SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Two-step phishing attacks are on the rise, with attackers using convincing emails that resemble legitimate vendor communications, often related to electronic signatures, orders, invoices, or tracking information. The new Beep malware is top of mind for organizations and individuals.

Cyber threats 70

Cyber threats Malware Phishing Penetration Testing 70

SC Magazine

MAY 14, 2021

Microsoft Security Intelligence earlier this week tweeted out that it has been tracking a campaign of remote access trojans (RATs) targeting the aerospace and travel industries with spear-phishing emails that distribute an actively developed loader, which then delivers RevengeRAT or AysncRAT. They change and are tailored.

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Phishing Scams Security Awareness Security Intelligence 126

SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

The school districts of Rockford, Illinois and Rockingham County, North Carolina learned some very valuable lessons in transparency and communication, timely incident response, access management, data redundancy and disaster recovery after each experienced a debilitating malware attack years ago. It appears the training has been effective.

Malware 78

Malware Backups Education Ransomware 78

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

“As a result, AvosLocker indicators of compromise (IOCs) vary between indicators specific to AvosLocker malware and indicators specific to the individual affiliate responsible for the intrusion.” Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware software on all hosts. Only use secure networks and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams). ransomware and phishing scams). Consider installing and using a VPN.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Balaban This ransomware was doing the rounds over spam generated by the Gameover ZeuS botnet, which had been originally launched in 2011 as a toolkit for stealing victim’s banking credentials and was repurposed for malware propagation. These included PClock, CryptoLocker 2.0, Crypt0L0cker, and TorrentLocker.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 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.

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Government 124

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. As a small business owner, however, you should also be concerned with website malware, which is equally pervasive.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

When considering a fully-featured and well thought out security plan , the human factor is an extremely important part of the equation, and arguably just as important as the technology component of the solution. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Critical Security Controls can be seen as a roadmap for implementing a successful cybersecurity program. SANS is an organization dedicated to information security training and security certification, and the Critical Security Controls effort focuses on prioritizing security controls that have demonstrated real-world effectiveness.

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

As with other “big game” ransomware, the delivery method changes according to the preferences of the group operating it, but among the most common attack vectors are remote desktop protocol (RDP) , phishing , and weaknesses in either software or hardware. Install and regularly update anti-virus/anti-malware software on all hosts.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Ransomware Encryption Passwords 105

Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Being aware is the first step towards protecting your business. Security awareness training (SAT) can help. What is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training is a proven, knowledge-based approach to empowering employees to recognize and avoid security compromises while using business devices.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

There is also now a requirement to have automatic process mechanisms in place to detect and protect personnel against email phishing. IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling. Implementation timeline: Image credit: [link] PCI v4.0 people, systems, processes).

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Georgia Bafoutsou of ENISA, the EU’s information security agency, called on those attending to amplify messages about security awareness. Using humour to deliver a serious message, she said social engineering tests done badly can foster a “toxic” security culture. Making security easy: the UX challenge.

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Social Engineering Insurance CISO Ransomware 59

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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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?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. of the total, in comparison with 31.1% in Q2 2022.

Threat Reports 82

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 82

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2020

The campaigns were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2020.

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Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 129

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2022

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2022. in Q1 2022.

Threat Reports 81

Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 81

Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q2 2021.

Threat Reports 114

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 114

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipating emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q3 2021.

Threat Reports 84

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 84

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2021

Threat Report Portugal Q4 2020: Data related to Phishing and malware attacks based on the Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. Phishing and Malware Q4 2020. Malware by Numbers.

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Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 112

Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2021

Threat Report Portugal Q1 2021: Phishing and malware by numbers. The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. Phishing and Malware Q1 2021. The results depicted in Figure 1 show that phishing campaigns (75,8%) were more prevalent than malware (24,2%) during Q1 2021.

Threat Reports 87

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Data collection 87

Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2020

Threat Report Portugal Q1 2020: Phishing and malware by numbers. The campaigns were classified as either phishing or malware. Phishing and Malware Q1 2020. The results depicted in Figure 1 show that phishing campaigns (57,7%) were more prevalent than malware (42,3%) during Q1 2020.

Threat Reports 97

Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 97

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 25, 2022

In this context, the prime risks are the responsibility and role of employees in ensuring data and information security. We repeatedly say that companies need to invest significantly in advanced protection tools and security awareness, including a Zero Trust approach. Phishing, Spear-Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing.

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Cybersecurity Social Engineering Phishing Engineering 137

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Threat Report Portugal Q3 2020: Data related to Phishing and malware attacks based on the Portuguese Abuse Open Feed 0xSI_f33d. The campaigns were classified as either phishing or malware. Phishing and Malware Q3 2020. A new piece of malware was also tracked and analyzed during Q3 – trojan URSA/mispadu.

Threat Reports 83

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 83

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The submissions were classified as either phishing or malware. This report provides intelligence and indicators of compromise (IOCs) that organizations can use to fight current attacks, anticipate emerging threats, and manage security awareness in a better way. Phishing and Malware Q4 2021. in Q3 2021.

Threat Reports 89

Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 89

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In this paradigm, the defender exploits (or engineers) favorable terrain (think: mountains, walls, checkpoints, or SMTP servers) to make costly obstacles that attempt to prevent attackers from getting themselves (or their phishing messages) inside. Some of the best ideas in information security in recent years are conceptually inside-out.

Accountability 144

Accountability Firewall Phishing Technology 144

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions. Is your firm in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to protect cardholder data during transactions?

Risk 108

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 108

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Well-known malware families are involved in the biggest and most wide-reaching campaigns. Offers with support (admittedly, more widespread in the financial malware market), usually offer regular updates and make decisions about malware updates. According to our research , this malware affected almost 20 business sectors.

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Ransomware Encryption Malware Cybercrime 132

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Application security, information security, network security, disaster recovery, operational security, etc. Improved Data Security.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 127

NopSec

JUNE 26, 2015

Information security professionals have a single core mission: to understand technological risks and take the necessary steps to protect information assets from harm. We have conducted training and raised security awareness throughout the organization.

Risk 40

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