IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous forms of cyber crime. 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. How common are phishing attacks?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A China-based financially motivated group, tracked as Fangxiao, is behind a large-scale phishing campaign dating back as far as 2019. Researchers from Cyjax reported that a China-based financially motivated group, dubbed Fangxiao, orchestrated a large-scale phishing campaign since 2017. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing).

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Here are four new phishing trends keeping businesses on their toes. Spear phishing. Phishing via texting.

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KnowBe4

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trained security awareness professionals are aware that whatever someone says about themselves and personal experiences can be used against them in a social engineering scam. It is always good to share that message, at least once a year with co-workers, family members, and friends.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A survey by GetApp has found that the number of organizations using phishing simulations has risen from 30% in 2019 to 70% in 2022.

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2022

The Cyber Police of Ukraine arrested nine members of a cybercriminal gang that has stolen 100 million hryvnias via phishing attacks. The Cyber Police of Ukraine arrested nine members of a cybercriminal organization that stole 100 million hryvnias via phishing attacks. ” reads the advisory published by the Cyber Police of Ukraine.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The vast majority of cybersecurity decision makers – 91 percent, in fact – find it difficult to select security products due to unclear marketing, according to the results of a survey of 800 cybersecurity and IT decision makers released today by email security company Egress. Assessing AI and Security Training.

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Phishing, malware, and ransomware have spurred organizations to increase their investments in endpoint security, according to Dark Reading’s Endpoint Security Survey.

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IT Governance

MARCH 6, 2020

Want to learn about the latest phishing scams ? Ordnance Survey hack exposes the details of 1,000 employees. Ordnance Survey has confirmed that the email account of its CFO (chief financial officer) was hacked , exposing 1,000 employees’ personal details, including up to four who had their bank details compromised.

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IT Governance

JULY 29, 2019

Phishing attacks are a persistent threat to businesses. A staggering 90% of breaches involve phishing, according to Verizon’s Data Breach Digest. And these attacks are on the rise – Proofpoint’s 2019 State of the Phish Report reveals that 83% of survey respondents experienced phishing attacks in 2018.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 3, 2022

Also read: Database Security: 7 Best Practices & Tips. According to Group-IB, the likelihood of the database systems being used in cybercrime and security breaches is high. days was required for an exposed database owner to resolve a security issue in the first quarter of 2021. Expectations for Security Breaches Run High .

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PerezBox

AUGUST 22, 2017

The SANS Institute recently released their 2017 Threat Landscape Survey: User on the Front Line in which they interviewed 263 IT and security professional on the things that keep them. The post Phishing and Ransomware Leads Security Concerns for Organizations appeared first on PerezBox.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Here are some other safety and security tips to keep in mind when shopping online: -WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK ‘EM OUT: If you don’t know much about the online merchant that has the item you wish to buy, take a few minutes to investigate its reputation. -USE No, it’s best just to shop as if they’re all compromised. CHCEK THE SHIPPING.

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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 18, 2020

Almost half of organisations have suffered a cyber security incident as a result of the sudden shift to remote working, a new study has found. A Barracuda Networks survey discovered that 46% of organisations across the UK, US, France and Germany have suffered at least one “cybersecurity scare” since the coronavirus lockdown began.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The new report found that 89% of the surveyed organizations have experienced an average of 43 cyberattacks in the past 12 months. The most common types of attacks were cloud compromise, ransomware, supply chain , and business email compromise (BEC)/ spoofing / phishing. Healthcare Security Defenses.

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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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Security experts at Proofpoint observed a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at US Utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. Security experts at Proofpoint have discovered a new series of phishing attacks targeting entities US utilities in an attempt to deliver the LookBack RAT. nceess [. ] Nceess [. ]

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IT Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

Organisations that are looking to bolster their information security practices are often advised to certify to Cyber Essentials – and for good reason. Secure configuration , which helps administrators select appropriate settings for devices and software. When implemented correctly, these controls can prevent about 80% of cyber attacks.

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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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KnowBe4

APRIL 22, 2024

The results are in – based on a new survey of physicians about the aftermath of the attack on Change Healthcare– and devastating impact of the.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

In this case, the spam messages include links to fake online survey pages that have nothing to do with the retailer’s gift card. Once the recipients have completed the survey (even if they provide the wrong answers to all questions), they were directed to another page where we could choose the ‘prize.’ Safe shopping everyone!

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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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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

Phishing scams are relatively mundane compared to the sophisticated attacks that you read about in the news, but it’s important to remember that sometimes the biggest threats are right at your doorstep. Fortunately, two recent reports have indicated that most organisations are well aware of the threat of phishing.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

This has projected costs associated with cybercrimes to hit the tens of trillions by 2025, highlighting the vital need for web hosts to implement staunch security. In fact, the study reveals that one of the most important factors when choosing a good web hosting service is Security/Privacy features (47%), second only to Price (51%).

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. In fact, for these digital services to be trusted, consumers must first be assured that they and their data is secure.”.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 4, 2023

The Security Challenges of Generative AI Tools: Can a Loose Prompt Sink Your Ship? Although these tools have been heralded as “productivity game changers,” there are concerns about the security implications. The security risks of generative AI In the wrong hands, generative AI tools could have disastrous consequences.

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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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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. It excels in remote access, scalability, and security, with distributed storage options and privacy adherence capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 13, 2023

Is business becoming dulled to the cyber security threat As cyber fears decrease, the technological risk landscape has fragmented, with executives nearly as concerned about the perceived threat posed by disruptive new technologies, such as AI, as the risk of cybercrime.

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KnowBe4

JUNE 7, 2022

A new survey of executives sheds light on how well organizations fared with cyberattacks in the last 12 month as well as what attack vectors are going to increase future breaches.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 7, 2018

Phishing is big business for cyber criminals. According to PhishMe’s Enterprise Phishing Resiliency and Defense Report 2017 , phishing attacks rose by 65% last year, with the average attack costing mid-sized companies $1.6 Help your staff avoid phishing attacks. million (about £1.2 Social: 16.0%. Job function: 11.8%.

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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. Reading rooms remain open. As of the publication of this blog post, the Library’s website remains offline.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 23, 2022

Access Management is Essential for Strengthening OT Security. Attacking OT systems presents a major threat not only to business disruption, but also to national economy and security. Identity and access management can play an essential role into strengthening the security posture of critical infrastructure. The threat landscape.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2023

The APT group has persistently refined its social engineering tactics, making its spear-phishing campaigns progressively harder to detect. If the target does not respond to the spear-phishing emails, the threat actors send a follow-up message a few days later. A joint advisory from the FBI, the U.S.

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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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