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Security attacks and countermeasures

Cloud Musings

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. The resulting breaches occur primarily through malware, including Trojan horses, adware, worms, viruses and downloaders [6]. Most Active Malware Today.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. To orchestrate the hoax, a perpetrator uses Google Forms to create a booby-trapped survey in which one of the responses contains a phishing link. And for good reason.

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An expanded attack surface: The cybersecurity challenges of managing a hybrid workforce

CIO Business Intelligence

Glenn Johnstone, Vodafone NZ’s Head of ICT Practices, highlighted the findings of their Disconnection report in which 30% of those surveyed said they would move roles if their employer didn’t offer remote working. As a result, the potential for malware to become resident on home computers is increasing.”.

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How to protect your data online

Dataconomy

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. Be wary of surveys and competitions that phish for sensitive data. They can benefit legitimate businesses as well.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Scanning the Internet

ForAllSecure

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

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Why modern phishing techniques have made us all vulnerable to this new wave of hyper-targeted attacks

Dataconomy

Today’s phishing poses a serious threat – 84% of businesses surveyed report phishing as the most common attack vector they face. Once one piece of the chain is compromised, attackers worm their way inwards, gaining staging grounds to steal data or plant malware across client systems too. Obvious phishing is…obvious, right?

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What Is the Cyber Threat to Sports?

SecureWorld News

At least 70% of the sports organizations we surveyed have experienced at least one cyber incident or harmful cyber activity. This compares to 32% across general UK business, according to the DCMS annual breaches survey.". Approximately 40% of attacks on sports organizations involved malware. The primary motive for these attacks?

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