The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

These Russian cyber actors are government organizations and include other parties who take their orders from the Russian military or intelligence organizations – while not technically under government control. Educate your employees on threats and risks such as phishing and malware. Enable auto-update features if available.

Cybersecurity 214

Cybersecurity Military Passwords Education 214

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Google sued by New Mexico attorney general for collecting student data through its Education Platform. Reading Municipal Light Department, an electric utility in Massachusetts, hit by ransomware. New strain of Cerberus Android banking trojan can steal Google Authenticator codes. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived!

Security 89

Security Ransomware Military Data breaches 89

KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

This data makes it clear that security awareness training designed to educate users on the need to be continually vigilant, regardless of the device, is critical to an organization remaining protected against attacks. This enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more.

Phishing 85

Phishing Security awareness Insurance Cybersecurity 85

ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

Say you’re an organization that’s been hit with ransomware. At what point do you need to bring in a ransomware negotiator? Mark Lance, the VP of DFIR and Threat intelligence for GuidePoint Security, provides The Hacker Mind with stories of ransomware cases he’s handled. The same is true with ransomware.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Encryption Authentication Communications 40

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. Educate employees. Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.).

Passwords 214

Passwords Cybersecurity Education Phishing 214

ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. MUSIC} VAMOSI: In EP 49, I talked with Huntress, a managed service provider that discovered the ransomware affecting customers of Keysea. And because they were plugged into those clients, they were able to limit the spread of the ransomware.

Insurance 40

Insurance Privacy Ransomware GDPR 40

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Uses at least two (2FA) or more methods to authenticate a user, such as biometrics, device certificates, or authenticator apps.

Security 120

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Risk 120