CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Here are three risk mitigation imperatives that can help organizations get a better handle on these latest risks and threats. The latest bill to address data threats is the RESTRICT Act , also known as the Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations all over the world. This can be done in a number of ways, but the most common ones involve social engineering attacks on the victim's carrier. Stop malicious encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last Watchdog posed two questions: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization? Cryptographic inventories need finalizing and quantum safe encryption needs to be adopted for sensitive communications and data. What should I be most concerned about – and focus on – in 2024?

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks. With this in mind, it is crucial for organizations to understand the possible implications of cybersecurity breaches in fleet management systems and take proactive actions to circumvent these risks.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats. .

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

The post EU Has Lost the Plot, Will Ban Encryption — Think of the Children appeared first on Security Boulevard. The European Union “is failing to protect children.” Something must be done—and, yes, what they’re proposing is indeed something.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2021

Amazon’s Ring unit is moving ahead with plans to allow end-to-end encryption (E2EE). Ring Doorbells get End-to-End Encryption, but There’s a Big Catch appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Finally!

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security risks for end users take the form of two discrete methods: private key theft and ice phishing attacks,” said Christian Seifert, Researcher, Forta.org. But both are launched via social engineering attacks where users are tricked into disclosing information or signing transactions that give attackers access to a user’s digital assets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Cryptography: Dive into the world of cryptography, studying symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and cryptographic algorithms. Explore topics like key management, secure communication protocols, and encryption in different contexts.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

“If the account is active, hackers then can go to the next stage for 2FA phishing or social engineering, or linking the accounts with another.” “The way it works today, you the aggregator or app stores the credentials encrypted and presents them to the bank.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

They could try to encrypt critical government data, demanding a ransom for its release or threatening to leak sensitive information publicly,” our researchers said. file leaked several types of database credentials, mail credentials, and data encryption keys. The file has since been closed and is no longer accessible to the public.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Deletion of old records is also vital as it helps in cutting down the attack surface to minimize privacy risks. Sensitive info should always be encrypted, as it helps to prevent data spillage while being stored and transmitted. So, better keep the sharing policies and practices ready that prohibit everything being shared with anyone.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Military personnel are at an increased risk of identity theft due to their exposure to classified information, frequent travel, and frequent moves. To help stay protected and ensure their information remains safe, military members should consider using lockable filing cabinets, shredding documents, and using encrypted digital storage.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And while there are new risks inherent in the ML model, all of that complexity still runs in software. But aside from some special cases and unique circumstances, that’s not how encryption systems are exploited in practice. It’s the same risk-mitigation techniques that we’ve been living with for decades.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2021

They are words that could strike fear into the heart of a CISO, Chief Risk Officer, or corporate counsel. A Nuclear Engineer for the U.S. SecureWorld News just analyzed dozens of pages of court documents to understand this story of the Naval Engineer—an insider—who is accused of going rogue in a high-tech and high-stakes operation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 3, 2023

Due to this specific way of processing, quantum computers can also break many of the current encryption algorithms used to protect data. Most likely his data is protected using current encryption algorithms and keys. It is safe, encrypted, and should take forever to decrypt.” This is why CISOs everywhere should be concerned.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. Experts believe Yahoo was using outdated, easy-to-crack encryption, which led to the attack. The attack is a good reminder of how critical strong encryption is in protecting your website users.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Several common types of cybersecurity attacks that are performed by hackers: ❯ Social engineering schemes involve attackers attempting to trick individuals into giving away sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security by impersonating trusted sources like customer service representatives over phone calls and emails.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The Royal Ransomware Group is said to be involved in the incident, and the cyber arm of the Dallas Police Department is finding ways to mitigate the risks and recover the data as early as possible. Therefore, computer admins are being warned to be aware of phishing emails, malicious downloads, and be wary of other social engineering attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 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. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Ransomware attacks, where hackers encrypt critical data and demand a ransom for its release, have become alarmingly common. Implementing advanced endpoint security measures, such as multi-factor authentication, encryption, and regular patching and updating of software, can significantly reduce the risk of attacks.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2023

This research can focus on developing automated tools and algorithms to identify emerging threats, assess their severity, and proactively mitigate potential risks. Explore topics such as authentication protocols, encryption mechanisms, and anomaly detection techniques to enhance the security and privacy of IoT ecosystems.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

Reconnaissance and social engineering are specific fields where AI can be deployed. Stop malicious encryption. The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. AI will help to improve existing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2023

This move prompted malware authors to seek out new ways to distribute their payloads, resulting in an increase in the use of other infection vectors, such as password-encrypted zip files and ISO files. It is essential to use updated security software and to be aware of the potential risks associated with interactive files.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2020

This can make them particularly susceptible to social engineering trickery, the trigger for online extortion and fraud campaigns, Bastable told me. Social engineering trigger While no fancy malware is needed to pull off a BEC scam, technology does come into play. These are soft targets,” he says. It’s simple fraud.”

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

This uses encryption and authentication to allow the safe transfer of files inside and outside the organization. Awareness of social engineering techniques – with employees working more from home, there is a clear need for employers to place more trust in workers’ ability to identify social engineering techniques and detect phishing attempts.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. Complete Guide & Steps.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. Encrypt Data at All Points. Another crucial step in securing health care data is encrypting it. Implement Strict Access Controls.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2023

If cybercriminals discover the environment file first, it puts the organization at risk of unauthorized access to critical data, potential data breaches, data tampering, financial losses, reputational damage, and legal and compliance issues,” Cybernews researchers write. Their exposure is a significant threat to organizations.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom. This interference is a major catalyst for double extortion that involves both a breach and data encryption.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. According to PurpleSec, 98% of cybercrime relies on social engineering to accomplish it. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

While cyberthreats are often associated with billion-dollar organizations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at equal risk, and usually, at an even greater disadvantage. Had a team member not caught the disturbance, people’s health and safety would have been at risk. Consider the Colonial Pipeline incident.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The startup manages an open source project for key management, authorization enforcement policies, and end-to-end encryption. This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. GRC and risk measurement. Ockam is one of Okta’s portfolio companies that focuses on developer-first tools.

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