IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. This however was small fry compared to the £18.4

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Losing them to cyber threats can compromise your future. Your personal devices—laptops, smartphones, and tablets—hold a wealth of sensitive information that cybercriminals target through malware , ransomware , and other cyber threats. Protecting your identity from fraud is key to a smooth transition into adulthood.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality. I invite you to join me on a journey to understand the intricacies of secure transactions in our digitised world, where trust and technological innovation converge for a safer, more resilient digital future.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a lecture this year for Gresham College, she pointed out similarities between the language used by politicians and law enforcement, the security industry’s marketing teams, and even cybercriminals who use phishing and scams. On her excellent ‘Beyond the phish’ Substack, she made a plea to stop inventing new terms for scams.

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Hacker Combat

AUGUST 21, 2020

So, by now, you must have realized how crucial it is to learn how to avoid phishing scams online. Using a virtual private network tunnel will shield your data from malware and other unwanted cyber threats. Beware of online pop-ups scams. Make sure your devices are encrypted. Do not respond to people you don’t know.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With a growing dependency on technology and cyber security, most organizations rely heavily on email communications both internally and externally. While the growing use of technology has seemingly increased convenience and efficiency, it also results in increased security risks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

million (roughly $750 million) through authorized and unauthorized fraud and scams in the UK alone. Its report states: “As we have warned previously, the level of fraud in the UK has reached a point where it must be considered a national security threat.” Blocking scam text messages. How can we help?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The incident caused widespread disruptions to FNF's operations, affecting title insurance, escrow, and other title-related services, as well as mortgage transactions and technology for the real estate and mortgage industries. The cyberattack on FNF highlights the growing vulnerability of the real estate industry to cyber threats.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Month draws to a close only days after the full moon, reminding us that spooky season may be fading, but cyber vigilance remains essential. Like the shadows that envelop Halloween night, cyber threats often lurk unnoticed, waiting to spook the unprepared.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 10, 2023

AI impersonation technology is a new and concerning cyber threat that uses machine learning algorithms to impersonate people online. Hackers can use this technology to create convincing fake personas that they can use to trick their targets into divulging sensitive information.

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As cyber threats and risks to technology and sensitive data proliferate widespread, the dissemination of cybersecurity information and best practices through educational awareness activities is critical for organizations and citizens on a worldwide scale to make informed decisions in their daily lives and protect themselves online.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Be wary of phishing scams Many criminals will send emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, like your bank or credit card company. Known as phishing scams , these messages will typically ask you to provide personal information or click on a malicious link. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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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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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. Keeping technology up to date is critical.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

To this end, some impressive technology has been created to combat the technological side of the issue, to keep hackers and similar bad actors from accessing data and account privileges they shouldn’t. However, the technological side of cybersecurity is no longer the weakest link in a company’s proverbial chain. Individuals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In one incident, a C-level employee fell prey to the fraud, despite being a head of technology for a reputed firm. And criminals can only be framed when they steal money from victims without their knowledge or indulge in some crypto scams. And most times, the targeted victims were middle-aged and senior citizens.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. These scams can often lead you to disclose even more personal information, such as additional passwords, credit card numbers, or even your Social Security number.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. These scams can often lead you to disclose even more personal information, such as additional passwords, credit card numbers, or even your Social Security number.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2024

Dell, one of the world's largest technology companies, has just disclosed a major data breach that may have compromised the personal information of tens of millions of current and former customers. However, you should always keep in mind these tips to help avoid tech support phone scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. Online banking phishing scams have advanced constantly.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Writing an op-ed column in The Times, Prof Ciaran Martin, former head of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, argued it’s time to ban ransomware payments. Ransomware is by far the most damaging cyber-threat to most businesses right now,” he wrote. MORE The EU is seeking consultation on its digital infrastructure needs.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2023

The CISA ‘s Joint Cyber Defense Collective (JCDC) initiative is going to build operation plans for protecting and responding to cyber threats. What comes to mind when you think of cyber criminals? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a variety of answers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

By Doron Pinhas, Chief Technology Officer, Continuity. 2022 clearly demonstrated that attacks on data represent the greatest cyber-threat organizations face. Job dissatisfaction and surging unemployment across the technology sector is likely to spur more insider threats. This brings about a vicious circle.

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Identity IQ

MAY 22, 2023

IdentityIQ In a world where cyber threats are increasingly prevalent, the dark web has become a breeding ground for criminal activity. It’s like having an extra layer of protection for your valuable information, giving you peace of mind, and allowing you to focus on your daily activities without worrying about cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 9, 2021

As our digital world turns toward advances in automated technology to increase efficiency and productivity, cybercriminals are also learning how to execute mass automated cyber-attacks. With the increase in remote work and more tasks taking place online, there are more opportunities than ever before to become a victim of a cyber scam.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Originally, the technology gained its reputation from its use in entertainment and media. The truth is, technology is limited by human activity. That's right, relying on technology alone isn't enough. Businesses will have to change their practices in order to adjust to the new threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Putting yourself out there on social media platforms opens up your personal information to cyber threats. Create Cybersecurity content relevant to your audience Not every company or content creator posting on social media is in the cybersecurity niche, not to mention any offshoots or umbrella niches like technology.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Let’s Talk About COVID-19 Scams. Learn how to recognize and avoid COVID-19 scams. #8. Every organization, including major technology companies, are susceptible to this threat. #1. Here’s a collection of our favorite cybersecurity blogs and websites from the industry's foremost thought leaders and reporters. #9.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” That's where technologies like protective DNS come in. It may sound difficult, but change always sounds hard at first.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. These scams can often lead you to disclose even more personal information, such as additional passwords, credit card numbers, or even your Social Security number.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Mobile security is often overlooked by many technology users, who dismiss the reality of security risks brought by careless interactions with the digital world. Bitdefender’s web attack prevention uses web-filtering technology to ensure you don’t land on malicious websites when browsing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

As The Verge highlights, white hat operators have recently helped to patch huge vulnerabilities that enabled the illegal seizure of NFTs through the gifting of NFTs through scam schemes. Sometimes even having one eye on the trend can create the small amount of awareness needed to avoid a scam.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Whilst it’s easy to assume cybersecurity breaches are a technology issue, the main culprit is human error. It’s no secret that cyber-threats are a blotch on our digital landscape. Despite recent global efforts and AI technology solutions , the number of cybersecurity breaches continues to grow. Phishing scams.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

The tech’s getting better and the cost is getting lower and those things are probably what’s working against the [security] community,” said Sean Nikkel, senior cyber threat intel analyst at Digital Shadows. We didn’t expect the food-and-beverage industry to have such a strong presence of risky domains,” the report said.

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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.

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