eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Cloud workload protection (CWP) is the process of monitoring and securing cloud workloads from threats, vulnerabilities, and unwanted access, and is typically accomplished via Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP). What Are the Challenges of Cloud Workload Protection?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This has left victims scrambling to understand the extent of the damage and how to help protect themselves against the evolving threat of identity theft. Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. But the numbers alone tell only part of the story.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s a scalable and cost-effective storage solution for businesses offered through a subscription service. When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

Enterprises worldwide are trying to defend themselves against attacks such as ransomware, phishing, distributed denial of service and more. Because cybersecurity risks and threats are growing more sophisticated and frequent in nature, organizations must plan and conduct cybersecurity audits regularly.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

tag=Data Loss Prevention'>Data Loss Prevention</a> <a href='/blog?tag=IT tag=IT Security'>IT Security</a> Protecting customer data from loss and leakage has become a top priority for enterprises over the past decade. What’s the best approach for Data Loss Prevention in Office 365?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2023

The stealthy nature of these attacks can make them effective — and difficult for security teams to detect and prevent. To prevent LOTL attacks, security teams must use sophisticated detection methods, as well as closing loops in popular computer programs with known vulnerabilities. How Do LOTL Attackers Access Your Machine?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets. A typical spear phishing attack follows a familiar pattern of emails with attachments. The aim is to establish a reputation and trust through personalization.

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SecureList

MARCH 4, 2021

The following vulnerabilities allow an attacker to compromise a vulnerable Microsoft Exchange Server. As a result, an attacker will gain access to all registered email accounts, or be able to execute arbitrary code (remote code execution or RCE) within the Exchange Server context. How to protect against this threat?

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Identity IQ

JUNE 20, 2023

You’re knee-deep in training when suddenly you receive an email from the CEO of your company. I am very busy and need your help right now. Understanding these techniques is crucial for protecting yourself against potential threats. What Are Social Engineering Scams? Hi, Please, can you help me?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

by J2 Software CEO John Mc Loughlin The threat landscape for businesses has evolved significantly in recent years, with cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Email remains the primary communication tool for businesses, but it also poses significant security risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 22, 2023

If this information includes your sensitive business data, then sharing it with ChatGPT could potentially be risky and lead to cybersecurity concerns. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Assess your network design, management protocols, and your future needs to ensure an effective protection without bottlenecks while also aligning with company goals and security standards for a secure network strategy. Carefully distribute resources to each zone, balancing security requirements with administrative complexity.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 9, 2023

In a joint advisory , the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) have warned about newly identified TrueBot malware variants used against organizations in the US and Canada.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 29, 2024

In other words, it links technology spending directly to the value of the resource protected and the associated risks controlled by that technology. To achieve this goal, an organization must understand and incorporate the seven key components of IRM: business needs, operations, risks, controls, monitoring, response, and reporting.

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SecureList

JANUARY 18, 2023

The threat landscape is constantly updated through new malware and spyware, advanced phishing methods, and new social engineering techniques. More personal data leaks; corporate email at risk. The compromised data included full name, place and date of birth, gender, as well as national identification number.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

Recently, Colonial Pipeline, a major US fuel company made headlines after falling victim to such an attack and in 2020, it is estimated that ransomware cost businesses worldwide almost £15 billion – a figure that is nearly 75% higher than in 2019. In those emails, the attackers threatened to publish their therapist session notes.

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SC Magazine

JULY 12, 2021

Health care also faces the highest rate of compromised websites (44%) and the highest rate of brand damage (31%). PC Matic CEO Rob Cheng explains these issues have compounded as providers with constrained resources were forced to rapidly deploy tech to support innovation needed for the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

21 disclosed how cybercriminals broke into its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform as a gateway to compromise the cell phones of an undisclosed number of the telecom giant’s customers. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP): Best used for securing specific workloads and applications, with a particular focus on runtime safety and vulnerability management. Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM): Best used to effectively manage cloud resource entitlements, reduce access risks, and maintain compliance.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As the threat landscape evolves faster than we can keep up with, organizations must be aware of the type of threats they may face. Certain threat types, like ransomware and malware, are more prominent and therefore must be fought with the appropriate resources. Defining Advanced Persistent Threat (APT).

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Identity IQ

JULY 31, 2023

Financial Account Fraud: The Growing Threat and How to Protect Yourself IdentityIQ With the significant and growing dependence of online platforms for financial transactions, financial account fraud is becoming a growing concern. Not only does this pose a threat to every individual, but businesses as well.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

In contrast to typical methods of defending against web attacks, browser isolation utilizes a Zero Trust strategy that does not rely on filtering based on threat models or signatures. Corporate employees frequently utilize the vast resources of the internet to address various business issues on a daily basis.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They can compromise the targeted device despite a victim’s good security hygiene and practices. NSO’s Business Model Spreads. NSO’s software provides an interface for performing such high-level cyberattacks, something like a business approach to hacking at scale. Zero-click attacks remove this hurdle.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

The threat actor’s methodology wasn’t unique — they used a six-step approach that can be mapped directly to cyber attack frameworks. Most of these steps could’ve been blocked with the aid of DNS protection. With cybercrime at record levels, businesses are on guard against a constantly growing number and variety of threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Like any other digital machine, backup systems are vulnerable to data loss and compromise. As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Where Backups Fall Short Against Ransomware. The Argument for Backups. The Restoration Process Takes Time.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. If it determines that the system is the real thing, it begins a process of data exfiltration to a chosen email address. If it determines the system is a honeypot, it exits.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 9, 2022

Businesses, especially small-to-medium sized ones with limited budget or IT resources, need to make sure that their EDR is cost-effective, easy-to-use, and able to reliably stop the growing ransomware threat. Multi-vector Endpoint Protection (EP) is built-in. More resources. Table of contents.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Summary Discover the intricate layers of a new sophisticated and persistent malware campaign targeting businesses in the LATAM region delivering the TOITOIN Trojan. Delve into the multi-stage attack methodology, from deceptive phishing emails to custom-built modules, as we dissect its techniques and shed light on its impact.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In this post, we’ll talk more about how RaaS works, why it poses a unique threat to businesses, and how small-and-medium-sized (SMBs) businesses can prepare for the next generation of RaaS attacks. How SMBs can protect themselves against next-gen RaaS. How SMBs can protect themselves against next-gen RaaS.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are not only a technological problem for companies, but they also represent a very real financial threat. While cyber insurance is a fairly recent concept, business is booming, and there are literally hundreds of companies offering cyber insurance. That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. million and climbing.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Here, then, is a comprehensive look at ransomware, what it is, how to prevent it, and what to do if you become one of its unfortunate victims. Preventing ransomware. How ransomware works.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. Want to learn more about phishing and ways to protect yourself against it?

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

3 of my last 5 business email compromise investigations have involved an Adversary in The Middle (AiTM) attack. TL;DR Adversary in the Middle and email phishing attacks are re-purposed to steal MFA tokens from target users. In this post I’ll show you at a high level how attackers carry out such an attack.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 24, 2021

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 19, 2022

It is often said that data is the new oil, which means data is the most valuable resource in the world currently. Irrespective of what data scientists and experts might say, in today’s data-driven business environment, information is one of the most valuable assets an organization possesses. What is a data protection solution?

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The SecOps team works around the clock with precious and limited resources to monitor enterprise systems, identify and investigate cybersecurity threats, and defend against security breaches. The security operations center ( SecOps ) team sits on the front lines of a cybersecurity battlefield.

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