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Internet Safety Month – Strengthening Digital Defenses in 2024

ZoneAlarm

Cyber threats, ranging from malware and phishing attacks to identity theft and ransomware, are ever-evolving, targeting … The post Internet Safety Month – Strengthening Digital Defenses in 2024 appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog. However, this digital dependency also comes with heightened risks.

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Microsoft Targets Threat Group Behind Fake Accounts

Security Boulevard

Microsoft seized parts of the infrastructure of a prolific Vietnam-based threat group that the IT giant said was responsible for creating as many as 750 million fraudulent Microsoft accounts that were then sold to other bad actors and used to launch a range of cyberattacks – from ransomware to phishing to identity theft – against.

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Identity-Based Attacks Grow While Ransomware Declines: IBM X-Force

Security Boulevard

Cybercriminals increasingly are using stolen identities to compromise enterprise systems rather than trying to hack into them, a trend that promises to increase in the coming years, according to IBM’s X-Force threat intelligence team.

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These are the 15 Top Cyber Threats Now

SecureWorld News

Identity Theft. Physical Manipulation, Damage, Theft and Loss. Ransomware. During the reporting period, Emotet evolved into a botnet, increased its activity, and initiated new localized spam campaigns with spear-phishing functionality to install ransomware or steal information.". Trends in ransomware attacks.

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How to establish network security for your hybrid workplace

CyberSecurity Insiders

To combat these vulnerabilities, organizations must consider establishing hybrid workplace network security. This article will discuss types of network security breaches to watch out for. With hybrid and remote workplaces becoming increasingly normal, workplace network security must become a priority.

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Understanding Cybersecurity

SiteLock

Security breaches have increased by 67% in the last five years , per the WEF. Ransomware cost businesses and individuals nearly $9 million in the U.S. With database access, thieves can use the data to commit fraud, blackmail, extortion, identity theft and to turn a quick profit by selling it to other criminals on the dark web.

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Fintech Cybersecurity Trends in 2021

Security Boulevard

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Among the many security risks of personal finance technology are the following: Hundreds of fintech ventures are funded each year, with little change in the security landscape.