CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Romania-based Cybersecurity firm BitDefender has added a new security feature to safeguard its users from chat based cyber threats. BitDefender Mobile Security feature assists customers in protecting against malware spread and phishing scams.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Take the chemical manufacturer that lost $60 million in August 2024 after an employee fell for a business email compromise (BEC) scam. And when that happens, the consequences are stark. Data from the GreyMatter Phishing Analyzer shows phishing email subject lines commonly contain words like request, account, invoice, payment, and action.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

Cyber threats now command the corporate sector’s full attention. Corporate consultancy PwC’s recent poll of 1,600 CEOs worldwide found that cyber attacks are now considered the top hinderance to corporate performance, followed by the shortage of skilled workers and the inability to keep up with rapid tech advances.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. In particular, we witnessed an increase in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and a surge in the usage of the internet of things (IoT). The rise of exchange attacks grew, and quick scams reigned.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

The 2022 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report found that all types of cyberattacks increased in 2021. Encrypted threats spiked 167%, ransomware increased 105%, and 5.4 Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Phishing attacks continue to dominate cyber threats. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2024

Increased attack surface The 2024 Paris Olympics will involve a massive digital infrastructure, including ticketing systems, live-streaming platforms, and IoT devices used in venues. Diverse technologies: The integration of various technologies, from traditional IT systems to newer IoT devices, increases the complexity of securing the event.

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Cytelligence

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and phishing scams continue to pose significant threats. Emerging Trends in Cyber Security Strategies To combat these emerging threats, businesses must proactively adopt robust cybersecurity strategies.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 6, 2024

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been a reactive game: We respond to cyber threats as they arise, analyze the incidents, add pertinent information to “deny lists”, and update stakeholders on “what happened.” It may sound difficult, but change always sounds hard at first. But a proactive approach to cybersecurity can spread, too.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Each element in the stack is necessary but potentially vulnerable to threats. is the hardware that connects an organization’s devices, such as routers, servers, computers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices. The network. The operating system. is the software that runs the computers and other devices on the network.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In Episode 356, Tom and Kevin discuss the increasing role of deepfake technology in bypassing biometric checks, accounting for 24 percent of fraud attempts. The show covers identity fraud issues and explores the controversial practices of data brokers selling location data, including tracking US military personnel.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

As we look forward into 2017 cyber attacks , information security teams have to think like hackers in order to stay ahead of the challenges to come. The Internet of Things (IoT) The constantly expanding world of the Internet of Things (IoT) has already given hackers plenty of opportunity.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thats according to Corvus Insurances Q3 2024 Cyber Threat Report , which said many of the ransomware attacks in Q3 leveraged outdated VPN software and poorly protected VPN gateways.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

To get more details, check out the CISA alert “ Foreign Threat Actor Conducting Large-Scale Spear-Phishing Campaign with RDP Attachments. ” critical infrastructure Boost the integrated cyber defenses of the U.S. To get more details, read OWASP’s announcement “ OWASP Dramatically Expands GenAI Security Guidance.”

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Spooky fact : The infamous Mirai botnet attack in 2016 turned more than 600,000 IoT devices into cyber zombies, leading to one of the most significant DDoS attacks in history. Warding off zombies : Regularly update device firmware, patch IoT devices, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. How to spot their scam and protect yourself.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

and its allies must keep up; GenAI; mobile threats; RaaS makes it easier for the bad actors; non-human identity management; OT, IoT, and IIoT security and threats; cyber resiliency; SOC models; and improving cybersecurity education and programming. What the Practitioners Predict Jake Bernstein, Esq.,

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many of these messages were attempts to recruit people who could be hired to deploy a piece of malware that enslaved host machines in an Internet of Things (IoT) botnet. A review of @cyb3rph4nt0m shows this user has posted more than 4,200 messages since January 2024. “Why do you think I haven’t sold my net? According to the U.S.

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