SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

Cybersecurity experts recommend: Only using verified, reputable websites and mobile apps for any sports streams or betting activities Enabling multi-factor authentication and using password managers or passwordless options Installing mobile security solutions to detect malicious apps and phishing sites Providing security awareness training on risks (..)

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

Travel can involve significant security risks. The security risks business travelers may face. Travel security and risk management have become increasingly important over the past few years due to the rising threat of cyberattacks and major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This hoax involves what's called a captive portal, which is a web page that prompts users to enter personal information or login credentials, such as usernames and passwords. As is the case with another notorious Google Docs phishing scam , security tools don't interpret such a message as malicious because it is sent by Google.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Key takeaways: Shifting risks. In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. All of these data points are logged and captured and can be used to analyze the risk associated with the transaction,” said LaSala.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Security awareness programs for all employees.

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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. For instance, if you’re going to post about your children and dogs, then you definitely don’t want some combination of your kid’s and pooch’s name as your password.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks. It can be challenging for defences to distinguish between insider threats and regular user activity since insider threats employ genuine accounts, passwords, and IT technologies.

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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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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The scheme highlights the role and responsibility upper management plays in ensuring the security of their own company’s assets. .

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

The risks are especially true for cloud services where everything is connected. Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. How to avoid phishing?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

You might be downloading Trojans or keyloggers which can allow criminals easy access to all sorts of personal data on your computer – including bank account passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers… The list goes on. Employees should be empowered to create a secure environment for working from home.

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Security Through Education

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month taught us the importance of safe practices such as the use of multifactor authentication, strong passwords, and VPNs. we could run the risk of being targeted by a malicious actor. Though these may be useful, they may be more of a security risk if they are not worded properly.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

IoT-enabled scams and hacks quickly ramped up to a high level – and can be expected to accelerate through 2021 and beyond. The challenge of the moment is that many companies already have their hands full trying to improve their security posture as they migrate their legacy, on premises, IT systems to the cloud.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Social Engineering is when hackers impersonate trusted associates or acquaintances to manipulate people into giving up their passwords, banking information, date of birth or anything else that could be used for identity theft. After clicking the link and entering the info, your security is compromised. Where to learn more.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

It’s also knowingly putting lives at risk to satisfy a deep, insatiable want for money. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. ransomware and phishing scams).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Zack Allen is director of threat intelligence for ZeroFOX , a Baltimore-based company that helps customers detect and respond to risks found on social media and other digital channels. On July 15, a number of high-profile Twitter accounts were used to tweet out a bitcoin scam that earned more than $100,000 in a few hours.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Security experts from Digital Shadows have conducted an interesting study about the technique adopted by crooks to infiltrate company emails, so-called BEC scam. According to the FBI , the number of business email account (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) scam incidents worldwide reached 78,000 between October 2013 and May 2018.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

It's safe to say that many companies are increasing their cybersecurity spending in response to this increased risk. Implementing cyber hygiene training In addition to the above steps, make sure to implement and require all employees to complete cyber hygiene, or security awareness, training.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2021

Confidential corporate information is no less sensitive than the personal data of an individual, and the sheer scale of financial and reputational risks from potential blackmail or disclosure of such information can have a colossal impact. Examples of scam messages on Twitter. In the article titled “Dox, steal, reveal.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. Cloud security concerns today are some of the most important and challenging problems that businesses have to face.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Back in the day, security training was largely reserved for IT security specialists and then extended to include IT personnel in general. These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. Key Differentiators.

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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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