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Verizon: Nearly 80% of Data Breaches Involve Phishing and the Misuse of Credentials

May 7, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play. In light of the recent release of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report this week, we have delved into the findings to continue our coverage of important cybersecurity issues, specifically data breaches and phishing.
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Internxt

7 Steps for Developing a Data Breach Response Plan

May 7, 2024 By Internxt In Internxt
Data breaches are a constant threat these days. One click on a malicious link could send tons of customer information flying out the window. Even with all the strategies and tools to prevent them, unauthorized people keep gaining access to sensitive data. So, maybe it’s not a matter of whether your company will ever experience a data breach but about when. The million-dollar question is: will you be ready to respond effectively against hackers when the time comes?
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4 key takeaways from the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

May 6, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
It’s that time of year again: The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is back with the top trends in security breaches over the past year. Read on for an at-a-glance look of some of the report’s most interesting—and actionable—findings.
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A Guide to Enhancing Election Security Using Effective TPRM

May 6, 2024 By Kyle Chin In UpGuard
Election security is one of the most important parts of an election in order to preserve voter safety, prevent voter fraud, and, ultimately, build public trust in the electoral process. Because of the many external pieces that must come together during the election process, election organizers must use and implement effective Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) as part of their security strategy.
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The 443 Podcast - Episode 289 - The 2024 Verizon DBIR

May 6, 2024 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, we cover the key takeaways from the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Before that, we discuss what we learned from United Healthcare CEO Andrew Witty's congressional testimony on their ransomware attack in February. We also discuss a research article from JFrog on malicious Docker Hub repositories. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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idstrong

Data Privacy: Definition and Legislations

May 6, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
Data is among the most valuable information we have. It includes everything about us, our families, friends, and organizations; broadly, “data” encompasses all aspects of information; it can relate to public records, sensitive data, confidential, financial, medical, or any other aspect associated with an individual or company.
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Detecting and Preventing Reconnaissance Attacks

May 2, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In 2024, every business across the world is already aware of the looming potential of a cyber attack. With billions of dollars pouring into the cyber criminal market each year, hackers have more backing to create large-scale attacks, breaching financial records, private data, and customer information. Reconnaissance attacks are the first step in many of these major breaches. By scouting out a business, collecting information about its security posture, and aiming to identify vulnerabilities, these initial attacks give hackers the data they need to launch precise, damaging attacks.
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idstrong

What is a Time Theft and How to Prevent It

May 2, 2024 By IDStrong In IDStrong
Time theft happens when employees dishonestly use their paid work hours for personal activities or tasks unrelated to work. Time fraud significantly impacts an organization’s productivity, business strategy, finances, and employee morale. To keep a high-performing work environment, companies must combat time theft.
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idstrong

Snapchat Scams and How to Avoid Them

May 2, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
Snapchat is a mobile-based social media platform owned by Snap Inc.; it is a global platform, hosting over 734.8 million users, the majority of which are Gen Z. The platform began as a resource for sharing pictures between friends but has evolved to include options for creator content, group conversations, and the sharing of media. As Snapchat’s audience continues to grow, so too, do the threats those members face.
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What Is the RSA Algorithm and How Does It Work?

May 1, 2024 By IDStrong In IDStrong
In today’s digital landscape, cryptography plays a vital role in keeping information secure. Encryption is one of the primary techniques used in cryptography to ensure that data transmission online is secure and that sensitive information stays protected from unauthorized access. Through encryption, organizations and individuals can mitigate the risk of data breaches and ensure that their confidential information remains that way.
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