Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post AI-Fueled Deep Fakes Signal New Era of Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard. Events like the 2020 U.S. elections or COVID-19 vaccinations highlight how political opponents and rogue nations actively practice disinformation campaigns to undermine confidence in governments and science, sowing.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The post Cybercrime Undercover: Phishing Attacks Imitating Famous Brands Proliferate appeared first on Security Boulevard. Phishing attacks imitating famous brands is a favorite trick of clever cybercriminals. See the most imitated brands & how to not be fooled!

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

According to Cybersecurity Ventures – cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 ! If you’re a CISO or security leader, then share this information with your CEO and board members. Cybercrime will cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021 , up from $3 trillion in 2015. Cyber Primer for the C-Suite.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

In its latest research , SlashNext—a provider of multi-channel phishing and human hacking solutions—delves into the emerging use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report tells us that 82 per cent of security incidents have a human component. . So with European Cybersecurity Month here, now’s a good time to familiarise ourselves again with a popular cybercrime tactic. Education and awareness are powerful weapons against scammers. Use common sense.” .

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

” To defend against ransomware campaign like this one, NJCCIC provided the following recommendations: Security Awareness Training : Engage in security awareness training to enhance defense mechanisms and recognize potential signs of malicious communications. All associated emails were blocked or quarantined.”

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Security Boulevard

JULY 22, 2022

This week HP had a briefing on their latest security report, and it wasn’t pretty, but it implies a level of weaponized cyber threats that will continue to advance at rates that could cripple commerce globally if the trend isn’t …. HP Wolf Security and the Industrialization of Cybercrime Read More ».

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

B cybercrime spree plus ransomware defense tips. Billion Cybercrime Spree appeared first on Security Boulevard. North Korean hackers charged by feds for WannaCry ransomware & 1.3 The post North Korean Hackers Charged in WannaCry Ransomware & $1.3

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

In fact, cybercrime has been on the rise. The post 5 Dangerous Beliefs Companies Hold About Cybercrime appeared first on TechSpective. The post 5 Dangerous Beliefs Companies Hold About Cybercrime appeared first on Security Boulevard. Open-source software supply chain attacks [.].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Furthermore, AI-driven ransomware can study the behavior of the security software on a system, identify patterns, and then either modify itself or choose the right moment to strike to avoid detection. Cybercriminals using ChatGPT ChatGPT cybercrime is popular with hackers. Malware campaigns using ChatGPT ChatGPT is everywhere.

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SC Magazine

MAY 11, 2021

Before NXP Conductors, he spent time at Nokia and Microsoft, and he’s been a startup coach at HoxHunt, helping build security awareness. Tune in for episode 10 of the CISO Stories podcast series, where Petri Kuivala speaks with Sam Curry, the chief security officer at Cybereason.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. Related: Leveraging security standards to protect your company. Create security awareness for employees. One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness.

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SiteLock

JUNE 29, 2021

Discover an interface redesigned for easier navigation, deeper visibility, and smoother integrations—delivering loyal SiteLock customers a user experience that empowers stronger security awareness in a time of heightened cybercrime. The post Say Hello To The New SiteLock Dashboard!

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercrime will cost companies $10.5 The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 Cyberattacks have become one of the top concerns for technology executives and business owners. billion annually by 2025. trillion, which is expected to grow 15% each year. The number of online.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

Shedding the light of the law on cybercrime methods Today’s cybercrime landscape involves criminals operating across borders as business-like syndicates, says Europol. The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 19, 2024

Organizations facing cybersecurity audits need to be doubly prepared for cyberattacks and cybercrime and an audit team. The post How to Shine in Your Next Cybersecurity Audit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global cost of cybercrime attacks is rising and reached an estimated €5.5 Despite increased awareness and growing. trillion in 2021. Ransomware attacks alone hit organizations somewhere in the world every 11 seconds.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2021

As Cybercrime against the Financial Sector Jumps by 238%, What Can Banks Do to Address the Risk? The rise of cybercrime in 2020 was widely reported, but did you realize how much of the threat was targeted at the financial sector? 80% of financial institutions have reported a rise in cyberattacks over the past 12 […].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees. According to the FBI, phishing was the most common type of cybercrime last year—nearly doubling in frequency between 2019 and 2020.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

