SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently developed a new method that will help prevent organizations and their employees from falling victim to phishing cyberattacks, which it calls the Phish Scale. A tool like the Phish Scale could be very useful for organizations in the fight against phishing.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

Over the last 4 days (as of the writing of this blog) the federal government has seized the assets of […] The post Phishing for Financial Fears appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) customer data has leaked—after a simple phishing attack on employees. The post Twilio Fails Simple Test — Leaks Private Data via Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As we embark on the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, SecureWorld proudly steps forward to champion the 2023 theme, "Secure Our World." RELATED: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Still Relevant 20 Years Later ] In honor of this year's theme, the U.S.

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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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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SMBs are low-hanging fruit for cybercriminals because they have limited IT resources, staff and cybersecurity defenses. The post Why Cybersecurity Needs To Be an SMB Priority appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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. The session was moderated by Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

Phishing Challenges Faced By Businesses During COVID-19. This has created new opportunities for email fraud schemes like phishing and spam emails , which prey upon people’s reliance on communication via email – perfect conditions for cybercriminals. Consequences of Phishing Attacks on Businesses.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

There are many common perceptions about cybersecurity – but many are mis perceptions. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), misinformation about cybersecurity can be confusing – and sometimes risky. Fiction: Outsourcing cybersecurity is not a realistic option for SMBs. Outsourcing cybersecurity is a great option for SMBs.

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Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. COVID-19 definitely affected phishing in very visible ways. Threat Research Analyst.

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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. People have been saying that the evolution of AI will be key for cybersecurity, and everything else, for years now. Cybersecurity skills shortage will continue.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Armis researchers surveyed more than 2,000 professionals in May, which showed most users don’t pay attention to major cybersecurity attacks against critical infrastructure and operational technology entities, such as the attack against Colonial Pipeline in early May. in the last year and the continued rise in cyber events.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2023

The post The AI Takeover: Cybersecurity Tool or Terminator? appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Spring 2022 release of OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 image generator wowed users with its ability to create nearly any conceivable image based on a natural language description, even as.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

But it was a phishing test—and now the staff are hopping mad. The post Rail Firm Staff Fail ‘Bonus’ Phishing Test, Chaos Ensues appeared first on Security Boulevard. “Click here to claim your bonus pay,” said email from a British train company.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2021

The post 5 Growing Trends to Watch in Banking Cybersecurity appeared first on CybeReady. The post 5 Growing Trends to Watch in Banking Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. 80% of financial institutions have reported a rise in cyberattacks over the past 12 […].

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 14, 2020

More targeted ransomware – 2019 saw ransomware exploits getting highly targeted against specific businesses, as well as local government. Increasingly, phishing involves SMS texting attacks against mobiles or use of messaging on social media and gaming platforms. Cyber Security Awareness Training . Eradication.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

and international governments to enact, the report makes for fascinating reading for anyone interested in ransomware. A key recommendation throughout is that business’ anti-ransomware policies “should be consistent with existing cybersecurity frameworks,” like those released by NIST, “but specific to ransomware.”.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This bad news from UScellular follows similarly troubling disclosures from networking software supplier SolarWinds and from email security vendor Mimecast. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Ransomware attacks generate big headlines when the targets are government entities, universities and healthcare organizations. All of this malicious activity points to the need for a layered approach to cybersecurity. This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2022

An astonishing 90% of enterprise data breaches are caused by phishing attacks, costing businesses billions every year in lost revenue and downtime. The industries most vulnerable to hacking include finance, medicine, education, warehousing, airports and rail stations, government and distributed enterprise networks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

October is officially cybersecurity awareness month, originally designated back in 2004 by United States President George W. Bush and Congress to raise awareness of the growing cybersecurity threat landscape that affects businesses, the government and individuals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Herjavec Group Founder and CEO, Robert Herjavec is proud to partner with the National Cybersecurity Center in their initiative – Cybersecurity for State Leaders, to spread awareness on the significance of cybersecurity and best practices for organizations and individuals alike. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Kaspersky revealed that APT10, also known as the Cicada hacking group, has successfully deployed the LODEINFO malware in government, media, public sector, and diplomatic organizations in Japan. LODEINFO has been observed engaged in a spear- phishing campaign since December 2019 by JPCERT/CC. Defense in Depth.

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The State of Security

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As threats to technology and private information become more frequent, the President of the United States and Congress have proclaimed October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative aims to assist people in protecting themselves online.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

What is a Security Audit? In cybersecurity, audit management involves assessing the effectiveness of security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Assess the organization’s ability to communicate internally and externally during a security incident.

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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. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the battle for privacy and security is relentless. While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With phishing scams common and the risk of security breaches made more likely thanks to an expanding threat surface, security teams are debating how to deal with—and in some cases, punish—employees who fail security tests, as well as those who fail cybersecurity quizzes or fall victim to scams such as business email compromise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 14, 2022

Bigger firms are likely to have complicated security practices, which may be both a positive and a terrible thing. With so many things to keep an eye on, such as portable devices, servers, and network monitoring, it’s easy to overlook a few key aspects of information cybersecurity. Phishing, Still at Large.

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