CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This gang of cybercriminals targets individuals within an organization with social engineering tactics designed to fool them into opening a document from a ZIP file attached to an email. How do hackers use social engineering? OnePercent utilizes a malicious file attachment via phishing email.

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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. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and stay secure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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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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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

A common misconception among internet users is that basic cyber hygiene is enough to protect against malicious threats. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly at the hands of their puppeteers, and it’s impossible for users to hone their cybersecurity skills at the same rate. Say no to phishing and fraud attempts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Changing Face of Cyber Extortion Attacks Cyber extortion attacks have significantly evolved in recent years, with attackers employing sophisticated techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in business networks and systems. Attackers often exploit employees’ lack of awareness through social engineering techniques.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Businesses must ensure that they are using robust encryption methods to store passwords and encourage end-users to adopt strong, unique passwords for their accounts. As cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize protecting customer data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

The NCSC confirmed, saying: “All types of cyber threat actor – state and non-state, skilled and less skilled – are already using AI, to varying degrees.” The impact is expected to grow for several reasons: AI already helps cybercriminals to compose more effective phishing emails. Stop malicious encryption.

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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.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 26, 2024

The mitigation strategy should include strong access controls, encryption, and intrusion detection to prevent attacks on vehicle systems. Regular security assessment and penetration testing can also be carried out to identify potential vulnerabilities that, if exploited by cyber threats, may compromise the systems of vehicles.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 26, 2023

and Babuk are strains of ransomware that encrypt files on a victim’s machine and demand payment in exchange for decrypting the files. This ransomware is most distributed through phishing attacks where the victim clicks on a link which starts the download process. for targets using Windows OS and Babuk for targets using Linux OS.

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Cytelligence

MAY 24, 2023

Here are seven best practices for cybersecurity in small businesses: Employee Education and Training: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to your employees, teaching them about common threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, and the importance of strong passwords. WPA2 or WPA3).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2023

This move prompted malware authors to seek out new ways to distribute their payloads, resulting in an increase in the use of other infection vectors, such as password-encrypted zip files and ISO files. Emotet and Qakbot, among other high-end stealers and crypters, are known malware threats that use OneNote attachments.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

Ransomware is undoubtedly one of the most unnerving phenomena in the cyber threat landscape. Although most people think of ransomware as a dodgy application that encrypts data and holds it for ransom, the concept is much more heterogeneous than that. File encryption 2013 – 2015. inch diskettes. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Businesses faced constant threats with phishing scams , malware , and other tactics. Hackers shifted their focus from encrypting files and demanding ransoms to simply stealing sensitive information and threatening to expose it, leaving victims with the crippling choice of financial ruin or possible public humiliation.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once a hacker has control of a person’s computer, they can steal sensitive information, use the computer to launch attacks on other systems, or even encrypt files and demand a ransom for the decryption key. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. They encrypt your credentials and protect them with a master password, adding an extra layer of security.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. They encrypt your credentials and protect them with a master password, adding an extra layer of security.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

There are various cyber risks for your data. They include insider threats, phishing, and ransomware. Insider Threats Insider threats include all potential risks of human error or malicious intent. Insider threats are especially serious for remote work. And not without a reason.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

However, that still leaves a significant proportion of the population unaware of this technology or not staying vigilant to more advanced cyber threats. Phishing emails and malware There have been some incredible demonstrations of how LLMs can help write malware. I want to destroy whatever I want. I want to be whoever I want.”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2023

Usually, this involves some crafty social engineering, like spear phishing or setting up a watering hole to deliver custom malware. According to the cyber threat group list compiled by MITRE ATT&CK , we're aware of over 100 APT groups worldwide. Step 2 : Infiltration. Step 3 : Establishing a foothold.

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NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Companies no longer have to simply worry about insider threats, where a disgruntled employee uses their position to damage the firm. The attack vectors have broadened past spear phishing and vulnerable software. Modern variants of ransomware, called crypto ransomware, entomb the files stored on a hard drive using strong encryption.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Malware delivery and execution techniques like DLL side loading with Winword.exe are identical to previous cyber-attacks done by Dark Pink group ( 1 ). Key Judgments Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are almost certainly a significant cyber threat to ASEAN countries.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s Testing U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Cybercriminals take advantage of their weak security infrastructure and exploit the behavior of careless employees to launch insider threats and other cyber-attacks successfully. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2023

To achieve full zero-trust access, MFA is being replaced by phishing-resistant MFA and the standards that define it. To give you a complete picture, I have identified key terminology and concepts surrounding phishing-resistant authentication and put them together in this handy glossary.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2021

Damaging employee mistakes often come in the form of clicking or downloading malicious content, interacting with phishing emails, and unauthorized use of a device or app. As technology changes, so do the phishing and social engineering methods of scammers and hackers. Encrypt all sensitive materials.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging 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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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. Cyber Attack Countermeasures: Teaches about cyber defense and basic cryptography.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 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. These attacks often rely on social engineering tactics and email spoofing.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations operating in today's interconnected world face significant cyber threats which necessitate constant vigilance in safeguarding their sensitive data and digital assets. This involves implementing multiple security measures to fortify systems against diverse cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Source: Verizon DBIR [1] In last year’s DBIR report [2], Social Engineering and Basic Web Application Attacks accounted for over 50% of all cybersecurity data breach events, with Denial of Service being the number one cybersecurity incident covering almost 50% of all events. For example, DDoS attacks and unauthorized encryption (e.g.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

Phishing awareness : Stay alert to phishing attempts by scrutinising emails and messages that request personal information or direct you to suspicious websites. Secure networks : Avoid using untrusted public Wi-Fi to access social media accounts, instead, use mobile data.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. This is one of the most widespread cyber threats, making up at least 27% of all malware incidents as per Verizon’s annual DBIR report (2020). Ransomware. Computer Viruses.

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