Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

They could try to encrypt critical government data, demanding a ransom for its release or threatening to leak sensitive information publicly,” our researchers said. We have reached out to the ministry for comment but did not receive one before publishing this article. What MIM data was exposed? The exposed env.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We have reached out to the WBSC for further comment but did not receive a response before publishing this article. What are the risks of exposing passport data? According to the team, having passport data exposed puts individuals at risk of identity theft. Direct financial loss is also a possible risk.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Hacker's King

JUNE 27, 2023

It involves gathering and analyzing data from publicly accessible sources such as websites, social media platforms, news articles, and public records. In this article, we will explore how OSINT is used to analyze email addresses and its various applications. It provides valuable information for risk assessment.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this article, we’ll be covering the following topics: What are the Components of a Digital Identity? The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. Data Breaches. billion records exposed in data breaches leaving more than half of the U.S.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

If you’re not familiar with the dark web, you might be wondering what it is, how information gets there, and what happens if your data is involved. In this article, we answer these questions and more, so you can understand the risks and how to help protect yourself from possible scams down the road. What is the Dark Web?

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. Both breaches remind us that, whether ransomware is deployed or not, the human element remains one of the most vulnerable spots in an organization’s defenses.

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Centraleyes

JULY 16, 2024

But don’t worry; you can still take strong protective measures to keep your data as safe as possible. So, while the risks are different now, the need for good security practices hasn’t changed. These statistics illustrate the growing importance of the CIA triad as it relates to cloud data security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

In order to build a reputation and gain their customer’s trust, they need to ensure that they are secure against any risks that the digital realm may pose. This type of testing can help you protect your company from cyberattacks, data breaches, and other malicious activities. Helps meet compliance requirements.

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Appknox

AUGUST 7, 2022

However, this article will clear those myths and help you with a reality check on penetration testing for mobile applications. is always at risk of being stolen. So, make sure to always go for pen testing along with a vulnerability assessment to reduce the risk of cyber attacks to a minimum. Penetration Testing Overview.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right. First, a little background It’s been a little over a year since we first shared our research on the data breach perception problem.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 3, 2024

This article delves into the various biometric authentication methods, explaining how they work and how biometrics can help prevent identity theft. Security questions, while seemingly personalized, can often be answered using publicly available information on social media or through data breaches. What are Biometrics?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 2, 2024

My original article proposed several potential solutions, including increased funding for scholarships, diversity recruitment efforts, and initiatives to improve minority representation in the media. This follow-up article aims to provide an updated look at the state of diversity in cybersecurity in 2024.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 15, 2022

Verizon DBIR 2022 findings highlight the human factor in breaches. The 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report has found – once again – that people were the main driver behind most breaches. Security figures on social media debated exactly what the human factor percentage means. That’s the headline.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

About 25% of all data breaches are caused by human error. Here’s an example of how a phishing email can spread ransomware through your network: The cost of a data breach can be very high, and preventing phishing attacks helps your business to avoid financial and reputational damages.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Here’s what you should know. .

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity. Credential stuffing relies on two things: login credentials obtained from data breaches or the dark web. Keylogging: Medium Level Risk. Brute Force: Low-Level Risk.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 21, 2021

In many ways, it’s the perfect crime for anyone indulging in social engineering. This can be a contentious topic, especially when credit score agencies themselves are at risk from attacks of the most severe variety. We’ve covered this topic at length in not one , but two articles. ” Preventing identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 27, 2023

In March, the company disclosed a data breach that exposed about 1.2% In the last 6 months alone, we’ve seen over 17,000 open-source packages with malicious code risk. There’s also the problem of company employees using sensitive data with generative AI systems. The key is getting ahead of the risks.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

Article by Beau Peters. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. Surprisingly, a large portion of cyberattacks can be best prevented by reducing the risks to a remote workforce created by human error. How to Reduce Human Error.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. It’s Testing U.S.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our updated research looks at how data breaches happened, what academia published, what the news covered, and what people Googled. The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Article by Daniel Warelow, Product Manager at Giacom and Charles Preston, CEO & Founder of usecure. Businesses can no longer rely on technology alone to mitigate the risks that come from cyber threats, especially while many workforces work remotely through the pandemic. Employees are a vital part of the security strategy.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. Cyber Risks of Remote Work For many organizations, the global coronavirus epidemic played a significant role in their decision to let employees work out of office. There are various cyber risks for your data.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials. Social Engineering : Cybercriminals manipulate and deceive individuals into divulging their credentials through psychological manipulation or impersonation.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. In July 2015, user data of the extramarital dating site, Ashley Madison, was stolen by hackers. Data leak of sensitive information can be devastating for a business of any size.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Forecasts for 2022.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The 2023 update to our research on the perception of cybersecurity incident and data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk of a cybersecurity incident or data breach instead of what feels right. Source: Verizon DBIR [1] Patterns over time in cybersecurity data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to IDC’s 2021 State of Cloud Security Report , 79 percent of surveyed companies reported a cloud data breach in the last 18 months. Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

With IdentityIQ 24-hour credit report monitoring, you get notified in real-time when there is possible suspicious activity detected, allowing you to act quickly when your identity is at risk. This includes phishing, data breaches, skimming, shoulder surfing, dumpster diving, and social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Backups are the specialized physical or virtual machines built to restore an organization’s data or systems to a previous state. Though this article looks at the shortcomings of relying on backups, the truth remains that backups are one of the best defensive solutions against ransomware if done right. Hackers Target Backups.

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