Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now mix in architectural changes that support cloud productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google’s G-Suite to accelerate your business to cloud-based email security services. When it comes to safeguarding email against today’s advanced threats like phishing and malware information is power.

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Phishing Technology Malware Authentication 118

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Historically, ransomware has been delivered via email attachments or, more recently, using direct network access obtained through things like unsecure VPN accounts for software vulnerabilities,” Crane Hassold, director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security, wrote in a blog post. Evolving Ransomware Scene. Threat Traced to Nigeria.

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Ransomware Social Engineering Engineering VPN 126

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 91

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment. However, this doesn’t address a glaring issue staring everyone in the face: social engineering. These kinds of insider threats cost businesses an average of $2.79

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Social Engineering Architecture Engineering Cybersecurity 112

Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. MITRE ATT&CK is a "globally accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations."

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

It also teaches users about social engineering, phishing , and brute force attacks. Vulnerability assessment: HackerGPT makes it easier to analyze vulnerabilities by offering instructions on how to discover, prioritize, and mitigate security flaws.

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Mobile Hacking Education Cybersecurity 112

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements. Integrate DLP with secure storage and backup solutions for comprehensive data protection.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 133

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. How does security impact what they care about and what their job is focused on? What are their goals?

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CSO Passwords Password Management Accountability 131

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Social Engineering or Phishing Test Report: The Volkis phishing campaign report provides good process details, but lacks graphical representation of the findings to reinforce easy understanding of the executive summary. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Penetration Testing 103

Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Risk Cybersecurity 103

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybercriminals use various ways to acquire illegal access and exfiltrate sensitive data, such as exploiting software flaws, phishing assaults, or using compromised credentials. The lack of awareness, employee dissatisfaction, or social engineering attacks targeting an employee may all cause insider threats.

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Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 124

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

9 Security Flaws Discovered in Schweitzer Power Management Products Type of attack: The security threats associated with the flaws in Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) power management devices include remote code execution, arbitrary code execution, access to administrator rights, and watering hole attacks.

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VPN Firmware Authentication Phishing 112

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. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

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Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Resetting your browsers to default settings removes these changes, ensuring a clean and secure browsing environment. Educate Yourself Knowledge is a powerful defense against malware. Stay informed about the latest threats, phishing techniques, and best practices for online safety.

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Malware Antivirus Adware Software 107

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Notable alternative sources disclosed this year include: Email account compromise: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services disclosed the data breach letter to individuals affected by a phishing attack that stole credentials and gained access to 23 employee email mailboxes.

Healthcare 121

Healthcare Cybersecurity Backups Ransomware 121

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Eric George, Director, Solution Engineering – Digital Risk & Email Protection at Fortra , notes that “Organizations will continue to migrate to cloud-based email solutions. However, this disruptive change from traditional models will prompt a change in the focus of phishing campaigns to bypass these new architectures.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The dissemination phase consists of active processing and dissemination of the processed data for the purpose of communicating the actionable intelligence for the purpose of ensuring that an organizations defense is actively aware of the threats facing its infrastructure and security defense mechanisms.

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Cybercrime Cyber Attacks Security Defenses Cyber threats 88

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.). Number of people: If an organization decides to pursue social engineering tests, the organization may be charged by the number of people in the organization (unless flat-rate or hourly charges are used).

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Engineering eCommerce 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Breaches often stem from exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications, with hackers using methods such as software vulnerabilities, phishing, or compromised credentials. Insider risks can be attributed to a lack of awareness, employee unhappiness, or social engineering attacks.

Risk 126

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 126

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Employees’ capacity to spot risks is assessed on a regular basis through simulated phishing exercises, which provide constructive feedback. Key messages are reinforced across the workplace through security awareness programs that include interactive learning tools and visual aids.

Firewall 119

Firewall Network Security Backups Education 119

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Social engineering, for example, is a threat that makes use of human vulnerabilities for illegal access.

Risk 107

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 107

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks. It is critical to keep software and systems up to date with security fixes. Employee training in recognizing and resisting phishing and other social engineering efforts is also important.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption Architecture 107

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Malware in Cloud Storage Buckets Malware threatens cloud storage buckets due to misconfigurations, infected data, and phishing. Monitor and develop an incident response plan : Employ continuous monitoring to spot suspicious behaviors early on and create a strong incident response strategy to resolve security breaches quickly.

Risk 69

Risk Cloud Migration DDOS Encryption 69

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. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc. Improved Data Security.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 126

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate.

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Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Global OT Monitoring A fleet of transport ships will deploy a large number of sensors to monitor engines and other systems but lack the IT talent to maintain local networks. Deploying SSE enables secure connections between world-wide OT deployments, the cloud-based monitoring applications, and data lakes for sensor data storage.

VPN 61

VPN Firewall Architecture Network Security 61

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

Security administrators typically have a management console that they use to navigate between the integrated security products, viewing data from multiple sources in a single pane of glass. Automation Automating security procedures lifts the burden of manual tasks from administrators’ and engineers’ shoulders.

Threat Detection 61

Threat Detection Technology Cybersecurity Malware 61

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft. This article was originally written by Sam Ingalls and published on May 26, 2022.

Encryption 108

Encryption Authentication Passwords Password Management 108

SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Today’s columnist, Yonatan Israel Garzon of Cyberint, says that the online boom during the pandemic has caused serious security issues for online retailers. He says they must tighten up security defenses and improve threat intelligence. Credit: Instatcart.

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Retail Scams Media Social Engineering 57