It’s not hyperbole to say that every one of us is a potential target for online scams, fraud, and cyberattack. We all have valuable assets that malicious actors want, whether it’s money or our personal data. While any one of us could be the next cybe…
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Examining the Modern Attack Surface: Quantifying the Risks to Individuals and the Enterprise
by Evan •
The attack surface has expanded. The soft-underbelly of enterprise security is now personal digital lives – the digital privacy, personal devices, and home networks of executives, Board Members, and high-value employees with access to and influence ov…
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Healthcare data breach affects 2 million; Malware allows cybercriminals to steal payment card numbers
by Evan •
A new study by Surfshark discovered that the average American has been affected by at least seven data breaches since 2004. The IT company added “every U.S. internet user has lost 27 data points on average to online breaches, most of them emails, passw…
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Should Chief Security Officers Bear Responsibility for Digital Executive Protection?
by Jessica Seward •
Physical threats against executives are on the rise. Intensified by unprecedented societal tension, pandemic fatigue, and the economic crisis, corporate leaders are being confronted and assaulted, their vehicles vandalized, and homes invaded. Often per…
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How to Prevent and Respond to Social Media Impersonations
by Evan •
Social media impersonations have become a very popular tactic to deploy online scams. Cybercriminals, fraudsters, and identity thieves alike pose as a trusted figure, such as a celebrity, corporate executive, or a well-known high-net worth individual, …
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Protect Your Executives’ Cybersecurity Amidst Global Cyberwar
by Evan •
This article was originally written for, and publish in, Threatpost. It’s been roughly three months since Russia first launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the world has borne witness to unspeakable tragedy. While damaged and destr…
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Top 10 Cyber Threats in 2022
by Vijay Singh Shekhawat •
Cybercriminals are using an increasing number of attacks to exploit web apps and steal valuable data. This article teaches about the ten most common types of cyber threats.
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RSA Conference 2022 Preview with ITSP Magazine
by Evan •
Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, recently joined the ITSP Magazine Podcast to discuss his two RSA 2022 speaking sessions, what he and BlackCloak are looking forward to at the event, and what he’s up to this year as the event goes back …
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World Password Day 2022: Poor Password Practices Can be Costly
by Evan •
You’ve probably taken notice that how you authenticate your personal accounts is slowly starting to evolve. Phones can now be unlocked via facial recognition, and many devices and apps can verify your identity through fingerprinting technology. Biome…
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Executive Social Media Monitoring’s Role in Digital Executive Protection
by Evan •
One of the most common questions we now get asked is whether or not our Concierge Cybersecurity & Privacy Platform™ has online reputation management capabilities. Such an inquiry would have been completely unexpected just a few years ago. Tradition…
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Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen: Why You Need to Consolidate Your Cybersecurity Approach
by Christian Wiens •
When it comes to cybersecurity, more is not always better. As new solutions have emerged in response to rapidly evolving technology and increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks, SOCs have added tool after tool to their arsenals.
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Mortgage servicer data breach affects 2.5 million; Crypto wallet provider warns iOS users
by Evan •
It’s only a matter of time before an industry is hit with a wave of fraud. Last year, the mortgage industry had its turn, as it experienced a 65% increase in fraud compared to 2020. There’s never a good time to experience a data breach that leads to fr…
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Local U.S. Governments and Municipalities at Risk of Foreign Nation Cyber Attacks
by Christian Wiens •
Experts have warned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses an unprecedented cyber risk for U.S. organizations as well as State and local governments and municipalities.
