Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

The majority of these attacks are due to hacking, fraud and social engineering. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Malware is malicious software created for egregious objectives. Most Active Malware Today. Top Antivirus Software [7].

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Dataconomy

MARCH 15, 2024

Each day, we all churn out a sizable amount of digital data into cyberspace as long as we are connected to the internet. Phishing attacks, malware, and hacking can all expose your PII to theft, risking your safety. Most platforms also offer two-factor authentication that generates a random passcode each time you log in.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. If you use a corporate BYOD for work, it is best to avoid using it for home entertainment activities, like playing games or browsing social networks. Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms.

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Dataconomy

JUNE 27, 2023

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason.

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Vox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While many people might think of Russian state-sponsored hacking groups when it comes to infiltrating social media platforms, there’s actually a global network of hackers participating in an underground economy where things like Facebook and Instagram accounts are commodities.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Spanning a wide range of malicious activities from destructive malware and denial of service attacks, to the theft of intellectual property and even espionage, cyber threats pose a significant risk to any business. In recent years, multiple high-profile, high-impact breaches have raised awareness of the cyber threat.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) tallied over $1.8 Reconnaissance - BEC actors perform reconnaissance on potential victims, compiling lists of potential targets, visiting company websites, social media, and networking websites.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

And it contained the mercenary group's motto, which he translated from Russian: "Money is not the main thing on the free internet. And it appeared that it didn't have any authentication. They reported about human rights activists and journalists being sent phishing emails, and also malware. Time passed.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2020 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2020.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With the rise of remote and hybrid work in the past few years, adversaries and other bad actors have been given a virtual buffet of new ways to launch their harmful attacks, as more documents than ever are shared across the Internet. Look into application protection. Develop a plan to protect personally identifying information (PII).

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Now, headlines about ransomware, cyberattacks, and data breaches pour into social media feeds as steady as a river flows. What was compromised: b ank account numbers, bank statements, mortgage and tax records, social security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and driver license images. Oh, how times have changed. and Vietnam.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 6 Internet Security Tips For 2018 - Information Technology Blog. There are many other things that people need to adhere to in order to make sure that they keep themselves and their systems safe from harmful malware threats. Let’s take a look at some popular internet security tips for 2018.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Now headlines about ransomware, cyberattacks and data breaches pour into social media feeds at a steady drumbeat. What was compromised: b ank account numbers, bank statements, mortgage and tax records, social security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and drivers license images. How times have changed. Who attacked: no attacker.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 1, 2024

The firm has updated the security codes for current customers who were impacted and noted that the exposed data “may have included full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, AT&T account number and passcode.” Ensure that the antivirus software is kept up-to-date.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It’s been drilled into all of us time and again how the internet can be as dangerous as it is amazing. But the better password managers also integrate a two-factor authentication feature. Enabling it adds a failsafe in the form of a code you get via message or an authentication app.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So we include other telemetry that seeks to authenticate that the entity logging in is who they say they are. Without a basic ability to authenticate these characters, there’d be no drama, no romance, no tragedy. So that’s why you need multi factor authentication. Think about it. And important.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And those four hundred and ninety six characters probably included recently used encryption keys, passwords, social security numbers, and other PII. And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And those four hundred and ninety six characters probably included recently used encryption keys, passwords, social security numbers, and other PII. And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And those four hundred and ninety six characters probably included recently used encryption keys, passwords, social security numbers, and other PII. And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2023

It is a type of malware that can cause significant damage to computer systems and networks by replicating itself and spreading autonomously. A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads throughout a computer network without the need for a host program or user interaction. What is a computer worm?

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 21, 2023

However, hacking did not always involve computers or networks, and its history is much older than the internet era. He used a toy whistle from a cereal box to mimic the tone used by the phone company to authenticate calls. The 1980s also saw the emergence of computer viruses and malware as a significant threat to computer security.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

And he's right Ransomware is malware that blocks access to the data on a computer until a sum of money is paid. In response to this increasing plague upon the internet, there’s a public/private partnership that has created a task force designed to disrupt the ransom payments, thereby disincentivizing the attacks.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 18, 2021

And he's right Ransomware is malware that blocks access to the data on a computer until a sum of money is paid. In response to this increasing plague upon the internet, there’s a public/private partnership that has created a task force designed to disrupt the ransom payments, thereby disincentivizing the attacks.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

ABC News : News of that stunning arrest of the drug kingpin who goes by the name Dread Pirate Roberts who has cornered the internet drug market. The FBI calls it the most sophisticated criminal marketplace on the internet. That is the surface web and amounts to only 4% of the internet. It amounts to 6% of the internet.

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