The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 17, 2018

In this fast-evolving, digitally-transformed, business environment, enterprises in 2018 will spend a record $3.8 But the big driver compelling companies to spend smarter is obvious: the risk of sustaining a catastrophic network breach keeps rising. Here are a few big takeaways: Smarter spending. keep intensifying. One-upmanship.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Cyberattacks and data breaches will continue to arise because of credential theft, social engineering (phishing, smishing, vishing etc), vulnerabilities in third party software and supply chain processes, forged or stolen machine identities, and misconfigured cloud computing. Digital transformation. Types of attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 25, 2019

Without APIs there would be no cloud computing, no social media, no Internet of Things. APIs are the glue that keeps digital transformation intact and steamrolling forward. APIs have been a cornerstone of our digital economy from the start. But APIs also comprise a vast and continually-expanding attack surface.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. However, MDR also runs the risk of false positives, leading to wasted time and resources.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Attackers widely use phishing emails and social engineering tactics to trick employees into unwittingly helping them gain access to company systems. Employee awareness training: Educating employees about phishing and social engineering tactics increases their ability to recognise and avoid potential ransomware threats.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2025

Ownership and rights management Monitoring who currently owns the rights to a digital asset and what permissions exist for its use helps prevent unauthorized access and distribution and reduces the risk of misuse or fraudulent activity. Determine the asset categories most in need of provenance based on their security risk profile.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today's digital age, the concept of security has evolved far beyond the traditional boundaries of firewalls and antivirus software. With the ongoing movement towards digital transformation, cloud adoption, hybrid work environments and increased business interconnectivity, workforce identity tools have emerged as the new perimeter.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A continued shift to remote working highlighted the importance of security in an era of digital transformation, and hopefully, business leaders have taken onboard the critical need for effective online protection, particularly where email security is concerned. How can SMEs prepare for email security threats in 2022?

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 4, 2021

With digital transformation taking a hold of organisations globally, the convergence of IT and OT systems has led ransomware attacks to target new data and technology types. Ransomware leverages social engineering attacks, preying on fears as a way to execute malicious code on devices.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 23, 2025

The same risk then applies to the protection and storage of sensitive data. Compounding the problem is that insurance industries are embracing digital transformation, creating apps that collect data and giving every policyholder a login to access their information. If youre ready for a demo, reachout.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. If an attacker can breach a network, the risks are very high. Complete Guide & Steps.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Third-party Risks Take Center Stage. Third-party risks are at the forefront of security concerns, with identity risk management provider SecZetta predicting that “supply chain paranoia” will take over the cybersecurity world this year. Also read: Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools for 2022.

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McAfee

MARCH 5, 2021

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework shows how to achieve digital transformation without compromising security, but organizations still face a number of difficult choices in how they go about it. Dangerous Detours, Potholes, and Roadblocks.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

One tried-and-true incursion method pivots off social engineering. Critical application processes are at the greatest risk, including those that are running in air-gapped environments,” Gupta says. A network breach begins, of course, with an incursion. The message entices the recipient to click on the tainted zip file or macro.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

So, as we race into the new year, and as technology and risks evolve, efforts will be focused on varying frontiers. These regulations mandate that data will be stored and processed within specific jurisdictions to address risks associated with international law enforcement. Here are our predictions for data security in 2025.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Cyberattacks in the financial sector are no longer merely about conducting a heist but rather to hijack the digital transformation of the victim so as to launch attacks against their customer base." Thankfully, there are ways organizations can help reduce their risk of suffering from a ransomware attack. Educate your staff.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

Machine Identities, Human Identities, and the Risks They Pose. These tendencies enable digital attackers to assume control of an email account or another human identity, access which they can then use to conduct follow-up attacks such as vendor fraud or W-2 fraud. The Top Software Supply Chain Attacks: Code Signing at Risk . . .

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

As digital transformation accelerates, business leaders and even individual consumers are going to have to familiarize themselves with PKI and proactively participate in preserving it. Consumers should be wary of PKI-fueled risks they face online today – and take steps to avoid them. PKI also directly affects every one of us.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

It’s a roller coaster of a time to lead, as CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are having to deal with more users, data, devices, technologies, connectivity, mobility, regulations, risks, and threats than they care to. Cyber risks top worldwide business concerns in 2022. The digital skills gap comes at a cost. Women can enable this.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 21, 2022

The digital transformation of the healthcare industry, combined with COVID-era technology and policy changes, have provided significant benefits to healthcare workers. Investment in cybersecurity basics and familiarity with cybersecurity risks can go a long way in protecting any healthcare organization from attack.

