SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even a company with the most sophisticated cybersecurity tools and expert security teams can fall prey to cybercriminals if they overlook one area of vulnerability: their people. In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Business Email Compromise (BEC) is similar to phishing. billion.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

The email also gave two ways a person interested in the offer could contact the bad actor, either through Outlook mail or the Telegram social media platform. Conversation with a Bad Actor. Hassold did, creating a fictitious profile and then reaching out via Telegram. exe” containing the ransomware. Threat Traced to Nigeria.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most modern small businesses have one or more digital properties, including a website and various social media pages. 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.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity Training and Phishing Testing: The easiest part of a system to hack is the human being. The only way to prevent this part of your defense is through training and testing. Media contact: Lauren Meckstroth, The Abbi Agency, lauren@theabbiagency.com, 775.446.4678

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Breaches often stem from exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications, with hackers using methods such as software vulnerabilities, phishing, or compromised credentials. Malware poses a huge threat to cloud storage security when it infects a cloud provider’s systems.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These attacks were extremely carefully orchestrated – to conduct them, Lazarus stole the source code of a cryptocurrency-related computer game, promoted social media accounts related to that game, and obtained access to a unique chain of zero-day exploits used to infect targets visiting the game website.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Reviewing best practices in a creative way is good, but security programs and training should go beyond this.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Today’s columnist, Yonatan Israel Garzon of Cyberint, says that the online boom during the pandemic has caused serious security issues for online retailers. He says they must tighten up security defenses and improve threat intelligence. Credit: Instatcart. This happened to LinkedIn in 2016.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The problem: Joomla vulnerabilities include inadequate session termination ( CVE-2024-21722 ), open redirect ( CVE-2024-21723 ), XSS in media selection ( CVE-2024-21724 ), mail address escaping ( CVE-2024-21725 ), and remote code execution via XSS ( CVE-2024-21726 ). CISA released a list of mitigations against LockBit’s activity.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here are some tips for both users and network administrators to secure your network with a VPN. The network layer is at the top of the media layers. It does not block phishing scams, hacking attempts, viruses, or malware. Kill Phishing This may be the easiest and hardest user behavior to control.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

While AI increasingly gets used to automate repetitive tasks, improve security and identify vulnerabilities, hackers will in turn build their own ML tools to target these processes. Secure and manage AI to prevent malfunctions. The post Four ways to stay ahead of the AI fraud curve appeared first on SC Media.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For initial access, RansomHub affiliates often compromise internet-facing systems and user endpoints via phishing emails, password spraying, and exploiting high-risk remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It benefits travelers and expatriates who want to stay connected to their favorite shows, news, and social media abroad. This extra security is crucial for protecting your financial data from online threats. A VPN hides your online activity, preventing throttling and ensuring faster, uninterrupted internet speeds.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Password management solutions are no exception.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For initial access, RansomHub affiliates often compromise internet-facing systems and user endpoints via phishing emails, password spraying, and exploiting high-risk remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Social media will become even more of a cesspool of AI and human-created garbage.” Witness the ascent of hyper-personalized phishing attacks, leveraging advanced AI to craft deceptive attempts, posing severe threats to data, finances, and reputation,” declares Andrew Hural, the Director of Managed Detection and Response for UnderDefense. “The

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