CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 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.

Cyber threats 124

Cyber threats Phishing Encryption Small Business 124

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

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Types of Cyber Threats in Digital Banking Hackers see digital banking as a huge opportunity because sensitive information such as your financial information is now more accessible than ever since its online. What can we do about it? This helps protect the financial institutions employees, but also their customers.

Banking 94

Banking Social Engineering Cyber threats Encryption 94

Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With 2FA enabled, you will need to provide additional verification, such as a unique code sent to your mobile device or email, along with your password to access your account. Educate Yourself and Your Employees Stay informed about the latest threats and cybersecurity best practices. Share it with your friends.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Penetration Testing Passwords Backups 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Endpoint security that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence will help mitigate these malware and ransomware threats during this potentially vulnerable time. Don’t overlook mobile security. The workforce is increasingly using mobile devices to accomplish business objectives.

Mobile 122

Mobile Social Engineering Artificial Intelligence Engineering 122

Quick Heal Antivirus

MARCH 21, 2024

In our high-tech world, sneaky cyber threats can pop up anywhere. Lately, we’ve spotted sneaky malware on Android. The post Beware: Malicious Android Malware Disguised as Government Alerts. appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.

Government 115

Government Malware Cyber threats Social Engineering 115

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

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The group, believed to be composed mostly of teenagers from the United Kingdom and Brazil, left a trail of cyberattacks on prominent organizations, including Microsoft, Cisco, Okta, Nvidia, T-Mobile, Samsung, Vodafone, Ubisoft, 2K, and Globant, among others. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Social Engineering Telecommunications Hacking 83

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.

Retail 132

Retail Cybersecurity Cyber threats Education 132

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. I then follow-up and ask for a React version, more realistic copy, and mobile responsiveness. ChatGPT by @OpenAI does really well with coding questions. It nails it perfectly.

Cybersecurity 90

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Insurance Social Engineering 90

eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

The CRI study noted five major cyber threats: Social engineering and phishing attacks that gain entrance to networks via scam emails with malicious attachments or links. When it comes to IT infrastructure threats, companies are most concerned about mobile or remote employees, third-party apps, and smartphones.

Social Engineering 128

Social Engineering Internet Internet Risk 128

BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. MORE Threat Prompt newsletter covers the intersection between AI and infosec. This ENISA report covers key threats.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Identity Theft Social Engineering InfoSec 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Password Management 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. The age of digitization has transformed social media platforms into essential tools for personal and professional communication.

Media 52

Media Accountability Passwords Password Management 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These can be mobile phones, workstations, desktop and laptop computers, tablet computers, smartphones, IoT devices, wearable smart devices, as well as virtual environments, among many others. In other words, not having endpoint security is akin to recklessly using connected devices exposed to various cyber threats.

IoT 120

IoT Antivirus Threat Detection Cyber threats 120

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be.

DNS 140

DNS Cybersecurity CISO Social Engineering 140

Krebs on Security

APRIL 22, 2022

The logs show LAPSUS$ breached T-Mobile multiple times in March, stealing source code for a range of company projects. T-Mobile says no customer or government information was stolen in the intrusion. White is viewing the page via a T-Mobile employee’s virtual machine. “Parents know I simswap,” Amtrak said.

Mobile 357

Mobile Computers and Electronics VPN Marketing 357

Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

They appreciate the exponential growth that will come from connected, mobile devices. Cisco’s report which predicts 30 billion devices by 2023 of which 45% will be mobile won’t shock them. The pressure for those in charge is immense as cyber risks have scaled, and can now bring businesses, economies, and communities to a halt.

CISO 130

CISO Mobile Technology Risk 130

Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s Testing U.S.

Malware 79

Malware Cybercrime Cryptocurrency Social Engineering 79

Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 2, 2021

social engineer a mobile provider employee to facilitate a SIM swap).

Data collection 98

Data collection Media Mobile Identity Theft 98

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

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

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

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

In the monetization stage, fraudsters prefer products that can be easily resold, such as home appliances, brand bags, mobile phones, and gift cards. The domestic collaborator then sends the purchased goods to China and obtains money, which is commonly used in Japan and other Asian countries that are geographically close to China.

Phishing 67

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication eCommerce 67

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. These backup codes can be used to regain access to your accounts in case you lose your mobile device or it gets reset.

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. These backup codes can be used to regain access to your accounts in case you lose your mobile device or it gets reset.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Password Management Passwords Authentication 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

This culture has given rise to a large number of personal devices like mobile phones, laptops, and tablets that can easily access sensitive information. The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses.

Small Business 93

Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Considering this, banks need to rethink their approach to protection against cyber threats. In the new report, Group-IB experts described in detail the cyber threats to the financial sector—active APT groups, tactics of the attackers, infection vectors, and new hacker tools. Defense is an outdated strategy.

Cyber Attacks 83

Cyber Attacks Banking Cyber threats Phishing 83

Spinone

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The blog often provides original research or statistics, dedicated to cyber threats and protection from them. The main focus here is the social side of data loss. This blog educates about social engineering attacks and ways to prevent them. The blog has sections for both individual and business users.

Cybersecurity 56

Cybersecurity IoT Antivirus Education 56

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. Cyber Attack Countermeasures: Teaches about cyber defense and basic cryptography.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

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.

Social Engineering 123

Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Cyber Insurance IoT 123

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Spyware can silently infect a computer, mobile device or tablet, trying to collect keystrokes, gather sensitive data, or study user behavior, all the while victims remain entirely unaware of the intrusion.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

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.

Cybersecurity 85

Cybersecurity Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption 85

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.

Cybersecurity 235

Cybersecurity Risk Cyber threats CSO 235

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

ATO is often initiated by credential theft and can be done using social engineering techniques (phishing attacks) or by bombarding login pages with bot-based attempts. Phishing attacks Phishing attacks attempt to steal personal data such as login credentials, credit card information, or even money using social engineering techniques.

Phishing 109

Phishing Authentication Passwords Social Engineering 109

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.

Software 131

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131