SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

Keeping up to date with security tools You should always make sure your organization keeps up to date with the most modern security tools. One easy example is antivirus. Antivirus firewalls are the first line of defense against many malware and other intrusive attacks.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Each product can also be used as a stand-alone to complement your existing security setup. Improved Data Security. The benefits of cybersecurity software.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Top Cybersecurity Startup: Abnormal Security. Winner : Abnormal Security.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

And if you think that simply relying on antivirus software will get you through safely, there’s some more bad news. Some reports have suggested that today’s antivirus software can detect very few of the most dangerous types of malware – the stuff you really want to avoid. And the New York Times can testify to that.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

For instance, employees should be encouraged to create independent user accounts for family members and friends, where access to work files is restricted. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

According to Flores, CEOs and other top executives sometimes view email security mechanisms or policies as “an inconvenience to them” and because of that, they behave in a way that is “an exception to the rule.”. “We We need to realize that these executives do hold a lot of power,” Flores continued. “If

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information. A prime example is the healthcare sector, where the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates encryption to protect patient health information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

accounted for more than 90 percent of detections over HTTPS and more than 12 percent of all detections. Rather than work to undermine secure communications, it may be better to focus on proper endpoint security, as well as employee security awareness,” Gulley said. “By Two Malware Families Dominate.

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Vipre

MAY 5, 2021

If all you’ve done so far is to rely on antivirus scans and the good sense of your users to not click on suspicious emails, you’re doing the minimum. Yes, endpoint security is a vital element in your malware defense, but it cannot do the job alone. A vulnerability assessment is a good first step to strengthening your defenses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

This can include measures such as firewalls , antivirus, access management and data backup policies, etc. The standard sets guidelines for secure data storage and transmission, with the goal of minimizing credit card fraud and better controlling cardholders’ data.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 14, 2021

A 2021 phishing report by Proofpoint found that just over half of organisations provide company-wide cyber-security training, and consequently, only 63% of respondents within organisations were able to answer what phishing was correctly. Consider disabling accounts until such time. Resetting passwords on personal devices.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

Instead, effective travel policies and cybersecurity measures can help mitigate the security risks travel may pose. They should account for training and tracking travelers and reporting security incidents. Working with travel companies that prioritize security can also mitigate risk.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. This can happen in several ways: requesting an itemized phone bill, physically accessing your devices, installing spyware, or hacking into accounts linked to your device.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 Enhanced Security Measures: End users and organizations should ensure that their systems are equipped with up-to-date security software and methods that can identify and neutralize efforts to exploit these vulnerabilities.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Iyer also believes that the frequency emails sent from businesses and employers related to password resets, security alerts, locked accounts, order confirmations and invoices have increased during the pandemic as well. Keep that politeness in check, he added, especially when someone is asking you for account details.

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Spinone

APRIL 7, 2020

Cloud security compliance is a serious challenge, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive data in healthcare. That leads organizations to look for HIPAA compliant cloud backup , antivirus, or data protection software to ensure the safety of vital information.

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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. In order to send a message, they could be using spoof email addresses, making use of compromised accounts, or exploiting weak security measures.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Of course, there is a PDF attachment showing my receipt of payment. ** Please do not open these files unless you want to test your antivirus and anti-malware software loaded on your device! Social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+ are commonly exploited to access user accounts. Your name is not on the email.

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Spinone

JANUARY 9, 2019

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. Cloud security concerns today are some of the most important and challenging problems that businesses have to face.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Points Account credentials are highly valued by threat actors as they provide easy access to critical data. With these credentials, threat actors can perform account takeover, credential stuffing, and valid account abuse. This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Often used to compromise executive and privileged accounts. Download: How to Stop Phishing Attacks with Protective DNS An Evolving Threat Requires Adaptive Defenses While phishing methods are constantly evolving, common attack vectors include: Spear phishing - Highly targeted emails personalized with researched details to appear authentic.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key Points Account credentials are highly valued by threat actors as they provide easy access to critical data. With these credentials, threat actors can perform account takeover, credential stuffing, and valid account abuse. This can lead to account takeover, identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 1, 2024

In today’s modern security operation centers (SOCs), security information and event management (SIEM) is rapidly becoming the norm for security monitoring and compliance management. A SIEM enables IT teams to view the big picture by aggregating security event data from many sources in one location.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

App security : security for local and remotely hosted apps (web application firewalls, workload security, local access controls, etc.) Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. endpoint security (antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.),

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. to $199 for business accounts. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Imagine for a moment that your employee uses one password to access their social media profiles and to sign in to their Office 365 corporate account. Keep your antivirus software up to date. However, don’t forget that even an updated antivirus may not detect advanced malware strains.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There have been some very high profile data breaches in the last couple of years, all of which have cost thousands of dollars of damage and a severe blow to the reputation of the company involved: In late 2014, hackers stole the account information of over 500 million Yahoo email accounts.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, an October 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that loss of learning following a cyberattack ranged from three days to three weeks, with recovery time taking anywhere from two to nine months. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Do antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools stop ransomware? Only about 20% of the ransomware tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) used by ransomware attackers are identified out-of-the-box by antivirus (AV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Malware Distribution via Cloud Services Attackers exploit cloud synchronization services or compromised accounts to spread malware across multiple devices and platforms. Use complementary cloud technologies to automate and monitor logs, detect suspicious activity in real time, generate alerts, and respond quickly to any security issues.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

This also involves integrating it with existing cybersecurity measures such as firewalls , endpoint protection tools, monitoring solutions , and antivirus software to provide comprehensive data protection and threat mitigation capabilities. This enables data-driven decision-making and ongoing improvement of data security.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): HIPAA requires covered entities to conduct regular risk assessments as part of their compliance efforts. Security Awareness and Training Employee Training Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity awareness training programs for employees.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. They often evade detection by operating at the same security level as the operating system itself, making them capable of especially devastating cyber attacks.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

Some estimates of the damages exceed one billion dollars, taking into account data loss, service outages, disrupted operations, and recovery. Pass some security awareness courses for beginners. Check out our article with 7 best cyber security courses online for beginners, some of which are free. Use antivirus.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. The cybercriminals were after login credentials for accounts on the official WHO site.

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