Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

” To defend against ransomware campaign like this one, NJCCIC provided the following recommendations: Security Awareness Training : Engage in security awareness training to enhance defense mechanisms and recognize potential signs of malicious communications.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

This was one of the leading findings of a research study – conducted by TalentLMS on behalf of Kenna Security – that sought to understand the cybersecurity habits of some 1,200 workers, as well as their knowledge of best practices and ability to recognize security threats.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

More Americans than ever are working remotely and seeking out entertainment online, and this increase of internet activity has fueled a dramatic spike in cybercrime. The post GUEST ESSAY: Until we eliminate passwords, follow these 4 sure steps to password hygiene appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Small businesses are popular targets because they often have lax security.”. When security researchers discovered more than 2 million stolen passwords on a hacker server in December, a piece of malware called a keylogger was suspected. If you make just one security choice this year, make it your website.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees. According to the FBI, phishing was the most common type of cybercrime last year—nearly doubling in frequency between 2019 and 2020.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

However, it has now been well established that over the period of the pandemic there has been an enormous rise in cybercrime. But what has driven this rise in cybercrime? It is really worth implementing strong procedures and policies, and providing staff with training to help minimize the risk of cybercrime for your company.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If these passwords have been reused for corporate accounts, this may leave organizations at risk to account takeovers.” Company credentials are a valuable commodity in the cybercrime underground , they are offered up to $5,000 for a single username and password pair. ” reads the report published by Digital Shadows.

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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. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Time is of the essence in these attacks because many companies that rely on VPNs for remote employee access also require employees to supply some type of multi-factor authentication in addition to a username and password — such as a one-time numeric code generated by a mobile app or text message. ” WHAT CAN COMPANIES DO?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. Forward outlook Ransomware is a dynamic and increasingly hybrid segment of cybercrime. None of these early threats went pro. pharma giant ExecuPharm.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 26, 2023

However, the amount spent on cybersecurity is nothing compared to the amount of money projected to be lost by cybercrime. Is cybersecurity spending driving cybercrime? It's more likely to say that the increased spending around cybersecurity is driven in response to cybercrime and potential economic fallout. Not likely.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, businesses should assess how they're fostering a culture of online security. Cybercrime moves quickly, and as digital technologies play an increasingly central role in business, it will only grow. Make security awareness training relevant.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The scheme highlights the role and responsibility upper management plays in ensuring the security of their own company’s assets.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Wizard Spider is a cybercrime group affiliated with a what is sometimes called the Ransomware Cartel , a collective of underground groups identified by threat intelligence company Analyst1. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

However, this has also led to increased vulnerabilities, with cyberattacks occurring every 11 seconds and cybercrime damages expected to reach $8 trillion this year, Easterly stated.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

But, every advancement towards realizing a 21st century quality of life comes with a wave of security threats, old and new. The consequences of which are not only born by companies who are the primary targets of cybercrime. Routers and IP cameras, which were infiltrated through weak access points due to password insufficiency.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2021

attacks, Kaspersky experts recommend: Not exposing remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary and always using strong passwords for them. Dedicated training courses can help, such as those provided in the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 20, 2023

The login prompt requests the employee's password, claiming it is necessary to verify their identity in order to access the sensitive information in the attachment. Additionally, companies should invest in employee security awareness training and invest in security solutions that can detect and block such phishing attempts.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

In reality, cybercriminals had for months lured employees searching for their payroll system with a mirror-image-like website that reportedly tricked hundreds of employees into providing their usernames and passwords. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

To protect your devices and finance-related accounts: Use multifactor authentication, strong unique passwords and other secure authentication tools. Use reliable security solutions capable of detecting and stopping both malware and phishing attacks. Pay particular attention to security patches.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Without PAM, zero trust security would be difficult if not impossible. As cybercrime has grown in both frequency and severity, zero trust’s advantages have become increasingly clear. Now, 77% of IT decision-makers use a zero trust approach somewhere in their security infrastructure, according to ThycoticCentrify research.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

Users or organizations on Slack may also disclose or lose control of their API keys, secrets, or passwords,' noted the company. This 'could lead to unauthorized access to their accounts and data within Slack (arising from, for example, an independent third-party data security incident that compromises those API keys, secrets, or passwords).".

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Thinking like a fraudster can help create additional barriers for these social engineering tricks and form a foundation for effective security awareness training so that the human factor hardens an organization's defenses instead of being the weakest link. That being said, security awareness training is indispensable these days.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness month (NCSAM), we thought it would be fitting to write a bit about the overall subject of cyber security and how that applies to WordPress website owners. What is Cybersecurity Awareness? Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime. It’s our business and also our passion.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

This hoax involves what's called a captive portal, which is a web page that prompts users to enter personal information or login credentials, such as usernames and passwords. First, they are instructed to click the "Access Document" button, which leads to a login page asking for the Office 365 password or a company ID.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

charity and movement by the cybersecurity industry that supports more than 2,000 individuals and sole traders impacted by cybercrime and online harm every month. It encompasses various forms of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, tracking, hacking accounts and intimate image abuse. Use good passwords.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Here are Kaspersky’s recommendations for staying safe from ransomware attacks: Do not expose remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary, and always use strong passwords. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided on Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Here are Kaspersky’s recommendations for staying safe from ransomware attacks: Do not expose remote desktop services (such as RDP) to public networks unless absolutely necessary, and always use strong passwords. Dedicated training courses can help, such as the ones provided on Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Some facts Jakkal revealed: Microsoft is seeing 4,000 password attacks per second. There are two types of cybersecurity threats: espionage related to geopolitics, and financial cybercrime. Microsoft is partnering with 15,000 companies and organizations with 300 security vendors building on the company's platforms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 3, 2021

The threat landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years due to developments in technologies that have led to the rise of ransomware, malware, botnets, and other types of cybercrime. . Today, the post-COVID era is a time for organizations to rethink their security practices and fight back against malicious actors.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

"While many of these attack trends are troubling, there are a number of things organizations can do to reduce their risk, such as investing in security awareness programs, updating security protocols, working with trusted partners to address vulnerabilities, and partnering with an MDR vendor."

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Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2023

“In the case of payment refusal, also will be published points of entry into the network and passwords and logins company.” After the incident, TSMC has immediately terminated its data exchange with this concerned supplier in accordance with the Company’s security protocols and standard operating procedures.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Even the most security-aware and technologically apt teams can fall victim to a sophisticated attack like this. This is why organizations have sought to upskill their teams and outsourced contractors in critical areas like DevOps or project management in proper cyber awareness.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Because cybercrime is big business (and the fastest-growing type of crime), new attack methods are always arising. Security awareness training and phishing simulations can help prepare your people to spot potential cyber threats like phishing emails, so they can report them and help prevent exposing your business and customers to damage.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2021

As technology becomes more intertwined with our lives, thanks to personal assistants like Alexa and Siri to self-driving cars and robots, cyberattacks and security vulnerabilities are skyrocketing as well. Surprisingly, it will be an understatement to say that the cybercrime epidemic is alarming for personal and professional security.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

We should not be focused so much on the organization’s Return on investment or Return on asset around security spending; we should consider for a moment that with every significant security awareness training, every adaptive control, and every security policy only makes the task “of being hacked” even more expensive for the cybercriminals.

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