CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. The Home Depot data breach and agreement.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Use security software. Modern versions of Windows have lots of helpful security features, but Windows is still the most popular target for malware, so we strongly recommend that you install a third-party security solution like Malwarebytes Premium. Install a password manager. Start backing up.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the second post in this series, I discussed the struggle of getting your clients to actually care about website security and how to dispel the myth of “security being too complex to understand”. Additionally, I showed ways in which you can educate your clients about website security without overwhelming them with industry jargon.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT botnets today continue to carry out DDoS attacks and also routinely get deployed to distribute Banking Trojan malware as well as to carry out Man In The Middle (MITM) attacks. This is why it is important to build employee training for consumer IoT devices into security awareness training programs.”

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . More importantly, organizations should deliver frequent and regular security awareness training. This would prevent bad actors from AirDropping files loaded with malware. .

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A similar tactic was used recently by actors looking to spread BazarBackdoor malware , but in this latest case, the purpose was to steal credit card information. And because phone numbers can be changed and reassigned, you often “don’t really know if a phone number is legitimate or not.”. “It

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the three years since those first IoT botnet attacks, threats to IoT security have increased to include crypto-jacking , denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and various other types of malware and online malfeasance. What Can You Do to Protect Your Networked Devices? Keep a Divide Between Home and Office. The Bottom Line.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Cybercriminals use several methods to hijack accounts, including cross-site scripting attacks, malware deployment, etc. When possible, use lengthy security codes with more than six characters (provided the service supports such a configuration). Avoid using simple, easily guessable passwords. Regularly update your software.

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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. Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 28, 2021

“Once again, we are seeing how modern cyber crime is targeting more than just individuals or small organizations,” observes Erich Kron, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. These attacks are no longer a nuisance, but instead represent a real and significant threat to our national security. Simple techniques.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this. This is why organizations have sought to upskill their teams and outsourced contractors in critical areas like DevOps or project management in proper cyber awareness.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As its name suggests, ransomware is a type of malware that cybercriminals use to hold machines or data hostage until a ransom has been paid. It’s often spread through phishing emails or malicious websites, exploiting vulnerabilities and security flaws in outdated operating systems. The malware does the rest. What Is Ransomware?

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SC Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

It was Kumar who discovered the exposed password, which was accessible online since at least June 2018, up until SolarWinds corrected the issue in November 2019. However, no connection to the SolarWinds attack and the leaked password has been established so far. “The Many password managers are free,” said Carson.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. The attack succeeded because the victims had insecure routines such as managing ESXi servers with the ESXi Shell (SSH service) and, in this case, failed or forgot to disable it afterward. Besides, detection tools can spot such.py

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2023

Phishing, malware, and other attacks flourish during popular online events, such as March Madness, and even one small mistake by an employee whose mobile device is connected to corporate data could cause chaos throughout an entire organization." Also, consider creating a passphrase rather than using a single word.

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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. Dashlane Password Manager provides companies with everything they need to onboard new employees, manage permissions and monitor security issues all from one place.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2022

“Russian state-sponsored APT actors have also demonstrated sophisticated tradecraft and cyber capabilities by compromising third-party infrastructure, compromising third-party software, or developing and deploying custom malware.”. Also read: Critical Infrastructure Protection: Physical and Cyber Security Both Matter.

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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. Whereas in the mailshots above, only a username and password were asked for, in later ones, a phone number was also requested. Kaspersky detected 1.66 Noon.gen: APT groups. Online cinemas.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

The Russian state-sponsored hackers behind the SolarWinds supply chain attack relied on a decidedly more cybercrime-styled playbook for their latest reported attack, launching a sweeping phishing campaign designed to distribute malware to organizations via weaponized communications sent from a compromised email marketing account.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In all, the agency grouped the main risks into eight categories: ransomware, malware, social engineering, threats against data, threats against availability, disinformation/misinformation, and supply chain targeting. Raising awareness about security awareness. There’s more detail at the EU’s dedicated Q&A page.

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