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Report Finds 50% of Scattered Spider Phishing Domains Targeted Finance & Insurance

Digital Shadows

By replicating platforms like single sign-on (SSO) portals or VPNs, hosting the fake sites with bulletproof providers, and using personalized phishing lures, attackers bypass security defenses and gain unauthorized access to critical systems.

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MITRE ResilienCyCon: You Will Be Breached So Be Ready

eSecurity Planet

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Prepare Now. The conference — held in McLean, Va.,

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RSAC insights: Introducing ‘CWPP’ and ‘CSPM,’ new frameworks to secure cloud infrastructure

The Last Watchdog

The summer of 2019 was a heady time for the financial services industry. Capital One’s valuation hit record highs at a time when its senior executives bragged on Wall Street about how the bank’s aggressive adoption of AWS-supplied infrastructure would boost both profits and security.

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The Clock is Ticking for PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses. Virtually every major financial institution, retailer, and scores of payment processors have been the victims of data breaches, incurring both financial and reputational damage. million, second only to healthcare.

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Unmasking 2024’s Email Security Landscape

Security Affairs

Targeted Sector Vulnerabilities: Financial Services, IT, Healthcare, Education, and Government sectors have emerged as primary targets, with attackers fine-tuning their strategies to exploit specific vulnerabilities within these industries.

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U.S. Imposes Ban on Russia’s Kaspersky; Sanctions 12 Executives

eSecurity Planet

The sanctioned individuals will also be barred from engaging in any financial transactions with U.S. partners, or even access basic financial services like credit cards. individuals or companies, making it difficult for them to travel to the U.S., conduct business with U.S.

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2024 Cybersecurity Laws & Regulations

eSecurity Planet

Here’s a brief overview of industry-specific cybersecurity regulations: Financial Services Financial services firms are subject to stringent cybersecurity regulations to protect sensitive financial data. For more detailed insights into cybersecurity practices and tools, explore resources on network security here.