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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

IoT devices help remotely control our household appliances, power plants, smart buildings, factories, airports, shipyards, trucks, trains and military. Most companies have only a vague sense of all of the IoT sensors tied into their networks, and each device represents an access path beckoning intruders. And we’re just getting started.

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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide & Steps

eSecurity Planet

The information provided includes source code and user credentials, privileged administrative access, and other critical data, which can be used to simulate an internal attack. Since much of the access information is provided up front, these tests are less expensive than black box tests.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #14 [Eyes on the Prize] How Crafty Cons Attempted a 36 Million Vendor Email Heist

KnowBe4

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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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

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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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #27 [Heads Up] Massive Impersonation Phishing Campaign Imitates Over 100 Brands and Thousands of Domains

KnowBe4

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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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #16 [Finger on the Pulse]: How Phishers Leverage Recent AI Buzz

KnowBe4

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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U.S. Security Agencies Warn About Russian Threat Gangs Amid Ukraine Tensions

eSecurity Planet

11 by the FBI, National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes as tensions rise between Russia, the United States and European countries over Russia’s military activities related to Ukraine. Also read: Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022. Tactics and Responses.

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