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Cybercriminals Exploiting HR Policy Announcements in Phishing Attacks

SecureWorld News

As the new year begins, companies and their employees should be aware of a new type of phishing attack that is targeting the human resources department. Cybercriminals are posing as HR officials and sending phishing emails that contain themes related to updated HR policy announcements.

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Business Communication Compromise (BCC) Predictions for 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

In 2022, cybersecurity further became a top priority for businesses around the world following critical attacks on both the public and private sectors and of course, the use of cyber warfare as a Russian tactic in its invasion of Ukraine. Below are my top 5 predictions for Business Communication Compromise in 2023.

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Choosing an MDR Provider: Boutique or Big Brand (Part 1)

Jane Frankland

In recent years, data breaches and compliance failures have made organisations increasingly aware of the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to detect and address threats. However, not all organisations have had the means to invest in and manage the staffing and infrastructure required for a Security Operations Centre (SOC).

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What is Clone Phishing and How Do I Avoid It?

Identity IQ

Clone phishing is a specialized type of phishing attack where cybercriminals replicate legitimate websites or emails to deceive users into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: Step 1: Scammers pick a legitimate website or email to clone, usually from well-known sources.

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What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

eSecurity Planet

In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology. Table of Contents Toggle 7 Key Components of Integrated Risk Management Top 5 Benefits of Integrated Risk Management ERM vs IRM vs GRC vs SRM: Is There Any Difference?

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Cybersecurity First: #BeCyberSmart at Work and Home

Security Through Education

Approaching the question from a broader perspective, could the average individual identify and protect themselves against an attacker? Approaching the question from a broader perspective, could the average individual identify and protect themselves against an attacker? Instead, report and delete suspicious emails.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Security Yearbook’ preserves cybersecurity history — highlights tectonic shift

The Last Watchdog

Back then, email spam was a nuisance evolving into a potent attack vector, and the top malware innovators were script kiddies seeking bragging rights. Back then, email spam was a nuisance evolving into a potent attack vector, and the top malware innovators were script kiddies seeking bragging rights.