eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security risks for end users take the form of two discrete methods: private key theft and ice phishing attacks,” said Christian Seifert, Researcher, Forta.org. Read more about Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. It’s common for there to be bugs, as the development process can be complex.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. Conduct regular network security assessments to stay up to date on compliance standards and regulations.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Phishing scams pose a significant risk to companies and can lead to great loss in the form of stolen account credentials, fraudulent payments and corporate data breaches, among others.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2021

But it was a phishing test—and now the staff are hopping mad. The post Rail Firm Staff Fail ‘Bonus’ Phishing Test, Chaos Ensues appeared first on Security Boulevard. “Click here to claim your bonus pay,” said email from a British train company.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

As more and more businesses increase the number of their digital assets and incorporate new technology to operate, they turn their attack surface into an intricate network. Securing all the systems that include remote employees’ endpoint devices and multi-cloud environments has been a challenge.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Senior security and IT leaders point to employees and their companies’ own supply chains as the source of constant risk of malicious and unintentional vulnerabilities, exacerbated by remote work and cloud-based environments. . Respondents said blurring the boundaries between work and personal computing exacerbates the problems.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

LODEINFO has been observed engaged in a spear- phishing campaign since December 2019 by JPCERT/CC. They observed another spear-phishing campaign in March 2022. The malicious Word documents contained fake security notices that invited the victims to “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content,” which executes malicious VBA code.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. GRC and risk measurement.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Ivanti vice president of security products Chris Goettl noted that while the CVSS score is a relatively low 6.5, “proof-of-concept code has been disclosed and there are exploits detected in the wild. This CVE should be treated as a higher severity than Important due to the risk of exploit.”

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But there are security principles every development and IT team can follow to reduce the risks of a damaging breach. Successful cyberattacks often start at the “network perimeter”. Machines that don’t sit on the network perimeter are often treated differently. Principle One: Zero Trust.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerabilities that could potentially be used by attackers to obtain unauthorized network access, steal data, or harm a system or network are identified and analyzed using a variety of tools and technologies. Social engineering methods include phishing , baiting, and tailgating.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Advocate Erich Kron is an expert in this space. You could lose your data.'.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Consider subscribing to services that monitor the dark web for compromised credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

I’ve been writing about phishing scams , advising users not to click on suspicious attachments or links, and covering cybersecurity in general for years. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As You can’t throw 15 technical terms at users that only IT and security specialists will understand,” said Sjouwerman.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2021

Fraud can occur using information gathered from a customer using social engineering. With phishing for example, customers can be tricked into providing information regarding their account. They just indicate a risk of fraudulent activity. For instance, MarketsandMarkets predicts that voice biometrics will spike from $1.1

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

And this requires securing our networks for the new normal of IT infrastructures. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. Lack of employee knowledge, distraction, and neglect all can leave remote networks vulnerable.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 7, 2021

While there may be financial incentives to hacking, the risks are high too: A malicious hacker can face a long time behind bars and massive fines for their illegal activity. An unethical hacker can use many techniques and tools to breach your computer or device’s network security. How do I protect myself from a hacker?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, conducting a penetration test might prevent the team from working on IT improvements or security improvements, or even monitoring and responding to security threats. These delays can increase the risk to the organization which increases the potential for breaches and other damages.

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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. ” Sadler also said that companies could configure OOO settings so that only established contacts within your email network replace the automated reply, but not total strangers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Categorize and summarize key findings: Including criticality, vulnerability, system, and other important findings will help clients address issues by the level of risk they pose. The pentest writer must outline the key findings and high-level recommendations based on urgency and risk in a clear manner.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Email security is often overlooked on a macro level, even as business email compromise (BEC) attacks continue to pose a critical threat to business operations. Reports from Abnormal Security and At-Bay revealed the extent of the risk—Abnormal’s report revealed the median open rate for text-based BEC attacks was nearly 28%.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. To pursue a career in the cybersecurity field and find a course to get started.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

There are multiple other attack angles to test, including: Network compromises Social engineering (e.g., phishing) Memory corruptions Wi-Fi attacks Kali is a wonderful toolbox, because it has tools for a wide range of pentests. While the list of tools can provide some hints, it can be confusing for beginners.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

The post Apple OTP FAIL: ‘MFA Bomb’ Warning — Locks Accounts, Wipes iPhones appeared first on Security Boulevard. Rethink different: First, fatigue frightened users with multiple modal nighttime notifications. Next, call and pretend to be Apple support.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Successful ransomware attacks additionally constitute a data breach that can push organizations into violating their governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) obligations. Once inside the network, sophisticated threat actors can use their access to escalate permissions, move laterally, and encrypt the entire network infrastructure.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The post FCC’s Got New Rules for SIM-Swap and Port-Out Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard. Too many times: Federal Communications Commission shuts stable door after horse bolted. But chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel (pictured) was hoping it would save us.

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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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