CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Using the “same old” low-skill tactics, common tools, and a bit of social engineering, hackers can get around complex security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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Dataconomy

JULY 26, 2023

FraudGPT : Scammers’ secret to stealing your data ChatGPT-generated email scam Emails, a notorious scamming medium, have been used to disseminate malware, extort victims, or pilfer crucial information. In April 2023, several media outlets started flagging a surge of phishing emails explicitly crafted by ChatGPT.

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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. Deploy email authentication standards on enterprise email servers to check and verify inbound emails.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fingerprint authentication has become synonymous with security on our smartphones and devices. From AI-powered phishing attacks that mimic trusted voices to malware embedded within seemingly innocuous QR codes, the tactics of cybercriminals evolve at an alarming pace.

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Galido

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

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. Using Anti Malware Software. Using malware protection software on your system is critical, especially today given the huge range of threats out there on the web.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2023

Trust your instincts: Develop a healthy skepticism and question the authenticity of online content, especially if it seems too good to be true. Understanding where the content came from can provide insights into its authenticity and help you make informed judgments.

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Galido

MARCH 10, 2020

One such example of technology pioneered by the financial services industry is two-factor authentication. Now commonplace even on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, 2FA has the user verify themselves with a second proof, like a verification code they receive via SMS or email. Biometric Authentication Use Cases.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

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. Malware can be delivered through email attachments, malicious websites, or compromised software.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2022

The report explains in more detail: "Since the Twitter API provides direct access to a Twitter account, there must be some form of authentication involved. Along with OAuth, Twitter API also uses controls such as app-based authentication and user-based authentication. Hence, OAuth tokens are used by the Twitter API.

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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. The email would include an attachment that when clicked installs malware that steals the individual's sensitive information.

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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 8, 2023

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. Instead, have a separate device for personal use.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

Social media accounts associated only with personal, non-business usage. is an electronic cyberattack that targets a user by email and falsely poses as an authentic entity to bait individuals into providing sensitive data, corporate passwords, clicks on a malicious web link, or execute malware. Social media.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 15, 2024

Phishing attacks, malware, and hacking can all expose your PII to theft, risking your safety. Strengthen the security of your online accounts Every account you set up, whether on social media, a digital banking platform, or an e-commerce site, requires password protection. They can benefit legitimate businesses as well.

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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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Vox

JUNE 29, 2022

She blocked her friend’s account, changed her password, and enabled two-factor authentication. “I The Instagram messages came from what appeared to be a friend, and Giordano’s other friends have asked for her help with (real) social media-based contests in the past, so of course she didn’t think much of it. “The

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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.

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CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 19, 2023

5G also includes secure identity management, enhanced authentication and a core network architecture that can support network slicing, continuous secure connectivity for mobile devices and lower latency. Security vulnerabilities Did you know devices that connect to your business internet can put your entire business at risk?

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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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Galido

JULY 30, 2018

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. Using Anti Malware Software. Using malware protection software on your system is critical, especially today given the huge range of threats out there on the web.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Install Anti Malware Software and Prevent Phishing Attacks. Another important piece of software that you should install is anti-malware software. Malware is often used in phishing attacks and is usually installed on computers by clicking on a malicious link in an email. This also goes for administrative assistants.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Social engineering attacks have long been a threat to businesses worldwide, statistically comprising roughly 98% of cyberattacks worldwide. Given the much more psychologically focused and methodical ways that social engineering attacks can be conducted, it makes spotting them hard to do.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Reconnaissance - BEC actors perform reconnaissance on potential victims, compiling lists of potential targets, visiting company websites, social media, and networking websites. Weaponization - While most BEC attacks don't involve malware, it isn't completely unheard of.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

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. What is the group looking for as it runs phishing campaigns and data stealing malware? I had a look at the panel, too. But they will do more than that.

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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.

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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. Records affected: 21.5

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cloud storage – The next level of file management Cloud storage has all but replaced USB sticks, CDs, and other impractical external storage media. 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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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Volexity has also reported publicly that they observed the APT using a secret key that the APT previously stole in order to generate a cookie to bypass the Duo multi-factor authentication protecting access to Outlook Web App (OWA). What if the SolarWinds and SUNBURST malware part of the attack was just the outside of the onion here?

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2021

Usually, but not always, the information used to spear phish can be gained through social engineering and tracking an individual's online activity. Much like shaping metal, each click of information is used by a hacker to sharpen the effect and appearance of authenticity of this email. Malware released into the recipient’s system.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When an external threat is able to socially engineer internal [access], they come in through the email and they're able to convince [a user] to click on a link and download malware or phishing for credentials. They go from being an external threat to looking like an internal threat.”.

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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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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

He used a toy whistle from a cereal box to mimic the tone used by the phone company to authenticate calls. Mitnick was known for his social engineering skills, which he used to trick employees into divulging sensitive information or passwords. In 1971, the first computer virus, known as the Creeper virus , was released.

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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. Vamosi: Ransomware is malware that copies the contents of your hard drive, then encrypts it then demands a ransom paid before the data can be recovered. Usually a certain amount of Bitcoin.

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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. Vamosi: Ransomware is malware that copies the contents of your hard drive, then encrypts it then demands a ransom paid before the data can be recovered. Usually a certain amount of Bitcoin.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

You need some form of authentication to access it that might be through a login and password or through a paywall or other sorts of authentication methods. And we see from Twitter right now what happens when those people are fired or their teams dissolved -- that extremist content starts bleeding out of our social media platforms.

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