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How Spread Betting Platforms Safeguard Traders Against Cyber Risks

IT Security Guru

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks.

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CISA Warns of IDOR Vulnerabilities Abused for Data Breaches

SecureWorld News

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities have emerged as a substantial risk, leading to data breaches and severe consequences such as identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage. In response to this growing threat, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S.

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain. For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor.

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Social Engineering Stories: One Phish, Two Vish, and Tips for Stronger Defenses

NetSpi Executives

Understanding these risks is essential for companies, employees, and consumers alike, as they can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and even emotional distress. Exploitation Then, around midnight, one of the security experts performing the external penetration test on this subsidiary shared that he had found an open SMTP relay.

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The Global Cyber Arms Race: Ensuring Competitive Advantage in National Defense

SecureWorld News

Cybercriminals focus on financial gain through activities like ransomware and identity theft. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing are essential to identify and address weaknesses before they can be exploited by adversaries.

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Over 100,000 Stolen ChatGPT Account Credentials Sold on Dark Web Marketplaces

Cytelligence

Usernames, passwords, and potentially other personal information are now in the hands of cybercriminals who may exploit them for various malicious purposes, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, identity theft, and phishing attacks. The repercussions of this breach extend beyond individual users.

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Web application scanners test your websites and web-facing apps for vulnerabilities. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Penetration testing is a similar approach, but typically involves teams of security pros attempting to simulate a cyber attack to identify weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers.

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