SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. A lack of transparency will only foster feelings of distrust and potential legal implications if data is found to be compromised.

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Overview of Vendor Breaches in 2024 In 2024, the cybersecurity landscape has faced an alarming rise in vendor-related breaches, underscoring the vulnerabilities associated with third-party service providers. The attackers gained access to confidential patient information, which raised alarms about data privacy and patient trust.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

That inspiration is needed, because inequality and gender representation still need to improve in cybersecurity. Even though girls outperform at school, just 26 per cent of people under the age of 30 working in cybersecurity are female, according to ISC2. They are paving the way for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

A beleaguered health care industry that already is a top target of cybercriminals is under attack again, with bad actors recently using social engineering techniques in calls to IT helpdesks to gain access into the systems of targeted organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

About the only consensus on cybersecurity in 2022 is that things will get uglier, but in what ways? Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers. Here are some of the more interesting predictions for 2022 we’ve seen from cybersecurity researchers.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Social Engineering It’s been found that almost one-fourth of the data breach is carried out by using social engineering. Fraudsters often act as though they belong to a particular organization or business and then extract sensitive data from unsuspecting users. Consumers should be wary of their data as well.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity is an increasingly significant focus for many companies as cyberattacks become more frequent and more costly. Which are 5 Cybersecurity trends in the professional services sector? The cybersecurity landscape is changing, and every industry will need to adapt. Automation and AI Will Come to Cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post CSMA Starts with Identity A Comprehensive Approach to Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard. With the rise of AI, NHIs (non-human identities) are booming, and attacks are becoming increasingly identity-first and AI-powered, making them faster, evasive and more sophisticated.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 5, 2022

The post DuckDuckGo Browser Allows Microsoft Trackers, Stolen Verizon Employee Database, Attacking Powered Off iPhones appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

These attacks can result in significant financial and data loss, sometimes shutting down the business. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Therefore, protecting the clients’ data is better than facing compliance issues.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2021

See if you agree with this statement: cybersecurity awareness is a continuing effort , not a month-long cram session. This can rapidly overwhelm colleagues who might not be as familiar with cybersecurity 101 practices. Security awareness and how you talk about cybersecurity. Collaboration is where you get the value.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. OneRep provides a consumer service that scrubs your personal information from Google and dozens of privacy-breaching websites.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Generative AI can help maintain a competitive advantage, but organizations should be mindful of the security and data privacy challenges of a new deployment. The post The Necessity of Security Best Practices When Implementing Generative AI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

According to the latest Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index, over a quarter (26%) of consumers have abandoned a brand in the past 12 months due to privacy concerns. This dual threat of financial and reputational harm makes robust cybersecurity not just a technical necessity but a critical business imperative.

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ZoneAlarm

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The cyber landscape has recently been marred by a highly sophisticated social engineering scheme aimed squarely at Booking.com’s clientele. Active for over a year, this elaborate scam … The post Booking.com Users Targeted in Elaborate Phishing Scams appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Data Security Predictions for 2025: Putting Protection and Resilience at Center Stage madhav Tue, 12/17/2024 - 08:10 Cybersecurity is a remarkably dynamic industry. Protecting data, the driving force of modern businesses, will continue to be the primary focus of organizations throughout 2025. However, in 2024, the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Keyavi Data Corp. , As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, threat actors are also developing increasingly sophisticated social engineering schemes to circumvent security protocols, tools and services — making it even more difficult for the average user to identify and defend against cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 3, 2025

Bad Apple: Chinese firm banned by the U.S. is the shady entity behind a clutch of free VPN appswith over a million downloads. The post App Stores OKed VPNs Run by China PLA appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Their top areas of concern include cybersecurity risk (58%), information security risk (53%) and compliance risk (39%). 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.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

As high-profile data breaches and leaks continue making headlines, a new report from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the triple-whammy of factors enabling this tidal wave of personal data theft. Look to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework v2 for the guidance you need." So, it's not as simple as a Triple Threat.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Because it was impossible to recover the data, Target had to pay tens of millions in damages to affected customers. The hackers used social engineering techniques, sending phishing emails to several of Target’s vendors, and successfully breached Target’s network. Focusing on your own cybersecurity practices isn’t enough.

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Reduce identity theft from phishing and other social engineering schemes. Stay within compliance boundaries like the OMB Memorandum for Zero Trust Cybersecurity and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and CERT-EU guidelines, as noted by Lefavrais. These require MFA use throughout subordinate enterprises.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2022

But the American Data Privacy and Protection Act wasn’t the only privacy related issue on Capitol Hill last week. The post ADPPA US Privacy Law: Coming Soon in Wake of Roe v. We could soon have a federal GDPR. Wade Redo appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Threats are also growing, with 40 percent of data breaches involving stolen credentials, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report. We know that better data visibility leads to better risk mitigation. Stay vigilant about security vulnerabilities in AI chatbots.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2024

CA/B testing: Ludicrous proposal draws ire from “furious” systems administrators. The post Apple Enrages IT — 45-Day Cert Expiration Fury appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten. The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Finance-sector employees fared the worst in an awareness survey, with 85 percent showing some lack of cybersecurity and data privacy knowledge.

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Andrew Hay

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As we approach 2025, the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity continues to challenge professionals and organizations alike. AI-Powered Threats and Defenses The ubiquity of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity is inevitable. Cybersecurity will become a cooperative endeavour, transcending organizational and national boundaries.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Back in the early days of personal computing, perhaps one of the only real concerns was data loss from a drive failure. There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. Security tips.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus brillants exploits: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security fingers Chinese state sponsored hackers. The post Ô! China Hacks Canada too, Says CCCS appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2025

In this post, Ill explore cyberthreat projections and cybersecurity priorities for 2025. Threat actors used AI tools to orchestrate highly convincing and scalable social engineering campaigns, making it easier to deceive users and infiltrate systems. increase in extorted companies listed on data leak sites.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Long before COVID-19, some notable behind-the-scenes forces were in motion to elevate cybersecurity to a much higher level. There is, in fact, deep consensus about how to protect sensitive data and ensure the overall security of corporate networks. states, for instance.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Artificial stupidity: Large language models are terrible if you need reasoning or actual understanding. The post AI Slop is Hurting Security LLMs are Dumb and People are Dim appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

A large-scale phishing campaign is using PDF files and hidden malicious links, as well as posing at the U.S. Postal Service, in phishing campaign targeting mobile device users in hope that victims will divulge credentials and personal information, Zimperium researchers say.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2024

In this episode, special guest Alyssa Miller joins the hosts for an insightful and entertaining conversation covering a broad range of topics from social engineering anecdotes involving Kevin Johnson to Alyssa’s journey in aviation and being a pilot.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

KYC isnt a Thing, claims telco: Commissioner Brendan Carr (pictured) wants $4.5 million fine on Telnyx, for enabling illegal robocall scheme. The post FINALLY! FCC Gets Tough on Robocall Fraud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 8, 2025

IEI-IEI, Oh: Running an obsolete OS, on obsolete hardware, configured with obsolete settings. The post Insecure Medical Devices Illumina DNA Sequencer Illuminates Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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