Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2021

At the time of writing, it is not clear if threat actors exfiltrated data from the UK agency that reported the incident to the National Crime Agency, the National Cyber Security Centre and Information Commissioner’s Office. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The creation of a dedicated emergency number for cybersecurity could provide an effective solution to this rapidly growing challenge The growing threat of cybercrime is calling for new and innovative defense strategies. No less important, an emergency cybersecurity number would encourage the spread of digital education.

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Data Matters

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On 22 September 2021, the UK Government (the “ Government ”) published its Artificial Intelligence (“ AI ”) strategy. This post highlights some of the key elements from the UK AI strategy. Invest in education on AI for schools and businesses, most notably via AI skills “Bootcamps”.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

Email-based threats have become increasingly sophisticated, how is changing the Email Security Landscape? Recently, VIPRE Security Group published their Email Security in 2023 report , where they shared insights on the development of email-based threats and how they can impact organizations. It’s not likely to stop there.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2020

Security researchers discovered an archive available on a dark web forum that includes thousands of compromised Zoom credentials. ” reads the report published by security firm IntSights. ” reads the report published by security firm IntSights. Some of the records also included meeting IDs, names and host keys.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Nominate Pierluigi Paganini and Security Affairs here here: [link] Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. We are in the final !

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In September 2021, the security experts noticed a post on the exploit.in The Sabbath ransomware gang has targeted critical infrastructure, including education, health, and natural resources in the United States and Canada. hacking forum looking for affiliated for a new ransomware operation. ” reads the post published by Mandiant.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Most Respondents Say AI Will Impact Their Cybersecurity Strategies. The IRM report found that 86% of those polled think AI will impact their cybersecurity strategies within five years. AI could also assist sectors that cybercriminals frequently target, such as the education industry. Pierluigi Paganini.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

A cloud security strategy is an established set of tools, rules, and procedures for safeguarding cloud data, apps, and infrastructure against security threats. Mastering these areas ensures a comprehensive and adaptable approach to cloud security. Effective cloud security is established layer by layer.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 16, 2025

DLP is a core pillar of every enterprise security stack. She is also a published author of The Browser Security Field Manual. She is passionate about furthering cybersecurity education and has run multiple workshops with Stanford University and Women in Security and Privacy (WISP).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. As cloud adoption grows exponentially, businesses scramble to amend security strategies to keep their data and end users safe. User Authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

While each of them has its distinguishing features, Apple’s privacy and security are what makes it the typical enterprise’s pick. All this happens while promising cloud backup, prioritized support, and secure data storage. Yet, it’s pricing strategy puts businesses in a dilemma. Related: Co ok vs. Zuckerberg on privacy.

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Collibra

JUNE 27, 2023

1) How can institutions of higher education use data to start making strategic decisions? Get all the details in Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud for Higher Education , our helpful solution brief. Graduate to data intelligence It’s no secret that data is key to the educational mission. In 2020, the U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Solid Data Security: The Foundation of a Safe Digital World madhav Thu, 10/17/2024 - 04:58 It’s that time of year again. This year’s theme, “Secure Our World,” encourages people to safeguard the digital assets that are instrumental to their personal and professional lives. Oh, and it’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The result?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. Malware and accidental human error are the biggest security threats. When asked about the most frequent types of attacks, 56% of global respondents ranked malware as the leading source of security attacks. Thu, 03/24/2022 - 05:00.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From the push for quantum-resilient cryptography to Software Bill of Material (SBOM ) requirements aimed at bolstering supply chain security, this installment examines the regulatory changes and evolving technical standards poised to reshape compliance expectations. EU AI Act) demand proactive adaptation.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2024

While 2023 saw its emergence as a potent new technology, business leaders are now grappling with how to best leverage its transformative power to grow efficiency, security, and revenue. As automated attacks increase, our defense strategies must also be automated and intelligent.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised. Cyber Security as a Service. Ransomware epidemic.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

in February 2024, it serves as an extensive repository of hacking tools and techniques to actively assist users in managing complex cybersecurity protection strategies. From analyzing attack methods and suggesting defense tactics to doing vulnerability assessments, it provides users with the knowledge to improve their security posture.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

