CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2022

One of the best ways to ensure security? Multi-factor authentication, or MFA. Multi-factor authentication requires users to provide two or more pieces of evidence in order to gain access to a network, application, or system, and can dramatically decrease the likelihood of infiltration. IT Leadership, Security

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

When making decisions about network access, businesses need to be aware of and assess the security implications associated with network technology to help keep their digital assets protected. Cyber hygiene best practices include device security , cyber security education , and secure networking strategies.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cyber challenges facing businesses expanding overseas Companies expanding into overseas markets face amplified cyber security challenges. Benefits of safeguarding global assets Properly securing critical assets and data against cyber threats when operating overseas provides major benefits.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

When the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Defense (DoD) all work together on something, you know the subject is serious. CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” According to reports, MGM and Caesars were both customers of identity management company Okta.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

What are the data security risks in recruitment? In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords. Malware attacks are carried out via infected websites and software. Here's how.

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Johnson Cyber security is rapidly becoming a significant issue in the C-suite as well as the population at large. The results of Dell’s Global Technology Adoption Index(GTAI) [1] show that security is a top concern for most of the 2000 global small and medium businesses surveyed. by Sandra K. For example, recent breaches include 3.65

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Information Technology Blog - - The Small Business Guide to Information Security - Information Technology Blog. Information security is a major issue in the business world, and security breaches cost businesses millions of dollars per year. 70% reported that these attacks were becoming more frequent. “

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it has also introduced new security challenges, specifically related to cloud infrastructure and connectivity between workloads as organizations have limited control over those connectivity and communications. 3 We have seen an increase of 15% in cloud security breaches as compared to last year. 8 Complexity.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In fact, CIO has reported that it takes only a few minutes for experienced hackers to set up a social engineering attack against enterprises (and their managed service providers) that consider themselves to be secure and protected. This helps in early identification of attacks and increasing overall security hygiene.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 8, 2022

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other cybersecurity leaders have long struggled to protect corporate systems against both internal and external threats. Security is essential to the customer experience. Consumers increasingly demand security from their online services.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

While the use of an XOR cipher is not new, this is the first time Visa has observed its use in JavaScript skimming malware. The developer of this malware kit uses the same cipher function in the loader and the skimmer.". Regularly scan and test eCommerce sites for vulnerabilities or malware.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Real-life example of scammers using deepfake According to a Reuters report, a con artist in northern China employed highly advanced "deep fake" technology to deceive someone into transferring money to his account. The report states that the police in Baotou City revealed the fraudster's modus operandi.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The news was first reported by cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground, which posted screenshots of data purportedly stolen from the company. It reported that hackers gained access to Activision's network by successfully phishing a privileged user on the network on December 4, 2022.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This article increases awareness for organizations seeking to enhance their digital risk posture against the increasing threat of ransomware (a type of malware) deployed by threat actors to prevent or limit users from accessing their system until a ransom is paid. SonicWall reported a 167 percent increase in ransomware attacks from 3.8

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

However, this shift requires a thorough understanding of the security implications and how a business can protect its data and applications. As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Watch on-demand here. How is the cloud being attacked and why?

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

While there is endless talk about the benefits of using ChatGPT, there is not as much focus on the significant security risks surrounding it for organisations. To verify the authenticity of an email, most of us will look for spelling or grammatical mistakes. What are the dangers associated with using ChatGPT? Phishing 2.0:

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

New research from security firm CloudSEK shows that more than 3,200 mobile applications were leaking Twitter API (Application Program Interface) keys, which can be used to gain access and take over user accounts. CloudSEK asks in its report, "What all can go wrong with just a bunch of API keys and tokens?" Their response: everything.

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Network World

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The internet advisory group BITAG lays it on the line for the IoT industry in a new report: No, consumers aren’t going to update the software on their devices. “It Its recommendation: Build in mechanisms for automatic, secure updates. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Cyber hygiene encompasses a set of practices and steps that computer and device users can easily incorporate into their daily routines to ensure the health of their digital systems and enhance online security. Just as personal hygiene ensures good health, cyber hygiene promotes a safe and secure digital environment.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Security researchers elaborate on the group's sophistication: "These suspected Russian actors practice top-notch operational security and advanced tradecraft. Use of credentials likely obtained from an info-stealer malware campaign by a third-party actor to gain initial access to organizations.".

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The motivation for breaching Uber, the hacker said, is because the company had weak security systems in place and that drivers should receive higher pay. The attacker was able to access our dashboard at HackerOne, where security researchers report bugs and vulnerabilities. We are currently analyzing those downloads.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 16, 2020

But according to a recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, (CISA), it looks like COVID-19 is too valuable for even Russia to pass up. The advisory describes three different malware strains: SOREFANG : This application is a malicious 32-bit Windows executable. Interested in the complete report?

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

At a recent CIO New Zealand roundtable event in Auckland, supported by Palo Alto Networks and Vodafone New Zealand, senior technology executives from organisations across Aotearoa discussed the challenge of keeping security front of mind when the workforce is dispersed. The other key aspect is implementing zero trust networking.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 2, 2021

However, unlike Hermes, Ryuk was never made available on the forum, and CryptoTech has since ceased all of its activities, so there is some doubt regarding the origins of the malware. The ANSSI recently published a detailed report on Ryuk, including background, chains of infection, and associated cybercriminal groups.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

He now works as a threat hunter at the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in Vietnam, in addition to serving as the co-founder of Chống Lừa Đảo, an anti-scam nonprofit. From there, the hackers can change passwords and add security keys or two-factor authentication, and usually, they proceed to commit a crime.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

of polled executives report that their organizations' accounting and financial data were targeted by cyber adversaries.” Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

That’s where Security Service Edge (SSE) is an advantage. Think of the analogy of securing your home,” says Thayga Vasudevan, Vice President of Product Management for Skyhigh Security. Think of the analogy of securing your home,” says Thayga Vasudevan, Vice President of Product Management for Skyhigh Security.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Earlier this year, Robinhood sent out a message to its users, warning of some phishing emails claiming to be a "Security Alert" with links to fake Robinhood websites. These frequently contain malware that can infect your device. Shareholder-specific communication: @proxydocs.com, @proxypush.com, @prospectusdocs.com.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. According to Verizon's 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), a whopping 74% of breaches involve a human element, which is exactly what phishing aims to exploit.

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The Verge

JULY 16, 2020

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) denounced the attacks in an advisory issued Thursday. According to an NCSC report , APT29 uses “a variety of tools and techniques” in its hacking operation. Once APT29 has breached its target organizations, the group “deploys custom malware.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And the MS-ISAC says K-12 school districts are now the most likely to suffer from and report a successful ransomware attack. However, when schools began to start up again in August and September, that number rose to 57%, making K-12 districts the most likely entities in the United States to suffer from and report a ransomware attack.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

It has also agreed to strengthen its information security program through a series of steps, which must be done within 180 days of the agreement. In 2014, hackers accessed the company's network and installed malware to the self-checkout point-of-sale system. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S. Of the $17.5

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Vox

JUNE 29, 2022

She blocked her friend’s account, changed her password, and enabled two-factor authentication. “I Many people who get scammed believe this, which is why the vast majority of them will never report it: Either they don’t know they were scammed or they’re ashamed to admit that it happened to them. She shouldn’t have. Use these safeguards.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The latest report from Qrator Labs indicates a 40% rise in attacks during the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Simultaneously, a new IBM report has found that AI-powered security tools have the potential to reduce the cost and impact of a data breach significantly.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just detected a new cyber threat from North Korea. This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. New North Korea remote access trojan.

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