Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Social media phishing scammers are proliferating as cybercriminals look for ways to capture credentials & data in a challenging economy. The post Don’t Make Friends With Social Media Phishing Scammers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

We are dedicated to defending the digital infrastructure against the complex landscape of cyber threats, ensuring peace of mind for businesses and governments worldwide. ThreatHunter.ai, a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, is a leading provider of AI-driven threat hunting solutions.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

A study of 1,000 executives from Skynova , which offers online invoicing for small businesses, found that 86% of the 1,000 business owners and executives it surveyed gathered data from its customers. It found 75% of businesses with fewer than ten employees did so, compared to 93% of those at organizations with 100-plus workers.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2023

Librizzi “Furthermore, Converge’s operational efficiency allows us to target small business through the program, complementing business we write through our retail Cyber practice,” she says. By partnering with its policyholders, Converge precisely formulates their business needs so they can confidently become cyber secure.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, website attacks increased 14 percent in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017 as cybercriminals set their sights on independent websites and small businesses. A successful attack can result in a loss of revenue, a drop in traffic, and damage to the business or website’s reputation. The good news is? Popularity has its drawbacks.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

SC Media spoke to legal, government and security experts to understand the obstacles and potential solutions. Langevin’s office told SC Media there would actually likely be two notification bills, corresponding to two recommendations of the Cybersecurity Solarium report. Progress toward a bill.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 12, 2019

In the last year, the news media has been full of stories about vicious cyber breaches on municipal governments. Related: SMBs struggle to mitigate cyber attacks As city governments struggle to recover access to their data, hackers are already turning their sites on their next targets: small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Our administration knows how important it is to protect our municipal governments, small businesses, and community organizations from cybersecurity threats,” said Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Executive Office of Economic Development. Media Contact: Jake Stern, MassTech, (781) 801 8845, stern@masstech.org.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

No matter what industry you’re in, there’s a good chance that you conduct a lot of your business online. Most modern small businesses have one or more digital properties, including a website and various social media pages. For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

IP theft has also become the cyber and technology risk for which businesses across the world feel least prepared, with more than one in four businesses (26%) reporting they feel ill-equipped to mitigate this risk.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

A new training and certification program seeks to help individuals at small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment. A new training and certification program launched to help individuals at these small businesses feel more confident as they take steps to secure their digital environment.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

>> Brandy Segraves: At Engaging Brand Solutions we offer content marketing, social media. marketing, and websites for small businesses. It’s a partnership that helps the small. businesses out as well, because they typically can’t afford the really high-priced firms. >> We actually.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen data from PayBito crypto exchange FBI issued a flash alert on Lockbit ransomware operation CISA orders federal agencies to fix actively exploited CVE-2022-21882 Windows flaw Over 500,000 people were impacted by a ransomware attack that hit Morley Ransomware attack hit Swissport International causing delays (..)

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

. “Through various public engagement tools and resources, we aim to assist the public to better protect themselves in the current cyber environment The FBI is excited to be partnering with HIBP on this important initiative to protect victims of online credential theft,” the FBI told SC Media via email.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

Yet a BlueVoyant study of small businesses found that nearly three in ten small businesses would not be able to meet the requirements for even the lowest tier of the multi-tier CMMC. The post Hawaii looks to fill DoD cyber standards gap appeared first on SC Media.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

A lot gets made about the difficulty small businesses have in the new spate of federal and military contractor cybersecurity regulations, and for good reason : Small businesses are less likely to have the resources, experience and infrastructure to engage with rigorous cybersecurity requirements.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 13, 2020

It's no surprise that small businesses have struggled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Through phishing emails, this scheme directs users to a spoofed Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 loan relief web page. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g., What makes this new alert different?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2023

Cybercrime: An Equal Opportunity Player When the media covers a cyber attack, the victim is usually a large and high-profile enterprise, a federal government agency, a popular app, or an international hotel chain. Recent findings show a staggering 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The attackers use previously compromised Microsoft 365 tenants owned by small businesses to create new domains that appear as technical support entities.

