Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2024

In episode 327 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the findings from Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report, highlighting a significant rise in traditional vulnerability exploitation by attackers while observing a decline in phishing. Despite phishing’s decreased prevalence, it remains the second most popular method for gaining initial network access.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

OpenAI’s widely popular ChatGPT can write phishing emails that are almost as convincing as those created by humans and can write them exponentially faster, according to research from IBM that is sure to ramp up corporate worries about generative AI chatbots. Big Blue’s X-Force security team ran an A/B experiment with a healthcare company in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Friday, January 28, 2022, is Data Privacy Day, or Data Protection Day. With so many activities making headlines about data breach scandals, hacks, and cybersecurity threats it is imperative to give the topic the attention it needs to underline the necessity for data privacy and advocacy for increased data privacy legislation.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2024

The takedown this week of a massive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation spanned law enforcement agencies from both sides of the Atlantic and is the latest example of an increasingly aggressive approach by authorities to disrupt the operations of high-profile cybercriminal gangs.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Next, we discuss the emerging threat of “quishing,” a combination of voice calls and phishing that preys on unsuspecting victims. The post Okta Hacked Again, Quishing Is The New Phishing, Google Play Protect Real-Time Scanning appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. Historically, October has always been an important month for the cybersecurity community and a month of major cybersecurity events. So in 2004, the President of the United States designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post From Phishing to Friendly Fraud: Anticipating 2024’s Fraud Dynamics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Planning for emerging fraud trends can help you stay a step ahead of criminals’ new tactics, protect your revenue and customer relationships.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. Developing a cybersecurity training program requires knowing where the blind spots are. Cover Cybersecurity Topics. Introduce Data Privacy Laws.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2023

Cybersecurity practices must go beyond human intervention,” said Chris Pickard, Executive Vice President at global technology services firm CAI. When working together, AI and cybersecurity teams can accelerate processes, better analyze data, mitigate breaches, and strengthen an organization’s posture.” million job openings.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

These attacks can result in significant financial and data loss, sometimes shutting down the business. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Therefore, protecting the clients’ data is better than facing compliance issues.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. TA446’s new TTPs: “Star Blizzard” FSB team called out by Five Eyes governments (again).

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Digital Guardian

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Data privacy concerns were at the forefront of this week’s cybersecurity news but phishing and ransomware attacks are still making waves. Read about these stories and more in this week’s Friday Five!

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. Next, we explore how a major U.S.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2022

In Q&A format, they share about their professional journeys, unique experiences, and hopes for the future of cybersecurity—along with some personal anecdotes. She has demonstrated passion, knowledge, and proven ability to engage others in the emerging market needs for cybersecurity initiatives.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2021

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month , formerly known as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The idea is to raise awareness about cybersecurity, and provide resources for people to feel safer and more secure online. Share”, and “Cybersecurity First”. Jovi : I’m mostly interested in the phishing week.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ray has wasted little time in assembling a top-notch team, which includes an unnamed cybersecurity forensics firm. ” Also read : Web3 Cybersecurity: Are Things Getting Out of Control? Crypto can also be a way to leverage cybersecurity breaches. Read more about Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post AI’s Role in Cybersecurity for Attackers and Defenders in 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI becomes available and robust, malicious actors have already used it to develop more advanced attack methods; defenders must also leverage AI in 2024.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to help promote the month, which this year has the theme of "See Yourself in Cyber." Cybersecurity Awareness Month was first declared by President George W. This year's theme exemplifies that cybersecurity can be, and is, a complex subject, but it really comes down to people.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

When most people think about social media and cybersecurity, they typically think about hackers taking over Instagram accounts or Facebook Messenger scammers taking private information. However, social media can be used for good, rather than evil, when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s for good reason that this is top-of-mind.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). The government advisory’s recommended mitigations include the following: Implement best practices to block phishing emails.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 20, 2024

Risky cyber security behaviours are putting employees at risk of phishing and other attacks, according to Proofpoint research, with many employees still unclear security is their responsibility, too.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ask A Stupid Question Day: The Cybersecurity Edition. Phishing season! No matter how long you have worked in the cybersecurity industry, hardly a week goes by without a new acronym appearing in a communication. Don't be fooled; cybersecurity is no joke. Tue, 09/27/2022 - 05:25. So, lighten up! Unencrypted!

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Which are the most important cybersecurity measures that businesses can take to protect themselves in the cloud era? We are now firmly in the era of cloud data and storage. This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. Authentication. Conclusion.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

Phish Ahoy! Hacker took advantage of Dell’s lack of anti-scraping defense. The post Dell Hell Redux — More Personal Info Stolen by ‘Menelik’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

What should C-suite executives account for in their cybersecurity roadmaps and risk registers? The move to remote working happened practically overnight, forcing many enterprise cybersecurity teams to work hard to catch up and ensure their cybersecurity infrastructure was aligned with the new work environment.

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ZoneAlarm

OCTOBER 9, 2023

October is a month often associated with the spookiness of Halloween, but for the tech-savvy, it also marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this month is designated to shed light on the growing importance of cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity is an increasingly significant focus for many companies as cyberattacks become more frequent and more costly. Which are 5 Cybersecurity trends in the professional services sector? Employees with non-technical backgrounds or low digital literacy often need access to networks that store highly sensitive data.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 28, 2022

The post Janet Jackson Can Crash Laptops, Credential Phishing Attacks Skyrocket, A Phone Carrier That Doesn’t Track You appeared first on The Shared Security Show. The post Janet Jackson Can Crash Laptops, Credential Phishing Attacks Skyrocket, A Phone Carrier That Doesn’t Track You appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

IoT devices are exposed to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. However, if you know where the dangers lurk, there is a way to minimize the cybersecurity risks. Here are five significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities with IoT in 2020. Malware, phishing, and web. The Threat is Definitely Real. The Threat is Definitely Real.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

Enterprises worldwide are trying to defend themselves against attacks such as ransomware, phishing, distributed denial of service and more. In this challenging cybersecurity landscape, now is the time for companies to prioritize security audits. In doing so, they will have continuous protection from external and internal threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

As such, Metaverse cybersecurity is a big topic at the moment. What are the cybersecurity risks of the Metaverse? It is also likely that phishing will become a lot more sophisticated and intrusive, enabled by Metaverse technology. This isn’t exactly a cybersecurity risk, but still something that businesses should be aware of.

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BH Consulting

MAY 15, 2024

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Verizon DBIR 2024 reveals new threat trends The number of confirmed incidents and breaches doubled over the previous year, as tracked in Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

You’re Getting Phished. Dell customer data from the past six (or more?) years was stolen. It looks like someone sold scads of personal information to the highest bidder. The post Dell Hell: 49 Million Customers’ Information Leaked appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

January 28 was Data Privacy Day, but for Malwarebytes Labs, it was Data Privacy Week. As such, we’re packed with more privacy coverage than you can shake a stick at, starting with some practical steps on how to make your online life private and secure , and why privacy is core to a safer internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Threats are also growing, with 40 percent of data breaches involving stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. We know that better data visibility leads to better risk mitigation. Stay vigilant about security vulnerabilities in AI chatbots.

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