“MFA and passwordless solutions can go a long way in preventing a variety of threats and we’re committed to educating customers on solutions such as these to better protect themselves. The post Microsoft blocked tens of billions of brute-force and phishing attacks in 2021 appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2022

Related: Cultivating ‘human sensors’ They may not entirely realize that when compounded, these two concerns could pose a critical security threat for their organization. Losing the security talent that they do have to what has been called the Great Resignation. Implemented hiring initiatives to diversify talent pools.

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AIIM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your IG program should help your organization understand the value of the information you have and put processes and procedures in place to not only store this information securely but also provide access when and where required. We'll also cover some strategies to avoid them. How to Avoid Information Governance Pitfalls.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2024

22, 2024, CyberNewsWire — INE Security , a global cybersecurity training and certification provider, recently launched initiatives with several higher education institutions in an ongoing campaign to invest in the education of aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Cary, NC, Aug.

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Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Build a playbook for employees on how to handle suspicious communications, use mail filters, and screen and verify unfamiliar calls to bolster a defensive social engineering security strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2024

INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, is exploring how overlooking this critical aspect of organizational strategy can lead to a financial crisis and laying out five key reasons why cybersecurity training is important. .

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In this video, our expert delves into what cookies are and their function in web browsing, explores the techniques hackers use to steal them — such as session hijacking and cross-site scripting (XSS) — and shares effective strategies and tools to protect your cookies and personal data in 2024. In this video, we’ll show you how to stay safe.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2022

Essential security tool. Post Covid 19, these patterns are likely to become even more engrained as digitally remote work, education, healthcare and entertainment activities predominate. VPNs factor into this shift, as the burden on individual consumers to preserve privacy and secure their sensitive data is greater than ever.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

INE Security , a global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, recognizes this as a critical issue and is leading an initiative for change by working with SMBs to bridge the IT/IS skills gap and bolster proactive cybersecurity measures. We know that cybersecurity training is no longer optional for businesses – it is essential.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

However, over one-third of businesses are impacted by insider threats every year, and US businesses face about 2.500 internal security breaches in the aggregate per day. It also helps to define your insider-specific security strategy before you invest, so you’ll understand which tool (or tools ) you’ll need.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

To prevent such attacks the agencies recommend: Follow the security best practices proposed by vendors to harden their products and manage high privileged accounts and key assets. Adopt a backup strategy. Secure your cloud environments before moving critical assets there. Invest in cybersecurity education.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In the early afternoon of Friday 12 May 2017, the media broke the news of a global computer security attack carried out through a malicious code capable of encrypting data residing in information systems and demanding a ransom in cryptocurrency to restore them, the Wannacry ransomware. What should we learn from this? Twitter @Slvlombardo.

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Collibra

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re already sold on the importance of data democratization , you’re likely wondering how to get started with your data democratization strategy. What is a data democratization strategy? Most data democratization strategies contain the following elements: Summary of goals. Security risks. Secure buy-in.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Fortunately, effective tools and wise best practices can help mitigate this this exposure enabling companies to indefinitely leverage Exchange Server as a productive, resilient and secure communications tool. Backup strategies. Here are a few ‘dos:’ •Rigorous vulnerability management. Robust access control.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. A recent Kaspersky report outlines several cyber security threats associated with online learning: Phishing.

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Data Breach Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

He aims to increase domestic revenue to 60%, expand partnerships and refine Cynets all-in-one security platform. His leadership strategy also prioritizes the education, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Ransomware groups are constantly devising new methods for infecting victims and convincing them to pay up, but a couple of strategies tested recently seem especially devious. Alex Holden is founder of Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity firm. “ Cl0p ” a.k.a. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible.

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