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How to Protect Small and Middle Businesses From Cyberattacks | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity is essential for SMEs, which are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to budget constraints and the handling of sensitive information.

3 Real-World Examples of Why Companies Need Better Email Authentication | HackerNoon

Many phishing emails bypass current DMARC checks, signaling a need for advanced email security measures.

Meet the startup that just won the Pentagon's first AI defense contract

The Department of Defense awarded its first generative AI contract to enhance cybersecurity, emphasizing a shift towards addressing AI-based threats.

Lawyers, Take Note: Microsoft Offers Current Advice On Cybersecurity

Lawyers should adopt strong passwords and use password managers, as Microsoft advises against the traditional practice of password expiration.

New Loader Masquerades as Antivirus to Deliver SSLoad

PhantomLoader uses advanced evasion techniques to deliver SSLoad malware, posing significant threats to systems through phishing and deception.

Phishing Attacks on Australian Organisations Disguised as Atlassian

Cyber criminals are increasingly using platforms like Atlassian for sophisticated phishing attacks targeting employee credentials.

How to Protect Small and Middle Businesses From Cyberattacks | HackerNoon

Cybersecurity is essential for SMEs, which are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to budget constraints and the handling of sensitive information.

3 Real-World Examples of Why Companies Need Better Email Authentication | HackerNoon

Many phishing emails bypass current DMARC checks, signaling a need for advanced email security measures.

Meet the startup that just won the Pentagon's first AI defense contract

The Department of Defense awarded its first generative AI contract to enhance cybersecurity, emphasizing a shift towards addressing AI-based threats.

Lawyers, Take Note: Microsoft Offers Current Advice On Cybersecurity

Lawyers should adopt strong passwords and use password managers, as Microsoft advises against the traditional practice of password expiration.

New Loader Masquerades as Antivirus to Deliver SSLoad

PhantomLoader uses advanced evasion techniques to deliver SSLoad malware, posing significant threats to systems through phishing and deception.

Phishing Attacks on Australian Organisations Disguised as Atlassian

Cyber criminals are increasingly using platforms like Atlassian for sophisticated phishing attacks targeting employee credentials.
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The NCSC and FBI just issued a major alert over a state-backed hacker group - here's what you need to know

Iran-linked hackers are using social engineering tactics to target officials related to Iranian and Middle Eastern affairs.

The New Effective Way to Prevent Account Takeovers

Account takeover attacks threaten cloud-based SaaS environments, and strengthening browser security is essential for prevention.

Google says Iranian hackers are trying to access emails of Harris and Trump

Iranian cyber intrusion efforts are intensifying as the U.S. presidential election approaches, targeting notable political figures.
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How Phishing Attacks Adapt Quickly to Capitalize on Current Events

Phishing attacks surged in 2023 with AI and PhaaS playing major roles in crafting malicious content and enabling quick responses to changing events.

New AI tools spawn fears of greater 2024 election threats, survey finds

Over half of state and local officials are not prepared to detect and recover from election-targeted cyber incidents.
Officials are concerned that the election cyber threat landscape in 2024 will be worse than in 2020, with AI tools posing unfamiliar challenges.

How Phishing Attacks Adapt Quickly to Capitalize on Current Events

Phishing attacks surged in 2023 with AI and PhaaS playing major roles in crafting malicious content and enabling quick responses to changing events.

New AI tools spawn fears of greater 2024 election threats, survey finds

Over half of state and local officials are not prepared to detect and recover from election-targeted cyber incidents.
Officials are concerned that the election cyber threat landscape in 2024 will be worse than in 2020, with AI tools posing unfamiliar challenges.
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Users: Microsoft must update Outlook's friendly name feature

Users are urging Microsoft to reconsider how sender email addresses are displayed in Outlook to prevent phishing attacks.

Russia's luxury car phish continues to prove effective | Computer Weekly

Diplomatic missions and NGOs in Ukraine face extreme risks due to phishing attacks targeting government personnel and national security.

How To Get the Most From Your Security Team's Email Alert Budget

Security teams need to effectively monitor and respond to threats to combat the rising scale and complexity of phishing attacks in the context of a talent shortage.

