IT Governance

JUNE 11, 2019

On average, one in ten emails is a phishing scam. According to a PhishMe survey , many of us think that’s the case. Very few respondents said they were likely to be lured by the most common pitfalls of phishing scams: Urgency: 10.7%. How does phishing work? >> 75% of organisations have been hit by spear phishing.

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IT Governance

MAY 5, 2020

Coronavirus continues to dominate the cyber security landscape (and pretty much every other part of our lives), with cyber criminals cashing in on the disruption. The email should raise suspicions if you’re aware of how phishing scams work. Take a look at our dedicated blog on coronavirus phishing scams for more stories like this.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Being Used to Phish So Many of Us? A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. 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. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats.

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

Phishing scams aren’t as compelling as some of the more sophisticated attacks that you read about. After all, every unusual email you receive could be a phishing scam, whether it’s an account reset message from Amazon or a work request from your boss. Sustained threat of spear phishing. Think you’re not susceptible to phishing?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) coordinate the collaboration between the government and industry, running a human-centric campaign themed “See Yourself in Cyber”. Recognize and report phishing. Use strong passwords. Update software.

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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. It secured its systems, notified law enforcement and began investigating the incident. Records breached: 815,000,000 Milford Management Corp. Reading rooms remain open.

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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. The study suggests that the threat has increased as a result of COVID-19, with security teams finding it harder to implement and manage defence mechanisms.

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IT Governance

MAY 20, 2020

We take a look at some of those challenges in this latest round-up, which discusses the cyber security risks associated with the pandemic and the ways lockdown threatens our ability to work productively and safely. Phishing scams. Cyber crime. Britons have been scammed out of £3.5

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sophos’s most recent annual ransomware survey, The State of Ransomware 2021 , found that 37% of organisations surveyed in 2021 had been affected by ransomware in the previous year. Although this is a year-on-year reduction (51% of surveyed organisations were affected in 2020), the threat remains significant. Train your staff.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

Identity Management Day 2022: Identity Security Is Our Responsibility. As the lines between our personal and professional lives continue to blur, protecting our digital identities as consumers, employees, or partners is essential to security. This is a great step towards adopting a Zero Trust approach to security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Evolving Cybersecurity Threats to Critical National Infrastructure andrew.gertz@t… Mon, 10/23/2023 - 14:07 Cyberattacks on critical vital infrastructure can have disastrous results, forcing governments and regulatory bodies to pay close attention to intensifying the efforts to safeguard these industries. And only a mere 2.6%

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IT Governance

APRIL 29, 2020

But before you get too excited, remember that we’ve not yet met the requirements that would allow the government to relax its rules. You can’t argue with that if you think our health should be our top priority, but keeping the status quo will of course continue to affect our jobs, our organisational security and our wellbeing.

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IT Governance

JUNE 18, 2018

According to Ecclesiastical’s research, of those that suffered a cyber attack, 71% downloaded malware and 50% experienced phishing attacks. The survey found that data losses (82%) and remediation costs (47%) were the biggest concerns, followed by reputational damage (37%). . Secure your school with Cyber Essentials >> .

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2019

In a recent survey from edtech giant RM Learning and Trend Micro , 14% of respondents also admitted to not having a clear plan to become compliant with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Despite this, 46% cited a lack of security awareness as one of the biggest challenges in complying with data protection regulations.

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 24, 2024

Learn how organizations can use IBM Guardium® Data Protection software to monitor data wherever it is and enforce security policies in near real time. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) Canada’s PIPEDA governs how private-sector businesses collect and use consumer data.

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IT Governance

MAY 24, 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. In this blog, we look at five of the most common causes of security incidents and explain the damage they can cause. Get started. Ransomware. DDoS attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 31, 2022

However, all this attention from cyber criminals, as well as regulators and governments, has produced an extremely resilient industry with some of the best cyber security practices of any sector. Malware and ransomware attacks increase. Malware and ransomware attacks increase. However, MFA is not universally deployed.

