Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. For example, 37% of the Thales survey respondents are not confident they know where their sensitive data is stored. And only a mere 2.6%

Energy and Utilities 77

Energy and Utilities Cybersecurity Ransomware Authentication 77

IT Governance

MARCH 30, 2021

Two in five businesses reported a cyber attack or data breach in the past 12 months, according to the UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2021. This includes technological solutions, such as Cloud security and multi-factor authentication, as well as processes that bolster existing measures.

Data breaches 120

Data breaches Phishing Security awareness GDPR 120

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

For example, even though multifactor authentication can block up to 99% of credential-based attacks, the level of adoption remains relatively low. The federal requirements go one step further – not only require MFA across all federal agencies but these deployments must be phishing resistant. Thales’ approach to identity security.

Security 71

Security Authentication Digital transformation Data breaches 71

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

AppDirect’s survey results come at a time when increased security is a growing need for organizations everywhere. In fact, all of their other concerns—malware, stolen data, phishing, ransomware and misconfiguration of cloud services—include an element of human error and/or malice.

Compliance 113

Compliance Risk B2B Cybersecurity 113

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

When organizations implement Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance ( DMARC ), they expect to tighten email security and protect against spoofing and other spam email attacks. DMARC provides widely established standards for email authentication and is adopted by all U.S. What is DMARC? What is DKIM? What is SPF?

IT 117

IT Phishing Authentication Encryption 117

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Survey’s key findings. The research was conducted in January 2022 as an observational study via a web survey aimed at professionals in security and IT management worldwide. Almost 3 out of 4 participants observed an upward trend in ransomware attacks, while half mentioned an increase in malware, Denial of Service, and phishing/whaling.

Manufacturing 71

Manufacturing Encryption Cloud IoT 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, Financial Services Edition, outlines the challenges financial services organizations face securing sensitive data and provides guidance around reducing the risk of attacks such as ransomware, malware, phishing, and denial of service. Malware and ransomware attacks increase.

Financial Services 62

Financial Services Cybersecurity Computer and Electronics Cloud 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

According to a recent survey of Thales consumers, the security risks of generative AI tools concern 75% of the respondents. Misinformation and fake news In the age of clickbait journalism and the rise of social media, it can be challenging to tell the difference between fake and authentic news stories. I want to be whoever I want.” "My

Security 71

Security Phishing Privacy Risk 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Thales has worked together with the University of Warwick to produce the 2022 Consumer Trust Index survey, which includes some interesting findings: 33% of consumers globally have become victims of a data breach. Recognize phishing. Phishing is a popular tactic for cybercriminals.

Security awareness 71

Security awareness Security Data breaches Phishing 71

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. Ransomware ranked second (53%) and phishing finished in the top three (40%). Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. 2021 Report. 2022 Report.

Risk 126

Risk Security Encryption Ransomware 126

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 8, 2023

The 2023 Thales Global Data Threat Report survey, conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence with nearly 3,000 respondents across 18 countries, illustrates how decision-makers ranging from senior executive leaders to individual practitioners manage this balance. This article highlights the key findings of the report.

Digital transformation 87

Digital transformation Cloud Data breaches Encryption 87

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Additionally, the political season gave rise to phishing campaigns, a phenomenon that is likely to continue through the end of the year. The incidence of ransomware attacks has continued to climb, over 700% by some estimates in 2020 in comparison to 2019, with phishing emails being the primary vector.

Cybersecurity 76

Cybersecurity Retail Phishing Sales 76

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker would need a separate vector for network access to exploit these flaws, such as credentials compromised during phishing attacks. Francois Lasnier | VP, Authentication and Access Management Products. Access management is an essential mitigation strategy. Identity & Access Management.

Access 126

Access Security Ransomware Authentication 126

Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

While there are numerous approaches to promoting a more cyber secure workplace, here are the most common and effective ways: Trick Employees via a Phishing Campaign. You can test your employees’ ability to distinguish authentic email content from fraudulent attachments by mass spear-phishing them.

Cybersecurity 76

Cybersecurity Data Privacy Data breaches Privacy 76

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Being Used to Phish So Many of Us? Hacks QakBot, Quietly Removes Botnet Infections Under Siege: Rapid7-Observed Exploitation of Cisco ASA SSL VPNs Why is.US

Security 108

Security Ransomware Data breaches IoT 108

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Crimeware and spyware.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Cybersecurity Phishing Encryption 145

The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

A recent survey of more than 1,000 senior execs and IT professionals, called the AppRiver Cyberthreat Index for Business Survey, showed a high level of awareness among SMB officials that a cyberattack represents a potentially devastating operational risk. There are so many more ways to subvert authentication.

Risk 182

Risk Cybersecurity Passwords Ransomware 182

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Even so, anti-phishing company PhishLabs found in a survey last year that more than 80% of respondents believed the green lock indicated that a website was either legitimate and/or safe. Be on guard against phishing and malware schemes that take advantage of shopper distraction and frenzy during the holidays.

Security 276

Security Phishing Passwords Sales 276

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Passkeys and The Beginning of Stronger Authentication madhav Fri, 02/02/2024 - 05:23 How passkeys are rewriting the current threat landscape Lillian, an experienced CISO, surveyed the threat landscape. Lillian knew that a shift in authentication couldn't wait. Fortunately, it didn’t have to.

