Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The post Emerging Technologies, Evolving Threats: Strategies for Future-Proofing Data Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. With AI's ability to learn from data and continuously refine its tactics, cybercriminals can create more sophisticated, elusive and difficult-to-detect malware.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

Email impersonation threats are proving to be the most difficult to block as social engineering helps cybercriminals successfully deceive both end users and the security tools designed to protect them. Social engineering combined with advancing technology such as generative AI has made attacks more advanced and harder to spot.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient. The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As cyber professionals continue to adopt the technology, so will malicious threat actors. I t will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.

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SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

Social engineering. Analysis of the detection technology has confirmed that there is a need for a combination of different detection systems, because the endpoint tactics are efficiently detected by EPP; SB provides better results at analyzing content before it reaches the endpoint, and all network communications are subject to IDS.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The phishers will explain that they’re calling from the employer’s IT department to help troubleshoot issues with the company’s virtual private networking (VPN) technology. Allen said it matters little to the attackers if the first few social engineering attempts fail. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 9, 2021

Javvad Malik, security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, said LinkedIn has become one of the most impersonated brands when it comes to phishing, and having access to such a treasure trove of information can help facilitate convincing phishing and social engineering attacks.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

Just some of the women we are celebrating are: Professor Victoria Baines Currently the IT Livery Company Professor of Information Technology at Gresham College in the UK, Professor Victoria Baines has consulted for police forces in the UK as well as international organisations including Interpol, UNICEF, and the Council of Europe.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

These research findings have widespread implications for the security community in understanding how threat actors are not only manipulating generative AI platforms for malicious purposes but also creating entirely new platforms based on the same technology, specifically designed to do their ill-bidding.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

And what about technological gaps that have appeared? Technological risks have grown with remote work. However, working home comes with inherent technology security risks, particularly given how fast the transition occurred in the midst of COVID-19. Why security awareness is critical, including for remote employees.

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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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Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published updated recommendations for phishing simulations in security awareness training programs. For security awareness training to be successful, it has to be collaborative. 5, Section 5.3 (pg. 5, Section 5.3 (pg. That’s good, right?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

Security executives have been adding features focusing on zero-trust technology , automation, responsive SOAR platforms , secure access service edge (SASE) models, and deception technology , among others. But that technology can at best limit damage if the human element doesn’t improve.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Security Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and cybercriminals are using this to their advantage. However, security awareness training should not be a one size fits all approach.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Cyberattacks are growing more complex as technology advances. 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. These findings imply that security teams should prepare for them in 2023.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 31, 2022

I had an opportunity to join federal government as a computer specialist with varying roles that took on a life of their own within the technology field. A : Regulatory action restricting the need for an individual to provide so much PII or sensitive information in order to operate within the social media or in some cases business realm.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

Today’s columnist, Rob Shavell of Abine, points out that better employee training about deepfake technology can possibly stop the famous 2019 case where a UK executive was duped by phone into transferring $200,000+ to a Hungarian bank, but companies also need to do a better job of managing the personal information of employees.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Vaibhav Narayanam, who is the Director of Corporate Development & Venture Investments at ServiceNow, invests in a variety of technologies. We continue to look for technologies that foster secure and compliant use of data at the operational speed today’s businesses require.”. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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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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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense. Phishing attacks continue to rise, with cybercriminals employing highly convincing tactics and social engineering tools to target individuals and organizations. People get hacked.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Meanwhile, Mimecast followed its Jan. 12 disclosure of a digital certificate compromise with a Jan.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

From direct assaults on passwords via brute force attacks and password spraying to email phishing, ransomware and social engineering campaigns that act as precursors to credential stuffing attacks, adversaries are well aware that the path of least resistance almost always involves the compromising of a password.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In this episode, Tom shows off AI generated images of a “Lonely and Sad Security Awareness Manager in a Dog Pound” and the humorous outcomes. The conversation shifts to Apple’s upcoming support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the potential security implications.

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Herjavec Group

MAY 19, 2022

Conduct regular social engineering tests on your employees to actively demonstrate where improvements need to be made. Hackers are routinely attempting novel ways to infiltrate corporate networks so it’s important to ensure that your employees are aware of how their online behavior can make them – and you – more vulnerable.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

Intellexa mercenary spyware chains five unpatched bugs—plus ‘Alien’ technology The post ‘Predator’ — Nasty Android Spyware Revealed appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 27, 2022

Unlike any other time in history, the past decade has shown us the power of technology to transform our working and personal lives. Technology-enabled shopping, banking and working from any location made the restrictions from COVID-19 more manageable. We are also getting a hint of the power that big data, AI and machine learning will.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

Leveraging a managed service rather than buying a security point solution gives your SMB fixed-cost access to enterprise-grade technology and expertise you might otherwise not be able to afford. FACT: Phishing and social engineering are the number one attack vector for SMBs. Fact: Cybersecurity fatigue is a problem .

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Organizations like OneSpan now analyze bank fraud through the mobile app landscape through areas like social engineering attacks, screen captures, or changing SIM cards, LaSala told me. With technologies like AI, you can now measure the risk across the entire digital channel and user base. That’s finally advanced.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The phishing pages were hosted on free services such as Quip and Google Firebase to trick security technologies and users into thinking the links were legitimate. Chris Hazelton, director of security solutions at Lookout, said there are few brands like FedEx and DHL (also UPS) that can quickly capture the attention of targets.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network. It is also important to repeat security awareness training regularly to keep your staff informed and vigilant. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising.

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