Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. ” Paul Chichester, Director of Operations at the NCSC, said.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The growing sophistication of cyber threats demands robust identity assurance solutions that include multifactor authentication, risk monitoring and adaptive verification collectively forming multi-factor verification (MFV.) AI-powered cryptocurrency attacks will automate phishing and exploit vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

Employee training: Educate staff about cybersecurity best practices , including recognizing phishing attempts and using strong, unique passwords. Advanced threat detection: Deploy intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor network traffic for suspicious activities.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As of August 2023, it's estimated that around 40 million individuals and more than 2,500 businesses were affected across various sectors, including healthcare, government, finance, and education. Notable organizations hit include major financial firms, government agencies, and educational institutions worldwide.

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IT Security Guru

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Furthermore, the Armed Forces run awareness campaigns to instruct their personnel about cyber threats and what measures authorized users may take to mitigate threats to military information systems and their vulnerabilities. These training programs imitate cyberattacks and educate people about existing malware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Latest email security trends Phishing and spear-phishing attacks: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information or downloading malware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2021

Whether it’s sending a confidential document to the wrong person or clicking on a phishing email, no organisation is immune to human error and the damaging consequences this can have on the business. Yet, these risks can be mitigated by educating workforces on the modern threat landscape and the existing risks.

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Webroot

JANUARY 19, 2022

Through a series of simulations based on real-world attacks, employees gain the know-how to spot common scams, including phishing attempts that could wreak havoc on your IT infrastructure. Course topics include cybersecurity, phishing and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Fully customizable phishing simulator.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Keeping pests out of your home and keeping cyber threats out of your organization might seem worlds apart, but there are surprising parallels between the two. CISO takeaway: Cyber threats evolve constantly, with attackers using sophisticated tactics like ransomware-as-a-service or AI-driven malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Cybercriminals are using Salesforce’s mass email service to dupe people into handing over credit card numbers, credentials and other personal information in a novel phishing campaign that highlights the threats to corporate networks that can come from whitelisted email addresses. Whitelisting Increases Vulnerability.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week is a global initiative that brings together various stakeholders—government agencies, educational institutions, and private companies—to promote understanding and awareness of cybersecurity issues. These sessions not only educate participants but also foster a sense of community among those invested in cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The law enforcement agency has warned the citizens of the United States not to fall prey to the ransomware campaigns launched by the said group of threat actors known to target schools & educational institutes in the country. Vice Society exploits online systems by using tools such as Cobalt Strike, SystemBC, and PowerShell Empire.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While digital transformations have given state, local, and education (SLED) organizations unprecedented operational flexibility, threat actors are looking to exploit their new vulnerabilities. A virtual frontline has formed, and cybersecurity measures must defend against a rising tide of cyber threats.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With cyberattacks on operating systems, applications, and networks becoming more sophisticated, the tech giant formulated a strategy to enhance the protection of Windows systems, focusing strongly on phishing attacks. During the Ignite 2024 conference, Microsoft announced the Windows Resiliency Initiative to address these security concerns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The combination of these factors created an environment in which phishing attempts were easily successful, targeting the population by utilizing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) name as a cover. While phishing attempts, particularly those utilizing email are common, they are unfortunately frequently successful.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Office 365 and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) customers were the targets of billions of brute-force and phishing attacks last year. Microsoft revealed that Office 365 and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) customers were the targets of billions of phishing emails and brute force attacks last year. ” states Microsoft.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Ongoing education and skill development requires educating teams and ensuring employees become proactive contributors to organizational defense.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 22, 2021

Through phishing. What’s phishing again?” Phishing is a specific type of cyber attack through which hackers and scammers use email to trick you. It’s part of a broader cyber attack called “social engineering” that includes other avenues like phone calls, text messages, and even impersonating people in real life.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, on February 6th unveiled Canada's National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS), a long-term plan to protect Canadians, businesses, and critical infrastructure from an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. The immediate knee jerk reaction to this is, FINALLY!"

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Increased information sharing between exchanges, security firms, and law enforcement is essential, alongside industry-wide security standards and user education. Enhanced transparency and information sharing could be pivotal in curbing such sophisticated cyber threats in the future.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Phishing is all around us. At the end of the day, it turned out that this was the work of the company's information security team, aimed at showing management how simply attackers could gather data for targeted phishing campaigns. Direct engagement with cyber threats is essential for cultivating a robust defense against phishing.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On the other hand, malicious actors are leveraging AI for more sophisticated attacks, such as deepfakes and AI-enhanced phishing. This is complicating threat landscapes as states work to keep pace with AI-driven cyberattacks while also embracing AI to improve defense strategies.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. The latest OpenText Threat Report provides insight into these changes, offering vital insights that help us prepare and protect ourselves against emerging threats.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. AI-powered malware and phishing schemes can adapt to defenses in real time, making them harder to detect and counter.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 5, 2021

Phishing has been around since the mid-nineties, with the first-ever malicious email of this kind being discovered in 1995. This now notorious cyber threat rose to global fame in 2000 with the infamous Love Bug virus spread. The email it came in contained an attachment claiming to be a love letter, which tricked a lot […].

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

. • Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing. Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats. Such manipulation can harm user trust, tarnish brand reputation and have broader social consequences.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

This number highlights the widespread nature of digital threats. Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. It ensures your data remains secure against a wide array of cyber threats.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Investigations revealed that employee phishing was the primary vector for the breach, exposing the vulnerabilities created by insufficient training and awareness programs. By understanding these patterns, businesses can better prepare themselves against evolving cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

With cyber threats growing in sophistication and frequency, the financial implications of neglecting cybersecurity training are severe and multifaceted. “As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the cost of not investing in cybersecurity training escalates exponentially,” explains Dara Warn, CEO of INE Security.

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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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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cybercriminals have been quick to recognize and take advantage of these new capabilities, which has given birth to a new epoch of phishing called "deepfake phishing." The mechanics of deepfake phishing The way traditional phishing works is rather simple. Nowadays, being a successful "black hat" takes a lot of effort.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cybersecurity professionals stand on the frontlines, ever-vigilant against an increasing tide of cyber threats. They must recognise the scam patterns that may threaten a business’s data and take a unified approach to prevent data loss and mitigate cyber threats.

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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. People frequently fall for scams, phishing, and other attacks due to a lack of awareness, trust in seemingly legitimate sources, or simple human error.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Schools operating in whole of Britain will get a free cyber security tool for free from September last week. The tool will be rolled out in a testing phase to help the educational institutes in accessing the robustness of their cybersecurity measures.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2024

Moreover, email has become the primary conduit for phishing schemes. Their ability to discern and report potential threats significantly augments our collective cyber resilience. Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are in the top three of the most expensive data breach factors. million, a staggering 15.3%

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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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