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Ransomware realities in 2023: one employee mistake can cost a company millions

Security Affairs

With 85% of campaigns targeting victims with phishing emails containing malicious links, another form of a social engineering attack, education and cyber vigiliance remain a high priority. Why should employers educate employees about cyber security? Use 2FA authentication for better protection.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – November 6, 2023 – Windows Drivers and Exchange Flaws

eSecurity Planet

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level

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UK NCSC warns of spear-phishing attacks from Russia-linked and Iran-linked groups

Security Affairs

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns of a surge in the number of attacks from Russian and Iranian nation-state actors. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning of targeted phishing attacks conducted by threat actors based in Russia and Iran. The are increasingly targeting organizations and individuals.

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How to Keep Your Information Safe for Data Privacy Day 2020

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

An extension of the celebration for Data Protection Day in Europe, Data Privacy Day functions as the signature event of the National Cyber Security Centre’s ongoing education and awareness efforts surrounding online privacy. With the above in mind, it’s worth a discussion about specific security controls in greater detail….

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Spear Phishing Prevention: 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization

eSecurity Planet

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. In order to send a message, they could be using spoof email addresses, making use of compromised accounts, or exploiting weak security measures.

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Biden AI Order Enables Agencies to Address Key Risks

Hunton Privacy

President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Standards for AI Safety and Security Red-teaming requirements. Developers must also share the results of “red-team” exercises with the government. Developers must also share the results of “red-team” exercises with the government.

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security fundamentals are the core requirements that ensure data protection, regulatory compliance, and access management in a cloud environment. Understanding cloud security challenges and knowing the cloud security tools available in the market significantly contribute to enhanced cloud security.

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