The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. That, of course, presents the perfect environment for cybercrime that pivots off social engineering. Sadly, coronavirus phishing and ransomware hacks already are in high gear.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

First is the news related to Kodi Media Player software as a hacker is claiming to have accessed and stolen details related to about 400,000 Kodi users, now being dumped on a hackers’ forum. However, unconfirmed sources claim that the attack could be of ransomware variant and might be the work of a hacker’s group from Sudan.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2025

In reality, many of the most successful breaches stem from simple tactics like phishing emails, social engineering, and exploiting basic security misconfigurations. Attackers benefit when victims are overly trusting, untrained, or distractedthereby susceptible to simple manipulations that appear obviously suspicious in hindsight.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks. Here is a rundown of the benefits of an asset management software in cutting down cyber-related threats. IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . . Control the cost and reporting of software assets. .

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 24, 2024

See the National Cyber Security Centre's predictions for generative AI for cyber attack and defense through 2025.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2024

Keep software updated. Outdated software and operating systems are known risk factors in cybersecurity. Ransomware: This attack involves criminals holding a network and its precious data hostage until the enterprise pays the demanded amount. Lack of proper staff training is the biggest culprit in this case.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Phishing Attacks: Phishing is the top cyber attack, causing 90% of data breaches.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide. In fact, 98 percent of cyber attacks involve some form of social engineering.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

This was around the same time antivirus vendors like Trend Micro, McAfee, Kaspersky, ESET, Sophos, Bitdefender, Avira, AVG and Avast were staking out turf in what they saw, very accurately, as a profitable new software subscription market. Also, one of the top ways attackers can target individuals is via social engineering or phishing.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 17, 2024

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures What is FASTCash? Evolution of FASTCash to Target Linux Previously, FASTCash primarily targeted legacy systems running unsupported or outdated software, often on Windows-based platforms.

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Mitnick Security

JULY 3, 2024

When testing your employees' social engineering readiness, your teams need simulated attacks that feel as if they’re coming from a nefarious engineer. This means testing that directly simulates a threat actor’s processes and attack patterns.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. user/month Coro edge: $11.99/user/month

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 2, 2021

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has hit the news headlines for becoming a victim of a cyber attack that led to data breach of over 57,900 claimant accounts seeking unemployment benefits. The post Data breach news trending on Google Search Engine appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When data breaches escalate, cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, nation states ramp up their digital warfare, and regulations tighten the noose, staying ahead isnt just an optionits your only line of defence. On the one hand, AI is helping detect and prevent cyber-attacks through advanced threat detection and response capabilities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. The alert comes after the recent attacks on the Oldsmar water treatment plant’s network where attackers tried to raise levels of sodium hydroxide, by a factor of more than 100.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this part, we’ll evaluate each method’s effectiveness in defending against five common types of cyber-attack. Some software tokens, like Duo Mobile, can be configured to require screen lock. Furthermore, attackers with even temporary access to an HOTP device may memorize or write down a passcode and use it later.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 15, 2024

This is about to become very apparent as the software tools and services we’re familiar with become GenAI-enabled in the weeks and months ahead. Karako Moshe used tried-and-true social engineering tactics, such as misspelling words and using persuasive language, to lower Copilot’s guard and manipulate the conversation in his favor.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Cyber attacks targeting cryptocurrencies can result in significant financial losses and compromised personal information. To safeguard your digital assets, this article will delve into key strategies to protect against various cyber threats. Recognize and avoid social engineering scams by educating yourself on common tactics.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

“Historically, ransomware has been delivered via email attachments or, more recently, using direct network access obtained through things like unsecure VPN accounts for software vulnerabilities,” Crane Hassold, director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security, wrote in a blog post. But this is just the start.”.

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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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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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Hot for Security

MARCH 18, 2021

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have released a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on TrickBot warning that a sophisticated group of cyber actors are sending phishing emails claiming to contain proof of traffic violations to lure victims into downloading the insidious malware.

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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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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A shift from legacy, perimeter-focused network defenses to dynamic, interoperable defenses at the cloud edge, directed at ephemeral software connections, must fully play out. These emergent software and hardware advances will pave the way for factoring in quantum computers.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

ransomware builder used by multiple threat actors Cisco fixes 3 high-severity DoS flaws in NX-OS and FXOS software Cybercrime Unpacking the MOVEit Breach: Statistics and Analysis Cl0p Ups The Ante With Massive MOVEit Transfer Supply-Chain Exploit FBI, Partners Dismantle Qakbot Infrastructure in Multinational Cyber Takedown U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Cybercriminals have mastered ways of taking advantage of humans’ psychological flaws, a primary reason why cyber attacks keep increasing by the day. Social engineering. This makes them fall victim to social engineering attacks such as; Baiting. Failure to keep up with system updates and upgrades.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Darren James, Head of Internal IT, Specops Software. But with increasing pressures from the war and economic downturn, we have likely just glimpsed the beginnings of the new Cold Cyber War as state-sponsored hackers look for new ways to make money and disrupt critical infrastructure.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alert about cyber attacks against healthcare payment processors to redirect victim payments. “Cyber criminals are compromising user login credentials of healthcare payment processors and diverting payments to accounts controlled by the cyber criminals.

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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. Update software and security patches.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 3, 2021

The SolarWinds software that is used by thousands of federal government agencies and corporations in the US and aboard was hacked. But we can still make it hard for the hackers to get into the cores of software and hardware as SolarWinds did. Their software development process was also weak. Indications are that they did.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

Between high-profile ransomware attacks and mergers, it is a time of high stakes and great change for the industry. Here are our picks for the top 20 cybersecurity software vendors plus 10 honorable mentions – with the caveat that at least a couple of those 30 companies are likely to merge. The benefits of cybersecurity software.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

CryptXXX, another major family discovered in April 2016 and later rebranded as UltraCrypter, relied on exploit kits that used software vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems. WannaCry and NotPetya cyber-attacks have since been attributed to state-funded threat actors.

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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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