Authentication 138

Authentication Passwords Compliance Cybersecurity 138

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. At this point, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has permeated most applications, becoming a minimum safeguard against attacks. Jump to: What is multi-factor authentication? MFA can be hacked.

Authentication 104

Authentication Passwords Access Computer and Electronics 104

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2021

” In response, Hodson urged all LinkedIn users to update their passwords and enable two-factor authentication. RestorePrivacy examined the sample posted online and found that it does appear to be authentic, linked to real users, and up to date. ” LinkedIn’s Response. ” A Wake-Up Call for Social Media Users.

Authentication 115

Authentication Data breaches Passwords Access 115

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This malware is currently used for phishing & remote access by #DPRK cyber actors to conduct illegal activity, steal funds & evade sanctions. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Keep operating system patches up-to-date. Disable File and Printer sharing services.

Passwords 118

Passwords Access Phishing Authentication 118

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

In Fortinet’s 2023 cloud security survey of cybersecurity professionals, 52% selected storage as the service their firm deployed in the cloud. Cybercriminals use various ways to acquire illegal access and exfiltrate sensitive data, such as exploiting software flaws, phishing assaults, or using compromised credentials.

Cloud 125

Cloud Risk Security Encryption 125

Adam Levin

JULY 8, 2020

The study , released earlier this month by international business firm CSC, found that 83 percent of organizations surveyed haven’t implemented baseline security measures like domain name registry locks, which help prevent domain name hijacking and/or unauthorized transfers.

Retail 52

Retail Authentication Insurance Data breaches 52

IT Governance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When MOVEit was hacked by the Russian Cl0p ransomware gang in May, email addresses and links to government employee surveys were compromised. According to Forbes , Defense Department employees affected included “officials from the Air Force, the Army, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff”.

Data Privacy 97

Data Privacy Privacy Libraries Security 97

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

According to a recent Gartner survey, security is the top priority for CIOs. There are many issues like API security, authentication, data residency, privacy and compliance. This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. He has over 20 years experience in identity and security.

Cybersecurity 145

Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Ransomware 145

IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

Of the 1,350 organizations surveyed in a recent study, 78 percent suffered a successful ransomware attack (link resides outside ibm.com). Organizations also rely on advanced endpoint security tools like firewalls, VPNs, and multi-factor authentication as part of a broader data protection strategy to defend against data breaches.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Encryption Analytics Data breaches 105

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2023

. – June 21, 2023 – Axiad , a leading provider of organization-wide passwordless orchestration, today announced the results of its Passwordless Authentication survey fielded by Enterprise Research Group (ERG), a full-service market research company. and Canada were surveyed.

Authentication 140

Authentication Access IT Passwords 140

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Enable two-factor authentication.

Retail 97

Retail e-Delivery Passwords Phishing 97

IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

The agency does not collect any PII from the households it surveys. When the survey is complete and infection rates determined, the agency deletes the data. Organizations should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) or other strong measures to verify users’ identities before granting access to data.

Data Privacy 78

Data Privacy Privacy GDPR Personal data 78

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

According to the Thales Critical Infrastructure report, more than half of the surveyed organizations report that more than 60% of their data in the cloud are sensitive. This includes using easily guessed passwords and falling victim to phishing and socially engineered techniques such as business email compromise.

Energy and Utilities 71

Energy and Utilities Ransomware IoT Risk 71

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

This week, we discuss the compromise of Metro Bank’s two-factor authentication system, nearly one million cyber attacks on the Student Loans Company, nearly 60,000 GDPR breaches and a surprising discovery for some marine biologists. The first drive was connected in less than six minutes. Well, that’ll do for this week.

GDPR 72

GDPR Data breaches Authentication Compliance 72

eDiscovery Daily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Survey respondents stated that over 40%, most or all their cases involve discovery of data from mobile devices, with 38% of these cases involving collaboration data from apps like Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, etc.

CMS 41

CMS Phishing Communications Insurance 41

eDiscovery Daily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Survey respondents stated that over 40%, most or all their cases involve discovery of data from mobile devices, with 38% of these cases involving collaboration data from apps like Slack, Teams, WhatsApp, etc.

CMS 41

CMS Phishing Communications Insurance 41

Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2024

The threat actor claimed that could not log in or receive MFA tokens because their phone was broken.Then the attacker tricks the IT help desk into enrolling a new device in multi-factor authentication (MFA) to gain access to corporate resources.

IT 113

IT Access Phishing Passwords 113

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 19, 2023

Business and Consumer Metaverse Survey highlights this. The survey, which included over 5,000 consumers and 1,000 U.S. Existing approaches will prove useful, such as single sign-on (SSO) , multi-factor authentication (MFA) , and endpoint detection and response (EDR). The PwC 2022 U.S.

Cybersecurity 143

Cybersecurity Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Authentication 143

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Users can choose among options such as the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello biometric technology, a security key compatible with the FIDO-2 (Fast Identity Online) standard, or a verification code that can be sent to a phone or email. Google automatically makes account holders use two-factor authentication.

Passwords 125

Passwords Authentication Phishing Cybersecurity 125