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Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

The increased reliance on decentralized connection and the continued rapid expansion of digital transformation by enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and individuals, provided cybercriminals with many opportunities to exploit and capitalize on unsuspecting businesses and individuals. “In Consumers also remain at risk.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While the pandemic accelerated their digital transformation initiatives, it also expanded their threat surface and opened up opportunities for cybercriminals. In addition, telemedicine has generated a larger pool for potential phishing scams as well as other socially-engineered, and technically based, attacks (e.g.,

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

Digital transformation and the increasing reliance on remote business continue to accelerate the adoption of new identity and access management (IAM) approaches and technologies. IAM and IT leaders face new business demands that require digital trust across every interaction and channel. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 11:22.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Attacks such as hacking, phishing, ransomware and social engineering are on the rise. Promoting the Social Impact of Cybersecurity Cyberattacks have a huge impact on society such as the social disruption caused to people’s daily lives. Cybersecurity is essential in preventing cyber crime.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Bad actors continue to target all company sizes, from the smallest to the largest with employees at small companies (100 employees or less) seeing 350% more social engineering attacks than those at larger companies. Unsurprisingly, many IT decision makers and cybersecurity leaders have a Catch-22 situation on their hands.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a world that increasingly faces cybersecurity risks and attacks, the event aims to encourage people, businesses, and institutions to adopt the correct cybersecurity practices to keep them safe from attacks on their data, personal information and finances. Professor Carsten Maple, University of Warwick. Recognize phishing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Retailers are very familiar with the risks and consequences of data breaches, with attacks occurring as far back as a decade ago and continuing to target retailers to this day. The human element risk cannot be understated. This interconnected risk elevates overall costs as comprehensive security measures involve multiple stakeholders.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 28, 2022

The speed with which companies had to digitally transform their businesses during the pandemic has increased their cyber vulnerabilities. You may get away with it once or twice but is it really a risk you want to take? The pandemic has fuelled an increase in cybercrime that shows no signs of abating.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 3, 2024

Fraud detection in banking josh.pearson@t… Sat, 08/03/2024 - 23:33 Banks and financial institutions (FIs) use fraud detection in banking technologies and strategies to reduce the risks of fraud to their business. These risks include the financial costs of fraud as well as the reputational damage that it causes.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This approach can reduce the risk of account takeover through password theft or social engineering attacks while making the login process faster and more user-friendly. Additionally, complete session monitoring can be used to prevent account hijacking and social engineering attacks that can happen after login.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 4, 2024

Snowflake, Inc. says NO, threatening legal action against those who say it was. But reports are coming in of several more massive leaks from other Snowflake customers. The post Was the Ticketmaster Leak Snowflake’s Fault? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 5, 2024

Fast enough for government work: The Federal Communications Commission is finally minded to do something about decades-old vulnerabilities. The post FCC: Phone Network Bugs Must Be Fixed — But are SS7/Diameter Beyond Repair? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2024

Oink, oink, FAIL—you’re in jail: Kansas bank chief exec Shan Hanes stole money from investors, a church and others to buy cryptocurrency to feed a scam. The post Pig Butchering at Heart of Bank Failure — CEO Gets 24 Years in Jail appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2024

Copilot Plus? More like Copilot Minus: Redmond realizes Recall requires radical rethink. The post Recall ‘Delayed Indefinitely’ — Microsoft Privacy Disaster is Cut from Copilot+ PCs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 31, 2021

Digital transformation, proliferation of location agnostic technologies and immense data generation have created uncontrolled remote environments and a fragmented enterprise ecosystem, rendering legacy security policies and practices based on trust obsolete. Trust is now a risk. Jenny Radcliffe, People Hacker & Social Engineer.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Retailers are very familiar with the risks and consequences of data breaches, with attacks occurring as far back as a decade ago and continuing to target retailers to this day. The human element risk cannot be understated. This interconnected risk elevates overall costs as comprehensive security measures involve multiple stakeholders.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 26, 2025

Enhanced Training Programs : Security awareness programs must be reviewed and updated annually to address topics such as phishing, social engineering, and acceptable use of end-user technologies. Solutions That Can Help If your organization has yet to comply with PCI DSS 4.0, requirements.

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