Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?

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Security Boulevard

JULY 26, 2021

Cloud application security risks continue to rise as malware delivered by cloud applications continues to grow, according to a study by Netskope.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. 180 to download additional malware and deletes itself after installation.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The meaning of “cybersecurity awareness” changed in some pretty meaningful ways in 2021. Comprehensive employee security awareness training helps organizations to reduce risky behaviors, build a security-first internal culture and prevent cyberattacks. But what does “security awareness” mean?

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

This includes a layered combination of DNS networking, secure endpoint connections, and an educated and empowered human workforce. The need for DNS security cannot be ignored, especially with the rise of remote workforces, in order to monitor and manage internet access policies, as well as reduce malware.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2024

RansomHub, which has become among the most prolific ransomware groups over the past few months, likely got its start with the source code from the Knight malware and a boost from a one-time BlackCat affiliate. The post RansomHub Rides High on Knight Ransomware Source Code appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 15, 2024

ReliaQuest ranked LummaC2 and SocGholish among the top malware seen in Q2 and rounded out the top five list with AsyncRat, Oyster, and the growing numbers of info-stealers that were built using the Rust programming language. The post ReliaQuest: Watch Out for Info-Stealers and RATs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

The school districts of Rockford, Illinois and Rockingham County, North Carolina learned some very valuable lessons in transparency and communication, timely incident response, access management, data redundancy and disaster recovery after each experienced a debilitating malware attack years ago. It appears the training has been effective.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2023

Malware Déjà Vu: Perhaps as many as 87 million victims—maybe more. The post Chrome Extensions Warning — Millions of Users Infected appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This time, the perps were redirecting legit websites to malware. The post GoDaddy Hosting Hacked — for FOURTH Time in 4 Years appeared first on Security Boulevard. GoDaddy’s web hosting service breached yet again.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2024

Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 unknowingly hired a North Korean operative who used a stolen identity and an AI-enhanced photo to get the software engineer job and then immediately began loading malware into the company's systems. The post KnowBe4 Unknowingly Hires Fake North Korean IT Worker appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Network security. Virtual private networks (VPNs) encrypt traffic to and from the organization’s network when employees are working remotely. VPNs keep criminals from “seeing” company data as it flows from a company issued laptop or mobile device to network servers. Operating system security.

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

We learned, for instance, that even IT pros could use a refresher on basic password hygiene through security awareness training. A more substantive lesson is the importance of defense in depth, an approach that prioritizes mutually reinforcing layers of security. DNS security solutions are one way of addressing this risk.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A new wiper malware is destroying data on Russian government PCs. The post Russia Hit by New ‘CryWiper’ — Fake Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard. Dubbed CryWiper, it pretends to be ransomware.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Flash drive sharing malware escapes Україна. The post ‘LitterDrifter’ Russian USB Worm Leaks from Ukraine War Zone appeared first on Security Boulevard. FSB APT USB VBS LNK DLL: WTH? Gamaredon fingered as perps.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Wiper Malware, Critical Infrastructure Threats Unleashed by War. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unleashed a concurrent cyberwar, with wiper malware and threats to critical infrastructure just two of the consequences that have spread to other nations. 2022 was notable for the spread of ransomware as a service (RaaS).

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SentinelLabs, Microsoft and PwC issued an alert that threat actors thought to be associated with cybercriminals based in China adopted an APT known as Sandman to insert malware in IT environments. The post Report Sees Chinese Threat Actors Embracing Sandman APT appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

4 Types of Cloud Database Security Each type of cloud database security — network security, access management, threat protection, and information protection — ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. These dangers, inherent in modern systems, threaten data security, potentially causing serious damage.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The operators behind a phishing campaign that is distributing the DarkGate and PikaBot malware is using many of the techniques attributed to the notorious QakBot operation that was taken down by law enforcement agencies in August.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple reportedly is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries that they may have been the targets of attacks using “mercenary spyware,” a term that the company is now using in such alerts in place of “state-sponsored” malware. The post Apple Warns of ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’ on iPhone Users appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Continuously updating the solution: Update the EDR software regularly to detect new threats and stop attacks from other malware variants. This is a vital part of guaranteeing long-term security. Using EPP and EDR together provides complete, multi-layered security that addresses both prevention and active response.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2022

The FBI issued a warning that a group of threat actors from the FIN7 cybercrime group has resorted to an old trick—mailing USB sticks loaded with BadUSB malware to companies. The post FBI Issues Warning on FIN7 USB Stick Exploit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. Endpoint security tools like EDR typically include security software capable of detecting and blocking dangerous attachments, links, and downloads.

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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. Use automation to detect common issues (e.g.,

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2021

’ Talk about going out with a whimper – that almost seems like an anticlimactic ending for the malware that security pros like. appeared first on Security Boulevard. A ‘scheduled uninstallation.’ The post What Will Take Emotet’s Place?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Computer security and data privacy are often poorly considered issues until incidents occur and unfortunately sometimes even the very seriousness of the events, understood as virtual happenings, is not adequately perceived. An injection of digital culture is needed to increase awareness of the cyber threat in all its forms.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. As a small business owner, however, you should also be concerned with website malware, which is equally pervasive.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

IDS/IPS solutions must detect and alert on any covert malware communications being used such as DNS tunnelling. A formal security awareness training program has been introduced where before you could meet the requirement with some basic security training. Implementation timeline: Image credit: [link] PCI v4.0

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The recent breach of the SolarWinds Orion platform, in which a sophisticated team of hackers – perhaps affiliated with a nation-state – was able to insert malware into software updates that went out to thousands of companies, illustrates just how cyber-insecure we really are. That such an important tool, relied upon by hundreds of thousands.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense. №1.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the three years since those first IoT botnet attacks, threats to IoT security have increased to include crypto-jacking , denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and various other types of malware and online malfeasance. What Can You Do to Protect Your Networked Devices? The Bottom Line.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

That said, he stresses that security can’t take precedence over productivity. The company is also in favor of good security awareness education for users, as well as strong ransomware and cybersecurity insurance. Both factors must be balanced.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Good measures to protect your corporate data are: Establish and follow data security policies (for example, a password policy) Be able to detect and stop a cyberattack or data breach Monitor SaaS apps you use.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Cloud computing giant AWS, tipped off by Ukrainian security experts, seized domains that were being used by Russian threat group APT29 to send phishing emails to government officials and enterprises that contained malicious files that would grants the hackers access to the victims' systems.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The post Biggest Ever DDoS is Threat to OT Critical Infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Egyptian River Floods: Operational technology (OT) targeted in “world record” 3.8 Tb/s distributed denial of service (DDoS).

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