The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

The breach was caused by a misconfigured web application firewall, which allowed an attacker to access sensitive data stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS). These examples provide relatable scenarios that underscore the importance of investing in employee education. Leverage Data and Statistics.

CISO 113

CISO Cybersecurity Data breaches Cyber threats 113

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It’s clear that when technology develops, people find creative ways to cause mass disruption, increasing the need for antivirus protection and firewalls. Plenty of people worldwide try to hack into networks and retrieve sensitive information to commit further crimes, like identity theft or fraud.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity Hacking Identity Theft Technology 140

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Using varied eLearning techniques.

Internet 94

Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

The combination of different approaches, such as widespread workplace cybersecurity education paired with awareness about making smart purchasing decisions, can shore up the defenses before an attack. A strong firewall can protect against any suspicious activity attempts within the company network.

Network Security 91

Network Security Workplace Security Firewall Phishing 91

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Crimeware is a type of malware that cyber criminals use to commit identity theft or gain financial information to execute transactions. Educating and training employees is a must-do in modern endpoint security. Next-generation firewalls (NGFW). Firewalls have come a long way. Crimeware and spyware.

Backups 145

Backups Ransomware Firewall Malware 145

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One folder specifically belonging to a managed educational platform that provides educational and school management services was removed from public access the same day. In the wrong hands, this information could potentially be used for financial frauds or identity theft.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches B2B Education Identity Theft 103

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 25, 2022

With ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) hackers like Conti, Hive and LockBit narrowing their focus from larger healthcare systems to smaller hospitals and specialty clinics, it is becoming easier than ever to retrieve the data and use it for launching various fraud and identity theft schemes. Implement Threat Awareness Training.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Social Engineering Identity Theft 105