SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Twenty years ago, in the shadow of 9/11, the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the FTC, and some committed individuals from companies like Microsoft, Cisco, AOL, Amazon, and others realized that consumer education was necessary to teach the public how to use technology safely. We've come a long way.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. In real life, human error remains one of the leading causes of cybersecurity breaches. Follow us - stay ahead.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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SecureBlitz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In this post, we will show you some cybersecurity tips for students. Cybersecurity is a major challenge for everyone in the 21st century, including students. As students embrace technological devices and the internet, they become prime targets for cybercriminals, hackers, and even fellow students.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

To avoid these risks, companies need to develop a culture of cybersecurity that will lead to sustainable behavioral change whether employees are in the office or not. Supply chains are also uniquely susceptible to third-party risk, as lackluster cybersecurity among partners can give cybercriminals back-door access to more secure targets.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Not too long ago, many of us thought that cybersecurity was something for corporations to worry about. What are some personal cybersecurity concerns for 2023? Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. And what are some ways we can protect ourselves?

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider. Let's take a closer look at some key cybersecurity strategies for nonprofits to consider.

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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. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

The results of our latest survey on mobile cybersecurity in K-12 and hospitals are in—and it’s not all peaches and roses. Certain industries such as education and healthcare face their own distinct set of challenges when it comes to mobile security, namely a diverse amount of endpoints and lackluster budgets and infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Changing passwords regularly will make the lives of cyberbullies much harder. The best practice is to change passwords every 90 days.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is just one reason why we have an entire month devoted to internet awareness and staying safe online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM). Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. How can you do so?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As cybersecurity professionals, you work in an industry that is always evolving. So, we’ve compiled the highest rated, ranked by your peers, (ISC)² cybersecurity webinars from 2021. So, we’ve compiled the highest rated, ranked by your peers, (ISC)² cybersecurity webinars from 2021. appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Unfortunately, many schools lack adequate cybersecurity measures, making them easy targets for fraudsters. Cybercriminals use these weaknesses to break into school networks and compromise critical data.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! NetSPI is proud to be recognized among industry peers as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion Organization. Technology has a significant impact on addressing cybersecurity challenges. Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. In real life, human error remains one of the leading causes of cybersecurity breaches. Follow us - stay ahead.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Goldberg’s ‘Can A Password Management Service Safely Learn About Users’ Passwords?’ Our sincere thanks to BSidesLV for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. The post BSidesLV 2022 Lucky13 PasswordsCon – Jeffrey P.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Top Cybersecurity Experts to Follow on Twitter. Binni Shah | @binitamshah. Eva Galperi n | @evacide.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Small businesses rarely have the capacity to hire a full-time cybersecurity professional, and the basic blocking and tackling of securing an organization can be overlooked, resulting in weak defenses that are vulnerable to even the less sophisticated or targeted cyberattacks. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords. ” The next step, as usual, is education.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Educate Yourself and Stay Informed: Continuously educate yourself about emerging privacy concerns and online security best practices. Be vigilant of deceptive websites that mimic legitimate ones.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Supply chains must improve their cybersecurity. As with any cybersecurity venture, it’s also crucial to train all supply chain employees in best security practices. Studies show that regular education leads to a ninefold reduction in phishing vulnerability. How to Secure the Supply Chain. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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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. We’ve analyzed the current state of the industry and packaged up our top five cybersecurity predictions for 2020. In comparison to last year, research.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So, this article aims to educate consumers and businesses around the world to protect themselves against the growing number of data breaches with a secure password(pwd). 1) First never use a combination of words as password that are easy to guess like Iloveyou and 123456 and such.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 16, 2021

You might think about using some free and open source cybersecurity tools for your business needs as they have reduced costs. Even if these are likely to provide less than extensive capabilities when compared to professional ones, they are a good start for newcomers to cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So, to make sure yours don’t get snatched, here are a few tips and tricks we learned from cybersecurity experts: #1: Safeguard your Accounts. These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the world of cybersecurity, the looming menace of advanced persistent threats and state-sponsored attack groups tend to dominate the headlines. The good news is that you can educate your staff on how to prevent these types of attacks. Pick a Strong Password Manager. Educate Your Employees About Phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Concerns that attackers will strike over the holidays are valid, as cybersecurity researchers have observed a year-over-year uptick in cybercriminal activity on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. While it might seem daunting to change all your passwords, password managers, such as LastPass or NordPass, make it easy to manage.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

Jordan Fischer , Partner at Constangy and frequent instructor and speaker for SecureWorld, said the USPS incident shows that attacks are not always sophisticated or technical, and that humans are still the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. Here are some tips to excite kids about cybersecurity. Related: Web apps are being used to radicalize youth. Discuss digital personas.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

The ultimate goal of any effective cybersecurity platform is to make digital safety and awareness second nature to employees. Social engineering only works on employees who aren’t concerned about basic cybersecurity hygiene and don’t know how to identify a suspicious email or other signatures of a cyberattack.

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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. But errors resulting in cybersecurity breaches can have disastrous consequences for all involved. Most errors are made without realizing how dangerous they can be for cybersecurity. What is human error in cybersecurity?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity. While this technology offers transformative potential in areas like accessibility, education, and creative industries, it also raises grave security concerns.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. In our research, we found a clear trend between cybersecurity familiarity and feelings of safety online.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

Related: Reaction to Biden ‘s cybersecurity executive order. Passwords alone haven’t been sufficient enough to keep hackers out for a long time and it’s only getting worse,” Clements says. Nobelium is the Russian hacking collective best known for pulling off the milestone SolarWinds supply chain hack last December.

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