Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Despite the policy measures and increased private sector funding to slow down the drumbeat of attacks, ransomware threats remained a top topic at this year's RSA conference. To read this article in full, please click here

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2024

From the Stands to the Screen - Safeguarding Global Sporting Events with Cybersecurity josh.pearson@t… Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:00 Global events like the Olympics attract an extraordinary amount of attention. Encryption Global events like the Olympics attract an extraordinary amount of attention. And how can we protect against them?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Impact of cyber attacks The financial toll of cyber incidents can be staggering. Well-trained employees are less likely to fall prey to phishing attacks or other forms of social engineering, significantly reducing the potential for breaches. The average cost of a data breach ballooned to $4.88

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a matter of fact, the most-reported crime in the 2021 Internet Crime Report report was phishing , a social engineering scam wherein the victim receives a deceptive message from someone in an attempt to get the victim to reveal personal information or account credentials or to trick them into downloading malware. Social Tactics.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

Although the benefits of homeworking are well-documented and recent events have proven that people can work just as effectively from home as they can from the office, many people will likely want at least a partial return to the workplace. How can organizations protect themselves against cyber-attacks when they have a hybrid working model?

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

SME Edge verifies all connections in and out of offices, disallows internet traffic that has not been approved for enterprise use, and closes all network traffic loopholes, protecting against phishing, social engineering, and zero-day attacks. SME Edge protects the Client’s traffic in real-time.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 13, 2024

These platforms are exploited under the strategy known as LOTS (Living Off Trusted Sites), where attackers leverage the credibility of well-known sites to carry out their malicious activities. Monitor Access Controls for Safer Dev Environments These attacks are far from isolated events; they’re part of a broader and troubling trend.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

A cyber attack hit the Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis with the intent of discrediting him and the Lithuanian national defense system. A major and orchestrated misinformation cyber attack hit the Lithuanian Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis with the intent of discrediting him and the Lithuanian national defense system.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Security researchers say the threat actor does not rely on current events or news in social engineering schemes, as so many cybercriminals typically do. Phishing in the transportation sector. Instead, they use keywords, or "lure themes," related to transportation, such as flight, aircraft, fuel, yacht, charter, etc.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The first quarter of 2024 has already witnessed several devastating cyber attacks through third-party vendors, affecting industry giants like Microsoft, UnitedHealth Group, and American Express. The landscape of attack methodologies continues to evolve, presenting unprecedented challenges for security professionals.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 3, 2021

Many Corporations are taking extensive measures to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. However, they often overlook the role of social engineering in cyber security. Indeed, even the most experienced IT professional can be a victim of this type of attack. Knowledge is power.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 27, 2025

Key Findings 2024 was the year cyber threats got quicker. Cyber attackers really picked up the pace, executing faster, more efficient breaches that pushed traditional defenses to their limits. Create an allowlist of approved external users and block communications from users not on the list.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Social engineering attacks are becoming more robust, so retailers must follow some of these tips when forming a cybersecurity plan for their brick-and-mortar or online businesses. Hackers may target those who may not know how to fend off a cyber attack or scam. Train staff members.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

BreachLock offers a wide range of services covering cloud , network , application , API , mobile, social engineering and third-party partner tests, and can help with SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 regulatory requirements too. Like BreachLock, ScienceSoft also offers a mix of manual and automated testing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Italy was also marginally affected by the attack and the case was dealt with by the Computer Crime Operations Centre of the Postal Police (CNAIPIC ) [link] , which promptly issued an alert [link] on the very day of the event, recommending some useful actions also to prevent further possible propagation. What should we learn from this?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. In the event of a breach, segmentation improves security by blocking lateral movement.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

IT asset management aka ITAM counts among the key components of a vigilant, full-fledged security strategy — because it allows your security staff to retain a real-time database of IT assets and the related attack vectors. . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

In late 2020, HelpSystems research with CISOs of global financial organizations revealed that 45% of respondents reported an increase in cyber-attacks since the pandemic first emerged. Social engineering lures are a good example.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This incident shows that while security tools are essential, phishing emails can still slip through.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”. The size of your company does not indicate your level of risk of cyber attack. The first step is to take action to protect your business.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 20, 2020

Who are the threat actors behind these cyber attacks? And what are key attacker motivations? Verizon says it sifted through more than 150,000 security events from the last year and that 3,950 of the confirmed data breaches met the quality standards necessary for the report. How do most data breaches occur?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the wake of such an event, you might think: How do I prevent such an event from happening? This will lower your risks of complete system compromise during an attack. Cyber attacks do not happen within a few hours or even a few days. The source of the leak is currently believed to be an internal Git server.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A cybersecurity threat is an event or software that can exploit a cyber vulnerability in the information system and bring damage to an organization. It bears multiple risks and may or may not result in a cyber incident. Types of cyber threats There are multiple ways to categorize cybersecurity threats. Social engineering.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

Is The Cost Of Predictive Cyber Security Worth The Investment? Cybersecurity Events Becoming More Predictable ? Predictable recovery after cyber attacks helps organizations with lessons learned along with driving a business case for more investment from the board of directors. What Is Not Covered Under Cyber Insurance?

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Together, they use native English speakers to execute sophisticated social engineering operations, contributing significantly to their newfound dominance. To counter these methods, organizations should prioritize educating users on phishing and social engineering techniques. compared to Q3 2023.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Cybercriminals increasingly employ social engineering tactics because they are effective. Time to act.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

The abundance of personal information available online — including audio and video samples of business leaders — has already made it easier for threat actors to carry out social engineering attacks. Show them how easy a threat actor can emulate a trusted individual, and what to do in the event they detect a deepfake.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems. This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

These changes have widened organizations’ cyber attack surface, allowing threat actors to choose the most efficient ways to infiltrate network s. In late 2024, Russian ransomware groups began collaborating with native English speakers, boosting their social engineering capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Defending our technology against cyber threats is an increasingly important issue, and these grants will allow our cities and towns to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.” “As As a former mayor, I know that cyber attacks are a constant threat to municipalities.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time. And for an in-depth look at the evolving threat landscape, particularly for email attack vectors, join our eSummit event on December 13, 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident Response is a systematic method for addressing and managing security incidents in organizations, focused on minimizing and investigating the impact of events and restoring normal operations. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

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Cisco Security

JULY 8, 2021

This week I spoke to Cisco Talos’ US Outreach Team lead Nick Biasini to talk about the unfolding events surrounding the REvil ransomware campaign and Kaseya VSA supply chain attack. To stay up to date on this attack, please take a look at the Talos response post which is being continually updated. Nick Biasini.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As the geopolitical situation is quite tense, different types of fraud will take advantage of new events that will take place. Since 2020, therefore, forms of spear phishing, social engineering and CEO fraud, as well as ransomware, become increasingly prevalent and will continue to be of considerable importance in 2023.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

Collecting security events from across your IT infrastructure, network, and applications, and reporting threats on a constant basis, are integral to enterprise network safety. According to the National Cyber Security Alliance , 60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber attack go out of business within six months of the incident.

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