SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

However, we were most interested in seeing how Accenture articulated a particular business risk: the risk from a cyberattack. On page 34 of the report, Accenture dives into the risk that cyber poses to the business. L egal, reputational and financial risks? That's where the fine print comes in.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

The best asset management software sets up a stock of your organization’s assets, phases of their entire life cycles, most recent software upgrades, the risks they could face, and the approaches to ensure their security. . . IoT devices could be used like botnets so as to execute DDoS attacks. . .

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 3, 2023

For instance, phishing, one of the most common, is a social engineering attack used to steal user data. 2021 saw a massive increase in phishing attacks , and that trend has continued into 2022. With the rise in social media, criminals have more platforms with which to target potential phishing victims.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 20, 2025

ThreatLabz researchers demonstrated how DeepSeek can be manipulated to quickly generate phishing pages that mimic trusted brands. generated phishing campaigns: A ThreatLabz case study demonstrates how DeepSeek can create a phishing page in just five prompts.AI-driven

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice. Best-in-class training, with testing and regular retraining and testing, will go a long way to mitigate the risks of social engineering security breaches.”

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 18, 2020

That could be through common hacking techniques like phishing, bait and switch, cookie theft, deep fake , password cracking , social engineering , and so on. Whilst managing cyber risk does require you to use risk management standards and frameworks, it’s not a case of using one over another. But know this.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Deepfakes, mis and disinformation threaten to disrupt the social tissue of modern democracies by damaging the trust people place on institutions, each other and science. Social engineering and phishing attacks are the most common vector. The situation is no different in other continents. Ransomware cases increase.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This case underscores the serious risk that social engineering and supply chain attacks pose to open-source projects. This incident highlighted the risks of attacks where third-party service providers become the entry point. Kaspersky presented detailed technical analysis of this case in three parts. Why does it matter?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The vulnerabilities and challenges associated with declining worker mental health is causing cybersecurity risks to increase, especially from insider threats. Mental health cyber risks. Socially engineered incidents have also been on the rise. Almost all of us have seen phishing emails in our inbox at some point.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

This past year set a profound stage, from the advent of stringent cyber regulations to the convergence of generative AI, social engineering, and ransomware. Last year, we witnessed the fast-evolving nature of social engineering attacks, and this evolution poses greater challenges for detection and defense.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2023

As we rely increasingly on digital technologies for our work, communication, entertainment, and education, we also expose ourselves to more and more cyber risks. But how much do we know about the cyber threats we face daily? Phishing emails are more common than you know. How prepared are we to deal with them?

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 21, 2019

Among other things, this slowness means fewer clicked links in phishing emails. By now, we should expect to be seeing puppet shows on the dangers of phishing. It is creating a culture of cyber threat awareness and best practices. They may offer continuous training programs to help thwart phishing attacks and malware infections.

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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. 2) Create strong passwords.

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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. It’s way faster than manual phishing, so more users can be targeted.

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Mitnick Security

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Reduce cyber risks with security awareness training. Help employees spot phishing, social engineering, and cyber threats before damage occurs.

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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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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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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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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. Cyber Risks of Remote Work For many organizations, the global coronavirus epidemic played a significant role in their decision to let employees work out of office.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. While eliminating the risk completely is impossible, there are a few things organizations can do to improve their cybersecurity posture. Third-party risk management.

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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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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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Jane Frankland

MAY 8, 2024

This not only frees up valuable time for security professionals to focus on more complex tasks but also reduces the risk of human error. As CISOs, and ITDMs who are responsible for cybersecurity we can do three things: 1.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

How to protect your organization from a social engineering attack. This tactic is called social engineering and is one of the key methods used in attacks that result in data breaches. One important and often overlooked element is social engineering education. dollars to remediate per incident.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2023

Our team has handled several ransomware attacks by the Royal threat actor group, and each of those started with a callback phishing attack that exploited people, first, to gain initial access into the network, so it would not surprise me if that is what happened in this attack on the City of Dallas, as well. Register here.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Security experts have warned for years about the possibility of social engineering attacks with deepfakes, and the technology has matured enough for 2023 to see hackers successfully leverage it. Security leaders will start integrating human risk management into their overall security strategy.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 9, 2021

Elements such as security awareness training and simulated phishing resources can help mitigate end-user cyber risk and drive secure user behaviour. These programs are designed to help users understand the role they play in helping to combat security breaches.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 13, 2025

phishing attacks), and their specific roles in protecting sensitive information. A Key Addition to Existing Law The guidance explicitly addresses inquiries regarding AI and outlines how businesses should adapt their risk assessments and controls to mitigate emerging threats. Train Your Team Cybersecurity is a team effort.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

To add insult to injury, WannaCry was initially spread through a phishing campaign. These controls can mitigate 80% of common cyber risks such as hacking, phishing, malware infections and social engineering attacks. Spam emails containing infected links or attachments were sent to employees.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2022

Other cyber incidents are common, including phishing attacks , business email compromise, exploitation of cloud and software vulnerabilities , social engineering , third-party exposures, and more. It hosts Cybercrime Spotlight webinars on emerging cyber threats and the most effective controls to prevent them.

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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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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. It first is isolated and vetted in a “vetting zone.” Budget and resource constraints.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022.

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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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