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Three Best Practices to Prevent Identity Fraud
by Evan •
A recent study from Javelin Strategy & Research found that identity fraud losses totaled $56 billion in 2020, and that such incidents are only becoming more commonplace. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission reported a 113% increase in identity the…
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Cyberattacks Target Families of Newfound Wealth
by Evan •
According to the Wall Street Journal, the “greatest wealth transfer in modern history has begun.” Between now and 2042, it is estimated that Baby Boomers and GenX will transfer over $70 trillion in savings, of which approximately 86% will go to heirs …
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Browser-in-the Browser (BITB) – A New Born Phishing Methodology
by Keyur Talati •
Introduction There is no one who we can trust in this digital age! Phishing has become a prevalent assault in the previous decade, with the attacker using a false login screen to acquire users’ credentials. A novel phishing technique called […]
The po…
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CRM data breach leaks personal info tied to crypto accounts; Healthcare security breach affects 100K
by Evan •
While we are nearly three months into 2022, research detailing the scale and scope of data breaches, malware, ransomware, business email compromise, and other online fraud that occurred in 2021 is first coming in. Recently, Politico revealed its resea…
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Mozilla Releases Security Patch for Firefox; AGs Warn T-Mobile Data Breach Victims
by Evan •
Digital threats take on many forms. They can range from security vulnerabilities affecting devices and software, to online data breaches where personal information is stolen by cybercriminals. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all incident respo…
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The Rise of Cybercrime – An Overview
by Geetha R •
Cybercrimes are more rampant in the year 2022. The rate of cybercrimes is increasing every year, and it is expected to reach its highest next year. It is said that cybercrime affects the security of more than 80% of businesses […]
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The Resurgence of Man-in-the-Middle Attacks & How to Stop Them
by [email protected] •
We all read the headlines; ransomware attacks are on the rise. But, due in large part to the normalization of permanent remote and hybrid work, an original form of cyberattack has resurged – man-in-the-middle attacks. What is a man-in-the-middle attack…
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What You Need to Know About Criminals & Identity Thieves Misusing Apple AirTags for Nefarious Purposes
by Chris Pierson •
Apple is right: When used correctly, AirTags are a “super easy way to keep track of all your stuff.” Unfortunately, this new tracking device meant for good can, like all things, be used for nefarious purposes. Take a quick scroll through the headlines …
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Safer Internet Day 2022: How to Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook and Instagram Accounts
by Evan •
Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms can help you keep in touch with friends and family, but there may come a time when you just want to take a break. Perhaps you intend to focus more time on wellness and in-person interactions. Maybe y…
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5 Critical Factors That Impact an Organization’s Cybersecurity Efficacy
by Christian Wiens •
It’s no surprise that organizations are pouring resources into their security approaches, from investments into hardware and software and significant increases in Cybersecurity professional hiring. In fact, industry watchers expect organizations global…
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U.S. Warns Against Russian Cyber Threats Amid Heightened Ukraine Tension
by Paul Hamilton •
Different government agencies based in the United States have joined together in issuing cybersecurity advisory. The advisory was a summation of cyber activities that were connected to Russia in one…
The post U.S. Warns Against Russian Cyber Threats Amid Heightened Ukraine Tension appeared first on Hacker Combat.
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Best of 2021 – 10 Major Cyber Attacks Witnessed Globally in Q1 2021
by Dhwani Meharchandani •
Cyber crime has been on the rise for years now and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. To make it
The post 10 Major Cyber Attacks Witnessed Globally in Q1 2021 appeared first on Kratikal Blog.
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Protecting Your Enterprise from Ransomware with MixMode
by Christian Wiens •
Monthly reports that lack relevant details about an organization’s true risk level are insufficient and not representative of the further steps an organization should take to protect itself. This approach leaves organizations feeling secure against the…
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SMB Companies Beware: The Ransomware Hunter is Aiming at You
by Christian Wiens •
Ransomware attackers aren’t always after the biggest fish. In fact, so-called “mid game hunting” — as opposed to “big game” hunting — where attackers identify smaller targets that are less likely to trigger a legal or governmental response, appears to …
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As ransomware attacks rise, US government advice to protect K-12 schools is “vastly outdated”
by Graham Cluley •
A recently published report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that official security guidance from the Department of Education is out-of-date, and needs to be refreshed to address the increasing reports of ransomware and oth…
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The Critical Role of Network Detection and Response in Improving Enterprise Security [Q&A with Vito Rallo of PwC]
by Susan Spencer •
Vito Rallo is Director of Cyber Incident and Threat Management at PwC. He and his team provide offensive security and incident and threat management services to medium and large enterprises. Prior to PwC, Vito spent nine years at IBM where he was a Sen…
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How Cyber Threat Intelligence Can Help to Protect Against Cloud Security Threats
by Tripwire Guest Authors •
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the massive increase in using cloud computing services. As the world progresses through its online evolution, cloud computing services have become more of a necessity. However, along with businesses, cybercrimin…
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Cyber Threats Haunting IoT Devices in 2021
by Dhwani Meharchandani •
With new technological advancements coming to light every day, the supply and demand for IoT devices has increased significantly. Humans have started relying on these devices for even the most basic everyday functions. In fact, as per a study conducted…
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Radware Threat Researchers Live: Ep.13
by Radware •
In this episode we dive into how censorship middleboxes can be weaponized for DDoS attacks, the latest online FBI leak, Mozi and more.
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Fighting Cyber Threats With Open-Source Tools and Open Standards
by Aviv Ron •
Detecting cyber threats is usually the first critical step in the mitigation of cyber attacks. Common means to achieve this goal are rules or analytics that track network and system behaviors and raise alerts when potentially malicious attacks are identified. Once a potential threat is detected, the staff of the security operations center (SOC) investigates […]
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