Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Phishing Threats Are Increasing in Scale and Sophistication Phishing remains one of the most dangerous and widespread cybersecurity threats. Phishing is now the most common initial attack vector, overtaking stolen or compromised credentials. Phishing attacks are becoming more difficult to detect. billion USD globally.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The number of ransomware attacks has increased by 18% , while the worldwide volume of phishing attacks doubled to 500 million in 2022. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of data security and protection. Cybercrime is on the rise. And those attacks are costing companies a lot of money. In 2022, American businesses lost $10.3

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Webroot

MAY 25, 2021

Use hardened internal and external DNS servers by applying Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), along with registry locking domains; looking at certificate validation; and implementing email authentication like DMARC, SPF and DKIM. Train your end users to avoid security risks.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There is also now a requirement to have automatic process mechanisms in place to detect and protect personnel against email phishing. IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling. This is to reduce and prevent the risk of skimming attacks. people, systems, processes).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 13, 2024

While getting into “a land war in Asia” and “going in with a Sicilian when death is on the line” are classic blunders according to cult movie lore, there are classic blunders in cybersecurity we strive to avoid being victimized by - getting phished and falling prey to ransomware or business email compromise are a few that probably top the list.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. Other hackers might use a spoofed domain name system (DNS) or IP addresses to redirect users from legitimate connections (to websites, servers, etc.) endpoint security (antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.),

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Webroot

JULY 6, 2022

Social engineering attacks like phishing, baiting and scareware have skyrocketed to take the top spot as the #1 cause of cybersecurity breaches. Criminals are heading to social media sites liked LinkedIn to find their next victim – and they’re using any personal information they find to craft convincing phishing emails. Impersonation.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 2002 – Internet Attack — By targeting the thirteen Domain Name System (DNS) root servers, a DDoS attack assaults the entire Internet for an hour. I love it for a few reasons. #1 An industry expert estimates the attacks resulted in $1.2

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