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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Social Engineering Cybercrime Data privacy Engineering 52

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. Key Differentiators.

Cybersecurity 131

Cybersecurity Phishing Security Awareness Education 131

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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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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Social Engineering Identity Theft Media Phishing 74

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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Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 99

IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Web application firewalls (WAFs) can filter and monitor HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet, blocking malicious traffic such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Conduct Regular Security Audits Regular security audits help identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.

Backups 52

Backups Firewall Encryption Penetration Testing 52

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. The cyber attack succeeded when one of Sequoia’s employees fell victim to a phishing attack. Social engineering. Phishing, Spear-Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing.

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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. Bill Santos, President and COO, Cerberus Sentinel.

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Phishing Hacking Accountability Social Engineering 252

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. Threats by Sector.

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Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 83

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. Threats by Sector.

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Threat Reports Phishing Banking Malware 75

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 76

Threat Reports Phishing Malware Banking 76

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email. However, this is not a significant disadvantage given the prevalence of internet access in our modern world. Using hardware keys does not involve the need for an internet connection. Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

Social Engineering 81

Social Engineering Authentication Passwords Accountability 81

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.

Cybersecurity 94

Cybersecurity Security Awareness Risk Social Engineering 94

Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

So it should go without saying that enterprise security programs should be built with this in mind ! Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. If you don’t have the talent in-house, employ a third-party security firm.

Penetration Testing 98

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Cybercrime InfoSec 98

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions at Keysight Technologies, discusses this trend: "Deepfake technology to date has resulted in political confusion, internet chatter, and some amusing mashup videos, but expect this to change in the near term. What do you think of these trends as we head into 2023?

Cybersecurity 89

Cybersecurity Cyber Insurance Insurance Social Engineering 89

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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Small Business Cybersecurity Cyber Attacks Data breaches 93

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Threat actors often gain initial access to a network through exposed and poorly secured remote services , and later traverse the network using the native Windows RDP client. Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems.

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 61

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

When openly available to the public, such information can be gathered and exploited in phishing, BEC and impersonation campaigns to craft more convincing scams. About half share names and pictures of their children, 72% reference their birthdays and 36% volunteer information about their jobs. . With that said, some details can be avoided.

Media 110

Media Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 110

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. The name of the game is balancing user convenience with security,” said LaSala. And that allows us to do more security awareness.”. Talk more soon.

Banking 147

Banking Mobile Accountability Artificial Intelligence 147

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

” , we mentioned that a cybercriminal could attack their victim by using targeted phishing e-mails to obtain access to the victim’s data. The Internet can provide doxers with all kinds of helpful information, such as the names and positions of employees, including those who occupy key positions in the company.

Identity Theft 92

Identity Theft Phishing Accountability Banking 92

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. Ransomware is one of the most virulent forms of malware on the modern Internet. Your antivirus program or other security solution is randomly disabled. Programs being opened or accessing the Internet without your permission.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

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. I can go into my [saved] folders, and find our folder on social engineering. So, reporting is vital.". Ransomware.

Cybersecurity 83

Cybersecurity Cybercrime Security Awareness Education 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. Hackers may use a keylogger to capture sensitive information, including payment details and login credentials of victims, or they may leverage a screen grabber to capture internet activity.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The above-mentioned AIDS Trojan hailing from the distant pre-Internet era was the progenitor of the trend, but its real-world impact was close to zero. The plummeting price of Bitcoin in 2018, combined with the growth of users’ overall security awareness and better protection practices, caused ransomware operators to rethink their strategies.

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Ransomware Hacking Encryption Penetration Testing 243

NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. They are usually the only way to determine whether the host has been compromised.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Malware in Cloud Storage Buckets Malware threatens cloud storage buckets due to misconfigurations, infected data, and phishing. Monitor and develop an incident response plan : Employ continuous monitoring to spot suspicious behaviors early on and create a strong incident response strategy to resolve security breaches quickly.

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Risk Cloud Migration DDOS Encryption 67

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment.

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Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2023

The post Scams Lost US $10 BILLION in 2022 — Crypto Fraud Grows Fast appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ben is disappointed: FBI reports huge rise in cryptocurrency investment scams. Why am I not surprised?

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Scams Cryptocurrency Social Engineering Internet 140

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 1988 — The Morris Worm — Robert Morris creates what would be known as the first worm on the Internet. The sensitive leaked data includes Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and some credit card numbers.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Along with traditional IT assets, find and assess your internet-connected attack surface for comprehensive, all-around protection. Discover security issues as part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) as soon as possible. Best for: Small businesses that want to incorporate employee security awareness too.

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Risk Penetration Testing Small Business Software 103