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? A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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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? In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. Use a password manager.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal tool to mask sensitive information.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): A VPN encrypts your internet connection, making it more difficult for hackers to intercept your data. It masks your IP address and helps maintain your anonymity online.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. The answer lies in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Use a VPN to browse privately A virtual private network (VPN) enhances your online privacy and helps keep your identity safe.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2022

Common ways corporate breaches and basic passwords spill all over the floor are issues we’ve covered at length. We recently highlighted recommendations from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency which deal with most of the causes of CEO password loss. Having said all of that … Manager?

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager!

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Approachable Cyber Threats

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

If you decide to venture out for a Venti mocha at the mall and connect to a nearby Wi-Fi, it’s best to skip the Wi-Fi and stick to your cellular data, or if you have a personal VPN set up on your phone, use that if you absolutely must connect to a public Wi-Fi network. Help Me Design Better Cybersecurity Solutions.

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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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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2022

However, third-party antivirus software can offer complete protection from online threats, from antivirus protection to other cybersecurity tools, including: Protection across multiple operating systems: some antivirus solutions offer protection across devices of different types.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

As if cybersecurity weren’t already a red-letter issue, the United States and, most likely, its allies–in other words, the global economic community–are in Iran’s cyber sites, a major player in cyber warfare and politically divisive disinformation campaigns. More Phishing Attacks. Your Finances Glitch.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even a company with the most sophisticated cybersecurity tools and expert security teams can fall prey to cybercriminals if they overlook one area of vulnerability: their people. In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Change your passwords. If you’re using the same password across a number of accounts, you are more vulnerable to cyber criminals.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Group-IB originally named this group "Dark Pink,” and it has also been referred to as “Saaiwc” by Chinese cybersecurity researchers ( 1,2 ). Malware Execution Flow KamiKakaBot is delivered via phishing emails that contain a malicious ISO file as an attachment. EclecticIQ researchers identified one of the IP addresses (206[.]123[.]151[.]133)

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Common Data Threats in the Workplace Many of the most common data threats involve an employee being careless or making a simple mistake: Phishing and smishing. Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A common example is phishing. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Virtual private network ( VPN ). Anti- phishing , anti-fraud and anti-spam features. Email phishing filter. Password manager. But what remains true is that AV software is an essential tool and part of every developed cybersecurity infrastructure in the world. Also Read: Top Vulnerability Management Tools.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

That’s always the case when it comes to cybersecurity. Here are 12 New Year Resolutions for a safer and more secure digital you in 2021: Think before you click that email link: 2020 was a record-breaking year for ransomware, malware, and phishing , and many, if not most of these attacks were launched with the click on a link in an email.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

In this case, we speak notably of the concerns over cybersecurity. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . With training, individuals will be prepared to identify phishing emails and to avoid clicking on unsolicited links.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). A virtual private network (VPN) takes a public internet connection (i.e. Key Features of a VPN. Best VPNs for Business.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 20, 2021

The post How To Secure Your Computer Against Cyber Threats Like 007 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity. It will please you to know that my old Toshiba laptop was attacked before (about 6 years ago) by some memory-increasing virus. Then, I had to format my PC and lost some important files and.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2022

To reach the thin client, the Lapsus$ attacker most likely: Successfully phished the engineer to obtain the RDP address and credentials The engineer reused credentials that were exposed elsewhere and Lapsus$ social engineered the RDP information Discovered a vulnerable RDP exposed to the internet.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use a cybersecurity app. Don’t beat yourself up about it—just get a cybersecurity app to back you up.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2022

Users and IT view cybersecurity as a speed bump – and no one looks forward to speed bumps. The reputation is well-deserved when you consider that we (the cybersecurity team) tell users to create a unique password for each account to increase security. Reduce password management pain and the risk of a breach.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender has been protecting millions of consumers and businesses since 2001 and is a global leader in cybersecurity. Bitdefender Premium Security encrypts all incoming and outgoing traffic on your devices with its VPN solution to protect against cyber threats across operating systems (OSs) and provides comprehensive online anonymity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

To no one’s surprise, the study of cryptography and advancements in encryption are essential to developing cybersecurity. As seen below, cryptography is the methodology and applications for managing encryption schemes, and cryptanalysis is the methodology of testing and decrypting these messages. The Importance of Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Email-based phishing attacks : These can include both of the above attacks and typically target employees through their business email accounts. Human Security Threats Employees make mistakes, whether that’s an accidental line of code or a router password exposed for the whole internet to see.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 7, 2021

Malicious actors try to take advantage of penetrable cybersecurity measures and gullible employees to gain access to enterprise networks. The antivirus solution offers a wealth of advanced privacy and security features, including a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A secure VPN for absolute online privacy, at 200 MB per day, per device.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution. Better User Access Controls As organizations grow, managing users will become time consuming and the potential loss of a breach will increase.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys.

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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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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Moreover, our research showed that remote staff tended to overestimate the level of their knowledge of cybersecurity basics. Scam and phishing. Phishing in delivery.

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