SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

As March Madness unfolds, users will need to apply a full-court press defense against ever-more sophisticated cyber threats. A little extra vigilance can go a long way in keeping the tournament experience an enjoyable one. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. This includes a combination of training and awareness programs, leveraging human intelligence to recognize and report threats, and employing technological solutions such as AI and password managers.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management.

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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. It’s vital to prioritize the protection of your digital identity to mitigate these risks and maintain your online security.

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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. It’s vital to prioritize the protection of your digital identity to mitigate these risks and maintain your online security.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Yet it’s my experience that most people don’t fully appreciate the profound risks they face online and all too many still do not practice simple behaviors that can dramatically reduce their chances of being victimized by malicious parties. This includes consumers, employees, company owners, managers, senior executives and board members.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. So you’ve spent the past few days starting to get your passwords updated and into your password manager. Those long, complex, unique passwords you’re setting are only one part of the equation to protecting your information. That’s a great start!

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

2015 Cyber Security Risks. TechRadar recently posted an article covering the top seven cyber security risks that businesses should be aware of for 2015. The guide covers web applications, plugins, third-party websites, password strength and more. Worst Passwords of 2014. Heartbleed: Almost a Year Later.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Vulnerable IoT Devices There are more cybersecurity risks as Internet of Things (IoT) devices proliferate in school settings. This plan should be evaluated frequently and updated to address evolving threats.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, every business, no matter its size, faces increasing cybersecurity threats, including the risk of data loss that can have severe consequences, ranging from financial losses – with annual costs of $10.5 trillion in 2025 – to disrupted operations and reputational damage.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. You just heard in the news about another online company getting hacked and all of their password’s getting stolen; including yours. As we’ve shown above, reused passwords, or even just slightly changing your passwords between sites, puts you at immense risk.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Risk Level. And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. Category Awareness, News, Vulnerabilities. Ready to log-in and shop?” Sorry friend - the holidays won’t be so jolly for you.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Category Awareness Risk Level. And if you haven’t set up your password manager yet, that stolen password may give a hacker access to other websites like your bank account, or email. Help my team be more cyber aware. As a former retail worker, I used to dread the holidays. Ready to talk?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Risk Level 3 Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Check out our guide on how to understand the underlying issues, and how to decrease your risk. #5. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords? The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Massive U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2021

For example, three-quarters of organizations require people to periodically change their passwords. However, the results also showed that 73% of people do not use a password manager. Public Wi-Fi is a convenience, but it carries known risks that could damage a business. Worker Location Influences Perceived Safety.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2023

With a commitment to helping protect consumers from all dangerous cyber threats, they are working hand in hand with the Federal Trade Commission to help provide technical evidence in support of shutting tech support scammers down while simultaneously educating Internet users on how to protect against the latest TSS tactics.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

CopperStealer represents an extremely capable malware, offering its users a wide variety of options to exfiltrate sensitive data and drop additional malware, said Chris Morgan, senior cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows. This could lead to the criminals gaining access to your organization,” Carson said.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the digital landscape offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents many risks. From the potential threat of identity theft to the impact on professional and personal reputations, protecting our digital footprints has never been more essential.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Category Awareness, Guides Risk Level Data breaches are a significant concern here in the digital age. Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Tackling these cyber threats as an online gamer. While these threats seem menacing and can cause distress, online gamers should not put down their gaming pads in fear, as there are ways to mitigate these risks to have a safer online experience.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. Get started with NCA’s Manage Your Privacy Settings page to check the settings of social media accounts, retail stores, apps and more. Keep your data secure by creating long, unique passwords and storing them in a password manager. MFA has been found to block 99.9%

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Businesses of any size can fight back by providing their employees with cyber security awareness training and implementing other security best practices across their organization. This kind of cost-effective program can help your employees to understand cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 9, 2021

Category Awareness, News Risk Level. If you’ve re-used your email password elsewhere, you should change it - and get a password manager while you’re at it! Statistically speaking, it’s highly likely that you’re one among the 2.7 billion active Facebook users.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Always use complex passwords that mix lower and upper-case characters, numbers and symbols.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

You should also take steps to improve your cyber resilience and minimize the chances of a data breach. Ensure employees use modern tools such as password managers to protect their online accounts. You should also consider regular risk assessments and cybersecurity audits to identify system vulnerabilities.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2020

An overwhelming number of cyber threats. Seventy percent is a staggering number, particularly for an industry not commonly associated with cyber threats. 5 cyber mitigation practices for sports organizations. Just like an athletic team, mitigating cyber threats requires strategies, practice, and a game plan.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Key Judgments Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are almost certainly a significant cyber threat to ASEAN countries. The increasing digitization of economies and relationships between Europe and the ASEAN region have very likely increased the risk of cyberattacks and the need for effective cyber defense measures ( 8 ).

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

Category News, Awareness Risk Level. On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. If you’d like to learn more about password managers, check out our ACT post on them here. “Ok What is LastPass?”

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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. Collectively, enterprises spend a king’s ransom many times over on cyber defense. And as a result, many still do not practice essential cyber hygiene.

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