SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

When vendors gain network access for ticketing, baggage handling, or route planning, they can inadvertently introduce malware or provide a foothold for threat actors. Additionally, a distributed workforce, ranging from remote maintenance technicians to cabin crews, multiplies entry points for social-engineering tactics like phishing.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Researchers at Datadog Security Labs have uncovered a year-long, large-scale cybercrime campaign by a threat actor tracked as MUT-1244. This operation, which blends social engineering and technical exploitation, has resulted in the theft of more than 390,000 WordPress credentials. Be cautious of unfamiliar GitHub repositories.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Add to this, the risks of weak authentication factors such as SMS one-time passcodes and dormant or inactive accounts. Another piece of evidence to support the hypothesis – IBM’s report found that only one in three breaches were detected by the targeted organization’s security teams or tools.

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Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

Move faster than your adversaries with powerful purpose-built XDR, cyber risk exposure management, and zero trust capabilities Learn more Extend Your Team Extend Your Team.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The State of Cybersecurity in Canada 2025 report, published by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN) and the Security Architecture Podcast , delivers an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations for Canadian organizations. Retail: Supply chain vulnerabilities contribute to $7.05

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2025

Comprehensive risk assessments To ensure your digital transformation doesn't outpace your cybersecurity, you need to conduct rigorous risk assessments and system audits. This can help your organization establish a robust risk management program that keeps pace with your rapid digital change.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2025

USB and removable media: The forgotten threat vector Honeywell continues to track high-risk threats delivered via USB devices. OT defenders must plan for: Hybrid threats (e.g., OT teams need specialized threat detection and anomaly monitoring solutions that understand ICS protocols (e.g.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the future, quantum computing has the potential to contribute to finance, military intelligence, pharmaceutical development, aerospace engineering, nuclear power, 3D printing, and so much more. What are the security risks? Implement managed threat detection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. The ideas of employee monitoring, insider threat detection, data loss prevention (DLP), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and human risk management aren’t new.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

But as a CISO or cyber risk owner, it’s not just about locking down sensitive informationits about doing it without slowing down your people. It encompasses everything from ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of information to reducing risks, maintaining compliance, and building trust with customers.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Cybersecurity isnt just an IT problem; its central to risk management, operational continuity, and customer trust.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Phishing and Social Engineering : Phishing remains a popular attack method, leveraging emails, fake websites, and social media to deceive users into providing sensitive information. This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to accounts and systems.

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Webroot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Todays adversaries employ advanced tactics like cross-domain attacks, use of stolen credentials, and sophisticated social engineering campaigns to infiltrate systems. With a deep understanding of adversary tradecraft and advanced threat intelligence, our experts are equipped to detect sophisticated attack methods.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2025

First detected in December 2024 and persisting into early 2025, the threat targets hospitality organizations across North America, Oceania, Asia, and Europe. Deploy advanced threat detection tools , such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Office 365, to identify and neutralize suspicious activities before significant damage occurs.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2025

While the company emphasized that no financial data or passwords were exposed, the incident raises concerns about the potential for highly targeted phishing and social engineering , particularly given the brand's clientele of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The reputational damage could be immense." But even that's not enough.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article explores the workings of the new Linux FASTCash variant, its implications for the financial sector, and how organizations can mitigate its risks. Reputational Damage Banks targeted by FASTCash attacks risk losing customer trust and facing regulatory scrutiny, which can have long-term consequences for their business.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. CSP collaboration improves the security environment where there’s a need to mitigate the emerging risks quickly and comprehensively.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron: On the software side of things, some exciting breakthroughs are about to gain meaningful traction in leveraging machine learning and automation to shape new security platforms and frameworks that are much better suited to helping companies implement cyber hygiene, as well as execute effective, ongoing threat detection and incident response.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

However, attackers have become adept at finding the gaps where MFA is not required or subverting MFA altogether through technical mechanisms like adversary-in-the-middle or even just particularly nuanced social engineering. Addressing these posture gaps is crucial for strengthening defenses and reducing the risk of breaches.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Initially focused on government and industrial sectors, the group has recently turned its attention to healthcare , which poses significant risks due to the sensitive nature of medical data and the potential for disruptions to life-saving operations. Implement advanced threat detection tools to identify and block ransomware campaigns early.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Social Engineering Tactics: These tactics exploit human psychology to manipulate individuals. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI/ML can enhance attack sophistication and scale, but they also improve threat detection and response.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Leaders guiding their organisations today need to know how to balance AI’s benefits – like real-time threat detection, rapid response, and automated defences – with new risks and complexities. That’s why it’s essential to promote security awareness and training on AI-specific threats, said Craig Balding.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2025

The sheer volumewith over 10,000 registered fake domains impersonating toll services across at least 10 statesshows how sophisticated and widespread this threat has become. Regular simulations and updates on emerging threats are essential to help employees recognize and mitigate these risks effectively."

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

But the big driver compelling companies to spend smarter is obvious: the risk of sustaining a catastrophic network breach keeps rising. Through the course of the past two decades, threat actors and security vendors have engaged in a continuing contest of leapfrog. “We Compliance requirements from regulators in Europe and the U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

While effective at foiling known threats and preventing unauthorized access to network resources, these traditional measures fail miserably in the face of increasingly sophisticated attacks that bypass perimeter defenses through social engineering or insider threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2021

How does GreatHorn address these security risks? GreatHorn accurately identifies risk areas, threat patterns, and zero-day phishing attacks using a fact-based detection model that combines artificial intelligence and machine learning. of all their email as high-risk attacks that should be quarantined. DEPLOYMENT.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This comprehensive analysis examines the most impactful third-party breaches of 2024, exploring attack patterns, regulatory consequences, and essential risk mitigation strategies. These incidents demonstrate the critical importance of robust third-party risk management and the need for enhanced security protocols in vendor relationships.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Online identities continue to be at risk of vulnerabilities. For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. Credential stuffing attacks, in which bad actors try using a stolen password on other accounts, are a serious risk for those impacted by RockYou2024.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As organizations continue to rely on digital identities for access control and authentication, the risk of identity compromise grows. They can pose significant risks to its operations, reputation, and stakeholders. This precaution helps mitigate the risk of undetected compromised accounts and enhances overall security.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

Threat actors used AI tools to orchestrate highly convincing and scalable social engineering campaigns, making it easier to deceive users and infiltrate systems. This trend, among other AI-powered social engineering attacks, will amplify identity compromise, ransomware, and data exfiltration in 2025.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Another pressing issue that retailers of all sizes need to address before the peak of the holiday season is the risk of facing a cybersecurity crisis. Retailers are becoming more vulnerable to cyber threats, especially as the industry continues to digitize and more e-commerce businesses emerge.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monitor for exposed credentials on the dark web using, for example, ReliaQuest Digital Risk Protection (DRP). We recorded a mean time of just four minutes between the initial email wave and the phishing message, with another four minutes to establish command-and-control (C2), demonstrating how quickly threat actors can move.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether your business has 20 or thousands of employees, vulnerability scanning is a fundamental necessity to help drive out risk. It begins with detecting and inventorying what is on your network both known and unknown. Mobile Threat Defense solutions are designed to protect mobile devices and these unique needs.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In an adaptive phishing campaign, attackers gather specific information about victims through various sources, such as social media, public websites, and previous data breaches. This data is then used to tailor attacks, making them more convincing and harder to detect.

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