The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

And its complementary security awareness training modules encourage employees to participate in isolating anything suspicious that leaks into their inboxes. The security gateways and cloud-native security controls look at content but that’s not enough,” Benishti observes.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. “Fake browser update lures are effective because threat actors are using an end-user’s security training against them,” Proofpoint’s Dusty Miller wrote.

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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. All associated emails were blocked or quarantined.”

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s important to continually assess security posture and take corrective action when necessary. Neumetric helps organizations perform DPIAs as well as numerous other types of cybersecurity and cyber risk assessments, in addition to security awareness training for employees.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

Doing this level of SaaS security due diligence on a consistent basis is clearly something well worth doing and something that needs to become standard practice. Company by company this will slow the expansion of the attack surface, perhaps even start to help shrink the attack surface over time.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no surprise that this year’s Cyber Security Awareness Month encourages individuals to be vigilant about phishing. Securing Our World In the fight to "Secure Our World," passkeys offer a powerful solution to one of the most pervasive cybersecurity threats: phishing.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2024

The company is also updating security policies, migrating some systems to the cloud, and requiring additional security awareness training. As a result of the incident, OmniVision implemented more monitoring solutions to detect suspicious activity and prevent recurrence.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

For example, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports that around 50% of SMBs in the UK are likely to experience a cybersecurity breach annually. Addressing cybersecurity requires a multifaceted approach, combining technological solutions with fostering a security-aware culture within the organization.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Many companies now make security awareness and training an integral part of their operations. Some firms even periodically send test phishing messages to their employees to gauge their awareness levels , and then require employees who miss the mark to undergo additional training. ” WHAT CAN COMPANIES DO?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Make cybersecurity a company-wide issue, but also appoint a go-to person that has a responsibility, along with the time and the tools to perform that task.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To combat these threats, companies must invest in robust security awareness training. The damage from such attacks can extend beyond individual employees, as they provide cybercriminals with an entry point into corporate systems.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The post Quantum Computing: An Impending Threat to the Current PKI Systems appeared first on Security Boulevard. By proactively assessing vulnerabilities and planning for the integration of quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions, enterprises can safeguard their digital assets against future threats.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

Use reliable security solutions capable of preventing both malware and phishing attacks. To protect your business: Regularly update your software and install security patches in a timely manner. Implement robust monitoring and endpoint security to detect and mitigate threats at an early stage.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The post How Cybersecurity Training Must Adapt to a New Era of Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. We have entered a new era of cyberthreats, and employees must be equipped to defend the company from more cunning and effective attacks than ever.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Security leaders must leverage the best of both to truly protect an organization in today's complex digital environment — blending the old with the new. The post Blending Traditional and Emerging Cybersecurity Practices for a Holistic Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This Halloween, haunted houses and ghost stories aren't the only things giving us chills. Lurking behind your network's doors are some real digital monsters waiting for an opportunity to sneak in!

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Security Boulevard

JULY 24, 2024

Corporate incompetence: Beleaguered security firm issues initial post-mortem on Friday’s faux pas. The post CrowdStrike Admits it Doesn’t ‘Canary’ Test all Updates appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The post Better Prioritization and Network Clarity Can Close the Gap Between Application Security and Speed appeared first on Security Boulevard. A strategic approach to achieving speed without sacrificing protection requires a deliberate focus on application connectivity.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 15, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris this year, and while the athletes will be focused on breaking world records, there are plenty of opportunistic cyberthreat actors who will be focused on breaking into the event’s complex, fragmented digital environment.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The post Scam Kit Maker Rebuilding Business After Telegram Channel Shut Down appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Agencies Seize Four North Korean IT Worker Scam Websites appeared first on Security Boulevard. law enforcement agencies seized the websites of four North Korean fake IT worker scams that were uncovered by SentinelOne threat researchers and linked to a larger network of Chinese front companies. The post U.S.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 3, 2024

The post How to Achieve Crypto Resilience for a Post-Quantum World appeared first on Security Boulevard. While it's unlikely that quantum computers are currently in the hands of cybercriminals or hostile nation-states, they will be.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The post Huge Leak of Customer Data Includes Military Personnel Info appeared first on Security Boulevard. EnamelPins, which manufactures and sells medals, pins, and other emblematic accessories, for months left open an Elasticsearch instance that exposed 300,000 customer emails, including 2,500 from military and government personnel.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A report by the Identity Theft Resource Center found that while the number of small businesses hit by a cyberattack and the amount of losses continues to grow, companies are adopting stronger security best practices and investing more in security and compliance tools.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 29, 2024

The post Scammers Build Fraud Campaigns Around Free Piano Offers appeared first on Security Boulevard. Scammers are betting that if people are offered a free – yet unsolicited – piano, some will jump at the deal. That appears to be happening.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 12, 2024

The post Sisense Hacked: CISA Warns Customers at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A hard-coded credential catastrophe: The analytics firm kept big companies’ secrets in an insecure AWS bucket. Government says victims include the “critical infrastructure sector.”

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Security Budgets Grow, but Inefficiencies Persist appeared first on Security Boulevard. Most organizations are uncertain about the effectiveness of their cybersecurity investments, despite increasing budgets and rampant cyber incidents, according to Optiv’s 2024 Threat and Risk Management Report.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

million stolen VPN passwords have been compromised by malware in the past year, highlighting a growing risk for unauthorized access to secure networks, according to a Specops Software report. The post More Than Two Million Stolen VPN Passwords Discovered appeared first on Security Boulevard. More than 2.1

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 29, 2024

The post Generative AI vs. Predictive AI: A Cybersecurity Perspective appeared first on Security Boulevard. AI promises considerable benefits however there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding the topic, particularly around the terms generative AI and predictive AI.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. By investing in robust ITDR solutions and avoiding the common pitfalls of underfunding, over-relying on single solutions and chasing trends, organizations have the power to stop potentially devastating data breaches in their tracks. The post Are You Sabotaging Your Cybersecurity Posture?

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The post Russian ‘WhisperGate’ Hacks: 5 More Indicted appeared first on Security Boulevard. Eaten by a GRU: Fake ransomware created by Russian GRU Unit 29155 attacked Ukraine and NATO—a month before the full scale invasion.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 18, 2024

In their haste to deploy LLM tools, organizations may overlook crucial security practices. The rise in threats like Remote Code Execution indicates an urgent need to improve security measures in AI development. The post Vulnerabilities for AI and ML Applications are Skyrocketing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2024

The post Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive appeared first on Security Boulevard. Copying users’ files and deleting some? Even a cartoon hound knows this isn’t fine.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 22, 2024

There are significant gaps in cyber resilience, despite growing confidence in organizational strategies, according to a Cohesity survey of 3,100 IT and security decision-makers across eight countries. The post Cyber Resilience Lacking, Organizations Overconfident appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 19, 2024

The post Closing the Readiness Gap: How to Ensure a Fast Recovery From the Inevitable Cyber Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard. While many businesses invest heavily in frontline defense tools to keep out bad actors, they spend far less time and money preparing for what happens when the criminals eventually get in.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 5, 2024

The post ‘Polyfill’ Supply Chain Threat: 4x Worse Than We Thought appeared first on Security Boulevard. Spackle attack: Chinese company takes over widely used free web service—almost 400,000 websites at risk.

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