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SecureWorld News
MARCH 23, 2023
Abnormal Security recently observed an attempted vendor email compromise (VEC) attack that sought to steal $36 million from the target. In this attack, an enterprise in the commercial real estate industry was cc'd on an email containing an invoice for $36 million. The sender's domain name, however, ended in [.cam]
Security Affairs
MARCH 17, 2023
Many businesses concentrate their cybersecurity efforts solely on external attacks, which leaves more openings for internal risks. However, insider threat reports and recent developments have shown a sharp rise in the frequency of insider attacks. In 2022, 60% of respondents said they had an insider attack, while 8% said more than 20.
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SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The Remote Sessions webcast, available to watch on-demand , is the final installment of a three-part series on modern email attacks sponsored by Abnormal Security. Payton was joined by Abnormal Security CISO Mike Britton. Why is ransomware a popular attack method? It is highly scalable and has a high ROI.".
Malwarebytes
MAY 18, 2023
On the other end are state-sponsored groups using far more sophisticated tactics—often with long-term, strategic goals in mind. But for every small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) out there asking themselves "Why would an APT group care about me?" Cyber criminals come in all shapes and sizes. We have the answer.
Digital Shadows
AUGUST 17, 2021
We’re talking about the email attack variety. But, never mind the dozens of other reports and white papers about phishing that come out every year from security industry leaders, let’s take a look at the 2021 Verizon DBIR. Well, for starters, it continues to be a huge problem for organizations everywhere.
ForAllSecure
MAY 17, 2023
Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. So they’re often unprepared when a nation state APT choses to focus on them. And why is that? GRAY: Absolutely.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 18, 2024
If we blindly step off the curb it will eventually end poorly when the luck runs out. If we blindly step off the curb it will eventually end poorly when the luck runs out. Beyond the expected, we must also keep watch for the unpleasant surprises that can severely disrupt the security, trust, and capabilities of our digital world.
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