GlobalSign

MAY 19, 2022

Remote working offers flexibility, but it increases the challenge of protecting companies’ applications and data. Read tips on how to educate employees about cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 15, 2023

Everybody within an organization should work to establish and maintain good cybersecurity habits and measures, but much of the security burden falls on the chief information security officer (CISO). In comparison, 55% cited training employees in security protocols as a major challenge in transitioning to work-from-home infrastructure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

In a time when remote work has become prevalent, it’s important for executives to focus more on securing the way they share information and communicate in real-time. Here are a few tips to help you create more secure communication lines for your business: Be careful when using multiple devices.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 20, 2021

This post will show you how to keep your online accounts secure with the top 6 security tips. The ongoing pandemic shifted how we operate and significantly accelerated the switch to remote work. The post Keeping Your Online Accounts Secure [Top 6 Security Tips] appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As part of this effort, we are likely to see more and more organizations transition to remote working environments in order to ensure the health and safety of their employees. The rapid spread of COVID-19 is without a doubt putting remote work to the test! Top 3 online security tips for remote workers.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

The main problem for remote workers is the threat to online security. Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. As a remote worker, it is imperative to take measures to protect yourself and your employer online. Use strong passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Mental health at work is undergoing a rapid transformation. The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways. Mental health cyber risks.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Underscoring the global nature of the pandemic, a Madagascar man works from home on a laptop. Today’s columnist, Darren Guccione of Keeper Security, offers tips for locking down BYOD devices during the work-from-home era. IT security professionals are deeply concerned about the cybersecurity implications.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This year has seen a major shift in remote working. Most were in a hurry to get people up and working from home such that most resulted in advising some people to use their own devices. It is also highly likely that most overlooked the importance of cybersecurity. The internet has become a part of everyday work.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based That transaction included credentials to a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) account apparently set up by a Gunnebo Group employee who wished to access the company’s internal network remotely. ”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Employees are constantly overloaded with the ‘we need to be more secure’ mantra from their employers but, as found in our recent report, out of the 67% of employees who had security training in the last two years, only 36% applied these tips and techniques to their core role.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

That is why, for this October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month , we encourage you to Do Your Part #BeCyberSmart! Cybersecurity First at Work. Owning your role in cybersecurity can seem cumbersome when approached by someone outside the security industry. Limit access to the device you use for work.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other authoring agencies have released a joint guidance about common living off the land (LOTL) techniques and common gaps in cyber defense capabilities. And it’s not just the US. Block common forms of entry.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 23, 2022

Hiring developers, cloud professionals, and cybersecurity specialists are at a rate that implies every firm on the planet appears to be on a drive to create a superstar tech staff. Three Tips for Preventing the Great Resignation at Your Workplace. The Great Resignation in the Tech Industry. Reward Loyalty.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. In that case, it negatively affects the company’s reputation.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Uber scam lures victims with alert from a real Uber number Teaching cybersecurity skills to special needs children with Alana Robinson: Lock and Code S02E18. Other cybersecurity news. Stay safe, everyone! The post A week in security (Sept 20 – Sept 26) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

Council staff were unable to remotely control or fix the lighting systems as the malware had locked them out. However, the lighting issue was just the tip of the iceberg. It means we are currently not able to remotely identify faults in the street lighting system," said a city council spokesperson.

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Webroot

JANUARY 5, 2022

The scammers gain remote access to victims’ devices and sensitive information. Sweepstakes/charity/lottery scams : Criminals claim to work for legitimate charitable organizations to gain victims’ trust. Since they form the basis of phishing attacks, confidence scams are very familiar to those working in the cybersecurity industry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

It’s time to kick off the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month , hosted by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In celebration of this month of best practices discovery, (ISC)² created a one-stop-shop to find helpful cybersecurity knowledge and tips.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 19, 2022

If workers continue to work remotely or a hybrid between home and the workplace, IT infrastructure is required to support these work arrangements. Here are four personal cybersecurity tips you can follow in 2022 to protect your data. Pandemic Disruption and Vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Researchers at Singapore-based cybersecurity company Group-IB recently discovered thousands of databases exposed to the internet that could have been exploited when they were left unprotected. Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips. Redis DBMS Tops the List. Changes were frequently made hastily.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility: Don’t just be smart, be cyber smart. In our digital age, cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. As a result, industries have been forced to confront the security challenges of widespread remote working and a society that increasingly functions online.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

The second Tuesday of April has been christened “ Identity Management Day ” by the Identity Defined Security Alliance, a trade group that provides free, vendor-neutral cybersecurity resources to businesses. Here are five tips for securely managing identities across the new, hybrid work environment: •Think granularly.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Organizations typically decide to outsource cybersecurity for a number of reasons: IT talent shortages make it difficult to hire and retain experienced cybersecurity professionals.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

One year ago, as countless employees settled into new routines for working from home (WFH), a Reddit user shared a video online of a strange contraption: A wire coat hanger bent out of shape, one side gripping an external USB mouse, the other side latched onto an oscillating fan. What was the point? What was the point?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

The study focused on children’s recreational online usage, not remote learning, and found kids spend an average 7.7 24 – 28, 2022, Consolidated is offering simple, actionable, age appropriate tips to teach kids about data privacy on its Stay Safe Online web resource at consolidated.com/StaySafeOnline. hours on screens each day.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

” Peter, who spoke candidly about the attack on condition of anonymity, said the FBI told him to contact a cybersecurity consulting firm in New Jersey called Unit 221B , and specifically its founder — Lance James. . “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” This is not an idle concern.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 23, 2023

You got the cybersecurity internship of your dreams – now what? Learn from Cisco interns working on security to ensure you get the most out of your experience. If you’re energized by cybersecurity, learn about our emerging talent opportunities. It is important to like what you do, no fun in work otherwise!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

While remote work has many benefits, it can increase the risk of employees suffering from directed attention fatigue (DAF) , where they find themselves unable to focus due to constant distractions. How email-based cyber attacks work. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Email-based attacks are not a new problem.

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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.” I firmly believe that the future of cybersecurity is a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

As if cybersecurity weren’t already a red-letter issue, the United States and, most likely, its allies–in other words, the global economic community–are in Iran’s cyber sites, a major player in cyber warfare and politically divisive disinformation campaigns. Tip: Back up everything (for more, see below).

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

In light of the ever-evolving threat landscape, the interconnectivity driven by the Internet of Things (IoT), and rising remote work scenarios, one thing is clear – the strength of an organization’s cyber hygiene relies on the internal practices implemented. If you’re not sure where to start, check these tips are for you !

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

While the list below may define payloads into different categories of malware, note that many of these bad actor groups contract work from others. The key to staying safe is a layered approach to cybersecurity backed up by a cyber resilience strategy. Here are tips from our experts. This year’s wicked winners. Lemonduck.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

And it is important to scan your entire network including on-premises, cloud, remote networks, and any virtual machine containers. Although it is very busy for many leading up to the holidays, this is also a time when offices are closed or have limited staff working.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has meant increased virtual visits with loved ones, and of course remote work. Even discounting the significant increase during the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees opt to work remotely over the holidays to avoid using vacation days or falling behind on communication.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Tips for Creating Better Passwords. How Does Credential Stuffing Work? How Does Phishing Work? How Does Password Spraying Work? You only need to make sure that you follow the tips of creating strong and unique passwords that we have discussed in the last section of this guide. How Does Keylogging Work?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Video conferencing is an effective way to connect people from any remote location during a meeting. Since working from home has become the norm, various businesses have used video conferencing tools to communicate with staff members. Staff must have access to essential data, especially remote workers. Video Conferencing.

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