CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2023

Phishing attacks One type of cybersecurity attack is phishing. Phishing involves a hacker attempting to trick employees or co-workers into revealing sensitive information, granting access to protected files, or inadvertently downloading malicious software. A man-in-the-middle attack can also be a type of phishing breach.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Phishing and Spear Phishing. Despite constant warnings from the cyber security industry, people still fall victim to phishing every day. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses.

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Cisco Security

DECEMBER 13, 2022

But there is a good reason a zero-trust framework has been mandated by the US White House for all federal agencies, and recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. The findings revealed that one in 10 had been the victim of a cyber-attack during the last year, growing to more than one in seven for firms with more than 50 employees.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 8, 2018

And by compromising activities on the IT side, stealing credentials, deploying phishing emails, and infecting websites with drive-by malware, criminals can infiltrate the OT network. It’s time to upgrade security to a modern, multi-layered approach and realize that firewalls are no longer sufficient,” Neray says.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Most of these training programs are computer-based, and focus on various topics, including cloud, social media safety, safeguarding privacy, best practices for mobile and remote computing, and other important topics that are essential to reduce cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Windows XL or older; OS no longer supported) Firewalls to monitor and block malicious traffic Anti-virus programs and endpoint security Requiring t wo-factor authentication to gain access to certain files and systems Evaluating the governance structure to ensure checks and balances Limiting administrative privileges.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This adoption brings us to the flip side of the generative AI coin: attackers are leveraging AI tools to elevate and automate phishing campaigns, craft extremely evasive malware, and reduce the development time of threats across the board. Let’s explore five predictions that should be top of mind for security leaders and organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As end users represent the biggest cyber risk to enterprises, secure web gateways are an important cornerstone of IT security, along with employee cybersecurity training and secure email gateways. Many of these vendors also rank on our top next-gen firewall (NGFW) page.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

9 Ways to Prevent Cookie Stealing How to Recover from Cookie Theft Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Bottom Line: Mitigate the Risks of Cookie Theft How Does Cookie Stealing Work? Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its primary goal is safeguarding sensitive information, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring that data and systems remain secure against malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Lack of Awareness Many small business owners remain unaware of the specific cyber risks targeting their businesses.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

#BeCyberSmart,” with this post we’ll dig deeper on cyber liability insurance, MFA, and other cybersecurity trends impacting MFA usage in higher education to help campuses manage this aspect of cyber risk for their communities. MFA is core to implementing a zero trust stance to protect your campus.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

This includes SQL injections, local file inclusions, phishing attacks and malware that can grab billions of accounts without having to obtain credentials. That could include requiring players to change their passwords regularly, conducting frequent updates of security patches, and upgrading firewalls.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In cybersecurity, Cisco invested early in IPS, Firewall, VPN, and endpoint security; they produced exceptional results. AI-enabled security protection layers are needed to handle the expected growth of AI-enabled email phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, and identity theft. The result, Cisco dominated these markets for several years.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

phishing attacks), and their specific roles in protecting sensitive information. These include: Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit to mitigate the risk of breaches. Endpoint Security: Utilize firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to prevent unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches?

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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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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 9, 2023

with TruRisk is an enterprise-grade cyber risk management solution. WithSecure Elements Vulnerability Management automatically reports activities such as phishing sites, third-party scams, and brand violations. Best for: Organizations with complex environments and remote users seeking broad vulnerability management capabilities.

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Both new-build vessels and existing ships must comply with maritime cybersecurity guidelines, and the process typically focuses on key areas like risk identification, systems connectivity, network segmentation, and the resilience of IT and OT (Operational Technology) systems. GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT”.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Overall, the aim is to highlight good cyber hygiene and security practice. In 2020, many cybercriminals exploited the Coronavirus pandemic to launch phishing campaigns and other online financial frauds. Our preferred candidate will have at least 10 years’ background in cyber risk roles, with excellent leadership skills.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. This increase is likely driven by high employee turnover and easy access to phishing kits. Meanwhile, “RansomHub” is rising rapidly due to its attractive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

They include malware, phishing sites, and typo squatted domains. Classification and Prioritization Upon discovery, assets are categorized according to their risk exposure, criticality, and function to identify urgent security threats and make data-based decisions. Users can handle risks across their entire attack surface.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Some of your key data sources are likely foundational security technology (like EDRs and firewalls), historical data, threat intelligence, and any data specific to your business like phishing, business email compromise, and malware or ransomware. Security teams that understand this thrive in a world of constant cyber risk.

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Spinone

JANUARY 12, 2019

Phishing is still a powerful tool in the attacker’s arsenal as well. Attackers can phish for information from CEOs or other employees that discloses identities of individuals in the organization’s structure – who employee report to, names of team members, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some of CISAs mitigation recommendations for cybersecurity teams are: Adopt the principle of least privilege , segment the perimeter network, and adopt firewalls, access control lists and intrusion prevention systems. The organization used software that is known to be insecure and outdated. What Can You Do About It?

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 2, 2021

He founded Herjavec Group, in 2003, introducing the first managed firewall in the Canadian Market. Prior to joining Herjavec Group Adam was a partner in Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Services, contributing to the development of the Cyber Intelligence Center. HG Phishing HG Vulnerability Management . HG Threat .

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation. To navigate this, SMBs need to conduct an enterprise risk assessment, implement basic cybersecurity controls, train their workforce, and consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a security-as-a-service provider. The law of large numbers favors the bad guys.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 27, 2020

Organizations really need to secure their email systems and I suggest using solutions that can kill phishing type attacks and browser isolation, if possible. LW: How far do you expect the corporate sector to actually get mitigating cyber risks as digital transformation accelerates?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

This global initiative will expose employees to short but, impactful video-based lessons produced by security awareness firm AwareGO on topics such as phishing, data leaks, Microsoft Office security and Zoom bombing. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

This global initiative will expose employees to short but, impactful video-based lessons produced by security awareness firm AwareGO on topics such as phishing, data leaks, Microsoft Office security and Zoom bombing. Then Betov’s team tests workers with phishing simulations and assessment questions to see if the lessons are retained.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These types of attacks can be used in combination with social engineering targeting, such as phishing emails, without having to rely on file-based payloads. Using phishing simulations, for example, as part of the wider security strategy, will help to give employees insight into real life situations they may face at any point.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 26, 2022

The report findings demonstrate that credentials are a top target for cyber criminals. In fact, phishing campaigns, vulnerability exploitation and compromised credentials are the top three infection vectors leveraged by adversaries seeking to disrupt the manufacturing operations. Strong access controls are paramount.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding that people serve as the human firewall against threats, prioritizing continuous employee awareness and training is mission critical. With 95 percent of security incidents attributable to human factors per the World Economic Forum, proactive measures stand as a robust defense against phishing and other threats.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Let’s take a look at key insights on cybersecurity risks for CEOs and management teams. Understanding Cyber Risk Management Even if a CEO does not have a background in IT or experience with IT infrastructure in general, they must be aware of the risk and impact of cybersecurity or lack thereof on their business.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

Community water systems that are unable to demonstrate resilience to continue safe and reliable operations during a cyberattack will be considered in violation of SDWA requirements," said Merab Natroshvili, Director of the EPA's Cyber Enforcement Division.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Working from home and using personal devices only compounds these risks, particularly when employees are not taught the appropriate cybersecurity policies or given the right tools. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Phishing in delivery.

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