Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Category News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. Phishing and poor password practices. The hacker used another “easy” technique that goes after the weakest link in any company’s security - the employee.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Two researchers report vulnerability in KeePass. But lead developer Dominik Reichl says it’s not a problem—and refuses to fix the flaw.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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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 Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A The post How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A strong cybersecurity.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

trillion in global value will be at risk from cyberattacks. Whilst this is concerning, when talking to executives outside of security, like I did on a recent masterclass with Nowcomm , it’s vital they understand of the following: 1. Most organisations don’t define what risk means to them, which ironically is a threat.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stop reusing passwords, already. The post Massive ‘New’ Leaked Credentials List: Naz.API Pwns Troy appeared first on Security Boulevard. Have I been pwned? Yes, you probably have. Here’s what else you should do.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Clearly, companies and individuals should not rely exclusively on built-in security. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting. This is basic role management.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. social engineering tactics and strange sender behaviors), they also use artificial intelligence algorithms.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

The group was able to steal the source code for FIFA 21 and the source code for the Frostbite engine that powers other popular games, such as Battlefield. The group was able to steal the data after socially engineering an EA employee to provide login credentials over a Slack channel. One of those risk factors?

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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. Allen said it matters little to the attackers if the first few social engineering attempts fail. A phishing page (helpdesk-att[.]com)

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

The group was able to steal the source code for FIFA 21 and the source code for the Frostbite engine that powers other popular games, such as Battlefield. The group was able to steal the data after socially engineering an EA employee to provide login credentials over a Slack channel. One of those risk factors?

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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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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Microsoft cloud email server was missing a password. The post DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late appeared first on Security Boulevard. 3TB Email FAIL: Personal info of tens of thousands leaks.

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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. But now not only are you providing the fake username and password, but you’re providing all this information about the phone itself.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Even with some excellent advanced threat protection, do not risk exposure to your device. Somehow, somewhere this email was attached to a service that suffered a security breach, or maybe the phishing scammer looked up my public information. Time to panic and start changing every password?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions at Keysight Technologies, discusses this trend: "Deepfake technology to date has resulted in political confusion, internet chatter, and some amusing mashup videos, but expect this to change in the near term. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Hackers, never at a loss for creative deception, have engineered new tactics for exploiting the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain: ourselves! Social engineering and business email compromise (BEC) are two related cyberattack vectors that rely on human error to bypass the technology defenses businesses deploy to deter malware.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

In reality, cybercriminals had for months lured employees searching for their payroll system with a mirror-image-like website that reportedly tricked hundreds of employees into providing their usernames and passwords. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

You really want to try to limit the level of information you share because everything you put in that out-of-office reply can be used to provide context or make a social engineering attack even more convincing, said Tim Sadler, co-founder and CEO at Tessian. With that said, some details can be avoided.

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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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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Also, small businesses are vulnerable to malware, brute-force attacks, ransomware, and social attacks and may not survive one incident. The influx of remote working culture has added new challenges and cybersecurity risks for small businesses. This assures employees are well aware of the threats and how to respond at the right time.

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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. a fingerprint, facial recognition, device pin, or a cryptographic key). Drive-by-downloads.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Help Net Security’s photo gallery captured the flavour of the day-long conference. Éireann Leverett, CTO of Concinnity Risks, whose talk closed the conference, aimed to hit a similarly optimistic note. Sharon Conheady’s entertaining talk explored the ethical side of social engineering. Cybersecurity focused on SMEs.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Pros and Cons of Penetration Testing Like all security solutions and approaches, penetration tests have benefits, risks, and challenges. Automated security technology cannot mimic hackers’ techniques in real life.

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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. Security awareness advocate says 'check your emotions'. Hacker targets victims with fear.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

We often hear about security awareness training’s role in maintaining proper cyber hygiene, but what about privacy awareness programs? As a significant portion of privacy incidents happen from human error, training is critical to mitigating privacy risk within an organization,” said Berry.

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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. One instance to be careful of is when posting on social media. we could run the risk of being targeted by a malicious actor. December 23-27).

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Amid the current threat landscape, Kaspersky has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the financial risks, pinpointing key trends and providing recommendations to effectively mitigate risks and enhance security posture. Use reliable security solutions capable of preventing both malware and phishing attacks. BitStealer 1.3

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

When considering a fully-featured and well thought out security plan , the human factor is an extremely important part of the equation, and arguably just as important as the technology component of the solution. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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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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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

The post Russia Hacked Microsoft Execs — SolarWinds Hackers at it Again appeared first on Security Boulevard. AKA APT29: Midnight Blizzard / Cozy Bear makes it look easy (and makes Microsoft look insecure).

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2024

The post 23andMe: It’s YOUR Fault We Lost Your Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Am I my brother's keeper? DNA testing firm doubles down on blaming victims and sics lawyer on them.

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