The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Some 74 percent of cyber breaches are caused by human factors, including errors, stolen credentials, misuse of access privileges, or social engineering.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After all, cybersecurity is a matter of proper human risk management. Several reports, such as the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2022 and Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report highlight that human error is by far the biggest and dominant cause of illicit actions and cybersecurity issues. Reduce human risk.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Scammers may even impersonate athletes, friends, or family claiming to need money for tickets or bets."

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

London, July 13, 2023 — Beazley, the leading specialist insurer, today published its latest Risk & Resilience report: Spotlight on: Cyber & Technology Risks 2023. Yet, boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing. trillion by 2025, a 300% increase since 2015 1.

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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. It ensures your data remains secure against a wide array of cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

To achieve full zero-trust access, MFA is being replaced by phishing-resistant MFA and the standards that define it. To give you a complete picture, I have identified key terminology and concepts surrounding phishing-resistant authentication and put them together in this handy glossary.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. With this in mind, it is crucial for organizations to understand the possible implications of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems and take proactive actions to circumvent these risks.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6%

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security.

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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. Here is part one of three groupings.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

. • Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

The Ongoing Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure. With that in mind, Thales has launched the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report Critical Infrastructure Edition, which includes responses from 300 security leaders and practitioners within critical infrastructure organizations. The Threat of Ransomware.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level. Every errant click runs the risk of completely grinding your company to a halt. Through phishing. What’s phishing again?” Phishing is a specific type of cyber attack through which hackers and scammers use email to trick you. Who’s at risk?”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Category News, Awareness Risk Level With hackers having easy access to AI, we can never be sure whether what we are seeing is true or not. Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering. So what are Deepfakes?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the future, quantum computing has the potential to contribute to finance, military intelligence, pharmaceutical development, aerospace engineering, nuclear power, 3D printing, and so much more. What are the security risks? Phishing and spoofing attacks can be highly covert.

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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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. So far in September, IHG , Uber , and Rockstar Games have all been victims of major independent cyber attacks. Phishing and poor password practices.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? The cyber threat landscape is evolving rapidly. In 2024 I encourage leadership to dedicate more attention to discussing the risks of spear phishing.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We asked two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? As the adoption of generative AI accelerates, organizations must prioritize security and risk management. Balancing efficiency, innovation and risk will be essential.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Artykuł What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

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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. Phishing attacks targeting mobile devices have also seen a significant rise, posing a growing concern for organizations.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 update to our research on the perception of cybersecurity incident and data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk of a cybersecurity incident or data breach instead of what feels right. Social Engineering: phishing emails, texts, phone calls. Keep reading below!

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. What is Malware . Ransomware.

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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. Financial institutions should ensure that their systems are always updated with the latest security patches.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right. In their 2021 report, Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all breach events. Keep reading to find out more!

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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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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. Say no to phishing and fraud attempts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Identify assets and their associated risks. The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . Handle the threats’ possible risks. .

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Category News, Awareness Risk Level With hackers having easy access to AI, we can never be sure whether what we are seeing is true or not. Two other common cyber attacks that can be enhanced with the use of deepfakes include phishing and social engineering. So what are Deepfakes?”

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. Emerging Trends in Cyber Security Strategies To combat these emerging threats, businesses must proactively adopt robust cybersecurity strategies.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The importance of user experience Authentication methods’ technical properties in addressing cyber-threats are part of the security picture, but not the whole picture. Token-based authentication Token-based authentication provides a third-tier option for threat protection behind WebAuthn-based and push-based methods.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Phishing emails are more common than you know. How prepared are we to deal with them?

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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.” The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A report jointly published by France and Germany states that there are two major types of threat actors in the current cyber-threat landscape. Deepfakes, mis and disinformation threaten to disrupt the social tissue of modern democracies by damaging the trust people place on institutions, each other and science.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Cyberrisk is business risk. But how should we communicate this risk to the business, to clients, or to investors? Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack.

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