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. Recognize phishing. Phishing is a popular tactic for cybercriminals.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

Phishing Challenges Faced By Businesses During COVID-19. This has created new opportunities for email fraud schemes like phishing and spam emails , which prey upon people’s reliance on communication via email – perfect conditions for cybercriminals. Consequences of Phishing Attacks on Businesses.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

With the increasing number and more innovative nature of cyber attacks, businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity. However, the fundamental starting point of any organisation’s security infrastructure must be a trained and aware workforce, who understand their responsibility in keeping business data safe.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Phishing is a common threat that comes in these messages. This type of cyber-attack attempts to [.]. The post Why Implementing Ethical Phishing Campaigns Aren’t Enough to Protect Against Data Breaches appeared first on TechSpective.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Emerging Threats and Trends The landscape of email threats continues to evolve, with VIPRE’s report shedding light on several alarming trends: Deepfake and AI Exploitation: Attackers increasingly leverage deepfake technology and AI to craft more convincing phishing emails, significantly raising the stakes for email security.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They’ve broken it down simply and curated a selection of free learning resources – training videos, email templates, virtual backgrounds, and sharable images – all from their security awareness content library. So, let’s begin by examining what secure web browsing is and why it matters.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Curricula, an Atlanta based security company, is offering a free training in Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Business (SMBs) employees. The security awareness training will be offered in a virtual mode designed to defend organizations holding an employee count of over 1000 employees.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

However, the allure of these digital assets also attracts malicious actors, making cryptocurrency security paramount. Cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrencies can result in significant financial losses and compromised personal information. Enable MFA on all exchange accounts and wallets to add an extra layer of security.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The predictions are on their side, as more intense and frequent cyber attacks will drive up costs by 15% per year. Spear Phishing While phishing remains one of the most prevalent methods cybercriminals use, spear phishing represents a refined form of the traditional phishing technique.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Employees are a vital part of the security strategy. Security Awareness Training the foundation of a Cyberculture Life and work as we know it is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and cybercriminals are using this to their advantage. However, security awareness training should not be a one size fits all approach.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Security Awareness Training: KnowBe4. Winner : Rapid7.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The cyber attacks of 2024 were memorable to say the least. This year, cybercriminals targeted critical industries and high-profile organizations, using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit The post Top cyber attacks of 2024: Lessons from the years biggest breaches appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Growing Need for Cybersecurity Awareness Training (SAT) In todays rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training (SAT) as a fundamental defense strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

As long as cyber attacks continue, financial institutions will remain a prime target, for obvious reasons. Yet, they are much less well equipped to detect and repel cyber attackers, who are relentlessly seeking out and exploiting the fresh attack vectors spinning out of expansion of mobile banking.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. With cyber threats on the rise, it is cru-cial for individuals and organizations to prioritize their online safety.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

Some studies suggest that between 2020 and 2021 there was a 50% increase in overall attacks on corporate networks, and a 40% increase in cyber attacks globally. Business email compromise (BEC) is a form of attack where a cybercriminal takes control of the email account of a member of your organization.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

All of the attacks were carried out with relatively simple phishing and social engineering techniques. So far in September, IHG , Uber , and Rockstar Games have all been victims of major independent cyber attacks. Phishing and poor password practices. The common theme?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The main reason why these campaigns exploded so dramatically was that they used previously leaked NSA exploits called EternalBlue and DoublePulsar, which made the attacks absolutely inconspicuous and therefore almost impossible to prevent. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Phishing remains one the most common attack methods among cyber attackers, and the industry agrees that there can never be enough cybersecurity awareness training. In fact, cybersecurity training or awareness training was mentioned in 12% of the polled responses. Make everyone responsible for cybersecurity.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving. The Cloud Is not a Safe Haven from Security Flaws.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

NINJIO prepares organizations to defend against cyber threats through their engaging, video-based training courses. They earned the highest score among providers named "Customer's Choice" in Gartner's 2022 "Voice of the Customer” Security Awareness Computer-Based Training report. Improved Data Security.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 17, 2022

What we've seen over the past couple of years, particularly since the pandemic, has been a lot more targeting of employees at specific companies that attackers want to get into. In these types of collaborative platforms, like Slack for example, when some user account credentials get phished, someone else's credentials could be phished.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

Flexibility and Security, You Can Have it All! Adapting Security Awareness to the Post-Pandemic World. Important Strategies for Aligning Security With Business Objectives. Building a Security Conscious Workforce. Cyber Security Roundup for April 2021. Redcar Cyber-Attack: UK Government to Cover £3.68

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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. These data breaches highlight significant vulnerabilities in vendor relationships and supply chain security.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

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. FACT: Phishing and social engineering are the number one attack vector for SMBs.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Using ChatGPT’s large language model, anyone can easily generate malicious code or craft convincing phishing emails, all without any technical expertise or coding knowledge. With AI, cybercriminals have a potent tool at their disposal, enabling more precise, adaptable, and stealthy attacks.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Ensure backups are stored securely and can be quickly restored in the event of a data loss incident such as a cyber attack or hardware failure. Secure Development Practices Adopt secure coding practices to minimise vulnerabilities in the code. Creating a security-aware culture within the organization is crucial.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2023

This could include malware that antivirus and security solutions can’t detect; a secure internet connection to prevent tracing; initial access to victim companies’ networks or mailboxes (which is also key to many ransomware infections); effective social engineering content; fraudulent content hosting, and more.

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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. This will allow security professionals to focus on more important tasks, helping to improve the overall efficiency of cybersecurity operations.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

We should not be focused so much on the organization’s Return on investment or Return on asset around security spending; we should consider for a moment that with every significant security awareness training, every adaptive control, and every security policy only makes the task “of being hacked” even more expensive for the cybercriminals.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2023

Some are unaware of their involvement and fall victim to social engineering techniques like phishing scams. Others may engage in negligent behaviour, such as evading security measures for convenience. These third parties are occasionally easy targets for cyber attackers because they lack advanced security protocols.

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SC Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

However, by combining this data with deepfakes, cybercriminals can theoretically create almost undetectable phishing attacks. As a result, the FBI forecasts the evolution of a newly-defined cyber-attack vector called Business Identity Compromise (BIC).” Weaponized deepfakes are not theoretical.

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Chicago CyberSecurity Training

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

As cyber threats escalate, the legal sector finds itself behind the curve compared to other industries, risking both its reputation and the trust of its clients. From Ransomware to Data Breaches The most common types of cyber attacks targeting law firms include ransomware, data breaches, phishing, insider threats, and malware attacks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That conclusion was supported by other security studies around the same time that found small businesses suffered the most cyber attacks. It was easy to buy hundreds of millions of email addresses, pack them with phishing messages, and attach a nasty malware payload. Email and spam were by far the most popular.

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