Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Meanwhile, the global rise in sophisticated ransomware threats and geo-political tensions are escalating cyber threats. Insight from OpenText Security Solutions’ 2022 Global Ransomware SMB Survey sheds light on security priorities, concerns and posture.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 28, 2024

Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches. A study by Verizon in their 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 68% of breaches involved a human element, such as social engineering, misuse of privileges, or simple mistakes. CISOs are key players in protecting their organizations from cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Microsoft's Threat Intelligence team said: "In July 2023, Storm-0324 began using phishing lures sent over Teams with malicious links leading to a malicious SharePoint-hosted file. And reward the savvy threat detectives for keeping everyone else safe. However, Microsoft detected a shift in Storm-0324's tactics earlier this year.

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BH Consulting

MAY 23, 2023

This knowledge could also help security professionals with developing or updating security awareness programmes. MORE Threat Prompt newsletter covers the intersection between AI and infosec. MORE The National Cyber Security Index ranks countries’ cyber threat readiness.

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BH Consulting

JULY 13, 2023

These require softer skills, such as policy development, security awareness, and training, governance, security communications, privacy or cyber law, and ethics. Sign up here The post Security Roundup July 2023 appeared first on BH Consulting. MORE Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Many companies have noted that, as they have increased their cybersecurity budgets, the number of cyber threats has also increased. Today, let's tackle this myth and explore why spending smarter—not necessarily more—could be the ideal way to protect your organization against cyber threats in the future.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cyber threats in business email systems have become extremely common in this digital world. Recently, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the widely used Zimbra Collaboration email software has been exploited by multiple threat actors, posing significant risks to email data, user credentials, and authentication tokens.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In 2023, the cost of cybercrime globally was projected to reach $8 trillion , with expectations to rise to $10.5 This staggering figure underscores the growing threat and the extensive damage cyberattacks can cause, including data breaches, downtime, and compromised sensitive information. trillion by 2025.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2024

In this regard, many have touted cyber insurance as the knight in shining armor, the end all-be all in terms of mitigating criminals' assaults on your network. Ransomware and its impact on businesses Industry-specific data from 2023 illustrates the widespread reach of ransomware and its resulting impact today. Let's find out.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 29, 2024

The manufacturing sector faces an increasingly daunting cyber threat landscape that puts production operations, intellectual property, and entire supply chains at risk. Engage and manage the ecosystem: Build trusted partnerships, manage third-party risks, and raise security awareness by identifying the key stakeholders."

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

All of this makes it more difficult for organizations to protect themselves from new and emerging cyber threats. Investing in security awareness training has a bottom line impact. Arndt continued: " Organizations need to rekindle more significant resource allocations toward security awareness and training efforts.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Radicati Group reports that the total number of emails that businesses and consumers send and receive every day is expected to grow to a whopping 347 billion by 2023. It is, in fact, one of the dozens of cyber threats that exist in the digital sphere. Without good cyber security, the future may not be as bright as it is today.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Shockingly, almost a third of law firms still haven’t adopted cloud storage, and a full 25% lack any form of cybersecurity awareness training. As cyber threats escalate, the legal sector finds itself behind the curve compared to other industries, risking both its reputation and the trust of its clients.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Source: IBM Security: Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023) According to recent research, the number of phishing attacks vastly outpaces all other cyber threats. Stolen or compromised credentials was the leading attack vector in the prior year’s report. In 2021 alone, estimated adjusted losses from BEC totaled $2.4

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Introduction The cybersecurity skills gap is a pressing issue affecting 68% of organizations in 2023. This shortage not only increases the risk of cyber threats but also strains existing security teams, leading to potential burnout and operational inefficiencies. New Threat Vectors : Cyber threats are constantly evolving.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In only a few months, ChatGPT became the fastest-growing consumer app in internet history, reaching 100 million users as 2023 began. Promote a culture of security awareness : Learn about the latest threats and techniques used by hackers.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Understanding these incidents provides crucial insights for organizations aiming to strengthen their security posture and protect sensitive data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. million per incident in 2023. The industry faces unprecedented challenges, recording the highest average breach cost at £4.64

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

These protocols encompass: The framework requires continuous monitoring of security effectiveness through regular testing and validation. Financial entities must maintain detailed documentation of their security measures and demonstrate their ability to protect against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and operational disruptions.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Threats are active attacks that target system weaknesses. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As a key platform for trading leaked credentials, this change could shake up the entire cyber threat landscape. To help harden your defenses against these threats, we’ll also explore how ReliaQuest combats credential abuse through continuous monitoring, advanced detection capabilities, and proactive incident response measures.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As a key platform for trading leaked credentials, this change could shake up the entire cyber threat landscape. To help harden your defenses against these threats, we’ll also explore how ReliaQuest combats credential abuse through continuous monitoring, advanced detection capabilities, and proactive incident response measures.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : According to research from Proofpoint , in 2023, 71% of organizations experienced at least one successful phishing attack, and they remain one of the most prevalent forms of cyber threats. million, almost an increase of $1 million from 2023 , proving that these "vampires" are more active—and greedier—than ever.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 18, 2024

According to Microsoft, since November 2023, a skilled subgroup within Mint Sandstorm has been carrying out spear-phishing attempts against individuals at universities and think tanks in several Western countries, Israel, and Gaza. Robust security awareness and architecture will be the lights to counter looming threats before damage is done.

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Webroot

JANUARY 20, 2021

Nonetheless, I brushed up on my security awareness training afterwards! Malware is the second big threat facing businesses. It encompasses a variety of cyber threats, such as trojans and viruses. How have malicious threats evolved since the early days of the internet to now? Lesson learned from me.

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