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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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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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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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 16, 2020

At the onset of the year, we predicted that the top priority for any CISO or CIO will be to manage the risk associated with digital transformation and enhance their security programs in order to keep up with new technological complexity. Looking back, that was an understatement! .

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Many companies in various industries have made digital transformations, as new and emerging technologies offer plenty of benefits. Email phishing attacks are a common method hackers use to execute leakware. Filtering and analyzing can prevent phishing emails from ever making their way into an employee or executive's inbox.

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

They have slowly turned into an extension of ourselves, encompassing large volumes of information that in the end make up our real-life and digital selves.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack. Phishing tactics are getting sneakier, thanks to AI, and it is more important than ever that employees be able to recognize their telltale signs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Recognize and Report Phishing According to the Thales 2024 Data Threat Report , phishing is the second fastest-growing attack. Phishing tactics are getting sneakier, thanks to AI, and it is more important than ever that employees be able to recognize their telltale signs.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

42% of EME respondents cited malware as one of the fastest-growing attack types, 37% cited phishing, and 31% cited ransomware. The Attack Landscape is Bad and Getting Worse Perhaps unsurprisingly, the vast majority (92%) of EME organizations reported increased attacks in 2024, compared to 93% of global respondents.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Recognizing unusual behavior, identifying and reporting phishing scams, and following best practices like enabling MFA and using strong, unique passwords can significantly reduce the risk of their employer falling afoul of a data breach. Employees play an integral role in the security of their organization.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

42% of EME respondents cited malware as one of the fastest-growing attack types, 37% cited phishing, and 31% cited ransomware. The Attack Landscape is Bad and Getting Worse Perhaps unsurprisingly, the vast majority (92%) of EME organizations reported increased attacks in 2024, compared to 93% of global respondents.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Scrub the Cyber Grime Good cyber hygiene is key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Scrub the Cyber Grime Good cyber hygiene is key.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2018

billion worth of academic research by performing a phishing scam on university professors.” Thales eSecurity has products and services that can help you with all of these tasks critical to reducing your digital risk. Securing Your Digital Transformation. This hacking ring stole $3.4 Interested in learning more?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 3, 2024

In the financial industry, this effect has been accentuated by rapid digital transformation, which has seen a huge number of new players enter the financial ecosystem. These threats include sophisticated phishing scams, complex cyber-attacks aimed at stealing sensitive customer information and ID fraud.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It serves as a warning to regularly backup company data and train every employee on how to identify phishing and social engineering attacks. Binu Manaf, CEO of the company, noted that it was not a crude phishing attack but an attack that involved a high level of sophistication. The email directs victims to download antivirus software.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 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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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. In fact, a recent survey indicated that over 60% of executives cited phishing and ransomware as their top concerns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A continued shift to remote working highlighted the importance of security in an era of digital transformation, and hopefully, business leaders have taken onboard the critical need for effective online protection, particularly where email security is concerned. Unsurprisingly, cybercriminals used this to their advantage.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While the pandemic accelerated their digital transformation initiatives, it also expanded their threat surface and opened up opportunities for cybercriminals. In addition, telemedicine has generated a larger pool for potential phishing scams as well as other socially-engineered, and technically based, attacks (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Expect to see AI-enabled phishing campaigns, deepfake scams, and automated attacks grow in complexity. AI-powered scams will soar: As attackers leverage commoditized AI tools, scamsespecially romance, investment, and fraudwill grow more convincing and costly. could reduce identity theft and build trust online.

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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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