SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2021

Earlier this year, the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reported that phishing attacks had reached an all-time high. Now, we know a little more about what specific type of phishing attacks end-users are falling for. Top 10 phishing email subjects. Scheduled Server Maintenance — No Internet Access. Security Alert.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2023

Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has noted this […] The post Unmasking HMRC Self-Assessment Phish: How Attackers Outsmart Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) appeared first on Cofense. The post Unmasking HMRC Self-Assessment Phish: How Attackers Outsmart Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

Phishing is still the main way bad actors slip into networks; and Business Email Compromise ( BEC ) attacks can instantly translate into crippling losses. And its complementary security awareness training modules encourage employees to participate in isolating anything suspicious that leaks into their inboxes.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2022

From 3-year-old kids to our grannies, everyone uses the internet for one or the other reasons. However, irrespective of age and purpose, everyone who uses it should know how to identify a phishing website. This saves them from getting trapped in consent phishing and other phishing attack types.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Author: Kian Buckley Maher SEG Bypassed: Microsoft The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) has noted an increase in the number of malicious emails utilising this attack vector. While it is […] The post Malicious Actors Utilizing QR Codes to Deploy Phishing Pages to Mobile Devices appeared first on Cofense.

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Webroot

APRIL 21, 2021

Although cybercriminal activity throughout 2020 was as innovative as ever, some of the most noteworthy threat activity we saw came from the old familiar players, namely ransomware, business email compromise (BEC) and phishing. COVID-19 definitely affected phishing in very visible ways. phishing URLs targeting Netflix jumped 646%.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

By: Brad Haas In early 2023, an increasing number of credential phishing URLs in emails reported to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) have included a unique string showing that they were produced by a legitimate email newsletter program named SuperMailer.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommendations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance security posture. million detections compared to 5.04

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought a wave of email phishing attacks that try to trick work-at-home employees into giving away credentials needed to remotely access their employers’ networks. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com. Image: urlscan.io.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s worth noting that blocking access to known ransomware sites is a recommendation that can be accomplished with network-level security. Don’t overlook security awareness training. One aspect of ransomware prevention not mentioned by NIST is the importance of security awareness training.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Spear Phishing While phishing remains one of the most prevalent methods cybercriminals use, spear phishing represents a refined form of the traditional phishing technique. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Update your Internet browser Browser updates often contain security patches that address known vulnerabilities. Instead, enter your credentials each time for added security.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize. That will let them craft very sophisticated attacks, which can be hard to identify and resist.”.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

The agency’s ninth Internet Organised Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 report gives a law enforcement perspective on current cybercrime techniques. Its findings are valuable for security professionals too. SANS Institute, which gathered the data, says security awareness programmes are essential to mitigating that risk.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

For children, concepts like cyber criminals, hackers, private information, and the vast idea of Internet dangers are abstract concepts. You can explain that hackers break in through the Internet to steal information. You can explain these in age-appropriate ways to help your child make sense of the dangers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Remind staff of their security awareness training – Phishing is one of the most common tactics attackers use to conduct a ransomware attack. Phishing attacks prey on emotions, hoping to catch end users when their guard is down—such as over the weekend.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every year companies lose thousands and even millions of dollars due to security breaches. They may upgrade company software or increase security awareness training. With all this effort though, many security executives wonder if their resources are well spent. This can be very effective if executed properly.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

SecureWorld recently covered a theory from Internet Security Alliance senior director Josh Higgins that remote work could help solve the cybersecurity talent gap: "Most employees are seeing positive outcomes from teleworking, including increased efficiency and lower risk of burnout. Those are some scary statistics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In only a few months, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer app in internet history, reaching 100 million users as 2023 began. Using ChatGPT’s large language model, anyone can easily generate malicious code or craft convincing phishing emails, all without any technical expertise or coding knowledge.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Attackers have always targeted online collaboration tools like Slack and Discord for malware distribution and phishing. Route all traffic through Zscaler Internet Access, which will provide the right visibility to identify and stop malicious activity from compromised systems/servers. Campaign overview.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

Over the past year, the Cofense Intelligence team saw a whopping 569% increase in malicious phishing emails bypassing standard email security solutions. Just when you thought your email was secure, our insights are telling a much different story. The problem?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2023

According to Microsoft’s recent threat brief, email still remains the #1 attack vector, but the good news is 98% of attacks can be prevented by implementing basic security measures. The post Microsoft: 6 Key Security Vulnerabilities Putting Your Organization at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cisco Security

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we ride the biggest digital wave in history, the internet has become fundamental to how society maintains livelihoods, conducts business, and stays connected. October marks the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month. With it, come a constant evolution of risk.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

For its part, Adaptive Shield supplies a solution designed to provide full visibility and control of every granular security configuration in some 70 SaaS applications now used widely by enterprises. Security teams now have the means to methodically filter through and make strategic adjustments of each and every SaaS security parameter.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there were 241,206 business email compromise incidents between 2016 and 2021, with combined global business losses of $43,312,749,946. In its 2021 internet crime report, the FBI cited BEC.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 14, 2022

Phishing, Still at Large. Phishing is by far the most common technique for cybercriminals to enter a firm’s system. Promptly and frequently, teach the staff about data security methods as well as how to spot and prevent phishing schemes. Data security teams can’t presume everybody can recognize a phishing attempt.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This advisory outlined the use of tactics such as spear phishing emails, credential stuffing, brute forcing, privilege escalation, and persistence. Preventing Compromise by detecting and blocking malicious activity: Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) inspects all internet traffic—whether encrypted or unencrypted—for indicators of compromise.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In fact, personnel who are familiar with the security systems and the structure of the information system and who have the authorisation to access the system itself, can get hold of information or insert malicious code more easily. Security awareness. Network communication vulnerabilities. Here are some: Firewall.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving. The Cloud Is not a Safe Haven from Security Flaws. Phishing and Spear Phishing.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

So it should go without saying that enterprise security programs should be built with this in mind ! Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Follow HYAS on LinkedIn Follow HYAS on X Summary of Top ASNs and Malware Origins AS9318 - SK Broadband Co Ltd (South Korea) AS9318, also known as SK Broadband Co Ltd, is a significant Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in South Korea. AS7684 - Sakura Internet Inc. Japan) AS7684, managed by Sakura Internet Inc.,

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

. “Cyber criminal threat actors exploit network vulnerabilities to exfiltrate data and encrypt systems in a sector that is increasingly reliant on smart technologies, industrial control systems, and internet-based automation systems. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. ransomware and phishing scams).

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BH Consulting

APRIL 13, 2021

Strengthening security awareness stops scapegoating staff for shortcomings. A time of upheaval in the way we work has meant employees to follow the right security behaviours in vastly different circumstances. The 2021 SANS Security Awareness Report offers an interesting look back over the past year.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Know how to identify phishing attempts , and report phishing messages to your email program, work, or other authorities. If an online store requires you to share more information than you want, find another retailer on the internet—or in real life! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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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. Also, phishing prevention, detection and remediation protect against wire-transfer and direct-deposit scams, malware installation, and credential theft that can give intruders network access.

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