The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2021

They outlined why something called attribute-based encryption, or ABE, has emerged as the basis for a new form of agile cryptography that we will need in order to kick digital transformation into high gear. As we press ahead into our digital future, however, we’ll also need to retool the public-key-infrastructure.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

Companies all over the globe continue to hasten their digital transformation, and cybersecurity is their recent major concern. They act on people’s concerns about the virus by providing phishing malware or schemes disguised in fake medical centers alerts that talk about the current treatment developments or effective vaccines.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

.” Helping millions cope with conditions of the new normal, the digital world has become an indispensable tool that continues to develop while both hurting and helping society. The Internet seems to be the indispensable medium in which we live, and at the same time, it has become an extension of our mind.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2021

Due to our dependence on the internet for digital transformation, most people suffer from the risks of cyberattacks. Aside from that, phishing is also a known way of attempting to get sensitive information from users through a webpage that looks the same as a trustworthy entity. Article by Shiela Pulido.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

When you’re facing this dizzying array of threats – from the aforementioned breaches to compromised public Wifi to phishing – you must take matters into your own hands. LW: How does digital transformation play into this? This is where security really becomes DIY. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we ride the biggest digital wave in history, the internet has become fundamental to how society maintains livelihoods, conducts business, and stays connected. A Trust Benchmark for Digital Transformation. With it, come a constant evolution of risk. That is where trust and transparency come in.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s been wild to see the digital transformations happening across all industries over the past few years but think about the progressions when it comes to social media. Education on good cyber hygiene and safe internet practices need to be prioritized at home, in schools, and in corporations of all sectors and sizes.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

The pandemic spurred digital transformation unlike anything we have ever seen since the dawn of the internet as we know it. Unfortunately, the methods employed by cybercriminals have also evolved to exploit the broader importance of digital tech. By Tyler Farrar, CISO, Exabeam. Unfortunately, so were cyber adversaries.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". More on these things in a minute. Web-based Attacks. Web Application Attacks. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS). Identity Theft.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2018

Silverfort has introduced new technology that is designed to help corporations address unprecedented authentication exposures spinning out of ‘digital transformation.’. This is what digital transformation is all about. Here are excerpts edited for clarity and length: LW: How did Silverfort get started?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2021

Primary vectors take the form of phishing campaigns, supply chain corruption and ransomware attacks, like the one that recently resulted in the shut down of Colonial Pipeline. What’s happening is that digital transformation, while providing many benefits, has also dramatically expanded the attack surface.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2018

In today’s digitally transformed environment, companies must monitor and defend systems housed on-premises and in overlapping public and private clouds. The anonymity engrained in the DNA of the Internet has always been a sword that cuts two ways. Related article: Taking a ‘zero-trust’ approach to authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 14, 2019

Many attacks today begin with a targeted phishing attacks to get a toehold inside a network. Simzer told me Trend’s fastest growing business spins out of digital transformation, namely, helping companies secure their virtualized servers, private- public- and hybrid-cloud environments. However, threat actors did not stand pat.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. They function as essential daily hygiene that can help blunt the onrush of credential stuffing and email phishing campaigns targeting SMBs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

billion worth of academic research by performing a phishing scam on university professors.” While the threat level has risen, IT, operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) have continued to converge. Securing Your Digital Transformation. This hacking ring stole $3.4 These are only the most notable breaches.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 28, 2020

Jon Allen, VP, IS Security Officer, Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union: "We started our digital transformation journey about two years ago, and I have to say at the beginning of that journey I was… extremely worried and nervous. I think digital transformation is really exciting. Here are excerpts.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

GLIBC keeps common code in one place, thus making it easier for multiple programs to connect to the company network and to the Internet. They can be purchased from data theft rings or they can be directly spear phished by the attacker. Privilege account credentials are widely available for sale. Addressing the exposure.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Digital transformation. Types of attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 7, 2024

By eliminating passwords and stored secrets, Badge bolsters Radiant Logic’s extensible identity data platform to accelerate strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, Zero Trust, automated compliance, and data-driven governance.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

No longer confined to isolated malware or phishing attacks, threats now encompass a wide range of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors alike. Her experience spans B2B tech, with a lot of focus on cybersecurity, cloud, enterprise, digital transformation, and data centre.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The increased reliance on decentralized connection and the continued rapid expansion of digital transformation by enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals, provided cybercriminals with many opportunities to exploit and capitalize on unsuspecting businesses and individuals.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Covid 19 turned out to be the best digital transformation initiative ever,” Cornell says. “It Phishing scams, supply chain attacks and ransomware extortion — all pivoting, in one way or another, off the shifting operating environment – spiked. At the moment, a lot of organizations are in this boat.

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McAfee

JUNE 22, 2020

SWGs are still largely focused on ensuring users are protected from unsafe or non-compliant corners of the internet, but the transition to a cloud- and remote-working world has created new security challenges that the traditional SWG is no longer equipped to handle. Another issue revolves the encrypted nature of the internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Hackers can use various methods, such as brute force attacks or phishing attacks, to guess or obtain weak passwords and access sensitive information or control critical systems. In the digitally transforming world of agriculture, this is not merely an option—it’s a necessity.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In fact, the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report found that “with an unprecedented number of people working remotely, phishing and ransomware attacks increased by 11 percent and 6 percent respectively.” Cybercriminals have taken advantage of security challenges that arise from the new model of remote work and collaboration.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2020

All it takes is one phished or hacked username and password to get a toehold on AD. Most breaches begin through phishing, or a targeted web attack, to get a foothold on AD.” The speed of digital transformation is adding new challenges to the mix,” Lansing says. This may be one of those instances. I’ll keep watch.

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Herjavec Group

JULY 29, 2021

On top of this, the consequences of rapid digital transformation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic created the perfect storm for successful ransomware attacks. Cybersecurity programs that educate your entire team on general information security tactics – including recognizing and addressing phishing scams – are essential.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The edge, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and more have led to a much bigger attack surface and have required new vulnerability scanning approaches and tools. Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning IT networks and systems to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware and software.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

With digital transformation taking a hold of organisations globally, the convergence of IT and OT systems has led ransomware attacks to target new data and technology types. More is at stake now than ever before, as many businesses continue remote operations and press ahead with digital transformation.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 13, 2021

In a world of remote working and digital transformation, cyberattacks and compliance failures are on the increase. The situation is concerning as cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. A perfect cyber pandemic storm is forming, and threat actors have an opportunity. #3.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Below the main trends reported in the document: Attack surface in cybersecurity continues to expand as we are entering a new phase of the digital transformation. The number of phishing victims continues to grow since it exploits the human dimension being the weakest link.

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Jane Frankland

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Digital Transformation In 2024, several trends are expected to shape the landscape of digital transformation. Phishing attacks , still the most common form of attack ( with 9 out of 10 data breach attempts originating from them ) will become next level. which already account for 73% of Internet traffic will surge.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Longtime resident of Redmond, Washington, Microsoft continues to digitally transform for a new generation of technology. As most databases use web servers to connect to the internet, an organization’s data is inherently vulnerable to web-based attacks. Also Read: With So Many Eyeballs, Is Open Source Security Better?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

Learning about how hackers were able to intercept drone feed video from CIA observation drones during the war in Iraq, for instance, tells us a lot about how tenuous sophisticated surveillance technology really can be, out in the Internet wild. This happened so fast and most companies aren’t prepared for it.

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