Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. These types of attacks often depend on social engineering to trick users into clicking malicious links or downloading malware. The experts agree that a comprehensive and holistic approach to mobile security is imperative.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

The employee involved in this incident fell victim to a spear-fishing or social engineering attack. We have taken steps across our technology, processes and employee education, to help prevent these types of attacks in the future.” In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

Alex Holden is founder and chief technology officer of Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based security consultancy. “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.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today’s supply chains employ a vast range of new technologies. A newer solution worth considering is using blockchain technology to track shipments through the supply chain. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks.

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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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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. Without the budget for additional technology, or the headcount to investigate and respond to alerts, user awareness training can help users recognize phishing emails and spoofed websites."

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As cyber professionals continue to adopt the technology, so will malicious threat actors. I t will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Seniors in a digital world can be overwhelmed by all the new technology. Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. These are almost never useful to the user, they can be easily spoofed, and they are regularly used for social engineering and obtrusive advertising purposes.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Someone with a gift for technology but a nasty habit of using it for very bad things has been spared from going to jail with a suspended sentence. There's no word if any sort of ban from using digital technology is included in any of this. Grab yourself a password manager. A strange combination.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Most people are unaware that they can trace back the majority of the past decade’s most notorious cyberattacks to compromised passwords as the source of entry. In some instances, a company’s IAM framework includes a robust password security policy, often comprised of both technology and security awareness training on password best practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Many employees don’t undergo regular scans of their phones and laptops for potential vulnerabilities.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. In addition, disabling browser push technology is recommended as it has become a source of abuse. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You really want to try to limit the level of information you share because everything you put in that out-of-office reply can be used to provide context or make a social engineering attack even more convincing, said Tim Sadler, co-founder and CEO at Tessian. With that said, some details can be avoided.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. A common example is phishing. Credit Monitoring.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. User-generated passwords can be deceptively weak, with less caution given to password management as remote and hybrid work become more common.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both. Look for unusual activity on your phone and requests for password resets you’re not expecting. It’s incumbent upon us as consumers of technologies services to adopt a defense-in-depth posture. Jack Chapman, VP of Threat Intelligence, Egress.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

In this new campaign, the relationship between Europe and ASEAN countries is very likely being exploited in the form of social engineering lures against military and government entities in Southeast Asian nations. A new version of KamiKakaBot uses an open-source.NET obfuscation engine to hide itself from anti-malware solutions ( 7 ).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2022

After seeing headlines like these, some executives and customers lose faith that multifactor authentication (MFA) technology, particularly Okta’s, will protect their organizations, but should they? That acceptance enabled a set of stolen credentials to access the engineer’s thin client desktop using the remote desktop protocol (RDP).

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

Therefore, it is theoretically possible to guess the correct combination f any static password from a single attempt, though the probability of success is small. The larger point is that any static password can be cracked by the brute force method. This has led to two branches of modifications: biometrics and dynamic passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Matthew Green is a renowned expert in cryptographic engineering.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Faced with an increasing brain drain of smart people fleeing the country, Russia floats a new strategy to address a worsening shortage of qualified information technology experts: Forcing tech-savvy people within the nation’s prison population to perform low-cost IT work for domestic companies. ” SEPTEMBER.

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

We expected organizations to try to reduce the impact of the human factor on data security, so as to bring down the number of insider threats and social engineering attacks. Public attention leads to a debate on privacy, especially if the technology is new enough not to be well regulated.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Street, a self-described “hacker-helper-human,” contemplates bad password advice, investing in human behavior, and why social engineering continues to work. If you’re making technology the bulwark of your protection from the user, then it’s always going to fail. They just have to be inattentive or just accepting.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. And specifications are the ways that we do that in computer technology.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

In recent years, tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have been working together as part of the FIDO Alliance to resolve the complications attached to passwords and recently introduced "Passkey" technology as a joint effort to eliminate the password. What happens behind the scenes?”

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? Sure, you need state-of-the-art cybersecurity technology like firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems to keep cybercriminals on the back foot.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. With DFS, relevant data can quickly be sorted through and brought to light for investigative purposes.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

Iris recognition technology is very accurate and difficult to spoof because the patterns of the iris are complex and distinctive. Screen Lock Pin Screen lock pins use a unique code such as a PIN, pattern or mobile password to authenticate the user’s identity. Learn more about Social Engineering Attacks 2.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

In recent years, tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have been working together as part of the FIDO Alliance to resolve the complications attached to passwords and recently introduced "Passkey" technology as a joint effort to eliminate the password. What happens behind the scenes?”

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Learn more about Rapid7.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Password attacks: These involve various methods to obtain or crack passwords, including brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or credential stuffing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. These physical controls do not rely upon IT technology and will be assumed to be in place.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. So what’s stopping us from getting rid of passwords altogether? million on average, a potentially crippling amount.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Simon Moffatt from CyberHut joins The Hacker Mind to discuss how identity and access management (IAM) is fundamental to everything we do online today, and why even multi-factor access, while an improvement, needs to yield to more effortless and more secure passwordless technology that’s coming soon. He loves password managers.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that. How do you handle critical information password management, dealing with password multiple passwords? And we said, what are the key behaviors we want to measure?

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