CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6%

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

billion user login combinations, was posted on a cybercrime forum last week. The mother of all data leaks, dubbed “Compilation of Many Breaches” (COMB) by its uploader, includes unique email and password combinations from more than 250 previous data breaches, such as Netflix, LinkedIn and Exploit.in.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

Running Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has presented some fascinating insights into all sorts of aspects of how data breaches affect us; the impact on the individual victims such as you and I, of course, but also how they affect the companies involved and increasingly, the role of government and law enforcement in dealing with these incidents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2022

Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report showed that 82% of breaches last year were in part due to human error. This includes things such as phishing, use of stolen credentials, misconfiguration, and simple mistakes. Human error causes massive data breach.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over time, swatting has evolved from a dangerous type of prank to a cybercrime that can be ordered as a service. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. What to do if you've been caught in a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. Passwordless is the modern authentication method that does not rely on passwords, eliminating the risks that come with weak, lost, or stolen credentials. It is MFA Phishing Resistant. What is passwordless?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. These include hardware failure, data breaches and defacement of data, ransomware and other malware outbreaks.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

The linked article focuses on misconfiguration, phishing issues, limiting data share, and the ever-present Internet of Things. Digital wallet phish attempts are rampant on social media, and we expect this to rise. Below are some other areas of concern which spring to mind. Below, we dig into a few of those.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

On the other hand, small-sized companies are also vulnerable to increasing cybercrime and the rapidly evolving threat landscape since they need more resources to hire security professionals and need more expertise. Businesses can prioritise protection efforts by classifying data based on its importance and regulatory requirements.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The threat actors set up websites cloning the official download websites for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. Then they trojanizing a legitimate application and distributed it through the decoy website, deploying targeted phishing emails to the victims.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database. TARGETED PHISHING. Don’t re-use passwords.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2018

It means accepting that despite how many resources you expend trying to keep malware and miscreants out, all of this can be undone in a flash when users click on malicious links or fall for phishing attacks. Or a previously unknown security flaw gets exploited before it can be patched. Should you take them up on this offer?

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

If genuine, the data from the compilation can be used by threat actors against potential victims in multiple ways by: Carrying out targeted phishing and other social engineering campaigns. Brute-forcing the passwords of the affected Facebook profiles. Change the password of your Clubhouse and Facebook accounts.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2023

Since Pompompurin not only headed up BreachForums but has also allegedly been involved in some major breaches himself, more charges may follow. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Check the vendor's advice. Take your time.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use a password manager to help keep track of the dozens of unique passwords you have.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether manifesting itself in a sophisticated phishing email or as a calculated series of conversations between employees and seemingly innocuous or "legitimate" parties with ulterior motives, a social engineering attack can have dire consequences. The average business faces more than 700 of these types of attacks every single year.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. ICYMI, Equifax forced to pull offline a huge database of consumer data guarded only by credentials "admin/admin" [link] — briankrebs (@briankrebs) September 13, 2017.

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