CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Employees are often warned about the data exposure risks associated with the likes of phishing emails, credential theft, and using weak passwords. However, they can risk leaking or exposing sensitive information about themselves, the work they do, or their organization without even realizing.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“It took nearly 11 months (328 days) to identity and contain data breaches resulting from stolen or compromised credentials.” – IBM’s Cost of Data Breach Report 2023 I recently came across a 2012 article from CSO Online , and realized that it has been more than 11 years since the phrase “Identity is the new perimeter” was coined!

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Threat Detection Authentication Accountability Data breaches 138

CSO Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

Cybersecurity provider ZeroFox has announced a partnered capability with Google Cloud to warn users of malicious URLs and fake websites in a bid to disrupt phishing campaigns.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 3, 2023

As artificial intelligence and machine learning models become more firmly woven into the enterprise IT fabric and the cyberattack infrastructure, security teams will need to level up their skills to meet a whole new generation of AI-based cyber risks. And most adversarial AI examples are still largely theoretical.

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Artificial Intelligence Cyber Risk CISO Risk 128

CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As the frequency and severity of ransomware, phishing, and denial of service attacks has increased, so has demand for cyber insurance. Some companies see it as essential to their risk management strategy,” says Heather Engel, managing partner at advisory firm Strategic Cyber Partners.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Risks and challenges in SaaS security monitoring. Using SaaS offerings such as Microsoft 365 to conduct important business carries risk. User identities can be compromised through phishing, brute force, or simple abuse by malicious insiders. Rich network context and comprehensive visibility in a single, streamlined interface.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2023

A new study from cybersecurity vendor Bitdefender revealed that this is a reality for more than two-fifths of IT professionals—putting both organizations and individuals at risk.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches CSO Social Engineering Cyber threats 98

SC Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Humans are often the weakest link in security practices, falling victim to phishing attacks or lack of security awareness. While it could be a challenging journey, the risk reduction for the overall business will give CISOs peace of mind that their workforce is properly secured no matter where they are. James Carder, LogRhythm CSO.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From following best practices for updating and patching systems and software to knowing and understanding the everyday risks posed by phishing emails, malicious websites, or other attack vectors, everyone — not just the dedicated IT/security professionals — has some level of responsibility for cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The leaked data may not contain customer information, but security researchers who analyzed it said there's enough to create targeted phishing attacks against Uber employees who may be tricked into giving away their credentials. Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Sullivan was charged with obstruction of justice.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

CISA is warning about a spear-phishing campaign that spreads malicious RDP files. 1 - CISA: Beware of nasty spear-phishing campaign Proactively restrict outbound remote-desktop protocol (RDP) connections. 1 - CISA: Beware of nasty spear-phishing campaign Proactively restrict outbound remote-desktop protocol (RDP) connections.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

If I go to a CSO and say, ‘We can secure your APIs,’ he’ll say, ‘Great, can you also find them for me?’ ” observed Dwivedi, Data Theorem’s founder. It’s encouraging that Data Theorem and other security vendors are innovating in this space, and striving to give companies viable tools and processes to mitigate API risks. Talk more soon.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Any time an organization shifts an employee’s workspace and network usage, they may be less adept at identifying phishing attacks, social engineering or other security threats. Because employees are inundated with things to download and procedures to complete, a well-worded phishing attempt might slip through the cracks.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 6, 2023

The ongoing investigation suspects that the hackers accessed Genova Burns' systems through a phishing attack and that confidential information belonging to drivers, such as their Social Security and tax identification numbers, have been stolen in the breach.

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Data breaches CSO Phishing Risk 98

CSO Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

2 And 99% of those require user engagement, meaning the user clicks or is phished by bad actors. Hardware-enforced virtualization isolates high-risk content to protect user PCs, data, and credentials, rendering malware harmless, while IT gets actionable threat intelligence to help strengthen organizational security posture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

This breach, like every major ransomware attack, was likely because of spear phishing, where someone either received the malware via an emailed attachment or clicked on a link that took them to a website that hosted it. What are the most important cybersecurity risks for 2021? Ransomware is at the top.

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Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Social Engineering Phishing 136

CSO Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Researchers from security firm Proofpoint investigated how attackers could abuse access to a Teams account and found some interesting attack vectors that could allow hackers to move laterally by launching further phishing attacks or getting users to download malicious files. To read this article in full, please click here

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Accountability Phishing Risk 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

By Amanda Fennell, CSO and CIO, Relativity. While exploring phishing examples and best tools to manage passwords, offer to dive into how tools actually work. Amanda joined the Relativity team in 2018 as CSO and her responsibilities expanded to include the role of CIO in 2021. About Amanda Fennell.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 27, 2023

The software supply chain issues identified … in OpenAI’s breach are not surprising, as most organizations are struggling with these challenges, albeit perhaps less publicly,” said Peter Morgan, who is the co-founder and CSO of Phylum.io, a cybersecurity firm that focuses on the supply chain. The key is getting ahead of the risks.”

