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Information Stealing Malware on the Rise, Uptycs Study Shows

SecureWorld News

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. The 17-page report has a wealth of information, including the impact of stealers, the lifecycle of a stealer, the workflow of a stealer, and statistics around the stealers trending in 2023.

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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

Recruiters and HR departments handle sensitive information like names, date of birth, postal and email addresses, work history, and education. Phishing attacks Phishing attacks are used to access sensitive information. These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

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. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”

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You never know who is after your data

Dataconomy

If you think that your servers that are not connected to any network in a local environment are safe, you are wrong because tailgating attacks, an old but effective way threat actors use to access data or information of a company, can still target your sensitive data. Tailgating attacks can be successful because they exploit human psychology.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Cyber hygiene, which is often compared to personal hygiene, involves adopting certain simple yet effective measures to protect your personal information and keep your devices functioning smoothly. Safeguarding sensitive data One of the primary goals of cyber hygiene is to ensure the safety and integrity of your sensitive information.

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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

The Open Security Foundation’s (OSF) data loss database [3] contains information on data security breaches, including recent and large incidents. The majority of these attacks are due to hacking, fraud and social engineering. In addition, regular education is crucial for minimizing the impact of social engineering related attacks.

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