SecureWorld News

APRIL 9, 2023

Cyberattacks such as malware infiltration and vulnerability exploitation continue to make headlines, attacking companies of various sizes. However, conventional solutions such as antivirus, firewalls, and other detection and blocking tools can only offer a limited level of security.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

RELATED: Tracking the Start of the Log4j Vulnerability ] A new report from Cisco's Talos Intelligence Group says that Lazarus, a prolific North Korean hacking group operating under the broad Lazarus umbrella, has been actively exploiting the Log4j vulnerability in a campaign named "Operation Blacksmith."

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Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Johnson Cyber security is rapidly becoming a significant issue in the C-suite as well as the population at large. 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. by Sandra K. For example, recent breaches include 3.65

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CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 19, 2024

As organizations transition to hybrid work models and embrace cloud-based operations, the very fabric of how we work has transformed – opening doors to more security risks. In fact, according to Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation Report , over 80% of security incidents originated from web applications in 2023.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The new report details increased risks to Android and Apple products and the top 10 Windows malware programs of 2016. Here's what your business needs to know to stay safe.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 28, 2016

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation has released the largest study of its kind on corporate cybersecurity, the result of the study is: The State of Cyber Security Report. The report highlights cybersecurity issues for more than 1,000 corporate lawyers at 887 organizations worldwide. About Ballard Spahr.

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Network World

JANUARY 3, 2017

Their electronic communications may be intercepted, messaging programs may be blocked. All of that may be because the journalists and human rights organizations in our modern connected society were standing up for what is right, being the voice of dissent, getting out the news about injustice.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2022

Travel can involve significant security risks. The security risks business travelers may face. Travel security and risk management have become increasingly important over the past few years due to the rising threat of cyberattacks and major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. What effective travel policies can look like.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The State of the Phish is the industry benchmark report around the world's leading cyberattack vector. The Proofpoint report is based on tens-of-millions of data points from multiple continents and from across nineteen industry verticals. Security Awareness Training Strategist at Proofpoint. And we have 53% of U.S.

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Network World

AUGUST 29, 2016

Security researchers have found a sophisticated malware program that may have been used recently by a gang of hackers to steal more than US$350,000 from ATMs in Thailand. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. million Baht from 21 ATMs in the country. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

With cybercriminals employing increasingly advanced techniques, organizations and individuals must prioritize mobile security and adopt a comprehensive approach to safeguard sensitive data and prevent potential breaches. The report sheds light on the escalating threat landscape faced by mobile-powered businesses.

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The Verge

APRIL 26, 2021

It’s probably worth updating your Mac to it as soon as you can — not only because it comes with some new features, including improvements for running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs and updates to Apple Music and Podcasts, but it also fixes a major security flaw. Aside from security updates, one of the biggest new improvements in 11.3 (at

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For an increasing number of companies, part of that conversation is happening in quarterly and annual reports. This includes the 2021 annual report at Accenture. Accenture annual report: risks we face from cyberattacks. The report from the consulting giant details the most exciting news upfront.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

IBM’s 2023 Cost of Data Breach report shows customers bear damages as companies pass costs through increased prices. Types of Cyber Attacks Ransomware A potent malware, Ransomware is now the preferred tool for cybercriminals. Recognizing its severity, the White House has elevated ransomware to a top security threat.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 4, 2021

That's the question thousands of security awareness practitioners ask themselves each year about building a successful program. Let's take a peek at some highlights from this year's 2021 State of the Phish report to help you successfully build an impactful security awareness program. Who should be learning?

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CTOvision

JULY 13, 2016

The security landscape is one fraught with danger right now. According to the 2015 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 85 percent of data breaches go undetected. The answer to all these ongoing security problems may be found in big data analytics. The key to stopping the latest security threats is through adaptation.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In our exclusive Behind the Scenes interview series, we take a deeper look at a topic that is relevant to the information security community. Today's conversation answers this question: How can threat intelligence strengthen security awareness? Now Remcos, Nemty, and Avaddon are all types of malware. What are you seeing?

