Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Three Americans were charged this week with stealing more than $400 million in a November 2022 SIM-swapping attack. government did not name the victim organization, but there is every indication that the money was stolen from the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX , which had just filed for bankruptcy on that same day.

Blockchain 237

Blockchain Ransomware Retail Analytics 237

KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #49 | December 6th, 2022. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Join us TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM (ET) , for a live demo of how KnowBe4 introduces a new-school approach to security awareness training and simulated phishing. By Roger A. Save My Spot!

Security awareness 101

Security awareness Phishing Risk Insurance 101

IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Despite an array of technological solutions designed to counter phishing attacks – from antimalware software to password protections – the main weapon in anyone’s arsenal should be knowledge and awareness. A Digital Guardian report found that 90% of corporate security breaches are the result of phishing attacks. APWG detected 1.3

Phishing 107

Phishing Data breaches Communications Government 107

IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2023

On this page, you will find all our usual information breaking down the month’s security incidents. Meanwhile, you can subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest cyber security news and advice delivered straight to your inbox. However, we’ve decided to consolidate our records onto a single page.

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Insurance Personal data Ransomware 113

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

Cybersecurity 111

Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 111

KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design. The KnowBe4 blog initially reported on this hack on March 24, 2022 here: [link] and in our CyberheistNews May 17, 2022 here: [link]. government. What they refer to is the Viasat hack. Join Roger A.

Phishing 95

Phishing Ransomware Cybersecurity Security awareness 95