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SC Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

. “It has been an all-hands-on-deck evolution to respond and make the community aware,” Huntress researcher John Hammond said in an emailed statement to SC Media. The post Kaseya VSA systems under active attack, as company tells customers to shutdown appeared first on SC Media.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 1, 2021

Companies that participate in a potential Pentagon program to conduct threat hunting across the defense industrial base should be protected from legal liability and be given additional financial or technical support to ensure small businesses aren’t crowded out, an industry group is arguing.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

Of those, more than half (58%) said their biggest security concerns when visiting a small business website is “insecure transactions” (where credit card info could get stolen), other concerns include: •55% – It may be a fake website (website that poses as a real one) •51% – Phishing Attacks (hackers targeting my email or social media accounts) (..)

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Identity IQ

APRIL 8, 2021

The pandemic created specific conditions that enabled new types of fraud and scams to flourish: · The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided economic programs to aid businesses, including loans and assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program and Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loans.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

adults, found that 84 percent of consumers plan to shop online for the holidays this year, with 23 percent of them reporting that they are likely to shop through a social media platform. Follow these tips to keep your online holiday shopping secure: Avoid clicking on links in marketing emails and social media posts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

Asian media firm E27 hacked, attackers asked for a donation Australian ACSC ‘s report confirms the use of Chinese malware in recent attacks Magento 1.x Asian media firm E27 hacked, attackers asked for a donation Australian ACSC ‘s report confirms the use of Chinese malware in recent attacks Magento 1.x

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SC Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

SC Media spoke to legal, government and security experts to understand the obstacles and potential solutions. Langevin’s office told SC Media there would actually likely be two notification bills, corresponding to two recommendations of the Cybersecurity Solarium report. Progress toward a bill.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Others specialize in small businesses that are often targeted by ransomware these days. Those with an existing and satisfactory business insurance relationship with a vendor are advised to first contact that company, as they may be able to offer attractive rates by packaging cyber insurance with other types of insurance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Businesses in every industry face complex cyber risk, particularly the millions of small and midsize companies comprising much of Acrisure’s client base. Studies indicate approximately 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. However, only 14% of small businesses are prepared to defend themselves.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Judge and Golloway told SC Media in a joint interview that while many high-tech and cybersecurity leaders like Microsoft, Google, Trend Micro, Comcast and AT&T have historically been big givers to cyber nonprofits, everyone is competing for the same funds, and there is only so much to go around.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

You should also be cautious about the personal information you share on social media. For small businesses, you’ll want to safeguard your own data and that of your customers. Exercise caution when sharing personal or financial information online and be skeptical of offers that promise unrealistic rewards or benefits.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Importance of Cyber Security Compliance Builds Reputation: A cyberattack can result in the theft of sensitive information, disrupt business operations, attract unwanted media attention, lead to a loss of customer confidence, and bring legal ramifications. These collective efforts contribute to an enhanced overall security posture.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The impact is felt even more by small businesses who constantly struggle to persuade consumers that their websites are a safe place to shop and surf. Most small business websites, just like most small businesses, are inherently insecure. And so do small business owners. Visitors will know!

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Students will work with program advisors and technical experts using 21st century software to offer affordable cyber monitoring to municipalities, nonprofits, and small businesses that might not be able to afford ongoing threat detection services. Media Contact: Jake Stern, MassTech, (781) 801 8845, stern@masstech.org.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2023

The targeted organizations are mostly found among government, non-government organizations (NGOs), IT services, technology, discrete manufacturing, and media sectors. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has posted details about the perceived attacks targeted at fewer than 40 unique global organizations.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

According to the media, Iran’s Internet connectivity was drastically reduced and only government organizations and regime-aligned news outlets were able to access the internet for more than 110 hours. Real-time technical data corroborate reports in #Iran news media that some connectivity is being restored, although only partially.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 3, 2022

It may sound bizarre, but it’s actually a fairly popular attack focused on small/self-run business owners selling their own creations. You’re a small business owner. Once again, it originated on social media. Are you ready for a trip to the craft fair? Getting personal with a fraudster.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 10, 2021

And we’re on the West Coast, so that defined schedule is not always the most convenient for people, particularly on the East Coast and [during] overnights, weekends, holidays,” said IDRC Chief Operating Officer James Lee, in an interview with SC Media. Identity crimes aren’t committed on a set schedule.

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