The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The attackers have a vast, pliable attack surface to bombard: essentially all of the externally-facing web apps, mobile apps and API services that organizations are increasingly embracing, in order to stay in step with digital transformation. Related: The ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionage is upon us.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

As part of the rush to leverage the Internet cloud to transact with remote workers, third-partner suppliers and customers, companies opened up endless fresh attack vectors. This pilfered data, in turn, has been channeled into all manner of business scams , consumer fraud, election tampering and cyber espionage. I’ll keep watch.

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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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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The problems with the RDP is that it suffers from vulnerabilities that can be exploited and the RDP service may rely on internet-facing servers which are easily accessed.". Another significant finding is that nearly half of organizations that get hit are now paying hacker ransoms.

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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. Cryptocurrency.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The modern internet's interconnected nature also threatens data security. According to Imperva’s State of API Security in 2024 report, APIs—the rules allowing software applications to communicate with each other—now account for a staggering 71% of internet traffic. The result?

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. Understanding common cyber threats can help you identify and avoid scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. Understanding common cyber threats can help you identify and avoid scams.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly intertwined, every attack vector secured increases the safety of other connected people. And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. Key Cybersecurity Practices to Implement 1.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, digital trust involves several interconnected elements, including: • Security of Systems and Data • Privacy of Data • Transparency of Operation • Accountability when things go wrong • Reliability But why is digital trust suddenly important? What are the origins of the need for a trust framework?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly intertwined, every attack vector secured increases the safety of other connected people. And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. Key Cybersecurity Practices to Implement 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The acceleration of digital transformation has also left companies with less transparency and fewer relevant security insights as the implementation of multiple new services and systems led to widespread fragmentation. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

It will likely become necessary for defenders to deploy their own agentic AI bots, culminating in constant AI vs. AI warfare across the internet. Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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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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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

It's a trap - how to spot the scam With the code open-sourced, developers, nonprofits, and other governments can build on Direct File's foundation to create new, compliant tax filing tools. Also:  Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? Such implementations would still require integration with IRS systems and legal frameworks.

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