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 ).

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 7, 2024

“The small businesses most concerned about cybersecurity threats include businesses with 20-500 employees (74%) and businesses in the professional services industry (71%). They like to use social engineering, and vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices and services, rather than old-fashioned malware to infiltrate systems and networks.

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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. Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity. Ransomware.

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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. The “trust but verify” approach is no longer viable in a landscape where threats can originate from anywhere.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The benefits of using digital banking are numerous: ❯ No need to visit a physical bank branch or wait in line; ❯ Customers access 24/7 from any device with an internet connection; ❯ Remote check deposits using smartphones; and ❯ Peer-to-peer transfers and payments. What can we do about it?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Educate yourself and your employees about phishing techniques, social engineering, and the importance of maintaining strong security measures. Implement Firewalls and Antivirus Software Firewalls act as a barrier between your internal network and the external internet, monitoring and blocking unauthorized access.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Most people with internet access can create deepfakes with little effort. Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims. AI-generated people may also lack depth or definition, shadows, and more.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 16, 2024

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Read the whole entry. »

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 19, 2021

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is out with its annual Internet Crime Report, revealing that Business Email Compromise (BEC) remains a lucrative affair for cyber crooks – 62 times more lucrative than ransomware. billion.”. “BEC/EAC million in 2020. In fact, BEC today is 62 times more damaging than ransomware.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Below is the list of the top threats during the reporting period of the ETL 2022: Ransomware: 60% of affected organisations may have paid ransom demands. Social engineering: Phishing remains a popular technique but we see new forms of phishing arising such as spear-phishing, whaling, smishing and vishing. social nature.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. These attacks sparked public realization that cyber threats can disrupt daily life, leading to anger against corporations, not just cybercriminals, if they failed to implement basic cybersecurity measures.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

(Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. This staggering figure represents more than 59 percent of the losses from the top five most costly internet crimes worldwide. billion USD globally.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the interconnected digital landscape, vast amounts of valuable intelligence can be gleaned from publicly available open sources on the internet. Smothers, a former CIA cyber threat analyst, revealed how cybercriminals and nation-states use OSINT to gather intelligence and exploit vulnerabilities.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! We used that as our baseline.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Types of cyber threats There are multiple ways to categorize cybersecurity threats. Social engineering. For example, a break of an internet router causes downtime in the work of an entire office. By source: Physical damage.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The best cloud-native SIEM tools enable security and business teams to have a shared understanding of their organization’s security posture and the same interpretation of each and every threat. Cloud-native SIEM empowers organizations to effectively protect their valuable assets and data from an ever-growing array of cyber threats.

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

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report , complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since 2017. This made a lot of sense, especially in the earlier days of the Internet where cybersecurity measures were nowhere near as robust as they are today. Social Tactics.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

However, while companies struggle to stay ahead of emerging threats, there are several tools and approaches they can adopt to bolster their cybersecurity strategies. A Dynamic, Complex Threat Landscape Today’s cyber threat landscape is characterized by its dynamic and complex nature.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

While developing the insurance program the two companies have scored more than 20 crypto exchanges and crypto wallets providers using both open-source information, available on exchanges’ websites and analytical capabilities of Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence (TI) system. Security Affairs – cyber insurance, cryptocurrency exchanges ).

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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 threats early before they can even infiltrate or infect your endpoints.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Most people with internet access can create deepfakes with little effort. Can deepfakes be used to launch a cyber attack?” Hackers are always on the prowl and ready for any opportunity to launch a cyber attack on unsuspecting victims. AI-generated people may also lack depth or definition, shadows, and more.

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Social Engineering Media Cyber Attacks Phishing 52

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. With geopolitical waters becoming more turbulent, the stakes for threat actors and organizations are higher than ever.

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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? Social engineering schemes range from covert to obvious. OnePercent Group attacks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Researchers at Singapore-based cybersecurity company Group-IB recently discovered thousands of databases exposed to the internet that could have been exploited when they were left unprotected. Remote work compelled organizations to connect their databases to the internet to allow employees access. Changes were frequently made hastily.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Bringing automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the workplace as part of digital transformation has many benefits. The evolving cyber threat landscape. It has been on the agenda for many businesses for years now, but the pandemic has increased the urgency significantly. .

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. This time around, if you thought ransomware and phishing should have been at the top (these fall under System Intrusion and Social Engineering ) you would have been right! We used that as our baseline.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The global internet economy relies on cryptography as the foundation for a secure network. This influx of new internet users increased digital deployments, and the advent of the remote work movement caused security vulnerabilities for businesses and consumers to rise significantly. What are the security risks? Wrapping up.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Security researchers said the fix for the remote execution flaw found in Microsoft Internet Explorer should top the patching list for security pros following Patch Tuesday yesterday. And if you are browsing the internet as an admin, the attackers will get full, unrestricted access to your file system and the operating system,” Breen said.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

According to DBIR, social engineering and basic web application attacks account for over 50% of all incidents of breaches. If the news media and the internet are leading us astray, maybe we can pinpoint what those influences are and systematically reduce our bias on those topics. But that isn’t what Verizon’s data showed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. Focused on energy, enterprise, financial, healthcare, mobile, and internet start-ups, this VC firm has more than 1100 corporate clients and more than 200 international clients. Social engineering. Sina Weibo .

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