SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this episode of The Security Ledger Podcast (#255) host Paul Roberts interviews Niels Provos of Lacework about his mission to use EDM to teach people about cybersecurity. And yet, the awareness of cyber security risks – from phishing and social engineering attacks to software supply chain compromises – remains low.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 4, 2021

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are often applied in cybersecurity, but their applications may not always work as intended. The paper explores those areas as well as malicious uses of ML and DL, specifically in social engineering and phishing.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Conducting cybersecurity awareness training (including around phishing ) may be compulsory to comply with your industry’s standards and regulations. Infosec Infosec offers more than 700 training resources to help your organization to prepare for phishing and other cyber threats. Also, Infosec provides a free risk test.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to cybersecurity.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

Curated advice, guidance, learning and trends in cybersecurity and privacy, as chosen by our consultants. Say it again, I double dare you Anyone familiar with phishing and social engineering will know scammers often use psychological tricks to get victims to divulge personal data. MORE Working in the transportation sector?

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Needless to say, in 2021 cybersecurity was front and center for individuals, enterprises, and governments alike. Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. So let’s take a look at the big challenges, priorities, and trends we saw in cybersecurity over the past year.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

An infosec researcher was hacked by North Korea. law enforcement did nothing, so he took matters into his own hands. The post US Hacker ‘P4x’ Gets Back at Pyongyang (but We Smell a Rat) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Many people assume that as professional social engineers (SE) we use EVERY method possible to achieve our objective. Are ethics and social engineering compatible? The Social Engineering Code of Ethics Accomplishes Important Goals. Provides guidance on how to conduct a social engineering business.

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SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Each year, a select pool of experts from the cybersecurity community sets hours aside to review hundreds of entries received for the SC Trust and Excellence Awards. Cedric Leighton is founder and president of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership management consultancy. He retired as a colonel in 2010.

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SC Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

The need for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect an organization has never been clearer. Social engineering, phishing scams, ransomware, DDoS attacks , and software vulnerabilities are just some of the threats facing overloaded security professionals with limited budgets. FBI CreativeCommons CC PDM 1.0.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 31, 2022

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack in which bad actors pose as a trustworthy entity via phone, email, or text message in order to steal personal information from the recipient. Attackers may try to get their victims to reveal their date of birth, social security number, credit card information, or account passwords.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But there are security principles every development and IT team can follow to reduce the risks of a damaging breach. This will lower your risks of complete system compromise during an attack. For instance, the top entry points for attackers are phishing and social engineering, and application vulnerabilities.

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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.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Threat actors have dramatically escalated their attacks – targeting security controls like multi-factor authentication (MFA), conducting wily social engineering attacks and extorting businesses large and small with ransomware. To achieve more resilience in this heightened risk environment, stepping up zero trust maturity is essential.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act intends to bolster the federal cyber workforce through apprenticeship and training programs. Several experts noted the major demand for cybersecurity specialists across the public and private sectors. Falling Waters, W. is the site of the VA’s National IT Training Academy.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

Halfway through 2021 and it’s been a year unlike any other in cybersecurity ! I know what you’re thinking – it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the current cybersecurity landscape. I’ve always believed that the best way to build a strong cybersecurity program is to utilize all the data.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The year 2016 will be remembered for some big moments in the world of cybersecurity: the largest known distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack, a phishing attack on a United States presidential candidate’s campaign, and ransomware attacks on major healthcare organizations are just a few. For a preview, read on.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Whether those compromises specifically were via some additional form of social engineering, we’ll likely never know. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Invisible ads for thee but not for me. You might think that adverts designed not to be seen sounds like some sort of wonderful utopia.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 20, 2021

The team at Herjavec Group is made up of best-in-class, global talent and some of the most highly respected professionals in cybersecurity. From the HG Playbook is a blog series where our diverse, specialized thought leaders will discuss all things cybersecurity. Prepare with the All Necessary Parties.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

BAS offers more than just pen testing and red team insights, going further in recommending and prioritizing fixes to maximize security resources and minimize cyber risk. Just a few years into BAS’s entry into the cybersecurity marketplace, vendors range from startups to fast-growing mid-sized companies. DXC Technology.

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