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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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Organizations should likewise leverage GenAI to better detect AI-enhanced threats and counter the attack volumes that we expect to see in 2024. Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This includes sending phishing messages posing as government agencies or local banks to convince victims to click on links leading to fake apps infected with the malware. As threats continue to evolve at "AI speed" in the words of Gallagher, AI-enabled defenses will likely play an elevated role as well.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2021

Today, we are reviewing the GreatHorn Cloud Email Security Platform, an email security solution to protect organizations against phishing attacks and advanced communication threats. Phishing attacks have been growing dramatically in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting massive increase in employees working from home.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Despite Tonto Team being known for its sophisticated techniques and ability to evade detection, Group-IB was able to detect and block the attack before any damage could be done. The threat actor has been targeting government, military, energy, financial, educational, healthcare, and technology sector companies since 2009.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. In fact, a recent survey indicated that over 60% of executives cited phishing and ransomware as their top concerns. OnePercent Group attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It also allows for centralized tracking of firewall activity, which simplifies threat detection and response. By offering insights into previous traffic, this technique improves threat detection, troubleshooting, and overall security by enabling for educated decision-making and proactive optimization of firewall configurations.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 17, 2023

Naive or careless employees pose a significant threat to security, as it only takes one wrong decision to deliver information into the wrong hands. Particular attacks include: Phishing and spear phishing attacks , in which criminals purport to be a trusted source and solicit information from their target.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The best way to arm yourself against such attacks is by educating yourself. Even though many consider spam and phishing outdated techniques, they are still employed by cybercriminals today. In August 2021, a Revere Health employee was hacked through a phishing email attack which exposed approximately 12,000 patient medical records.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

With the widespread use of technology and the increasing amount of data being stored and shared electronically, financial institutions must ensure that they have robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against evolving threats. Online banking phishing scams have advanced constantly.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 20, 2024

Network Security: Deploy Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) to monitor for suspicious network activity, particularly DNS tunneling. User Awareness and Training: Educate users on the dangers of downloading and executing unknown files. Provide training on recognizing phishing attempts and suspicious network activities.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

The truth is that we can make a paradigm shift in the way we think about detection, protection, and proactiveness with respect to intelligence and resilience. Early Threat Detection Understanding attacker infrastructure is the key to not just reactive but true, proactive threat intelligence.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The grants are part of the state’s SOC/Range Initiative, a program managed by MassTech’s MassCyberCenter that aims to help build a diverse generation of cybersecurity professionals through education, training, and workforce development. Preparation, communication, and active monitoring are key to defending against online attacks.” “The

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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. Monitor network traffic: Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and use intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect and block malicious traffic.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Otherwise, check ‘No’ if any aspect is missing or not entirely fulfilled.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Awareness training should be incorporated across all organizations, not just limited to governance, threat detection, and incident response plans. Don’t take the phishing bait. This also needs to be part of a broader top-down effort starting with senior management. Develop a ‘security champions’ program.

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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.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

In recent years, cyber-attacks like phishing scams targeting game credentials or malware being disseminated through game mods have seen an alarming rise in both the UK and the US. For UK-based gamers, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers a plethora of advice, from basic password protection to more advanced threat detection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Phishing attacks One type of cybersecurity attack is phishing. Phishing involves a hacker attempting to trick employees or co-workers into revealing sensitive information, granting access to protected files, or inadvertently downloading malicious software. A man-in-the-middle attack can also be a type of phishing breach.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2023

In the first half of 2022 alone , the education sector saw an average of almost 2,000 attacks every week—a 114% increase compared to two years ago. The tight budgets of many educational institutions forces them to struggle with outdated equipment and limited staff, making them an easy target for cybercriminals. More resources.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Encryption safeguards data at rest, access controls limit unauthorized user interactions, and advanced threat detection mechanisms provide real-time defense against evolving threats. User Education and Training: Building a Resilient Human Firewall The human element is the castle’s first line of defense.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

Phishing attacks. Phishing attacks refer to fraudulent attempts, usually through email or messaging platforms, to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or Social Security numbers. Spear phishing attacks. This makes it more likely for victims to fall for the scam.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We’ve outlined the steps that bad actors can take in each scenario from reconnaissance and phishing to evasion and data exfiltration or abuse. We’ve also shared the differences between the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and the OWASP API Security Top 10 – and why both are important educational tools in your API security arsenal.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2022

Once a threat is seen, whether it’s a phishing URL or an IP address hosting malware, detections are created and indicators of compromise are categorized and blocked across our Cisco Secure portfolio. Accelerating threat detection and response. Fadi Aljafari, Information Security and Risk Manager, Deakin University.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 25, 2022

United States manufacturing family threat detections pie chart. To protect against this threat, you need to use anti-malware software that uses behavior as well as signatures to identify TrickBot and quickly remove it from the system. That attack actually caused a nationwide shortage for cream cheese !

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These mobile devices need protection against the key threat vectors for mobile including social engineering, especially phishing, as well as network level, device level, and application-level threats. Mobile Threat Defense solutions are designed to protect mobile devices and these unique needs. Conclusion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Based on human-behavioral science, the cloud-based solution allows companies to measure employees’ knowledge and behavior across several recognized threat vectors, such as phishing, remote work, passwords, and more, ultimately quantifying the company’s cyber resilience. To learn more, go to [link]. About AwareGO.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Our investigation encompassed attacks that involved threats disguised as game apps, mods and cheats, and features analysis of some of the most active malware families operating in this domain. We also analyzed phishing pages using various game titles and gaming platforms as a lure. Beware of phishing campaigns and unfamiliar gamers.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Malware in Cloud Storage Buckets Malware threatens cloud storage buckets due to misconfigurations, infected data, and phishing. 4 Top Cloud Security Risks A cloud security risk is a combination of the possibility of a threat arising and the system’s vulnerability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2023

In a recent phishing attempt, the attacker sent an email that appeared to be from a trustworthy source and requested that the recipient download a OneNote attachment. Therefore, security teams must update their systems to detect these types of attachments and educate employees on the dangers of downloading unknown and untrusted attachments.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Organizations must take the relevant steps to educate their employees and mitigate these mistakes. Even with enhanced modern anti-malware and threat detection software, cybercriminals know their effectiveness depends on the system’s users. Phishing scams. Spear phishing is more commonly found in the workplace.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If a cyberattack is successful, prepared organizations can detect and remediate faster and minimize the damage. Phishing remains one the most common attack methods among cyber attackers, and the industry agrees that there can never be enough cybersecurity awareness training. Make everyone responsible for cybersecurity.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. To prosper, every IT decision maker and cybersecurity leader must anticipate, and the easiest way to do this is by reviewing past performance – yours and the markets.

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