SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access. Conducting regular training sessions on recognizing phishing emails, avoiding suspicious downloads, and following cybersecurity protocols can build a resilient workforce. Employee training and awareness: Human error is a leading cause of security breaches.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Group-IB uncovered a new sophisticated phishing campaign, tracked as PerSwaysion, against high-level executives of more than 150 companies worldwide. . PerSwaysion is a highly-targeted phishing campaign. New round of phishing attempts leveraging current victim’s account usually takes less than 24 hours.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For example, ReasonLabs researchers recently uncovered a scam that used stolen credit cards and fake websites to skim monthly charges off of unsuspecting consumers. For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. Be aware of phishing attempts via email or text messages.

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Adam Levin

JULY 24, 2020

Barely a day goes by without news of an elite hacking team creating a more stealth exploit– malware , elaborate spear-phishing attacks, trojans, and a killer array of ransomware that can take factories and other organizations offline, or even hobble entire cities. Cyberattacks are constantly getting more sophisticated.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2020

The latest risk for increased phishing attacks? Security awareness study: how do end-users view cyber risks? First, they showed subjects email phishing scams. They also told the subjects that the emails were examples of phishing. According to research from New York University, it's hubris.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Many companies set up phishing test programs for their employees, often as part of a compliance requirement involving ongoing employee education on security topics. Click-through rates on a real phish average between 10 and 33 percent of untrained users, depending on which security vendor you ask. You’re annoying your employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Going forward on the same issue, the National Cyber Security Alliance and Cybsafe have released an annual security report in which it revealed that 1 in every 4 American citizens became a victim of identity theft between 2020-21. And sometimes, 23% of them experienced cyber-bullying and around 20% of them became a victim of a romance scam.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

From hyper-realistic deepfakes to advanced vishing scams, AI-generated threats have quickly raised the stakes for enterprise security.With AI fundamentally changing both how businesses operate and how cybercriminals attack, organizations must maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of the enterprise AI landscape.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Such information being available for cybercriminals could act as a catalyst for new attacks, including targeted phishing campaigns. The opportunity to acquire them in bulk will be extremely attractive for actors involved in spam, online banking theft, scam, business email compromise (BEC), and account takeover (ATO) activities.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As hackers and cyber crooks are always on a prowl of vulnerable of those who can be targeted easily by email scams, messages, malware or phishing attacks. FYI, Google already protects its users through a phishing protection tool that helps in warning the user about suspicious mails.

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

A recent phishing scheme targeting live chat platforms works in part because website operators that use chat features are not always diligently scanning uploaded files for malware. The scheme is yet another recent example of phishing campaigns leveraging communication mediums outside of email to catch prospective victims off-guard.

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Cyber insurance becomes mainstream discussion. As cyberattacks have become more costly and more challenging to track, cyber insurance has gained prominence across the industry. The cyber insurance market is expected to reach around $20B by 2025. Cyber Resilience planning puts focus on recovery readiness.

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Adam Levin

JULY 23, 2020

Barely a day goes by without news of an elite hacking team creating a more stealth exploit– malware , elaborate spear-phishing attacks, trojans, and a killer array of ransomware that can take factories and other organizations offline, or even hobble entire cities. Cyberattacks are constantly getting more sophisticated.

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BH Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In the spirit of empowering people and organisations to protect themselves from cyber risks, we’re going to look back at three of the main threats from the past year: ransomware , data breaches , and phishing. We’ll cover lessons to learn to prevent them from becoming risks to your business. Red flags and bad words.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 2, 2021

Phishing scams, supply chain attacks and ransomware extortion — all pivoting, in one way or another, off the shifting operating environment – spiked. They are rethinking SOAR, and adapting its intrinsic flexibility and scalability to tasks far beyond repelling phishing and ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Defenders can no longer fight attacks with classic defenses, and it’s especially true with phishing campaigns. New kinds of Phishing attacks. Phishing attacks are a traditional but efficient way to compromise a network. For years, attackers have manually collected information about their target to send them scams (e.g.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Perhaps now is a good time to reflect on how firms have tackled the existential challenge of increasing cyber risks in a rapidly changing online landscape. Coronavirus-related phishing, which spiked by over 600% in 2020 , continued to be an issue in 2021 throughout the inboxes of workers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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. These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

We hear it all the time from the virtual stage of regional SecureWorld conferences: Cyber risk is business risk. Phishing emails during the pandemic skyrocketed, as attackers rushed to take advantage of the newly remote workforce and the tools they required to stay connected. Yes, cyber risk is business risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

As per Trend Micro’s recent international Cyber Risk Index (CRI) findings for the second quarter of 2021, 76% of those surveyed anticipate a breach within the next 12 months. As the complexity of corporate networks keeps growing, all the companies need to have complete visibility over their attack surface.”

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

In addition, find out how AI is radically transforming cyber crime. And get the latest on open source software security; cyber scams; and IoT security. 1 - Tenable: Orgs using AI in the cloud face thorny cyber risks Using AI tools in cloud environments?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In

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Hot for Security

MAY 25, 2021

Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, spikes in online scams, fraud, identity theft, phishing and malware attacks have served as a constant reminder that individuals are waging war on two fronts. However, the increased exposure to cyber risks is not limited just to the remote-working population.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

O'Malley continued: "To avoid falling for scams, I've adopted a practice of letting calls from people not in my 'favorites' list roll over to voicemail (bots never leave live voice messages), not responding to any unsolicited email and texts, and not clicking on any email addresses, phone numbers, or websites in unsolicited email and texts.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 22, 2021

Also known as cyber risk insurance, it’s now a prerequisite in some public sector tenders. Insurers know this and will say it’s a significant business risk not to have cover if a breach happens. That may be true, but the danger is, some companies could think a cyber risk policy by itself is enough.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Introduction Cyber threats arent just a problem for large shipping organizations, small maritime fleet operators are also at risk. Anything from phishing emails to ransomware attacks, these threats can disrupt operations and compromise critical systems. TL;DR Cybersecurity for small fleet operations.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 11, 2022

From ransomware and scams to security frameworks and employee privacy, our 2021 ‘greatest hits’ show how broad the areas of cybersecurity and data protection can be. We begin with a look at a contentious topic: cyber risk insurance. However, John warned against thinking a cyber risk policy by itself is sufficient protection.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 9, 2020

million fine handed to Marriott International for a cyber attack that took place between 2014 and 2018 and compromised the personal information (including emails addresses, phone numbers and passport details) of countless customers. Cyber threats are a real and significant problem. Why phishing works.

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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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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

He added that IT professionals relying on strong passwords or the ability to spot phishing isn’t enough. Sadly, making things mandatory is often the most effective way to manage this risk. Coalition said this highlights the importance of email security as a critical part of cyber risk management.

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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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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Coupled with the current pandemic and the cybersecurity threats that have been very prevalent and growing in recent years such as ransomware, there are many different cyber risk types n 2020 that your business needs to prepare for. What are the types of cyber security threats? First of all, what is a cyberattack?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Outside of technology, there is the element of human error and risk. It is critical to any business that employees are regularly educated and tested to ensure they have a strong understanding of cyber risk and the part they play in minimizing it. Phishing scams are another common method used to gain unauthorized access.

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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. Qualys VMDR 2.0 The platform is simple to use and deploy across complex hybrid environments.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 14, 2021

An explosion of cyber risks and a complicated and constantly changing threat landscape. A collateral effect of the rapid expansion of remote working has been the related cyber risk of cyberattacks aimed at the remote workforce.

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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. So our blog focused on tips to avoid these scams that can come disguised as official-looking emails.

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