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IT Governance

MARCH 2, 2020

At first glance, February appears to be a big improvement cyber security-wise compared to the start of the year. If you’re interested in detailed breakdowns of these incidents, why not subscribe to our Weekly Round-up or visit our blog , where we have a dedicated series on phishing scams ? Puerto Rico government loses $2.6

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IT Governance

APRIL 3, 2023

Meanwhile, if you enjoy this sort of cyber security news, be sure to subscribe to our Weekly Round-up to receive the latest stories straight to your inbox. Most of us are aware by now that data breaches can occur anywhere, so falling victim to an attack isn’t necessarily a sign of ineffective security measures.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Cyber security awareness training is one of the most important steps an organisation can take to protect its systems. Unfortunately, research by Privatise Business VPN suggests that staff aren’t getting the training they need to secure their organisation’s systems. The benefits of cyber security training. Your staff.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2020

The APT32 group has been active since at least 2012, it has targeted organizations across multiple industries and foreign governments, dissidents, and journalists. The APT32 also targeted peripheral network security and technology infrastructure corporations, and security firms that may have connections with foreign investors.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps businesses manage all of the necessary documentation and processes for ensuring maximum productivity and preparedness. It includes multi-disciplinary risk and compliance management solutions and tools, including: IT & security risk management. Third-party governance.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 18, 2020

A survey has found that 54% of UK universities reported a data breach to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) in the past 12 months. Of the 86 universities that responded to a Freedom of Information request from security firm Redscan, the majority admitted serious shortcomings in their ability to prevent data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Just today, security and compliance automation firm Drata announced a $200 million Series C funding round that brings the company’s valuation to $2 billion, doubling its $1 billion valuation from its Series B round last year. According to a recent Gartner survey, security is the top priority for CIOs.

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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. Cyberattack Statistics. Ransomware.

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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. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. email domain providers and many corporate and government entities. What is DMARC?

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 21, 2018

53% of those surveyed said that they had experienced scammers impersonating their boss. 37% of employees admitted that they didn’t know what to look out for in a fraudulent email or didn’t have any security measures in place. Even basic training offers the potential to prevent employees from falling victim to phishing attacks.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff awareness training is one of the simplest and most effective ways of preventing a host of threats – whether phishing scams, negligence or malicious insiders. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 30, 2018

For all the attention that organisations pay to information security, the biggest threat continues to come from employees. Staff awareness training is one of the simplest and most effective ways of preventing a host of threats – whether phishing scams, negligence or malicious insiders. Staff training under the GDPR.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2019

See also: Government surveys further education providers before Brexit. Cyber criminals will continue to use Brexit as a topic when conducting phishing scams , such as claiming that forms or questionnaires need to be completed quickly as part of Brexit preparations. UK data protection law and Brexit.

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IT Governance

MAY 30, 2019

The cyber security story for May 2019 is much the same as it was last month, with one mammoth breach raising the monthly total. Affiliate of NBA’s Indiana Pacers says it has fallen victim to a phishing scam (unknown). Oregon Health Authority sends speedy notification after phishing attack (unknown).

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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. You can give a listen to the entire interview at this accompanying podcast.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2020

based research company that provides services to businesses and government organizations. Security experts from Intezer observed targeted attacks on a US-based research company that provides services to businesses and government organizations. The survey distributed via email as Excel spreadsheets. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

Next-generation cyberattacks are often summarized as ransomware, man-in-the-middle, brute-force, phishing, insider, or malware attacks. Each present a unique set of challenges and require equally powerful next-generation cyber security. government. Thu, 04/28/2022 - 06:15. A quantum computer will be able to do it in 10 seconds!

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released reports on North Korea-linked HIDDEN COBRA malware. The FBI, the US Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security have published technical details of a new North-Korea linked hacking operation. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Security breaches in this sector can be incredibly disruptive to society and are attracting considerable attention from governments and regulatory bodies around the world. When tackling these security challenges, the human element is the most important factor. A Very Human Problem.

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