Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

F5 says an artificial intelligence war could start between generative AI-toting bad actors and enterprises guarding data with AI. Australian IT teams will be caught in the crossfire.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face a constant struggle: how to best allocate limited resources to maximize their defensive posture. When effort is misapplied to low-risk areas, higher-risk areas are left exposed. This inefficiency can prove disastrous. This inefficiency can prove disastrous.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. The report concludes that "while DeepSeek R1 does not instantly generate fully functional malware, its ability to produce semi-functional code should be a wake-up call for the cybersecurity industry."

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Organizations face rising risks of AI-driven social engineering and personal device breaches.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2024

From phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to social engineering and doxxing, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, and the risks of digital exposure are greater than ever. The post Why HNWIs are Seeking Personal Cybersecurity Consultants appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Just as homeowners rely on services like Pestie to protect their spaces from unwanted intruders, cybersecurity professionals use strategic tools and methods to safeguard their organizations from cyber threats. Let's explore the correlation and what cybersecurity professionals can learn from a simple act like spraying for pests.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The common maxim in cybersecurity is that the industry is always on the back foot. While cybersecurity practitioners build higher walls, adversaries are busy creating taller ladders. MFA Fatigue: The I Give Up Button in Cybersecurity While MFA is extremely effective at preventing unauthorized access, it is not impervious to abuse.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

Malicious online actors grow ever more sophisticated, making cybersecurity as big a concern for everyday consumers as it ever has been. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. At the start of 2023, consumers remain out in the cold when it comes to online protection.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2025

Cybercriminals exploit compromised accounts for EDR-as-a-Service (Emergency Data Requests – EDR), targeting major platforms According to a detailed analysis conducted by Meridian Group, an increasingly complex and structured phenomenon, commonly referred to as EDR-as-a-Service, is taking hold in the cybersecurity landscape.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 22, 2025

This attack represents a notable shift in tactics used by cybercriminals targeting the cryptocurrency sector and highlights the risks posed by commonly used communication tools like Zoom. The loss of such funds also emphasizes the value of increasing awareness about cybersecurity hygiene among cryptocurrency professionals.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Here are some of the key challenges that organizations encounter in their efforts to mitigate cyber risks in the current environment. Improve overall security posture and reduce cyber risks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. Businesses that handle customer data or interact with city networks are now faced with heightened risks.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2025

Microsoft announced a major expansion of its Security Copilot platform today, introducing a suite of AI agents designed to automate common security operations tasks and reduce the burden on cybersecurity professionals. Many see promise but also critical pitfalls if these agents are deployed without proper controls.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Grubhub recently confirmed a data breach stemming from a third-party vendor, exposing the ongoing risks associated with supply chain security. While these measures contained the incident, the breach underscores the risks inherent in outsourcing critical functions to external vendors. What data was compromised? How did this happen?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, this surge in usage has also opened the door to a growing array of cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals employ social engineering techniques to trick you into believing you must resolve fictitious technical issues. The hallmark of ClickFix campaigns is their clever use of social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Stolen credentials remain the top breach factor, responsible for 24% of incidents in 2024.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. For the moment, hackers appear to have the upper hand in the global chess match between cybersecurity professionals and digital criminals. Scattered Spiders employed a technique known as “MFA Fatigue.”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Protecting Retailers Against Cyber Risks on Black Friday and Cyber Monday josh.pearson@t… Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:01 As Black Friday and Cyber Monday loom, the stakes for retailers extend far beyond enticing deals and record sales. trillion, the risk of a data breach extends beyond immediate financial losses. trillion and $5.28

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Social engineering is a core part of these schemes and the tricks we see are sometimes very clever. Overlap with other campaigns As mentioned previously, this type of social engineering attack is getting more and more popular. Interestingly, the same domain ( topsportracing[.]com com microsoft.team-chaats[.]com

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Evolution of social engineering Social engineering exploits human psychology to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions. Key risks posed by deepfakes Deepfake attacks can be broadly classified into three categories.

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Joseph Steinberg

JULY 13, 2022

Apple last week announced new security features specifically intended to offer “specialized additional protection to users who may be at risk of highly targeted cyberattacks from private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.”. Even in Lockdown mode, for example, people can easily install apps that spy on them.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2025

Scattered Spider is a financially motivated threat actor group known for its social engineering prowess, SIM-swapping attacks, and living-off-the-land (LOTL) techniques. The group is well known to employ social engineering tactics to gain access, so hardening your help desk is an immediate first step in defense," Staynings continued.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2025

A smishing (SMS phishing) campaign is targeting iMessage users, attempting to socially engineer them into bypassing Apple’s built in phishing protection. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. If it doesn’t look real then don’t click on it.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Mental health cyber risks. Declining workplace mental health is affecting cybersecurity in various ways. Socially engineered incidents have also been on the rise.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Cybersecurity Threats and Digital Warfare One of the most significant threats to national security in the modern era is cyber warfare. With more nations and corporations investing heavily in digital platforms, cybersecurity investments have become paramount.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week, observed annually in the first week of October, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the ever-growing challenges in the digital landscape. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Are Cybersecurity Bootcamps Worth It? What is Cybersecurity Week?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. By aligning priorities into a shared game plan, HR and IT can finally set their organizations up to defend against modern cyberthreats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

In response, Krispy Kreme immediately engaged external cybersecurity experts, implemented containment measures, and notified federal law enforcement. The breach not only halted a critical revenue stream but also incurred costs related to system restoration, cybersecurity consulting, and potential reputational damage.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 10, 2025

The company disclosed a cybersecurity incident earlier this week that temporarily disrupted parts of its operations and sent its stock tumbling more than 9%. This breach not only raises concerns about UNFI's internal resilience but also underscores broader risks to food supply chains and retail operations.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Phishing plays straight out of the cybercrime playbook "March Madness brings heightened cybersecurity risks this year, especially with the expansion of sports gambling beyond traditional office pools creating new attack vectors for credential harvesting and financial fraud," warns J. Awareness and vigilance.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The world of cybersecurity is booming, with digital threats increasing and businesses needing to protect their data. But can cybersecurity make you a millionaire ? As the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, so do the financial opportunities for those who excel in this domain.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

22, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In modern business, cybersecurity is not merely a technical concern but a crucial financial safeguard. With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. Cary, NC, Aug. million more in beach costs.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This operation, which blends social engineering and technical exploitation, has resulted in the theft of more than 390,000 WordPress credentials. Implications for the Cybersecurity Community This campaign represents a striking example of the risks inherent in the offensive security space.

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