He found that the offending fraudsters are targeting users who lack a high level of security awareness. John Bambenek, a handler at SANS Internet Storm Center, disclosed the phishing campaign on 4 January. As he told Threatpost : “This is an untargeted phishing campaign. They are not going after the most sophisticated users.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In the last few months, the citizens of Australia have been harshly awoken to the real consequences of cybercrime. It all started in September 2022 when wireless services giant Optus announced it had suffered a data breach. The initial disclosure came from the CEO, and she explained that breach investigations were still ongoing but that.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

However, it has now been well established that over the period of the pandemic there has been an enormous rise in cybercrime. But what has driven this rise in cybercrime? It is really worth implementing strong procedures and policies, and providing staff with training to help minimize the risk of cybercrime for your company.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Thanks for joining us for the first release in our Cyber Security Awareness Month series. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022: Have you forgotten about phishing? Check out our other recent. first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As a result, its database of contact information is now for sale on an English-language cybercrime forum. Pompompurin, the administrator of the cybercrime forum Breached, is providing an escrow service for the seller. According to KrebsOnSecuirty , the threat actor is a member of the Breached forums using the handle USDoD.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What is particularly alarming is Storm-0324's collaboration with the notorious FIN7 cybercrime gang, which is involved in deploying Clop ransomware and has been linked to previous ransomware operations such as Maze and REvil. However, Microsoft detected a shift in Storm-0324's tactics earlier this year.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Disconnects in perception between security operations center (SOC) leadership and staff in terms of organizational effectiveness and capability are hampering organizational efforts to combat cybercrime and other issues, according to a report.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

Bush and Congress to raise awareness of the growing cybersecurity threat landscape that affects businesses, the government and individuals. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime to cost the world. The post Raising Awareness of Connected Device Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that by 2021: Global cybercrime costs could total approximately $6 trillion in the US. If cybercrime were a country, it would have the third largest economy in the world. Clearly, cybercrime is big business, and it operates like one. How big is the impact of cybercrime?

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cybercrime is on the rise. billion to data breaches and cybercrime. billion to data breaches and cybercrime. This is all happening while companies are spending trillions digitizing their business operations and trying to obtain secure cyber insurance while keeping up with regulatory changes in GDPR, HIPAA, and Sarbanes-Oxley.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the eyes of many, the war on cybercrime is being lost. Ransomware, identity theft, and other cybercrime is on the rise. We do not have enough people with the right skills to tackle the persistent and growing level of cybercrime. From Apprentices to Analysts, Security Awareness Trainers to Architects, we need you!

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 19, 2023

That is how James McQuiggan, CISSP, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, kicked off the recent SecureWorld Remote Sessions webcast titled, "Ransomware, Ransom-war, and Ran-some-where: What We Can Learn When the Hackers Get Hacked." Did you hear the one about how the hacker got away from the FBI? He ran-some-where.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2022

The usual purpose of cybercrime is either to make money or defame a business; none is acceptable. But DDoS attacks are often executed to make a statement, harm a competitor, or in some cases, shut down operations while installing malware or ransomware. The number of DDoS attacks is on the rise lately; thus, companies must […].

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2022

The FBI issued a warning that a group of threat actors from the FIN7 cybercrime group has resorted to an old trick—mailing USB sticks loaded with BadUSB malware to companies. The post FBI Issues Warning on FIN7 USB Stick Exploit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Over the past year, malicious actors have discovered just how disruptive and lucrative cyberattacks can be, while experts predict cybercrime will cost $10.5 trillion in damages by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Cybercrime moves quickly, and as digital technologies play an increasingly central role in business, it will only grow. Make security awareness training relevant.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime has risen by 600%, meaning the cost of a breach. appeared first on Security Boulevard. In fact, research showed that in 2018, there were 1,473 million cyberattacks globally and the cost of a data breach to companies worldwide was around $3.86 The post Who Needs Cyberinsurance?

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