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Security Practices Are Improving, But Cybercriminals Are Keeping Up

Sep 21, 2022 2:48:10 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
A survey by the Spanish GetApp software rating site has found that the number of organizations using phishing simulations has risen from 30% in 2019 to 70% in 2022. Despite this positive ...
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #38 [HEADS UP] New Uber Security Breach 'Looks Bad', Caused by Social Engineering

Sep 20, 2022 9:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #37 [Eye Opener] The New Evil Proxy Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Beats MFA

Sep 13, 2022 9:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #36 [Eye Opener] So, Your MFA Is Phishable, What to Do Next?

Sep 7, 2022 9:15:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
1-Time Passcodes Are a Corporate Liability. Department of Homeland Security Fraud Warning. Email not displaying? | View Knowbe4 Blog CyberheistNews Vol 12 #36  |  September 7th, 2022 [Eye ...
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #35 [Heads Up] Check This Highly Sophisticated LinkedIn Job Offer Scam

Aug 30, 2022 9:18:32 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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State-Based Cyberattacks to be Excluded from Lloyd’s of London Cyber Insurance Policies

Aug 25, 2022 9:14:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
As cyber insurers evolve their understanding of the cyber attack landscape, who’s responsible, and what’s at stake, a logical next step is taken by Lloyd’s to better isolate what is ...
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #34 [Eye Opener] The Cisco Hack Was Caused by Initial Access Broker Phishing

Aug 23, 2022 9:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #33 [Eye Opener] Recent Cisco Hack by Ransomware Group Started Because of a Phishing Attack

Aug 16, 2022 9:34:25 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #32 [Heads Up] Watch Out For This Widespread, Multistage Investment Scam

Aug 9, 2022 9:27:25 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #31 [Heads Up] Crafty Microsoft USB Scam Shows the Importance of Security Awareness Training

Aug 2, 2022 9:38:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #30 [Heads Up] New MFA 'Prompt Bombing' Attacks Give Access to Laptops, VPNs, and More

Jul 26, 2022 9:07:34 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #29 [Heads Up] New Phishing Attacks Shame, Scare Victims into Surrendering Twitter, Discord Credentials

Jul 19, 2022 9:15:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #28 [Eye Opener] Lessons Learned From a Big Hotel's Recent Data Breach Caused by Social Engineering

Jul 12, 2022 9:21:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #27 [New FBI and CISA Alert] This Ransomware Strain Uses RDP Flaws to Hack Into Your Network

Jul 6, 2022 9:06:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #26 [Heads Up] The FBI Warns That LinkedIn Fraudsters Are Now a Significant Threat

Jun 28, 2022 9:04:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #25 [Heads Up] Facebook Phishing Scam Steals Millions of Credentials

Jun 21, 2022 9:08:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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Over 2000 Social Engineering Scammers Arrested in Multi-Country Crackdown on Fraud, BEC, and Money Laundering

Jun 20, 2022 10:12:04 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
Thousands of members of cybercriminal groups were arrested in a sting that lasted 2 months and involved coordinated efforts of the law enforcement departments of 76 countries.
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Less Than 40% of Asia-Pacific Organizations Are Confident to Stop Cyber Threats as 83% Experience At Least One Ransomware Attack a Year

Jun 20, 2022 10:10:51 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
With exactly half of cybersecurity incidents caused by organizations having an outdated security posture, the ability to stop breaches involves some re-investment in measures that really ...
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CyberheistNews Vol 12 #24 [Heads Up] What About the Risks of Your Password Manager?

Jun 14, 2022 9:52:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman
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“Five Eyes” Nations Cybersecurity Authorities Issue Warning to MSPs of Stepped-Up Cyberattacks

Jun 7, 2022 7:17:12 PM By Stu Sjouwerman
The world’s five leading cybersecurity authorities have again issued a joint report about an increase in malicious cyber activity targeting managed service providers they expect to ...
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