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.” It sounds simple, but it could be a hedge against similar social engineering and phishing hacks.

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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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CTOvision

JUNE 28, 2016

Social engineering is one of the most problematic attack techniques to combat. User education is most effective at stopping a social engineer. Users who are aware of the potential for social engineering attacks and learn to recognize them can use simple methods to thwart these attacks successfully. Stu Sjouwerman.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From embedding malware or a phishing link in a document to manipulated or outright forged documents and other types of cyber fraud, the increase in document-related attacks cannot be ignored, especially if your company handles tax forms, business filings, or bank statements–the three types of most frequently manipulated documents.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

The biggest risk with VPNs is that malware can get into a user’s system, effortlessly ride the VPN and potentially infect the entire enterprise. VPNs typically don’t scan for viruses or other malware. In a zero trust world, everything is authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated wherever it is found.

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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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TechSpot

APRIL 27, 2023

Cryptbot is a well-known security threat designed to identify and steal sensitive information from victims' computers, including passwords and authentication credentials, social media account logins, cryptocurrency wallets, and much more. Read Entire Article

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 30, 2025

The extension then silently authenticates the victim into a Chrome profile managed by the attackers Google Workspace. Once this authentication occurs, the attacker has full control over the newly managed profile in the victims browser, allowing them to push automated policies such as disabling safe browsing and other security features.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Silicon Valley security provider AppSOC discovered significant vulnerabilities, including the ability to jailbreak the AI and generate malware. You could in some cases, generate actual malware which is a big red flag,” he stated. .” “It failed a bunch of benchmarks where you could jailbreak it.

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Network World

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

NIST, other government agencies, and industry bodies point towards the policy enforcement point (PEP) as the gateway device or service that performs this separation, gating access based on different authentication and authorization requirements, depending on the sensitivity of the resource.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2023

Google has obtained a temporary court order to disrupt the distribution of CryptBot, a Windows-based information-stealing malware that has infected more than 670,000 computers in 2022. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

He urges enterprises to implement Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) and to enforce robust password policies to reduce the risk of account compromise. Cybersecurity awareness and incident response Train employees to recognize phishing attempts and social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools.

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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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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

JULY 17, 2023

Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. Attackers may upload malicious files or applications to cloud storage or use cloud infrastructure to propagate malware to unsuspecting users.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If malware is detected on workplace computers, these devices must be promptly disconnected from the network to prevent further spread. Collect and safeguard critical artifacts such as event logs, system logs, and authentication records from corporate systems.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The attackers place themselves between the user and the legitimate website, intercepting session data and bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) by relaying the authentication process in real time. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is also a must to prevent unauthorized access from just a stolen password.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And one of the most successful and increasingly prevalent ways of attack has come from social engineering, which is when criminals manipulate humans directly to gain access to confidential information. Social engineering is more sophisticated than ever, and its most advanced iteration is the topic of today's discussion: deepfakes.

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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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Galido

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Malware means a malicious or intrusive software application that is coded for executing on the targeted device without notifying its user or the owner. Affecting a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, or a network server, malware interrupts computing operations, hijacks networks, or access systems. Update your browser.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 20, 2025

First identified in July 2023, ClearFake utilizes compromised WordPress sites as a vector for malware distribution, primarily relying on fake web browser update prompts. The primary objective of these infection chains is to deliver information-stealing malware targeting both Windows and macOS systems.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These attacks try to trick the target into approving a fraudulent transaction, click on a link that holds malware, open a malicious file, or enter their password on a fake website. Setting social media accounts to private, or to friends only, makes it harder for cybercriminals to harvest extra details to embellish their whaling messages.

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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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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

MARCH 21, 2024

"March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. These can be vehicles for delivering malware, committing fraud, or harvesting valuable data.

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CTOvision

MARCH 18, 2016

If a manufacturer issues a notification that a software update is available, it is important that the consumer take appropriate steps to verify the authenticity of the notification and take action to ensure that the vehicle system is up to date.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. Social engineering has its tells, though. As far as this software goes, though, its effectiveness can be limited.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 25, 2023

These emails often contain malicious links or attachments that when clicked can lead to malware infection or your credentials being taken. Social Media Contests: Fraudulent social media contests promising extravagant prizes lure users into providing personal information or engaging with malicious content.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 21, 2025

This method is a significant aspect of cybersecurity threats and falls under the larger umbrella of social engineering tactics. Malicious links and attachments: Links that redirect users to harmful websites or attachments that contain malware. Clone phishing: Duplicating authentic emails, substituting malicious links or attachments.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 2, 2021

Here is how the company describes the threat of phishing emails: "Phishing is a common way scammers try to trick you into giving them personal information such as an account username and password, Social Security number, or other personal information. These frequently contain malware that can infect your device.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Endpoint Security: Securing endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, is crucial in preventing unauthorized access and malware infections. According to a study by AV-TEST, organizations using comprehensive endpoint security solutions experienced a 100% detection rate for known malware.

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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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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., However, MFA via SMS is not without its issues.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

RELATED: Snowflake Data Breach Rocks Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and Others ] "Companies using Snowflake should immediately implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security and protect sensitive data. Today, identity applications require both authentication and end-to-end encryption to provide robust cybersecurity protection.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Using strong, unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication when available, and being cautious about sharing personal information are crucial steps in protecting oneself. What's not obvious Social Engineering Beyond Email : Cybercriminals may use social media or messaging apps to target individuals with scams.

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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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