Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With phishing scams common and the risk of security breaches made more likely thanks to an expanding threat surface, security teams are debating how to deal with—and in some cases, punish—employees who fail security tests, as well as those who fail cybersecurity quizzes or fall victim to scams such as business email compromise.

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Webroot

APRIL 13, 2021

Ransomware attacks generate big headlines when the targets are government entities, universities and healthcare organizations. Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

An impersonation attack recently made headlines with the 2020 Twitter/Bitcoin scam , in which 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised by outside parties to steal bitcoin. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles. The United States should lead by example and execute a sustained, aggressive, whole of government, intelligence-driven anti-ransomware campaign, coordinated by the White House.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

We only need to think back to the early days of COVID-19 and how criminals exploited the widespread uncertainty to spread scams, ransomware infections and other threats. A forecast from security software company Norton expects the worsening economic situation will drive cybercrime activity during 2023. 1 Check security preparedness.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 16, 2022

InfraGard’s membership includes business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia, and state and local law enforcement. Probably due to the security awareness of the members, the data contained neither Social Security numbers nor dates of birth.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

. “AvosLocker is a Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) affiliate-based group that has targeted victims across multiple critical infrastructure sectors in the United States including, but not limited to, the Financial Services, Critical Manufacturing, and Government Facilities sectors. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

"Whether it's service teams building out products or frontline service team members dealing with missing packages or delivery updates, it's a balancing act so security is not a friction to innovation.". Criminals leverage all of it, exposing people to scams," he said. Recognizing and reporting phishing. Updating software.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

By communication medium: Phishing technique is implemented via email. By the message customization: General phishing has a general message that can be applicable to many people (e.g., Spear phishing is much more customized. A good example of spear phishing would be an email from Accounting or HR department or CEO fraud.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 15, 2023

October is officially cybersecurity awareness month, originally designated back in 2004 by United States President George W. Bush and Congress to raise awareness of the growing cybersecurity threat landscape that affects businesses, the government and individuals. Cybersecurity Ventures predicts cybercrime to cost the world.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Numerous strains of this destructive code have been the front-page news in global computer security chronicles for almost a decade now, with jaw-dropping ups and dramatic downs accompanying its progress. This quirk made the attack look more trustworthy and added a layer of flexibility to these scams. inch diskettes.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

“In 2022, governments fought wars online, businesses were affected by multiple ransomware gangs, and regular users’ data was constantly on hackers’ radars,” said NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis. 2023, he predicted, “will not be any easier when it comes to keeping users’ data safe and private.” Manky concurs.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As vaccines are made available, the security industry expects a wide number of phishing scams to surface that lure people into buying “early releases” of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Similarly, as President Biden tries to roll out COVID-19 relief, we expect to see scams around any new programs the new administration enacts.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. Price: — Duration: up to 12 months Format: Hand-picked phishing simulations automatically sent to the email.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, an October 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that loss of learning following a cyberattack ranged from three days to three weeks, with recovery time taking anywhere from two to nine months. Require phishing-resistant MFA. Segment networks to prevent the spread of ransomware.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The G7 members, through the Hiroshima AI Process , and China, with the Global AI Governance Initiative , exemplify a strategic push towards creating frameworks that set benchmarks for responsible AI usage. On a regional scale, the momentum for AI governance is palpable. As far as phishing is concerned, the issue is twofold.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example, both the COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 financial crisis created increased fraud and financial scams targeting both businesses and consumers. Here are a few predictions and recommendations to help them get started: Bad actors will take advantage of growing economic fears with new scams. million in losses, later recouped.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Government departments. The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. Phishing, Spear-Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) in March released its 2020 Internet Crime Report with updated statistics on Business Email Compromise (BEC), Email Account Compromise (EAC), and COVID-19 scams. The ever-present phishing challenge. Security pros know better. Tips for security leaders.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

At the same time, seemingly endless scams can financially impact your end-users and even your personal life. If these things are true, how do we share information with others in a way that is proven to work and create a culture of security? Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Phishing in delivery. Another topic is delivery services.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Phishing Phishing is a fraudulent practice that tricks people into opening malicious emails and clicking on fake links that infect your computer with ransomware. The main point of phishing is to make the message look trustworthy and convince a user to take the required action. Pass some security awareness courses for beginners.

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