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Unanswered Questions Loom Over Cyber Attacks on M&S, Co-op & Harrods

Jane Frankland

Allegedly orchestrated by the same group known as Scattered Spider, these attacks highlight the significant challenges even the most respected and established brands face in defending against modern cyber threats. Once inside, they’ll likely have used other methods to successfully bypass enterprise security tools.

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Verizon's 2025 DBIR: Threats Are Faster, Smarter, and More Personal

SecureWorld News

Beyond patching, deploying automated orchestration tied to live threat feeds can prioritize remediation on the fly. The most effective controls combine microsegmentation with strong authentication and adaptive access and behavioral analytics. The term zero trust is often used, but its the principles behind it that are important.

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When Good Tools Go Bad: Dual-Use in Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

Defenders use this knowledge to create security awareness training programs and conduct phishing simulations. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI/ML can enhance attack sophistication and scale, but they also improve threat detection and response.

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Ransomware Taxonomy: Four Scenarios Companies Should Safeguard Against

Cisco Security

The security technical debt in the IT environment is the key focus for remediation to limit the impact of this type of attack. By deploying basic tools such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify user credentials, companies can avoid these disruptive and expensive ransomware attacks. Cisco Secure Social Channels.

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Financial cyberthreats in 2024

SecureList

The rise in cryptocurrency-related scams and mobile financial malware highlights the need for continuous vigilance and proactive cybersecurity measures, including multi-factor authentication, user awareness training and advanced threat detection solutions. Pay particular attention to security patches.

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Why access management needs to evolve beyond passwords

CyberSecurity Insiders

Just recently, for instance, Microsoft announced that users could begin leveraging passwordless methods such as the Microsoft Authenticator app to authenticate themselves with Microsoft Edge and their Microsoft 365 apps. Simultaneously, SSO alleviates the job of administrators. Fewer passwords mean fewer password-reset tickets.

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Identity-Based Breaches: Navigating the Aftermath

Duo's Security Blog

As organizations continue to rely on digital identities for access control and authentication, the risk of identity compromise grows. Enhance Monitoring and Detection Capabilities: Implement or upgrade security monitoring tools to detect suspicious activities and potential breaches in real-time.

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