The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

4, 2024, CyberNewsWire — In a proactive response to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity and network training, today unveiled a crucial initiative aimed at fortifying corporate defenses against digital dangers. Cary, NC, Sept.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to counter cyber threats going forward. In the face of evolving cybersecurity threats, protecting privileged accounts is essential.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2023

Health-ISAC, a nonprofit, private sector, member-driven organization, has released its annual cyber threat report on current and emerging threat activity in the healthcare industry, in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton Cyber Threat Intelligence.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the weather cools down and consumers prepare for the winter holiday season by shopping for loved ones or traveling to see them, malicious threat actors are standing by ready to ramp up their activities. In this post, we break down some of the threats facing retail security teams.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 5, 2025

With this accessibility comes the critical issue of fake account detection. As our digital interactions grow, effective measures for fake account detection become essential to protect our online presence and maintain a safer environment. However, the reality is that fake Snapchat accounts do exist, posing threats to user privacy.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Enable two-factor authentication (MFA) : For added protection, enable two-factor authentication on your accounts.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

BEC attacks: a growing financial and security risk BEC remains one of the most financially devastating cyber threats, with losses worldwide reaching into the billions. Organizations should enforce least privilege access and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts that have it available.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB recently uncovered a significant security breach involving ChatGPT accounts. The company's Threat Intelligence platform detected more than 100,000 compromised devices with saved ChatGPT credentials traded on illicit Dark Web marketplaces over the past year.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

AI-powered threat detection is enabling organizations to identify and neutralize attacks faster, but adversarial AI is also supercharging cyber threats. According to the report: "AI can analyze vast amounts of security data in real time, identifying anomalies and potential threats faster than traditional methods.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 30, 2024

One threat pattern Duo has seen targeting higher education within the last year includes a mixture of MFA-targeted attacks including passcode phishing and MFA fatigue. If successful, the bad actor register malicious devices on the student’s account for continued access to the student’s account and the university’s VPN.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Enable 2FA.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Grubhub detected unusual activity within its environment, later traced to an account associated with a third-party service provider used for customer support. Upon discovery, the company swiftly terminated access to the compromised account and removed the provider from its systems. What happened? How did this happen?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This marks a staggering 83% increase from the previous year , making credential exposure the top threat type. Conclusion The construction sector’s susceptibility to cyber threats and its critical need to maintain operational continuity makes it a prime target for malicious actors.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The United States retail sector faced an especially aggressive wave of cyber threats, with phishing attacks mimicking major holiday brands [3] including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy increasing by more than 2,000% during peak shopping periods. This makes it easier to spot and shut down fake accounts and copycat websites.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, GitLab, a renowned player in the DevOps field, has recently taken decisive steps to fortify its defenses against a series of critical vulnerabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Identity security vendors have focused narrowly on securing corporate accounts, leaving organizations vulnerable to cybercriminals exploiting the broader identity exposures of employees, consumers, and suppliers. A shift to an identity-centric perspective is needed, particularly as the scope of identity exposures continues to grow. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA): MFA is a security measure that requires users to provide multiple forms of identification to access email accounts and other sensitive systems. These may include advanced threat protection, data loss prevention, email encryption, archiving, and compliance management.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The notice reads: “On July 18, 2024, the city discovered that it had experienced a cybersecurity incident in which a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the City’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the City.” Take your time. Consider not storing your card details.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2021

In an ironic turn of events, a lapsed domain registration tied to WeLeakInfo let someone plunder and publish account data on 24,000 customers who paid to access the service with a credit card. Or the reverse — show me all the email accounts that ever used a specific password (see screenshot above). design was registered on Aug.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. A "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn't work when dealing with different kinds of threats. CISO takeaway: Effective cybersecurity isn't a generic solution.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 20, 2025

Attackers are mimicking tournament brackets, betting promotions, and registration formstricking users into handing over credentials or linking bank accounts to fraudulent sites. A simple click on what seems like an innocent bracket challenge or promo offer can lead to compromised financial accounts before tipoff.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

indictments and sanctions, Matveev has operated openly in Russia, even mocking attempts to hold him accountable. His case raises questions about the future of international cooperation in combating cyber threats and Russia's role in the global cybersecurity landscape. Matveev has been a target of U.S. Despite U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 21, 2020

“Netsential confirmed that this compromise was likely the result of a threat actor who leveraged a compromised Netsential customer user account and the web platform’s upload feature to introduce malicious content, allowing for the exfiltration of other Netsential customer data.”

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Regularly audit and remove unused credentials and accounts.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

Secure networks : Avoid using untrusted public Wi-Fi to access social media accounts, instead, use mobile data. If you have to use a trusted VPN then use that, but be aware a VPN doesn’t make your connection secure it just moves the threat to the VPN provider. Multi-Factor authentication (MFA). Why do I need it?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

These messages often contain links to fraudulent websites that mimic legitimate platforms, tricking individuals into entering sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and bank account details. According to the IRS , these kinds of schemes remain among the most common and dangerous threats during tax season.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2025

As these organizations work to fortify their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks while maintaining critical operations, we recommend four key ingredients that can help them safeguard their operations against evolving cyber threats. Keeping pace Cyber resilience is a continuous journey.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Scobey recommends: Privileged Access Management (PAM): Restrict access to sensitive systems to essential personnel and monitor privileged accounts for unusual activity. The Krispy Kreme hack is a sobering reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats. To mitigate such risks, organizations must adopt proactive measures.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.) As tech complexity rises, Zero-Trust remains critical for robust cybersecurity.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Users will be given standard user accounts by default. This approach also helps to contain the spread of malware and ransomware, which, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, resulted in 93% of these attacks being successful due to them having access to so many privileged user accounts.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 15, 2025

The proposed HIPAA Security Rule introduces mandatory measures that reflect the growing sophistication of cyber threats in health care.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 5, 2024

Compliance requirements are meant to increase cybersecurity transparency and accountability. As cyber threats increase, so do the number of compliance frameworks and the specificity of the security controls, policies, and activities they include.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2019

But according to a report quietly issued by a California grand jury this week, more attention needs to be paid to securing social media and email accounts used by election officials at the state and local level. “I hope that doesn’t happen, but politicians are regular people who use the same tools we use.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The City of Columbus’ continuing investigation of a July 18 cybersecurity incident has found that a foreign cyber threat actor attempted to disrupt the city’s IT infrastructure, in a possible effort to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom payment from the city. ” reads the update published by the City.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay. It's also essential not to use the same password across multiple accounts.

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