IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. A recent Kaspersky report outlines several cyber security threats associated with online learning: Phishing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The group relies on living off-the-land techniques such as native (built into the operating system) network administration tools to perform malicious operations.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Scans slip through These attacks are so successful because many traditional email security tools focus only on text-scanning, allowing image-based attacks to slip through. As a few examples: •Secure email gateways pick up the first URL a QR code sends them to, but not the malicious redirect.

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IT Governance

JULY 18, 2019

Let’s take a look at how it works, along with an example to help you spot the clues of an attack. However, other than creating a false sense of security, the attack works in the same way as any other type of phishing scam. An example of a spear phishing email. Here’s an example of a real spear phishing email.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

educational nonprofit organization National Student Clearinghouse disclosed a data breach that impacted approximately 900 US schools. The security breach resulted from a cyber attack exploiting a vulnerability in the MOVEit managed file transfer (MFT).- The issue occurred on or around May 30, 2023.”

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. Data breaches. The website is simply designed to look like the real thing.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The vast majority of cyber attacks against organizations pivot off the weakest security link: employees. The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. Here’s a guide to five such services.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, an event designed to educate people about information security and the steps they can take to stay safe online. Now in its nineteenth year, the campaign provides tools and resources to help people learn more about the cyber security industry and the ways they can get involved.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

In March, security experts at Meta found multiple malware posing as ChatGPT or similar AI tools. “Since March alone, our security analysts have found around 10 malware families posing as ChatGPT and similar tools to compromise accounts across the internet. ” reads the Meta’s Q1 2023 Security Reports.

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Collibra

JANUARY 9, 2024

Take, for example, a federal health agency tracking the spread of a contagious disease. Without automated tools, it’s virtually impossible for them to manually sift through this growing volume of data to ensure its quality. Automation tools come into play here, efficiently monitoring, validating and cleansing this data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

Twenty years ago, Saturday Night Live nailed a tendency in IT to be overly absorbed in tech-speak and to do a poor job of educating users. A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. I wanted to get to the bottom of it.

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CILIP

APRIL 15, 2024

For every rally cry to embrace AI in education, there are concerns for student literacy and the demise of academic skills." He has worked on trends in the library tech market for several years and his focus on this occasion was on the higher education sector. How do we get that balance right?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack. Why should employers educate employees about cyber security? or.con rather than.com, for example. Verify domain names – they could end in.co

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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. The pretext is also a quintessential example of phishing, as it creates a sense of shock and urgency.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Byron is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security. Byron: To detect deep fakes, organizations can use digital watermarking, AI-driven detection tools, and media provenance tracking. He previously chronicled the emergence of cybercrime while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Related: Utilizing humans as security sensors. Popular examples include artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Anyone with enough funds and access to the dark web can purchase PhaaS tools to help them launch a phishing attack. Leverage security software.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your IG program should help your organization understand the value of the information you have and put processes and procedures in place to not only store this information securely but also provide access when and where required. Case studies and examples of peers in other organizations can be powerful techniques.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There are multiple examples of ransomware groups doing just that after security researchers crowed about finding vulnerabilities in their ransomware code. “These senseless acts of targeting those who are unable to respond are the motivation for this research, analysis, tools, and blog post. This is not an idle concern.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 28, 2022

GitHub proofs of concept (PoCs) for known vulnerabilities could themselves contain malware as often as 10% of the time, security researchers have found. See the Top Vulnerability Management Tools. Also read: Cybersecurity Agencies Release Guidance for PowerShell Security. Hijacking Legitimate Tools. Cobalt Strike ).

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 15, 2023

This includes establishing explicit goals for your organization, such as improving security posture or reducing risk. Select vulnerability assessment tools: Once you know who is responsible for which aspects of your vulnerability management program, it is crucial to select the right tools to help you optimize and streamline your efforts.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Filling these vacancies has become a security imperative, and several global compliance mandates have been established to tackle the issue. For example, in the US, the 2023-2025 CISA Cybersecurity Strategic Plan aims to increase basic-level cyber skills across the country, transform cyber education and boost the cyber workforce.

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OpenText Information Management

MAY 2, 2024

Risk management, records management, or compliance teams are usually the first to raise the alarm, as content sprawl makes it increasingly difficult for them to ensure that information security and data governance policies are being applied consistently. Business Workspaces in OpenText™ Extended ECM are a great example.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They’re particularly dangerous because it’s difficult for security or development teams to see an XSS vulnerability, and it’s also hard to see the effects of an attack until the ensuing breach is well underway. XSS attacks have multiple security and business risks, including credential theft and damaged company reputation.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Data privacy regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can be hard to navigate for businesses of any size, but GRC tools can simplify and streamline compliance with all of the requirements. Contents: Top GRC tools comparison. Top GRC tools comparison.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. Teaching children about good cyber security habits starts with helping them realize their power to learn to make smart choices. Lead by example.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. We analyzed the market for email security tools and software to arrive at this list of 7 top email security solutions, including their standout features, limitations and ideal use cases, followed by issues prospective buyers should consider.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 12, 2023

It highlights the essential role of teachers, trainers, and other educators in providing skills for youth to transition to the labor market and actively engage in their communities and societies. Rather than being consumed by worry, we should focus on imparting the necessary skills to help youngsters stay safe and secure online.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2019

After the interview, I told him that his examples gave me paranoia. As a result, the development of de-anonymization tools is becoming increasingly more advanced. Here are a few unexpected examples of supposedly anonymous data reversal: •In 2016, the Australian government released what they called the “anonymous” (i.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2022

“Recent news reports have revealed an enormous threat to Americans’ safety and national security,” Wyden said in a statement provided to KrebsOnSecurity. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), who said he was moved to action after reading this week’s coverage. All of the access Bug is currently offering was allegedly stolen from non-U.S.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

Probably the best known example is the OMG cable , a $180 hacking device made for professional penetration testers that looks more or less like an Apple or generic USB charging cable. Brian Markus is co-founder of Aries Security , and one of the researchers who originally showcased the threat from juice jacking at the 2011 DEFCON.

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This class of AI-based tools, including chatbots and virtual assistants, enables seamless, human-like and personalized exchanges. For example, natural language understanding (NLU) focuses on comprehension, enabling systems to grasp the context, sentiment and intent behind user messages.

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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. Cyber security is no exception. Researchers at Check Point were among the first to identify this possibility.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2023

Microsoft announced it has taken legal action to disrupt the illegal use of copies of the post-exploitation tool Cobalt Strike by cybercriminals. The Microsoft DCU secured a court order in the U.S. The Microsoft DCU secured a court order in the U.S. ” Example of an attack flow by threat actor DEV-0243.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This guide will provide a high level overview of encryption and how it fits into IT through the following topics: How Encryption Works To understand how encryption works, we need to understand how it fits into the broader realm of cryptology, how it processes data, common categories, top algorithms, and how encryption fits into IT security.

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