SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Because no firewall, no AI-powered SOC, no quantum-proof encryption will save you if your employees keep clicking phishing emails, because let's face it. Especially upon the emergence of exponential technologies of the Metaverse and Neuro-technologies (like Neuralink) that is transcending the very nature of cyber and cognitive attacks.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 23, 2020

You can also create an extra firewall by configuring your router to block unwanted incoming internet traffic. Beware of Phishing Links: Phishing scams are on the rise. Confirm requests for data or personal information with a quick phone call to protect against spear phishing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Threat actors are increasingly using the HTML smuggling technique in phishing campaigns, Microsoft researchers warn. Microsoft experts warn that threat actors are increasingly using the HTML smuggling technique in phishing campaigns to stealthily deliver threats. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

With the addition of Kenna Security into our program we now have over 250 technology partners and over 400 integrations for our mutual customers to utilize. An integration with Cigent Technology is now available for Secure Endpoint customers to integrate with. Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. New Cisco ISE Ecosystem Partners.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With the increasing reliance on digital technologies for operational efficiency, this sector has become a prime target for sophisticated cyber and physical threats. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Technology advancements have made it relatively easy for many employees to carry out their regular job duties from the comfort of their home. Set up firewalls. Firewalls act as a defense line in preventing the possibility of threats entering your system. Firewalls help, but threats will inevitably get through.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

However, the rise of the modern distributed/hybrid work model increases the attack surface for users and endpoints due to phishing, ransomware, and myriad other threats to the now "extended" corporate network. Zero Trust leverages multiple People, Process & Technology safeguards (layered architecture).

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Jane Frankland

MAY 18, 2025

What was once a contest of firewalls and intrusion detection, is now a high-stakes game driven by AI. On the other, hackers are harnessing the same technology to outpace defences, sharing AI-enhanced strategies that make them faster, smarter, cheaper and more adaptable. Cybersecurity has entered a new era.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Monitoring and management of many existing industrial control systems’ (ICS) embedded devices, like pumps, valves and turbines, are ancient in technological terms. At the operational level, critical industrial sectors are dependent on technology developed 10 to 15 years ago and that aren’t regularly patched.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Why Is There a Need for FWaaS?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ ’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) Credential harvesting attacks via phishing emails are now a daily occurrence.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020. He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Digital transformation realized through new 5G-enabled IoT, Operational Technologies (OT) and IT use cases are no exception. Therefore, security teams need to take a closer look at the best technology to support this innovation. These are just a few examples of how businesses are being transformed through edge computing technologies.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

CISA adds Apple iOS and iPadOS and Mitel SIP Phones flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog Attackers exploit recently disclosed Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS firewalls bug U.S. custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this week’s post, we take a look at “in-the-wild” phishing attacks and talk about how to protect against a phishing attack and how to counter them. Phishing Attack Examples. Here are two examples of phishing attacks that were carried out. Data URI and phishing page. Technology alone is not enough to protect you.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 20, 2022

Download your free copy of the 2022 ThreatLabz Phishing Report, and check out our infographic. For decades, phishing has been a complex and time-consuming challenge for every security team. Avoiding the latest breed of phishing attacks requires heightened awareness from users, additional context, and a zero trust approach.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Cisco helped the NFL achieve a strong, continuously available and protected Super Bowl enterprise network through a mix of cloud and on-premises security technology, up-to-the-minute threat intelligence, and some of the industry’s most talented cybersecurity professionals. Integrated technology and intelligence .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques. Phishing attacks Phishing so far makes for the most dangerous aspect of cybersecurity. Unlike the traditional methods of sending more information about a certain service, a phishing email acts the complete opposite.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 4, 2019

The move to the cloud means that system misconfiguration may now be responsible for as many breaches as phishing. Our conclusions remain broadly the same as in 2012:it would be economically rational to spend less in anticipation of cybercrime (on antivirus, firewalls, etc.) and more on response. Criminals largely act with impunity.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 Organizations should adopt secure password storage, phishing-resistant MFA, session token limits, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). are essential for protecting data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Essentially, this concept encompasses the technologies, processes, and policies used to secure an organization's data and ensure operational continuity. Most of these are long-standing stratagems, but as they evolve in lockstep with technological advancements, it's worth scrutinizing them through the lens of the present-day IT landscape.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Most small business owners consider IP infrastructure as a one-time expense and dont bother replacing it with new technology. Modern technology comes with improved network security offering higher protection. . In this age of technology and digitalization, a cyber security plan is not an option anymore but a necessity.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2022

Department of Justice (DOJ) says the GRU’s hackers built Cyclops Blink by exploiting previously undocumented security weaknesses in firewalls and routers made by both ASUS and WatchGuard Technologies. A statement from the U.S. and international companies and entities, including U.S. ” HYDRA.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 12, 2025

Figure 1: Top attack techniques in true-positive customer incidents for the hospitality and recreation sector compared to all sectors, September 1, 2024February 28, 2025 Threat actors exploited stolen or brute-forced credentials, often obtained through phishing, data leaks, or purchased from Initial Access Brokers (IABs).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2023

Sophos and Fortinet both appear on our list of the top next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) , and while both offer very good security at their price points, they serve very different markets. If you’re just looking for a firewall with good security, Sophos will do. Fortinet offers virtual firewalls too for hybrid cloud use cases.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

enterprises embrace AI to boost productivity, accelerate decision-making, and automate workflows, to name a few benefits, cybercriminals are using the same technology to automate and scale more sophisticated attacks. visibility: Get in-depth visibility into AI application trends and interactions through interactive dashboards.AI-powered

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The hope is that Matter gives rise to an emerging technology ecosystem in which interoperability deepens not just in smart homes, but across multiple interconnected systems. BIMI is a carrot-on-a-stick aimed at rallying efforts to repel an enduring threat: email spoofing.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 23, 2021

So, without further ado, and in no particular order, here are the industry trends: Technology. The vast majority of DNS traffic in the Technology sector—the sector involving the development and/or distribution of technological goods and services—can be attributed to two categories: cryptomining and phishing.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” The threat actors use PsExec to execute scripts, enable RDP access, and modify firewall rules.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems China-linked APT Gelsemium uses a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane Microsoft seized 240 sites used by the ONNX phishing service U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

With malware , ransomware , phishing and remote attack protection, online activity monitoring, Wi-Fi 6 performance, support for 30 devices and the ability to discover devices on a network, Okyo customers will be getting a lot for their money. Home users can only hope that Palo Alto and its competitors move further into the home market.

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Hacker Combat

APRIL 22, 2022

Even if the attachment is from a trusted source, ensure that you run it through anti-phishing software before opening it. #2 5 Make use of windows firewall. Windows firewall protects your computer from malicious attacks by controlling who has access to your network. 2 Backup your data. 6 Use strong spam filters.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Since phishing attempts infect an individual’s system with malware, spyware, or viruses, it’s critical to use dedicated programs installed on all gadgets and throughout your system. Enact robust data security processes and firewalls. Implementing local firewalls is another good way to give that extra layer of security.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

54% of ESG respondents stated that the primary drivers behind technology spending were strengthening of cybersecurity and improving resiliency against attacks. Phishing , general malware , and Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks are more common. Security is quite different from other areas of IT.

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