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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

However, the truth is that businesses of all sizes hold valuable data in their hands, and cybercriminals work to create new sophisticated attack methods to acquire this information. An unfortunate reality for SMBs is that 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Noisy Cybersecurity Risks for SMBs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Now more than ever, small businesses need a cyber security checklist when building and maintaining their websites. Today, generic passwords like “password123!” Your passwords should be unique and contain numbers, symbols and at least eight characters, and you should change them regularly.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: How to protect your small business from social engineering Microsoft: You're already using the last version of Windows 10 Is it OK to train an AI on your images, without permission? Upcoming webinar: Is EDR or MDR better for your business? Google Authenticator WILL get end-to-end encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

An expanding and more complex business risk environment More than ever, small businesses need support to overcome the ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, climate crisis, and financial recession. However, small businesses ability to respond to threats due to constrained resources is very different.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re a small business owner looking to boost your cybersecurity efforts, you’ve likely come across the term “OWASP Top 10.” If cybercriminals gain this type of access to your site, it allows them to exploit for financial gain all kinds of sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, phone numbers, and bank account numbers.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 18, 2020

» Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: How DU Telecom Manages Digital Transformation Risk Spotlight Podcast: The Demise of the Password may be closer than you think! As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix. Read the whole entry. »

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Hot for Security

MAY 21, 2021

has shut down operations after extorting regular users and small businesses of almost 9 Bitcoin, the equivalent of around $365,000, in a matter of weeks. Qlocker operators began targeting the devices around mid- April, when throngs of users discovered that their digital files had been replaced by password-protected 7zip archives.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Ransomware attacks via email: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts an organization’s data, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. Email encryption: Encrypting sensitive emails protects the confidentiality of their contents during transit and storage.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Nowadays, small businesses are more susceptible to spear phishing since they lack the IT security infrastructure in larger organizations. Text message phishing — also known as “smishing” — is when scammers send texts to entice people to transmit personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

Among the latest additions are: Cisco Small Business RV routers and IOS software (38 new Cisco vulnerabilities in all). Limit and encrypt VPNs. Change default passwords and remove unnecessary accounts. Store passwords with secure algorithms. Group similar network systems. Remove backdoor connections.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

The additional result of these hacks include: •51% had their information phished •43% had credit card information stolen •35% had their username and password stolen •17% had their identity stolen or cloned Additionally, the study found that a large majority of Americans (75%) harbor genuine concerns about visiting websites that do not look secure.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

When building a business website or blog, it is essential to make your website security a top priority. In addition to learning how to build a website, any small business owner or blogger should understand how to secure their website. Secure Your Passwords.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you are already familiar with the evolving cyber threat landscape in your home country, you’ll know that humans are often the most exploited attack vector for cybercrime, and how frequently small businesses are breached. This secure information should be safeguarded in impenetrable servers with valid encryption protocols enabled.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2023

Encrypt sessions Having unencrypted remote sessions makes it much easier for an attacker to view the details of the session. Always encrypt remote connections so data isn’t viewed or stolen by a malicious outsider (or insider). Only those who absolutely need it to do their job should have an admin account.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

Data that travels over a public hotspot network is rarely encrypted. They can see the passwords you use, your email address, your name and physical address, phone numbers and any other type of personal information that you might happen to enter into a website. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And this is especially dangerous to small businesses in the U.S. If this malware is able to steal the login and password for your business bank account, it will very quickly empty that account. And small business accounts are not protected by zero liability. This is ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

There is a common misconception that small businesses aren’t targeted by cybercriminals. They surmise, “I don’t have anything of value compared to a big business.” One slip on a phishing email, one weak password, one orphaned account or a misconfigured privilege could wreak havoc — even for an SMB.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Any idea how many computers you have in your business? Might seem like a silly question but you’d be amazed at just how many small businesses lose track of devices used by their employees, whether they are computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Password managers. Encryption. Safe surfing.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. Image: Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs. “Now, we provide you with an even easier way to connect to our VPN servers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Large corporations, small businesses, and even individuals suffer from numerous attacks from cybercriminals. Thus, it would be best if you secured all networks by incorporating firewalls and advanced encryption technology. Businesses require the input of human resources. Human Resources. Data Security. Security Systems.

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Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

It has become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from cyber threats. From small businesses to large corporations, no company is safe from a cyber attack. Studies show that over 50% of small businesses experience a data breach or cyber attack.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Cyber attackers, fraudsters, and hackers target both small-scale, midsized, and large online ecom enterprises. . . In fact, the frequency of small businesses fraud is at 28% compared to larger organizations at 22-26%. . This portrays a grim picture for ecommerce businesses — filled with data breaches and irate customers.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

It's slightly different from a standard ransomware attack—encrypting a user's files is a secondary concern. Essentially, leakware attacks demand victims pay a ransom to accomplish two things: recover their encrypted data and prevent confidential, sensitive information from being disseminated. What is leakware?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While large-scale attacks on enterprise organizations are the most widely publicized, small businesses can be just as vulnerable and targeted by cybercriminals. In fact, nearly 60% of small businesses have reported being a victim of a cyberattack. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Redirects.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2019

Please download and read the attached encrypted document carefully. Note: The password for the document is 123456. Our {legal team | legal council | legal departement} has prepared a document explaining the {litigation | legal dispute | legal contset}.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Not only will taking the proper precautions keep you out of financial trouble, but you could also advertise in your job pitches how secure your business really is. Start with smart passwords. The next step in setting up your security fortress is installing software that will keep cybercriminals at bay.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

VPN also provides an encrypted tunnel for all your online activities and closes all doors for spies and cybercriminals. Use Strong Passwords. Most people are comfortable with the default password of their internet connecting device and assume it to be secure.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

Many of the IoT sensors hoovering up sensitive personal and business data, and the routers this data flows through, for instance, have weak or non-existent passwords and lack a uniform way to patch inevitable software vulnerabilities that turn up. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V. Talk more soon.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Cyberscout’s recent survey found that roughly one third, or 32 percent, of online holiday shoppers are likely to purchase through new or unfamiliar retailers/small businesses when buying gifts online this holiday season, and another 14 percent state they are likely to buy from a seller in a foreign country. Use end-to-end encryption.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Making them all the more appetizing is the complacency many small business owners have when it comes to network security. Passwords go unchanged for years because they’re easy to remember. Compromised, reused and weak passwords are responsible for 81 percent of hacking related breaches. Take It Seriously.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This can have serious consequences for those small businesses, including damage to their brand and reputation, decreased revenue, and lost customers. So, what can small ecommerce businesses and consumers do to help protect themselves and ensure a safe and profitable holiday season?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2019

The leaked personal information included passwords that were encrypted but could be cracked by the hackers. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. From past few years, Yahoo is the name which remains on top, when it comes to the biggest data breaches around the world.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

Different protocols create different ways that connect your device and the internet through encrypted tunnels. The protocol relies on encryption, authentication and peer-to-peer protocol (PPP) negotiation. In essence, that means it only needs a username, password, and server address to create a connection.

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