Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Organizations should focus their security awareness and training efforts towards educating their userbases on how to differentiate between each type of phishing attack, and strive to build phishing resiliency over time using routine simulated exercises that mimic real-life attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. High-ranking staff, people with access to sensitive information, or those involved in confidential projects are often targeted by attackers.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

We already know that 10% of threats get past security solutions, so we're left with educating the user to stop attacks. Despite 71% of the survey respondents stating they had security awareness training in place, 40% do not conduct regular training, 16% only perform ad hoc training, and 9% only push training when an incident occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Are access controls and least privilege principles successfully implemented? Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Whatever the scenario, keep in mind that such things will never compel you to give away OTPs, PINs, or passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

Some of the biggest names in tech are promising to spend more than $30 billion to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, from securing the supply chain and expanding the adoption of the zero trust model to growing the talent pool , ramping up security awareness and revamping parts of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

Ankura immediately provided security operations center (SOC) services to stop the virus from spreading, protect against further damage, and to begin the process of removing it. Forensic analysis of the breach came to a quick conclusion – a phishing attempt had tricked a user with privileged access into clicking on a malicious link.

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KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

Learn about the real risks of weak passwords, why password management is key to building a strong security culture, and our best advice on how to protect your users and your organization. I've spent a lot of time here educating you on attack specifics, industry trends, and the impacts felt by attacks.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Our feelings won’t be hurt when you say educating employees isn’t your favorite part of your job. The fact remains, though, that fostering a risk-aware corporate culture through security awareness has never been more important. How access to data can make you a target for cybercriminals. –

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KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

However, once the user downloads and extracts the file, the Redline Stealer (aka RedStealer) malware is activated and is capable of stealing passwords and downloading further malware onto the user's device." Employees can be helped to develop sound security habits like these by stepping them through monthly social engineering simulations.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

However, there are additional details about the attack we can analyze to see what kind of access the attacker was able to garner from this attack. The attacker may have been an initial access broker – Despite the access gained that Reddit is making out to be not a big deal, they do also mention that no production systems were accessed.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

The capacity to craft compelling, well-formed text is in the hands of anyone with access to ChatGPT, and that's basically anyone with an internet connection." Security awareness training still has a place to play here." We must ask: 'Is the email expected? Is the from address legit? Is the email enticing you to click on a link?'

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How the Attackers Gained Unauthorized Access. Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. There may be good security settings and configurations, but people can choose not to use them. They exploited several fortuitous situations to access the files they targeted.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 1, 2018

” According to one industry report , identity thieves with access to sensitive data defrauded 15.4 But until it is, it’s up to individuals and families to prioritize cybersecurity awareness at home. Securing the Home Front. Basic password protection and hygiene (Password Protection).

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KnowBe4

JUNE 27, 2023

New-school security awareness training gives your employees a healthy sense of suspicion so they can avoid falling for these types of scams. Blog post with links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CONTINUED] at the KnowBe4 blog: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. One employee fell for the attack, and the threat actor then attempted to use the victim's account to gain access to Coinbase's internal systems.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2020

The Archiveus Trojan from 2006 was the first one to use RSA cipher, but it was reminiscent of a proof of concept and used a static 30-digit decryption password that was shortly cracked. In many cases, the crooks hack managed service providers (MSPs) first and then use this access to compromise the partnering organizations.

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IT Governance

JUNE 21, 2018

Other staff, meanwhile, tend to have little knowledge of or interest in information security practices, which they often believe have been designed to hinder their day-to-day work. Staff need regular training on information security practices to ensure they’re aware of the risks they face on a daily basis.

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KnowBe4

OCTOBER 2, 2019

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think holistically about security awareness. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is well underway! A cybersecure workforce does not come from a one-and-done approach to teaching security best practices. We certainly hope not! PROTECT IT.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Although encryption won’t stop malicious actors accessing an organisation’s information, it will prevent them from being able to use it. It works by obscuring information and replacing identifiers with something else, meaning it is only accessible or comprehensible to approved users. Password policies. Email policies.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

New-school security awareness training teaches your employees to recognize social engineering tactics so they can avoid falling for phishing attacks. From code execution and clickjacking to password theft and rogue forms, cybercriminals have more than enough email-based tricks that mean trouble for your InfoSec team.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 16, 2019

The end goal of strong cybersecurity training is to create the human firewall, turning employees into active security defenses for the enterprise as they surf the Web and make decisions about sharing data. Our 2018 State of Privacy and Security Awareness Report , which surveyed more than 1,000 employees in the U.S.,

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

Blog post with (lots of) links: [link] [Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Based on over 1,083 G2 customer reviews, KnowBe4 is the top-ranked security awareness training platform with 99% of users rating 4 or 5 stars.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts of the network.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

To centrally launch vulnerability scans or establish an automatic schedule, this approach requires administrator-credentialed access. Open ports may suggest possible vulnerabilities or network-accessible services. These scanners frequently provide information for securing databases and safeguarding sensitive data.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Using appropriate access controls. Boards should have adequate access to cybersecurity expertise, and discussions about cyber-risk management should be given regular and adequate time on board meeting agendas. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy. Implementing a Targeted Guidance Strategy. Encrypting critical data assets.

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some BEC scammers take the extra step of stealing or obtaining the sender’s email account credentials (username and password) and sending the email directly from that sender’s actual account. (In rarer cases, BEC scammers may try to spread ransomware or malware by asking victims to open an attachment or click a malicious link.)

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