CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices. Additionally, consider using a firewall to add an extra layer of pro-tection to your network.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. Educate and Train Employees Regular training sessions on cybersecurity are crucial for keeping your organisation safe.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

And on the change from international expansion: our business is unique in that it’s not just translating phishing attacks to different languages. You can’t send a Bank of America phishing attack in France. So we pour in a huge amount of resources to get all our core modules and related collateral, like phishing in 34 languages.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In the case of Leng-d’Or, we’ve spent 55 years building our reputation, but something as commonplace as a phishing email and a wrong click by an employee has the potential to undo all of our hard work. Despite all of this, however, it’s a loss of trust – and subsequent business – that can have the biggest impact on brands.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Employ Firewalls Firewalls act as a barrier between your website and potential attackers, especially if you work in industries that carry a lot of sensitive data including large corporations, insurance firms, medical practices and companies that offer bad credit loans.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This immersive form of education allows us to develop and maintain a secure environment outside of the workplace, as well as in it. Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall. What about a C-level executive?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2024

The attacks were observed as recently as February 2024, they targeted government, education, emergency services, healthcare, and other critical infrastructure sectors. Threat actors behind Phobos attacks were observed gaining initial access to vulnerable networks by leveraging phishing campaigns.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

Educational institutions and small businesses are next on the list. Even if the attachment is from a trusted source, ensure that you run it through anti-phishing software before opening it. #2 5 Make use of windows firewall. Ensure that your windows firewall is working by configuring it regularly. 2 Backup your data.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 3, 2024

It has also enabled me to help aid in their educational development. This demonstrates how important it is for all employees to not only know when to report a phishing email, vishing call, or smishing attack, but to know the company’s method for reporting such threats. This threat could have persisted, spreading across the company.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Whether applied to firewall rules or code execution permissions, Default Permit operates on the flawed assumption that allowing everything except known threats is a sound strategy. Educating users: an ineffective strategy While educating end-users about security seems logical, empirical evidence suggests it is an uphill battle.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

It’s important that as consumers are shopping for these smart home devices that they learn to recognize the Matter trademark so that they can make educated decisions.” “Consumer awareness is growing and evolving. Matter works much the way website authentication and website traffic encryption gets executed.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Cisco Umbrella , analyzing the threat environment for 2022, found that 86% of organizations experienced phishing, 69% experienced unsolicited crypto mining, 50% were affected by ransomware, and 48% experienced some form of information-stealing malware. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Firewalls have come a long way.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the advisory, the threat actors have been observed exploiting Zerologon ( CVE-2020-1472 ) in Microsoft’s Netlogon Remote Protocol in phishing attempts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

How it works: Dridex is a banking Trojan that is typically distributed through phishing email campaigns. Employee education: Educate employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, and to be cautious when opening email attachments or clicking on links.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Here are some recommendations: Invest in cybersecurity infrastructure: Real estate companies should invest in robust cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption. This includes training employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams and how to create strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“These operations have targeted various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Education, Energy & Utilities, Governments, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Technology, and Transportation. . The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices.

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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. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing.

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Doctor Chaos

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The MITRE ATT&CK framework was created primarily as a preparation and education resource. For example, by using the framework to learn about phishing attack strategies, you could develop a detailed training program for your team. Phishing attacks and ransomware attacks surged the most. How the Framework is Used.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The attackers that savaged Jon’s company managed to phish credentials and a multi-factor authentication token for some tools the company used to support customers, and in short order they’d seized control over the servers and backups for a healthcare provider customer. .”

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network. All it takes is one employee to fall victim to a phishing email or to accidentally download malware, which can put your entire company at risk. Educating your employees on best practices for cybersecurity is essential.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The researchers said they had seen Nobelium using HTML smuggling in a spear-phishing campaign in May, and more recently, observed it being used to deliver the banking Trojan Mekotio and the AsyncRAT/MJRAT and Trickbot malware used by attackers to get control of targeted devices and deliver such malware as ransomware. What Is HTML Smuggling?

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

The vast majority of DNS traffic in the Technology sector—the sector involving the development and/or distribution of technological goods and services—can be attributed to two categories: cryptomining and phishing. Phishing resulted in the highest levels of malicious DNS traffic in the Financial Services sector. Higher Education.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Boulevard

JULY 30, 2022

Each firewall, IDS, MFA, and email security is built to protect and stop cyber attacks. While enforcement of FERPA is left to the department of education, there is some sense of data accountability and disclosure of events. One of the most sacred responsibilities of all cybersecurity professionals is protecting information.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Additionally, cybercriminals may be able to use inflation to their advantage, such as by sending phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies offering discounts or assistance. Educate employees about cybersecurity Employees are often the first line of defense against cyberattacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For instance, malicious individuals may setup fake COVID-19 websites, spoof government and healthcare organizations in phishing email attempts, and create social media scams around fake fundraising. A trained employee can act as a human firewall during a time when cybercriminals are taking advantage of a much larger issue, COVID-19.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware. Phishing attacks can be minimized by knowing the key indicators of a phishing attempt and how to address them. This includes GDPR and CCPA, which are anticipated to govern 75% of the world’s population by the end of 2023.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. Impersonators are known to use phishing , Business Email Compromise (BEC) and domain spoofing to lure victims, and they’re always looking for new ways to innovate.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. In a phishing attack, hackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick employees into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

User Education and Training: Building a Resilient Human Firewall The human element is the castle’s first line of defense. Educate and train employees to recognize phishing attempts, use strong passwords, and follow secure data handling practices.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It’s clear that when technology develops, people find creative ways to cause mass disruption, increasing the need for antivirus protection and firewalls.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

“The profit that ransomware groups can extort from a target has historically started as an educated guess, modified as the hostile negotiations proceed. They could also phish certain policyholders. And, of course, the fact that actors possess specific information enables them to craft spear phishing emails that are very convincing.”.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. If attackers can inject malicious code into these apps, they can deface websites with their own messages, steal customer data as they enter it in website forms, redirect visitors to phishing sites and more. Web servers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SMS phishing attacks will be the new phish in town. Phishing is a common attack used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing personal data or login credentials through a “spray and pray” method that can reach a mass audience, typically via email. Given that over 2.5

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