IT Security Guru

JUNE 17, 2024

It also includes network vulnerabilities, like open or unprotected ports, unpatched software, and avenues for phishing or social engineering attacks. However, this necessary flexibility may come at the expense of security, in a vertical which is consistently ranked top (or close to top) in terms of the most targeted sectors.

Financial Services 89

Financial Services Manufacturing Social Engineering Risk 89

Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Image Source: AI Generated Recent data breaches have exposed sensitive information from millions of customers across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. These incidents demonstrate the critical importance of robust third-party risk management and the need for enhanced security protocols in vendor relationships.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Healthcare Social Engineering Financial Services 98

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. To pursue cybersecurity culture change, we recommend you to institute a cost-effective, company-wide security awareness training for your employees.

Security Awareness 40

Security Awareness Risk Cyber threats Cyber Risk 40

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 16, 2021

The prevalence of digital fraud attempts on businesses and consumers continues to rise as malicious actors are shifting their focus in 2021 from financial services to travel and leisure and other industries. globally.

Financial Services 102

Financial Services Social Engineering Accountability Engineering 102

SC Magazine

MARCH 4, 2021

Researchers have spotted a new business email compromise (BEC) trend that, if perfected, could represent a significant social engineering threat to the financial investment and private equity community. “And so, at its core, it looks realistic,” despite the large sums of money being requested.

Scams 88

Scams Security Awareness Social Engineering Banking 88

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

He is a cybersecurity and M&A professional, focusing predominantly within financial services, life sciences, health care and retail industries. Prior to that, he was chief technology officer at a technology startup, security architect at John Deere for 18 years, and developed and taught graduate cybersecurity for 16 years.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Information Security Education 126

SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Digital Shadows reports that out of its total client base, businesses operating in the financial services, food and beverage, technology, health care, and insurance verticals were responsible for nearly half of all total risk events observed. “We

Phishing 87

Phishing Identity Theft Social Engineering Technology 87