eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment. However, this doesn’t address a glaring issue staring everyone in the face: social engineering. Related: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware.

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Architecture Engineering Risk 115

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Improved Data Security.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Identity Theft Encryption Antivirus 127

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

It allows crooks to generate a malicious payload for social-engineering spam campaigns, the author was offering it as a service for a three-month license of $120. The macro might also purposely attempt to bypass endpoint security defenses. .

Malware 98

Malware Social Engineering Advertising Antivirus 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 23, 2022

39% see malware and ransomware as their biggest risk. 68% of IT and security professionals plan to use zero trust for device security; 42% actually do. AI-based attacks: Bot-based attacks are getting better at mimicking user activity, more easily breaching the low-security defenses of many IoT devices.

IoT 98

IoT Social Engineering Firmware Risk 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BreachLock offers a wide range of services covering cloud , network , application , API , mobile, social engineering and third-party partner tests, and can help with SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 regulatory requirements too. Like BreachLock, ScienceSoft also offers a mix of manual and automated testing.

Penetration Testing 121

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Cyber Attacks Software 121

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

CSP’s Professional Security Expertise CSPs’ professional security expertise substantially contributes to the security capabilities and improvement of the general resilience of cloud storage. The lack of awareness, employee dissatisfaction, or social engineering attacks targeting an employee may all cause insider threats.

Risk 126

Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 126

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For example, they are shifting toward AI-driven social engineering attacks aimed at mobile users that exploit passkey and biometric authentication methods. In this shifting landscape, organizations must evolve their security strategies and incorporate advanced phishing prevention controls into their broader network security defenses.

Phishing 64

Phishing Mobile Encryption Social Engineering 64

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Hacktivism has grown stronger with this strategy, so we can expect to see more organized and impactful campaigns in the future, possibly even including the deployment of ransomware. In some cases, hacktivist attacks may reveal a lack of funding for the security of the structures they attack.

IoT 116

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 116

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.” Hacktivist gang “KillSec,” originally aligned with the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective, has recently shifted towards financially motivated ransomware activity.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

Risk 106

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 106

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.

Software 132

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 132

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

While the company patched these vulnerabilities fairly quickly, cybersecurity researchers from several firms, including Huntress , found that these exploits had been used on a large scale by hackers like the LockBit ransomware gang to deploy malware on client devices. How Can I Access Another Computer Remotely for Free?

Software 63

Software Authentication Mobile Risk 63

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. Sometimes referred to as honeypots or honeytokens, it’s a great way for security teams to discover hackers before they do real damage.

Network Security 121

Network Security Penetration Testing Firewall Antivirus 121

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 cybersecurity issues will continue: Weak IT fundamentals, poor cybersecurity awareness, and ransomware will still cause problems and make headlines. Andy Grolnick, CEO of Graylog, cautions that “In 2023, ransomware is still the dominant threat in the minds of security teams. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

SecureList

MAY 7, 2025

Global ransomware trends and numbers With the International Anti-Ransomware Day just around the corner on May 12, Kaspersky explores the ever-changing ransomware threat landscape and its implications for cybersecurity. At the same time, the share of users affected by ransomware attacks increased by 0.02

Ransomware 71

Ransomware Manufacturing Encryption Backups 71