Mass exploitation of edge services could become the defacto attack vector for hackers in 2024 - research

Phishing attacks are declining in 2024 as cyber hygiene, awareness, and endpoint protections improve, while exploiting vulnerable edge services emerges as a new favorite attack vector.

Memcyco Report Reveals Only 6% Of Brands Can Protect Their Customers From Digital Impersonation Fraud - DevOps.com

Companies lack effective solutions against website impersonation fraud despite its severity and prevalence.

US warns of North Korean hackers using email security flaws for phishing attacks

North Korean hacking group Kimsuky exploits email security flaws for phishing attacks on organizations.
Proper configuration of email security protocols, such as DMARC, is crucial in preventing phishing attempts and spoofing.

Beijing-backed cyberspies attacked 70+ orgs in 23 countries

Beijing-backed hacking crew, Earth Krahang, targeted 116 victims worldwide, mostly government entities.
Earth Krahang linked to another China state-backed gang, Earth Lusca, and security contractor I-Soon.

Majority of UK employees 'willingly gamble' with security | Computer Weekly

More than two-thirds of UK workers take cyber risks knowingly, exposing organizations to breaches and financial loss.
Phishing attacks have decreased, but financial losses and reputational damage are on the rise due to human error.
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5 Security Threats DevOps Teams Should Know - DevOps.com

DevOps security involves integrating security practices into the DevOps process.
DevOps security requires a cultural shift and the integration of security into every aspect of development and operations processes.

The power of partnership in mitigating cyber risk: A CFO's perspective

Cybersecurity risks pose a significant threat to businesses' growth and operations, especially for smaller organizations.
Collaboration and effective communication with partners can enhance cybersecurity measures and protection.

5 Security Threats DevOps Teams Should Know - DevOps.com

DevOps security involves integrating security practices into the DevOps process.
DevOps security requires a cultural shift and the integration of security into every aspect of development and operations processes.

The power of partnership in mitigating cyber risk: A CFO's perspective

Cybersecurity risks pose a significant threat to businesses' growth and operations, especially for smaller organizations.
Collaboration and effective communication with partners can enhance cybersecurity measures and protection.
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Artificial Intelligence: How It Can Target Your Firm's Cybersecurity Defenses

Lawyers are increasingly using AI, but there is a dark side to AI when it comes to law firm security.
AI cyberattacks are more sophisticated and harder to spot, creating a challenge for cybersecurity in law firms.
#phishing attacks

How to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

During the month of November, online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday were launched in a different format to support local businesses.
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday shopping season to steal information and funds.
Protect yourself by sticking to reputable websites, avoiding unfamiliar links, verifying discount ads on social media, being cautious of phishing attempts, and ensuring website security.

Proof of Concept Exploit Publicly Available for Critical Windows SmartScreen Flaw

A proof of concept exploit is now available for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen technology.
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks without triggering alerts.
Organizations should address this bug promptly to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks and malware distribution.

How to avoid fraud, scams, and phishing attempts this shopping season

During the month of November, online shopping days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday were launched in a different format to support local businesses.
Cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday shopping season to steal information and funds.
Protect yourself by sticking to reputable websites, avoiding unfamiliar links, verifying discount ads on social media, being cautious of phishing attempts, and ensuring website security.

Proof of Concept Exploit Publicly Available for Critical Windows SmartScreen Flaw

A proof of concept exploit is now available for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows SmartScreen technology.
The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks without triggering alerts.
Organizations should address this bug promptly to mitigate the risk of phishing attacks and malware distribution.
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Royal Mail cyber security still a mess, say infosec sleuths

UK's Royal Mail has left an open redirect flaw on one of its sites, potentially exposing customers to malware and phishing attacks.
Open redirects allow attackers to use a legitimate website to redirect users to a malicious website, stealing credentials and downloading malware.
Cybernews has informed Royal Mail of the flaw, but the company has not responded.

Compound Finance Site Compromised in Phishing Attack

Phishing attack compromised Compound Finance's frontend, leading to a phishing site.

Twilio says hackers identified cell phone numbers of two-factor app Authy users | TechCrunch

Hackers stole 33 million phone numbers from Twilio affecting Authy users.

Convicted BEC scammer could face over 100 years in prison

A Nigerian national convicted in a $1.5 million BEC scam faces possible life imprisonment.
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