KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2023

The simulation ran for 2 days and showed that AI-powered bots can interact in a very human-like way. They planned a party, coordinated the event, and attended the party within the sim. A summary of it can be found on the Cornell University website. That page also has a download link for a PDF of the entire paper (via Reddit). "In Users beware.

Insurance 70

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

Security 98

Security Encryption Cloud Communications 98

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

While there may be no perfect path to cybersecurity, this article provides a roadmap for organizations to consider when seeking to mitigate cyber risk. Its prescription can be understood as an enterprise-level, targeted guidance approach. The first step in addressing cyber risk effectively is to view it as an organization-wide strategic priority.

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Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2022

Can criminal hackers shut down a city’s electrical grid? Well, nothing’s impossible. But how might it actually happen? And how might we defend ourselves? Here’s the CBS evening news : CBS: Nearly a quarter of a million people lost power in this small Ukrainian city when it was targeted by a suspected Russian attack last December.

Energy and Utilities 52

Energy and Utilities Manufacturing Risk IT 52

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

These days, all employees need to be well educated in security best practices and good habits if the organization wishes to steer clear of ransomware and malware. It’s a symptom of success when Gartner launches a brand new Magic Quadrant (MQ) category, and that has happened to this area of IT in the last couple of years.

Cybersecurity 133

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ForAllSecure

MAY 2, 2023

In this case, the alleged leaker was prolific on social media. That’s understandable, given his age. So, investigators and reporters had a name. But could they connect this name to the evidence that they had? They could. It turns out some of the classified documents were photographed on a marble countertop, like in a kitchen countertop.

IT 40

IT Sales Security Honeypots 40

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You can find the full list below, divided into four categories: cyber attacks, ransomware, data breaches, and malicious insiders and miscellaneous incidents. IT Governance found 73 publicly disclosed security incidents in August 2023, accounting for 79,729,271 breached records.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #10 | March 7th, 2023 [Eye Opener] BusinessWeek: The Satellite Hack Everyone Is Finally Talking About This week, Bloomberg News pointed at a brand-new article at BusinessWeek, one of their media properties. This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design.

Phishing 78

Phishing Ransomware Cybersecurity Security awareness 78

KnowBe4

MAY 16, 2023

Learn about the real risks of weak passwords, why password management is key to building a strong security culture, and our best advice on how to protect your users and your organization. Building up your organization's human firewall by fostering a strong security culture is essential to outsmart bad actors.

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Phishing Insurance Passwords Ransomware 79