Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

Sophos Firewall affected by a critical authentication bypass flaw Mar 20- Mar 26 Ukraine – Russia the silent cyber conflict Security Affairs newsletter Round 358 by Pierluigi Paganini Western Digital addressed a critical bug in My Cloud OS 5 CISA adds 66 new flaws to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. And how to prevent it?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT). Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs): Improve the general security of a firewall with advanced packet analysis capabilities to block malware and known-malicious sites.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 22, 2023

companies lost nearly $7 billion to phishing scams, malware, malvertising, and other cybercrimes. External Vulnerability Scan An external vulnerability scan tests assets outside your network and targets IT infrastructure, such as websites, ports, services, networks, systems, and applications exposed to the internet. In 2021, U.S.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 22, 2021

Throughout the scam, fraudsters will often build trust with their targets via computer, phone, and the mail. According to NOCA (National Council on Aging) these are the top ten financial scams targeting the elderly as of February 2021. Government Imposter Scams. The grandparent scam. Medicare/health insurance scams.

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Adam Levin

APRIL 15, 2020

Hospitals have been targeted by ransomware (despite initial assurances to the contrary), phishing scams are using pandemic-related scare tactics, and video conferencing apps have become the new go-to for everything from domain-spoofing attacks to zoombombing. Even NASA has reported a 100% increase in phishing and malware attacks. .

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teachers targeted in BEC style gift card scams. Which emails are cybercriminals using in teacher gift card scams? Are college professors being targeted in gift card scams? It sounds like this type of gift card scam is also targeting college professors and staff. February 2, 2021. ru, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, and iCloud.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Phishing scams, malware, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the examples of cyberthreats that can devastate business operations and the protection of consumer information. It foreshadowed how encryption would come to be used as a foundation for Internet commerce – by companies and criminals. The Creeper Virus (1971).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A VPN will encrypt an internet connection and ensure employees can safely browse the internet, which protects the organizations from man-in-the-middle attacks. A trained employee can act as a human firewall during a time when cybercriminals are taking advantage of a much larger issue, COVID-19.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

“Our Litigation Firewall isolates the infection and protects you from harm. Readers may be able to avoid some marketing calls by registering their mobile number with the Do Not Call registry , but the list appears to do little to deter all automated calls — particularly scam calls that spoof their real number.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. And for good reason.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. Backup your data frequently on hard drives that aren’t connected 24/7 to the internet.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

New COVID-19 scams are running rampant throughout the digital sphere. CISA warns against latest COVID-19 cyber scam. It's a cruel scam, and another reminder of the importance of strong cybersecurity practices for small businesses. Scan all software downloaded from the internet prior to executing.

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IT Security Guru

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2021

Believe it or not, a lot of RDP abuse comes from simple brute-force password guessing on the Internet-exposed service. Another method used to bypass firewall restrictions is creating a tunnel out from a compromised PC. Firewalls typically block inbound traffic but allow outbound to pass. How are they attacking it?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The nonstop intensity of these attacks is vividly illustrated by the fact that malicious bot communications now account for one-third of total Internet traffic. Established web application firewall (WAF) suppliers like Imperva, F5 and Akamai are hustling to strengthen their respective platforms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

It’s often not possible to remove or retrieve assets that have been exposed on hacking forums, dark web, or the internet. Leaked corporate intelligence available online has been the blind spot of Firewalls, anti-malware, and endpoint detection and response (EDR). Many of whom never recover.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. What is phishing and what risks are presented by phishing scams? What are Phishing Scams?

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. Build security awareness training modules to educate your employees on how to spot phishing emails or business-related scams. If you don’t have the talent in-house, employ a third-party security firm.

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Cybercrime InfoSec 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The Internet from its inception has presented a wide open attack vector to threat actors. Covid19 has upgraded the Internet — from the criminals’ point of view — to a picture-perfect environment for phishing, scamming and deep network intrusions. Companies are expected to spend an estimated $31.6 I’ll keep watch.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Email has become incredibly important to billions of internet users. Outside the fearsome headlines, the lives of ordinary people are regularly hijacked through scams, account takeovers, and data leaks. You sign into everything with your email address so it’s also the de facto identity layer of the internet.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed.”. Lacking firewalls protections, similarly, are poor practice, but they aren’t poor practice that can only be used to threaten people’s lives.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

The consumer watchdog examined 13 router models provided to customers by internet-service companies such as EE, Sky and Virgin Media, and found more than two-thirds had security flaws. Eight UK men were arrested in an investigation into scam text messages. Achieving PCI DSS Compliant Firewalls within a Small Business.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

please elaborate on that ; The dark web, also known as the deep web or darknet, is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed using specialized software such as Tor. Here is a blog about the dark web I had written.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

Related Zscaler products: Zscaler Internet Access helps identify and stop malicious activity by routing and inspecting all internet traffic through the Zero Trust Exchange. Advanced Cloud Firewall extends command-and-control protection to all ports and protocols, including emerging C&C destinations.

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Phishing Retail Risk Architecture 115

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

While AI enhanced the sophistication and effectiveness of common social engineering tactics like phishing and smishing scams, there was a notable shift towards vishing (voice phishing) attacks in 2023. GenAI and large language mode (LLM) tools will be the great enablers of 2024, continuing to lower the barrier to entry for threat actors.

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CISO Social Engineering Architecture Ransomware 104

Vipre

JANUARY 25, 2021

An easy way to enhance your online security and privacy is by using a VPN while browsing the internet. A VPN or Virtual Private Network routes your internet traffic through an encrypted server by creating an encrypted tunnel between your device and a third-party server. Identity Theft Protection Tools. About the author.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2019

Wi-Fi are now installed in each and every place regardless of the size of the place; from international airports to small kiosks, you can find an internet connection everywhere. Staying safe on the internet is not an easy task and this task becomes more challenging while you are using public Wi-Fi. Tips to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi.

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Hacking VPN Passwords Internet 105

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Remember Heartbleed, that age-old bug that only surfaced last year and left more than half of all internet servers around the world exposed? A vulnerable server must be connected to the Internet in order for the attack to be successful. Beware of scams. Looks like we might have yet another Heartbleed on our hands.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. If attackers can breach web server firewalls, they can steal sensitive information like customers’ payment data. Each element in the stack is necessary but potentially vulnerable to threats.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

Opened a scam project proposal with a.scr file and a Microsoft Word icon. This is a scam, and if you got this DM, or get a dm in the future, block it. If you have a firewall or proxy, block the IP 185.215.113.60. Enable the Windows Firewall: [link]. I’m an idiot don’t me an idiot like me and secure your s**t.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity. A firewall can be effective in stopping the spread of worms through network endpoints. NotPetya shook the entire world in June 2017.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Two drivers of this conflict are not having a separate room for every family member who needs to work from home (26%) and arguments about how much children should use the Internet (33%). Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Most common shadow IT in use.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

of organizations are running workloads on vulnerable virtual machine compute instances exposed to the internet that could lead to critical data leaks. may seem like a small percentage of exposure, it is highly likely that all of these vulnerable instances can, and will, be discovered by hackers running automated scans across the internet.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

Delilah Schwartz, from Cybersixgill, brings her extensive background with online extremists to The Hacker Mind to talk about how she’s seeing a lot of chatter in the Dark Web about generative AI being used online for scams. The FBI calls it the most sophisticated criminal marketplace on the internet. We hear a lot of hyperbole.

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