecurity Really Is a Team Sport." Register here.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These mobile devices need protection against the key threat vectors for mobile including social engineering, especially phishing, as well as network level, device level, and application-level threats. Mobile Threat Defense solutions are designed to protect mobile devices and these unique needs.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Thinking like a fraudster can help create additional barriers for these social engineering tricks and form a foundation for effective security awareness training so that the human factor hardens an organization's defenses instead of being the weakest link. Yet another step in prepping for the attack is to proofread the email.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In addition, achieving ISO compliance also helps protect your organization by requiring cybersecurity tools for asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, continuous security monitoring, and event reporting. Implement Zero Trust. Phishing and spoofing attacks can be highly covert.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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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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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 20, 2020

Verizon says it sifted through more than 150,000 security events from the last year and that 3,950 of the confirmed data breaches met the quality standards necessary for the report. The 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has the answers. 2020 DBIR cybercrime report and key statistics.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. Other cyber incidents are common, including phishing attacks , business email compromise, exploitation of cloud and software vulnerabilities , social engineering , third-party exposures, and more.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

AI could impact more than just social engineering. “It’s reasonable to assume that highly automated reconnaissance target selection, penetration testing and delivery of pre-packaged victims to cyber criminals will absolutely be the norm,” said Ferguson. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Hackers, for instance, are widely recognized for using phishing emails plus social engineering techniques to acquire access to classified data. It aids in the enforcement of IT security practices when dealing with cyber assets. IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . .

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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.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Develop a cybersecurity incident response plan In the event of a cyberattack, organizations should have a plan in place to respond quickly and effectively. It is a figure that has decreased from 11.1%

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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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1], an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and data breach event data from around the world, found that over 99% of all events fall into one of eight major categories: Patterns over time in cybersecurity incidents. What do these categories mean?”

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The tech’s getting better and the cost is getting lower and those things are probably what’s working against the [security] community,” said Sean Nikkel, senior cyber threat intel analyst at Digital Shadows. We didn’t expect the food-and-beverage industry to have such a strong presence of risky domains,” the report said.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Threat Intelligence (TI) representation across different levels There is a lot of information on cyberattacks on the internet, and, as a rule, the most helpful information is contained in cyber threat reports ( Threat Intelligence Reports ). Tasking your SIEM with this duty is not pragmatic.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1] , an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and breach event data from around the world, found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of eight major categories. Source: DBIR [1]. But that wasn’t what the DBIR data had shown.

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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. Provide resources and training for your team on best practices and good cyber hygiene. Be Prepared for the Worst. Mitigate Vulnerability Risk.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Impact : Continued vulnerability to cyber threats, potential for recurring breaches. Implement advanced threat defenses and regularly update security protocols to align with evolving threats. Implement advanced threat defenses and regularly update security protocols to align with evolving threats.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Telecom Adoption: 80% of telecom companies now use AI-powered cyber security tools to protect their networks, showing how AI is becoming more common in keeping complex systems safe. Executive Opinion: Nearly 70% of top executives see AI as crucial for tackling cyber threats, indicating a growing trust in AI to strengthen online defenses.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1], an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and data breach event data from around the world, found that over 99% of all events fall into one of eight major categories: Patterns over time in cybersecurity incidents. What do these categories mean?”

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Ransomware.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1] , an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and breach event data from around the world, found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of eight major categories. Source: DBIR [1] “So what do these categories mean?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

First, a little background Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1] , an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and breach data from around the world, found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of only eight major categories. Let's use that as our baseline.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

By establishing several defensive barriers, this layered method improves resistance against a variety of cyber threats. Why It Matters Multiple layers block various cyber attacks, resulting in a strong security posture. In the event of a breach, segmentation improves security by blocking lateral movement.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident Response is a systematic method for addressing and managing security incidents in organizations, focused on minimizing and investigating the impact of events and restoring normal operations. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

By: Daron Hartvigsen , Managing Director, StoneTurn and Luke Tenery , Partner, StoneTurn When insider threat or insider risk is discussed in a corporate context, often the relevant topics include misconduct , fraud, misuse, or even the idea that insiders can be unwitting accomplices to social engineering exploitation.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The Europen Agency for cybersecurity ENISA releases its ENISA Threat Landscape 2022 (ETL) report , which is the annual analysis of the state of the cybersecurity threat landscape. This is the 10 th edition of the annual report and analyzes events that took place between July 2021 and July 2022. social nature.

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