Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2019

Would your average Internet user be any more vigilant against phishing scams if he or she faced the real possibility of losing their job after falling for one too many of these emails? John LaCour is founder and chief technology officer of PhishLabs , a Charleston, S.C. Otherwise, it just creates resentment among employees.”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. SecurityAffairs – hacking, education institutions). Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

To get access to the content (or contest), phishing sites prompted the victim to sign in to one of their gaming accounts. If the victim entered their credentials on the phishing form, the account was hijacked. Cryptocurrency scams Phishing aimed at stealing crypto wallet credentials remained a common money-making tool.

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Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Employees represent the first line of defense from malicious vectors that attempt to compromise your organization’s information technology infrastructure through common access points. Course topics include cybersecurity, phishing and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Fully customizable phishing simulator.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

A spear-phishing attack this week hooked a customer service employee at GoDaddy.com , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. 49 (that domain is hobbled here because it is currently flagged as hosting a phishing site). It was starting to look like someone had gotten phished.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Whether it’s sending a confidential document to the wrong person or clicking on a phishing email, no organisation is immune to human error and the damaging consequences this can have on the business. Yet, these risks can be mitigated by educating workforces on the modern threat landscape and the existing risks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 19, 2022

Security teams rely on email phishing tests to help educate their organization's end-users. It turned out to be a fake phishing test, organized by OHSU to test its employees' cybersecurity awareness and its own technology systems. But can the fraud simulations be a little too realistic for their own good?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2024

We recently hosted Michael Tapia, Chief Technology Director at Clint ISD in Texas, and Kobe Brummet, Cybersecurity Technician at Hawkins School District in Tennessee, for a live webinar. They […] The post Cloud Monitor Automation Thwarts Phishing & Malware Emails appeared first on ManagedMethods.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Originally, the technology gained its reputation from its use in entertainment and media. Cybercriminals have been quick to recognize and take advantage of these new capabilities, which has given birth to a new epoch of phishing called "deepfake phishing." The truth is, technology is limited by human activity.

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering has undergone significant transformations over the years, propelled by advancements in technology. This article delves into the historical shifts in social engineering tactics and explores how adversaries embrace new technologies to achieve their objectives.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The combination of these factors created an environment in which phishing attempts were easily successful, targeting the population by utilizing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) name as a cover. While phishing attempts, particularly those utilizing email are common, they are unfortunately frequently successful.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Through the first two months of 2023 alone, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch reported more than 19,000 phishing reports with estimated financial losses of more than $5.2 What is phishing? This is part of what makes phishing attacks so dangerous.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 29, 2024

As a cybersecurity company, DNSFilter’s role encompasses more than just defending against malware and phishing; it extends to protecting the physical and emotional safety of individuals. Research by the Alliance has found that the volume of reported abuse material cases increased by 87% between 2019 and 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2022

The spear phishing emails are warning people that use websites, social networks, instant messengers and VPN services that have been banned by the Russian Government and that criminal charges will be laid. Spear phishing as the main initial infection vector. Figure 1: Phishing template. Figure 2: Phishing template.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries. Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

” In December 2022, security firm Recorded Future profiled the phishing and credential harvesting infrastructure used for Russia-aligned espionage operations by a group dubbed Blue Charlie (aka TAG-53 ), which has targeted email accounts of nongovernmental organizations and think tanks, journalists, and government and defense officials. .

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2023

Executive Summary On February 09, 2023, EclecticIQ analysts identified a spear phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian government entities like the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (SZRU) and Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). The SMTP server contained a web panel designed to create and distribute spear phishing emails.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Taking an active role Your cybersecurity policy should address your employees and technology systems. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Stay educated. Stay proactive.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has recently signed a technology partnership to exchange threat intelligence data based on domains and potentially on the IP address to protect users by blocking threats to end users. Torrance, Calif.,

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Azusa’s technology team reduces phishing and other cyber risks in the cloud with ManagedMethods’ Cloud Monitor Background Like many school districts, state-of-the-art technology is at the forefront of Azusa Unified’s educational mission.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

Now more than ever it is critical for cybersecurity managers and their teams to drill the top causes of these incidents into their brains – phishing attacks, stolen credentials, brute force attacks and exploiting existing vulnerabilities. For example, you cannot write the ‘playbook’ but then never revisit it or execute on it.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality. I invite you to join me on a journey to understand the intricacies of secure transactions in our digitised world, where trust and technological innovation converge for a safer, more resilient digital future.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. The current focus of most security awareness training initiatives is on phishing – and with good reason. Phishing is responsible for the bulk of breaches.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The report analyzes top cyber threats from the second half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting critical industries such as finance, education, manufacturing, and state and local government (SLED). Education remains one of the most susceptible industries to cyberattacks, yet there is more diversity in the types of threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

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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. Regular updates: Keep your policy current by regularly updating it to address new threats and technological changes.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Among phishing schemes to emerge recently is one targeting university students with promises of tax refunds. companies that offer online shopping, eSentire said this time it caught attackers spear phishing a professional working in the health care technology industry. “It Scammers target.edu addresses with IRS-themed phish.

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Spinone

JANUARY 15, 2019

This is not limited to corporate environments but also includes today’s educational institutions. For IT administrators looking at leveraging the public cloud to deliver powerful cloud-driven resources to educators and students, let’s take a look at the top benefits for school IT administrators looking at G Suite for Education.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2018

G Suite for Education backup and security should be taken seriously as GSFE (formerly known as Google Apps for Education) puts creative, nimble, and flexible learning at the center of the educational experience. The global higher education system has expanded over the last 15 years in traditional and new markets.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The study, conducted by independent research firm Propeller Insights, dives into how IT business leaders feel about their security posture in a world where the technologies they embrace to grow and thrive are also vulnerable to constant and increasing threats. San Francisco, Calif.,

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Although the main types of threats (phishing, scams, malware, etc.) We expect cybercriminals to use these anticipated titles along with streaming service names when distributing Trojans, creating phishing pages and implementing scams. Education platforms and the learning process. The consumer threat landscape constantly changes.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 6, 2021

Check out these 11 phishing prevention tips for best technology practices, employee education and social media smarts. | Get the latest from CSO by signing up for our newsletters. ] To read this article in full, please click here

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense. Supply-chain attacks, new zero-day attacks, insider risk and improved phishing leads to an onslaught of breaches. Phishing attacks driven by ChatGPT will be harder than ever to detect.

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