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Engineering Risk CSO Software 117

Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Social-Engineer, LLC saw an almost 350% increase in recognition of phishing emails when using a similar training platform in 2020. Typically, corporate networks are equipped with firewalls, a Chief Security Officer (CSO), and a whole cybersecurity department to keep them safe. Privacy and Security Settings.

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CSO Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Dark web intelligence company Searchlight Cyber has announced the launch of Stealth Browser – a new, secure virtual machine for cyber professionals to access the dark web and conduct investigations anonymously, reducing the risk to themselves and their organization.

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Engineering Phishing Risk Accountability 85

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Check out invaluable cloud security insights and recommendations from the “Tenable Cloud Risk Report 2024.” 1 - Tenable: Riskiest cloud workloads present in 38% of orgs Almost 40% of global organizations have cloud workloads that put them at the highest risk of attack — an alarmingly high percentage.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 20, 2022

According to the firm, Perception Point Advanced Browser Security adds managed, enterprise-grade security to native Chrome and Edge browsers allowing users to browse the web or access SaaS applications without exposing enterprise data to risk. Advanced Browser Security designed to isolate, detect and remediate web threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On the other hand, malicious actors are leveraging AI for more sophisticated attacks, such as deepfakes and AI-enhanced phishing. Some key insights from the survey: Ransomware and phishing remain top threats, but AI-generated attacks are rapidly gaining ground. Consider including third-party risk assessment services in contracts.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Forbes Global 2000 companies are failing to adopt key domain security measures, exposing them to significant security risks, according to CSC’s Domain Security Report 2022. The data follows Akamai research from August , which discovered increased malicious domain activity and phishing toolkit reuse based on DNS data.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

“Two of the most prominent identity-based attack vectors ­— stolen credentials and phishing—take the longest to detect and are most expensive to solve,” said Dor Fledel, co-founder and CEO of Spera. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

JULY 13, 2022

It’s the middle of 2022 and it’s a perfect time to review your plans, goals and risks to your network, especially given the changing threat landscape. Ransomware entry points range from targeting email and phishing lures as well as unpatched vulnerabilities to more targeted attacks.

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Network Security Ransomware Phishing Risk 72

CSO Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

The release comes as the furor surrounding ChatGPT and its potential impact on cybersecurity continues to make the headlines, with Europol the latest to warn about the risks of ChatGPT-enhanced phishing and cybercrime. To read this article in full, please click here

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2022

New Prisma features address SaaS security and compliance challenges, help prevent phishing, ransomware, C2 attacks. Its latest features are therefore partly designed to help customers improve their SaaS security and risk management positions, along with enhancing other key elements of modern cyber resilience.

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Artificial Intelligence Phishing Ransomware Software 72

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Did end-user training really teach the fundamentals to avoid a phishing attack? Therefore, for any risk mitigation, do not put all your eggs in one basket, and rely on layering technologies to manage risk. And many of the items a CISO is responsible for are dependent on the threat landscape and the security posture of others.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

A recent risk assessment began to expand, and we started a publicity blitz…. Sherry's team developed four staffing verticals to focus on—Architecture, Engineering, Risk & Analysis, and Awareness & Training—and was able to fill all the roles with internal Princeton staff. One area of the diagram is Risk Management. "If

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Cybersecurity CISO Risk Education 61

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Viewing these videos, adversaries can begin to compile metadata about an individual’s behaviors preferences – intel that could be applied toward targeting phishing campaigns, according to Setu Kulkarni, vice president of Strategy at WhiteHat Security. “It is deeply invasive for anyone who’s captured on film.”.

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Surveillance IoT Accountability Passwords 129

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, adopting more secure forms of MFA, such as phishing-resistant MFA, further enhances protections. This approach helps mitigate risks associated with critical access points and protects sensitive information. To mitigate the risk posed by default passwords, they should be replaced with more secure authentication mechanisms.

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Passwords Software CSO Manufacturing 52

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Karen Worstell, CEO and Founder of W Risk Group LLC, an author, and proponent of "not putting steel doors on grass shacks," spoke on "Was Mudge Right? Karen Worstell, W Risk Group LLC. Jason Miller, CSO of Paper Excellence, tackled an interesting topic in "Physical and Digital Cyber Defense: Building Culture and Collaboration."

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CISO Healthcare Government Cybersecurity 98

BH Consulting

OCTOBER 15, 2023

It found the most common intrusion tactics are phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing, and exploiting Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerabilities. MORE Cybersecurity and risk spending look set to increase in 2024, Gartner forecasts. MORE Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter?

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Ransomware Data breaches CSO Cyber Attacks 52

The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2024

Starting now and for at least the next month, all organizations should be in a heightened state of vigilance for phishing emails purporting to be from, or affiliated with, CrowdStrike. Dimitri Chichlo , CSO, BforeAI Chichlo Our networks remain fragile because of interdependence and the assumption that technology always works.

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