IT Governance

AUGUST 7, 2023

The first looks at an alarming rise in phishing scams that impersonate the tech firm, while the second discusses a new security feature that’s designed to protect users from password compromise. One of the ways it does that is by warning people about security threats when they enter their Windows password into websites and documents.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This month, we look at a bogus online contest designed to capture your Facebook login details, the latest Microsoft scam and whether ‘passwordless’ security can mitigate the threat of scams. However, the code is actually part of Facebook’s password reset mechanism. This will send the one-time password to the victim’s account.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

And in May of this year, GoDaddy disclosed that 28,000 of its customers’ web hosting accounts were compromised following a security incident in Oct. In due course, the malicious actor was able to partially compromise our infrastructure, and gain access to document storage.” ” In the early morning hours of Nov.

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IT Governance

APRIL 13, 2018

Staff at the Northern Ireland Assembly were warned to update their passwords after its IT system suffered multiple targeted cyber attacks. Bill Evans , senior director at One Identity, said that “[e]nd user education may have limited some of the risk. Commit to cyber security training.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 9, 2022

It continued: “We at twitter take the security of our platform very seriously. Nonetheless, the site does a good job imitating the genuine Twitter login page and asks users to provide their username and password. It’s why phishing staff awareness courses must be an essential part of every organisation’s operations.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The fintech firm also clarified that the types of compromised data vary for different customers, but it is confident that the most sensitive forms of information, including PINs and passwords, were not accessed. Most legitimate websites use ‘https’ for security purposes, so any website without such a domain should be viewed with suspicion.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

An IT security certification can provide a key boost for your career, but with so many different certifications available (and so many organizations more than happy to take your money for training and testing), it’s important to make sure that the time and investment are well spent. How to Choose a Security Certification.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

October is both Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US and European Cyber Security Month in the EU – twin campaigns on either side of the Atlantic that aim to improve awareness of the importance of cyber security both at work and at home, and provide tips on how to stay secure.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Cyber security training is one of the most effective ways of improving your organisation’s defences against security incidents. It gives staff the wherewithal to avoid costly mistakes and establishes a strong cyber security culture in the office. This blog is part of a series to mark European Cyber Security Month.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

9 million records breached through decade-long data leak A former temporary employee of a subsidiary of NTT West (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corp) illegally accessed about 9 million personal data records over the course of a decade (2013 to 2023). Among those affected was SAP SE. Breached records: more than 56 million.

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IT Governance

APRIL 11, 2023

The link could direct users to a mock-up of YouTube’s website and ask them to log in for security purposes. Anyone who has provided their login credentials when responding to this message should assume that they’ve handed their password to the scammers. QakBot is a more complex strain but equally damaging. Can you spot a scam?

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

Welcome to our review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly lists of data breaches and cyber attacks. IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. decrease in security incidents compared to 2021 (1,243).

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Welcome to our third quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Welcome to our third quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Source: Truesec According to Telekom Security , DarkGate Loader’s developer, who goes by the name RastaFarEye, has been developing the malware since 2017 and has been advertising it as a malware-as-a-service model since 16 June 2023. You can help educate your staff with IT Governance’s Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2020

If you’re among the millions of people working from home while also trying to entertain and educate your kids during the coronavirus pandemic, we imagine things have been pretty chaotic. The Internet can be a dangerous place, which is why we talk so often about the importance of secure browsing. Install antivirus software.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2022, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

A hacker managed to identify a weak spot in a security camera model. Usually, the default settings are not focused on security. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Then, a hacker could intercept this exchange and retrieve passwords in plaintext form.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Booking.com confirms phishing attack Booking.com has apparently confirmed what the information security press has known for some time: another phishing campaign has been targeting its users and trying to steal their credit card information. You can find everything you might want to know about phishing on our website.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 26, 2022

According to the study, 48% of executive managers said that employees had received no cyber security training in the last two years. Meanwhile, 32% said they didn’t have a cyber security programme within their organisation and only half of organisations have a formal cyber security incident response plan. Cyber threats in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now.

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IT Governance

MARCH 7, 2023

This month, we’re dedicating our feature to a topic that has been circling the cyber security sector – and many others besides – for some time: AI (artificial intelligence). Cyber security is no exception. Fighting fire with fire It’s not only the good guys that are using AI in the cyber security landscape.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Cybersecurity experts would have you believe that your organization’s employees have a crucial role in bolstering or damaging your company’s security initiatives. Now is the moment to train your personnel on security best practices, if you haven’t already. Customize Your Security Training.

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IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

In this article, we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of security breaches , and delve into the infosec landscape over the past three months. Overview IT Governance discovered 297 security incidents between April and June 2023, which accounted for 116,933,247 breached records.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

But, according to security researchers at Abnormal Security, cybercriminals are becoming brazen and are taking their shots at very large prizes. According to Abnormal Security, nearly every aspect of the request looked legitimate. Blog post with screenshots and links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

Dave Rickard, technical director at CIPHER Security, says the GDPR has emphasised the need for data protection policies. After all, the GDPR’s requirements include the need to document how you are staying secure. Password policies. Policies should outline guidance for what a password should look like (e.g. Email policies.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But the attention paid to the malware by journalists, cybersecurity vendors and increasingly, government agencies , has pushed companies to improve their preparedness to defend themselves against ransomware gangs, according to a report this week by security solutions vendor Cymulate. Companies Invest More in Security.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2020

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert about the active exploitation of the unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) CVE-2020-5902 vulnerability affecting F5 Big-IP ADC devices. . Threat actors exploited the CVE-2020-5902 flaw to obtain passwords, create web shells, and infect systems with various malware.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

Welcome to our second quarterly review of security incidents for 2021, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of cyber attacks and data breaches. In this blog, we provide an overview of the security landscape in the past three months, and look at key statistics and observations.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The victim, through no fault of their own, has been the target of numerous angry tweets designed to ridicule their role in internet security and suggest they are incapable of performing their duty. I mean what if the world was completely different to what it actually is and people understood visual security indicators?

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

Welcome to our first quarterly review of security incidents for 2023, in which we take a closer look at the information gathered in our monthly list of data breaches and cyber attacks. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the cyber security landscape from the past three months, including the latest statistics and our observations.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 30, 2020

The Decipher Security podcast by Duo Security analyzes the news, explores the impact of the latest risks, and provides informative and educational material for readers intent on understanding how security affects our world. He posits that security, particularly secure software, is a value add to businesses.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Before that, he taught computer systems and network technologies in further and higher education. Now, Cliff supports clients with their cyber security requirements, helping them prevent and manage cyber incidents. Why do you think we’re seeing this problem of financial entities, and other organisations, not being secure on their own?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 25, 2019

Scarcity in talent means there is a critical deficit in developer security training. million employees today, according to the latest estimates from (ISC)², the world’s leading cybersecurity and IT security professional organisation. No matter what type of attack takes place, employees play a large role in securing an organisation.

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