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

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Members of specific teams are typically assigned security responsibilities in the company’s security policies and procedures, which communicate expectations such as: DevOps or IT teams patch systems according to risk-based, agreed-upon timelines. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken.

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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

JANUARY 5, 2023

“They are not just targeting the traditional attack surface but also beneath it, meaning both outside and inside traditional network environments. “At “All of this means cyber risk continues to escalate and that CISOs need to be just as nimble and methodical as the adversary.”. Supply Chain Attacks, Dependencies Remain Issues.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2024

The post SIM Swappers Try Bribing T-Mobile and Verizon Staff $300 appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not OK: SMS 2FA — Widespread spam targets carrier employees, as scrotes try harder to evade two-factor authentication.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

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. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Pay no attention to that man: State Dept. Global Engagement Centre chief James Rubin (pictured) follows the yellow brick road. The post US Will Fight Russian Disinformation — Hacks and Leaks and Deepfakes, Oh My!

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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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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Tomorrow, November 30, is Giving Tuesday, a day of emphasis on charitable giving both by individuals and organizations and enterprises. The Giving Tuesday movement came into being in 2012 to encourage generosity and charitable giving year-round; the Tuesday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is officially designated Giving Tuesday.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

Run the industry’s fastest scans to discover all risks. • with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. Powered by the Qualys Cloud Platform, the vulnerability management tool enables you to prioritize assets, groups of assets, and vulnerabilities based on business risk. Qualys VMDR 2.0 Key Differentiators.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Advocate Erich Kron is an expert in this space. If you hover over the link you'll see it goes to a scam site called mothersawakening. And fear is what convinced employees to transfer $18.6 That was the fear.

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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. Should this information fall into the wrong hands, it would not only be problematic for the company, but would put the employer’s own privacy at risk. Scam and phishing.

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