SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2022

Social media is allowing companies to show their creativity and personality to customers and the world like never before. Today, businesses have the ability to reach millions of people through social media—regularly and as creatively as they dare. How does AI boost social media? A staggering 4.62

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Social engineering is how the bad guys get employees to say too much Image Credit: Alexandre Formagio. You are now a hacker that is trying to break into your company’s network because you understand the importance of information technology, want to get money from your company, or do something else that you really should not be doing.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 20, 2023, Okta Security identified adversarial activity that used a stolen credential to gain access to the company’s support case management system. Identity attacks use social engineering, prompt-bombing, bribing employees for 2FA codes, and session hijacking (among many techniques) to get privileged access.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

As AI technologies continue to advance, their integration into daily security protocols and strategies becomes more critical and complex. This issue explore voice cloning—highlighted by recent breakthroughs such as OpenAI's Voice Engine—exploring the implications for security and personal privacy in the digital age.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

Password-based authentication is likely the most widely used method of authenticating users to online services. Password-based authentication is used because it is easy to understand and implement. However, this comes at the cost of weak security and a poor user experience. Password-based authentication isn’t working.

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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

AUGUST 28, 2023

energy company, as well as organizations in other industries, such as finance, insurance, manufacturing, and technology. A blog post from Cofense , which spotted the campaign, further details the scam, particularly the one aimed at the energy company. In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S.

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Vox

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Friso Gentsch/picture alliance via Getty Images You used to pay for social media with your eyeballs. If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product” has long been a common refrain about the business of social media. But now, this free model of social media — subsidized by advertising — is under pressure.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. Scammers may even impersonate athletes, friends, or family claiming to need money for tickets or bets."

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

However, mounting evidence from cybersecurity researchers pointed to the data being authentic AT&T customer records. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and for many, highly sensitive information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth. "AT&T million former account holders."

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Kroll, a leading provider of risk management and financial consulting services, finds itself in the midst of dealing with the consequences of a recent and alarming security breach. Following the breach, reports emerged of phishing attempts targeting individuals associated with the affected crypto companies.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

The rise of personal gadgets, the shift towards remote work, the BYOD trend , and advances in AI have all contributed to home networks becoming an extension of companies' cyber defense perimeters. However, many end-users do not recognize their home networks as extensions of their company's security boundaries.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

LinkedIn has announced a new set of security features that will help verify user identity, remove fraudulent accounts, and boost authenticity, according to an official blog post from the company. To combat these threat actors, LinkedIn has announced three new features.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 5, 2022

Companies face various cyber risks, ranging from ransomware to data theft. However, cybercriminals commonly take the path of least resistance, and organizations’ reliance on password-based authentication provides numerous avenues of attack. CISOs are increasingly expected to “secure what you sell,” presenting a new domain of security.

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 29, 2024

If you are a CIO or CISO and haven’t yet read this article – Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer,’ you should and then share it with your entire company. It could save your company millions, and potentially much more. Two-factor authentication practices just won’t cut it.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Regan emphasizes that training users to recognize common phishing indicators is essential as the conversation shifts into how users can counter phishing and social engineering tactics. Stronger multifactor authentication (MFA) methods and secure VPNs are critical components in defense. Cybercrime, Security

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GeekWire

APRIL 12, 2023

Employees of companies that issue credentials using Microsoft’s Verified ID will see a prompt in LinkedIn to verify their workplace. Employees of participating companies will see a prompt in LinkedIn to confirm their workplace using these credentials. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for more than $26 billion in 2016.

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GeekWire

APRIL 6, 2021

Now a new startup accelerator is using the platform to host a 13-company cohort for the first time. TF Labs is a Seattle-area startup studio and digital agency working with early stage companies and enterprises. The companies represent such verticals as FinTech, EdTech, Real Estate, VR/AR, Logistics, and CPG and Products.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 6, 2022

million online accounts were compromised in cyberattacks against 17 well-known companies, according to James. Businesses have the responsibility to take appropriate action to protect their customers' online accounts and this guide lays out critical safeguards companies can use in the fight against credential stuffing.

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CTOvision

JUNE 12, 2014

Why does security have to be so onerous? Is this password secure enough: Mxyzptlk? Now that’s secure – good luck remembering it! We’ve migrated to a userid-password society; as we’ve added layers of security, we password-protect each layer: PC (and now device), network, enclave, application, database, and storage (encryption).

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2022

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

The company revealed details of the incident in a public notification posted on April 25th. The company is also reviewing and strengthening its cybersecurity measures. This incident underscores the need for robust data security measures at healthcare providers, insurers, and companies that handle protected health information (PHI).

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

API security and testing are critical parts of any company's IT and development strategy. By securing your APIs, you can protect your data and ensure that only authorized users have access to your systems. Before we get into API Security, let's quickly level set and review what an API is. What is API Security?

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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. His job history includes major companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, and Foundstone.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

What are the data security risks in recruitment? This data is vulnerable to cyberattacks that can seriously harm not only candidates but also the reputation of the company. Conduct regular security audits Regular security checks ensure that your organization's security posture is up to date. Here's how.

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TechEmpower - Information Technology

JULY 24, 2023

Ads, Viral/Social, SEO)? What are some sites or companies in the same space? What functionality would make your company launch-ready? Registration Do you plan to support Google Sign-In, Facebook Connect, or similar 3rd-party authentication? Social Interaction Do users/members relate to one another? Wireframes?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

If someone is in your organization's Slack channel, then they are authenticated and the environment is secure. The group was able to steal the data after socially engineering an EA employee to provide login credentials over a Slack channel. RELATED: Famous Twitter Accounts Hacked: Insider Threat or Social Engineering Attack? ].

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The scam began with the employee receiving a phishing message purportedly from the company's chief financial officer requesting an urgent confidential transaction. Police investigations revealed that the deepfakes likely relied on publicly available company videos and audio to digitally recreate the likenesses and voices of executives.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 16, 2021

If someone is in your organization's Slack channel, then they are authenticated and the environment is secure. The group was able to steal the data after socially engineering an EA employee to provide login credentials over a Slack channel. RELATED: Famous Twitter Accounts Hacked: Insider Threat or Social Engineering Attack? ].

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Kitaboo

MAY 5, 2024

Top Features to Consider While Choosing a Corporate Training App Progress Tracking User Authentication Discussion Forums Performance Analytics Reminders and Notifications Gamification In-app Support IV. Investing in corporate training apps is vital for boosting your company’s performance and strength. Wrapping Up!

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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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The Verge

JUNE 4, 2020

Circumstances and situations vary and none of these methods are 100 percent foolproof, but they do offer increased security for you and your info. So, for example, if you use Twitter or Instagram at a protest, that activity and your social media account gets tied to the protest. Your phone carries a lot of information about you.

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

Since the inception of the internet, businesses have made incredible investments into security while making the complexities of identity verification safe, reliable, and easy to use. Biometric security technologies protect customers and businesses from fraud and ensure online activities are secure. You betcha’.

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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. But they can be particularly disastrous to small businesses. Start with the Basics.

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Dataconomy

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Welltok, a prominent Healthcare SaaS provider, has reported a security incident involving a Welltok data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 8.5 patients ( Image credit ) Welltok data breach confirmed by the officials The company has officially confirmed the Welltok data breach and has taken immediate action.

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