CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 18, 2022

Clearly, preventing fires is better than fighting them……” So, to what extent are we able to protect ourselves from Cybersecurity events? With the alphabet soup of acronyms out there such as NIST, ISO, SOC, CISA, DevSecOps, etc…… protecting your business from Cybersecurity threats can be overwhelming.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This gang of cybercriminals targets individuals within an organization with social engineering tactics designed to fool them into opening a document from a ZIP file attached to an email. How do hackers use social engineering? Social engineering schemes range from covert to obvious. OnePercent Group attacks.

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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. How did you first get interested in cybersecurity as a career? Erin: So, let’s get started. What drew you to this field?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Health care data has become a focus for many recent cybersecurity efforts. Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. Social engineering avoidance should be part of all workers’ onboarding processes.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are very real and if you are in a company that holds a lot of sensitive data whether it is for your employees, clients or customers, businesses must be proactive in implementing robust security measures. Security Awareness Training Educate employees and users about cybersecurity best practices.

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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. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to cybersecurity.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. Network monitoring and defense is a crucial part of a strong cybersecurity strategy.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

A joint multi-national cybersecurity advisory has revealed the top ten attack vectors most exploited by cybercriminals in order to gain access to organisation networks, as well as the techniques they use to gain access. Anything internet-facing can be a threat if not properly patched and updated. Valid accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite. Malvertising.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022. Ascension lost $2.66

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Researchers often provides the cybersecurity community with a helpful snapshot on a particular issue. That could restructure education, with the focus shifting from memorization of facts to training children to use data retrieved from the internet. AI could impact more than just social engineering.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Last Watchdog convened a roundtable of cybersecurity experts to discuss the ramifications, which seem all too familiar. This was not a sophisticated attack.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

And, as my guest will say later in this podcast, these virtual SOCs are like pen testing the internet. We can't just, you know, bust things up into small parts and say this is my world because again, internet is a pen test and we're all in this together. VAMOSI: Cybersecurity insurance. That's an example of AI.

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Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This combined approach of network scanning and vulnerability prioritization is a fundamental component of a robust cybersecurity strategy. Simulation exercises to test employees’ understanding and response to potential threats. Ultimately, a well-trained workforce is a fundamental layer of any robust cybersecurity strategy.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

The attacker was able to exploit an internet-facing server that exposed multiple sensitive ports. Somehow, they were able to obtain the administrator password – we believe that it may have been stored in plain text inside a file, or that the attacker may have used social engineering. HackTool.PowerShell.Agent.ad

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB, an international company that specializes in preventing cyber attacks, and a Swiss insurance broker ASPIS SA that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges cybersecurity, allowing the exchanges’ clients to ensure their assets.

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NopSec

JULY 18, 2017

Web application security testing could determine the effectiveness of Web Application Firewall guarding Internet-facing applications. Imagine having one platform that covers 13 out of the 20 controls right away. Automated generation of virtual patching rules for various WAF platforms.

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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. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. This staggering figure represents more than 59 percent of the losses from the top five most costly internet crimes worldwide.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 16, 2024

Threat groups tend to cluster around a smaller set of TTPs than our Red Team because they apply them at Internet scale across many organizations. If your goal is to absolutely find a way from the outside into your organization, you probably should do an External Network Penetration Test instead.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. and similar features will often be unwatched.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 16, 2024

Threat groups tend to cluster around a smaller set of TTPs than our Red Team because they apply them at Internet scale across many organizations. If your goal is to absolutely find a way from the outside into your organization, you probably should do an External Network Penetration Test instead.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

So there was not so much that as it was there and just like just having an overview, like I could probably pass all the tests that was going on like the foundation cybersecurity, but you know I found that I did not have the hands on skills, Vamosi: That's not to say her Masters in security was worthless.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 7, 2021

So there was not so much that as it was there and just like just having an overview, like I could probably pass all the tests that was going on like the foundation cybersecurity, but you know I found that I did not have the hands on skills, Vamosi: That's not to say her Masters in security was worthless.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. To no one’s surprise, the study of cryptography and advancements in encryption are essential to developing cybersecurity.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Today’s columnist, David Trepp of BPM LLP, says detailed pen tests will show how systems can handle future attacks on email and other critical systems. Here’s how organizations can get the most out of pen tests: Understand how well email safeguards work. Testing should also include outbound email data loss prevention controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Conduct user awareness training: Incorporate a focused training program into onboarding and workflow process so employees can learn about social engineering strategies, phishing risks, and cloud security best practices. This exposes sensitive information to the public internet, resulting in reputational damage and financial loss.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In today’s digital age, where technology is rapidly advancing, cybersecurity has become more critical than ever. Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. Why Is Cybersecurity Important?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many IT departments struggle to stay on top of security vulnerabilities, and many don’t even know every IT asset they own, making comprehensive vulnerability management solutions an increasingly critical cybersecurity tool. Best for: The vulnerability and penetration testing demands of SMBs. Visit website. Astra Pentest.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

Account Takeover: Attackers using stolen credentials, brute force or social engineering to gain access to and take control over cloud application accounts. API Abuse and Attacks : Cloud applications invariably have APIs that are exposed to the public Internet or to partners and third-parties or external services.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The DeathNote malware cluster consisted of a slightly updated variant of BLINDINGCAN, malware previously reported by the US CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency). It is mainly known for being a proprietary commercial penetration testing toolkit officially designed for red team engagements. Final thoughts.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the past 18 months, we’ve experienced the beginning of an era that has seen cybersecurity and cybercrime at the center of it all. Since the pandemic began, cybersecurity has been named a top priority for national security and we’ve witnessed some of the largest, and most destructive cyber breaches in history.

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