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

For more details on the attack see this NBC Los Angles Report. The typical organization already has firewalls, anti virus solutions, encrypted data solutions, data backups, network monitoring and security information management tools to hold data on how all that is working. Most will also have in place user training programs.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

TeamsPhisher is a Python-language program that enables Teams tenant users to attach files to messages sent to external tenants, which can be abused by attackers to deliver phishing attachments. Make sure to equip your people with the skills and tools to recognize and easily report something phishy.

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Galido

JULY 10, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - 7 IT Security Risks for Small Businesses - Information Technology Blog. Here are top IT security risks you should avoid or manage before they take your business down. Or do you take security for a granted just because you don’t have a huge volume of data? But, here is a wakeup call for all you….

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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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Galido

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Information Technology Blog - - Data Security and its Importance on the Internet - Information Technology Blog. Users are partly responsible for their own safety, and often the lack of security updates and knowledge of security protocol has made them vulnerable to malicious attacks. Why Should You Care? Keep Systems Updated.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Bots are highly versatile software programs designed to automate tasks and streamline processes. According to a recent report , bots accounted for a staggering 47.4% Out of the 13 countries examined in the report, seven exhibited levels of bad bot traffic, surpassing the global average of 30.2%. Stats on bots 1.

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CTOvision

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

It is widely known that the National Security Agency houses an impressive cyber force with the capacity to bypass the digital defenses of private individuals, enterprises, and even foreign governments – a force powerful enough to draw criticism from the American public and American allies. By Shannon Perry.

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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

JULY 19, 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has banned NSO Group, the company behind the Pegasus spyware program. Vice reported the ban this morning, the day after a sweeping report alleged Pegasus was used to target the phones of human rights activists and journalists. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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The Verge

JULY 14, 2020

Such a flaw could allow attackers to create special malware that remotely executes code on Windows servers and creates malicious DNS queries that could even eventually lead to a company’s infrastructure being breached. a principal security program manager at Microsoft.

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CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

. “I think that’s a certainty,” said Jim Lewis, a senior fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the director of the Technology and Public Policy Program.’ Via Net Security, more here. Via The Hill, more here. Via The Hill, more here. ” Via FedScoop, more here.

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Network World

MAY 18, 2017

There has been a steady stream of reports and claims lately that many of us no longer need endpoint security, that antivirus (AV) programs on our PCs are worthless.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

While there is endless talk about the benefits of using ChatGPT, there is not as much focus on the significant security risks surrounding it for organisations. For example, a security researcher conducted an experiment to see if ChatGPT could generate a realistic phishing campaign. What are the dangers associated with using ChatGPT?

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. During penetration tests, security professionals use harmless decoy elements that allow them to keep a record of link hits or instances of opening attachments. Urgency is a scammer's best ally, too.

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Network World

JUNE 21, 2016

In the face of relentless attacks – via malware, DDOS and malicious email – the defenses that protect the nation’s most “high impact” systems are spotty at best and could leave important programs open to nefarious activities, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 24, 2023

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is wrapping up its newly formed regulations that mandate greater transparency and cyber proficiency from boards of directors of companies around the world. The FBI reported over 800,000 complaints of suspected internet crime last year, with losses totaling well over $10.3

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The software updates for your IT management tools arrive automatically and contain legitimate changes—but hidden inside the update is malware that gives hackers secret access to your network. Government and prominent security researchers, this type of attack is playing out right now on a global scale. And according to the U.S.

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Dataconomy

JULY 17, 2023

Email security service SlashNext, which used the chatbot, claims that the creator of WormGPT is offering access to the software for sale in a well-known hacker forum. SlashNext has reported that the developer of WormGPT is selling the program on an online forum. Malware may be produced via generative AI.

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Cloud Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Recent security breaches have heightened our awareness of cybersecurity issues. The hack and other security breaches have resulted in unprecedented damages. However, the majority of mobile device users have yet to be sensitized to their personal and corporate security risks. One in 10 U.S.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This report dives into how this growing tactic works, including how NAS boxes are vulnerable due to their "plug-and-play" nature for network attached storage. Cisco reports stolen data. A personal Google account was the culprit, according to Cisco Security Incident Response. Here's one report of the incident.

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