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The 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament Results: Everything You Need to Know

Tue, 02/20/2024
The results of Fortra’s Gone Phishing Tournament are here, and they highlight the potential power and danger of phishing across the world. This global test uncovered that 1 in 10 individuals are susceptible to these attacks, which would have led to 90,000 compromised passwords if the campaign had been an actual cyber attack. This year’s tournament featured an updated email...
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Ensure Compliance With Quebec's Law 25

Your one-on-one demo includes a complete overview of the: User-friendly and intuitive security awareness platform High quality content and customizable options Targeted phishing simulation by risk profile and just-in-time training Integrated gamification for increasing user participation and motivation Critical metrics and KPIs provided in the reporting dashboards   ...
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Protect your loved ones
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Protect your loved ones from phishing, social engineering and other cyber attacks

Tue, 02/13/2024
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for romance. It’s a time of year when cyber criminals and scammers launch attacks such as phishing, vishing, smishing, and social engineering. Australia has begun issuing warnings to singles, informing them of the “pig butchering” or “romance baiting” scam that’s prominent on Valentine’s Day. It starts with the attacker assuming the identity of...
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Swipe Right on Cyber Security: Let’s Talk About Zodiac Signs

Mon, 02/12/2024
With Valentine’s Day upon us, our thoughts turn to love, compatibility, and cyber security. As Cupid strings his bow this Valentine’s Day, let’s explore how the stars might be influencing your approach to online security. Are you a Leo who roars against cyber threats, or a Pisces swimming through the sea of digital privacy? Remember, while the universe might hold many...
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The 7 Most Dangerous Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Fri, 02/02/2024
While industries like banking and software can be devastated by cyber attacks, no other field is impacted by hackers like healthcare. As an example, it’s hard to forget attacks like the ransomware that brought all 400 locations of Universal Health Services to a standstill for months in the United States. Healthcare facilities often can’t operate if they don’t have access to...
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Do your third-party vendors know how to keep your data safe?

98% of organizations worldwide are connected to breached third-party vendors. The top 2%? They're not “lucky,” they're just equipped with robust third-party risk management (TPRM). Get a comprehensive TPRM that has a cyber security awareness training aspect. Without this, third-party contractors, suppliers, or vendors may leave sensitive information vulnerable to hackers. ...
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Third-Party Risk Management
Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance
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Law 25: Everything You Need To Know to Ensure Compliance

Fri, 01/26/2024
Online privacy and data protection have become pressing issues in recent years that many governments have decided to legislate. The Legault CAQ government has been behind many digital-related innovations, so it’s not surprising to see legislation like this. This law is a legislative update since existing laws inadequately address digital data. It should be noted that Law 25...
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The Evolution and Limitations of Multi-Factor Authentication

Mon, 01/22/2024
As careers, banking, and healthcare move online, the need for more secure authentication has become increasingly urgent. While passwords have been adopted as the most common form of authentication, they pose many problems in terms of cyber security. In recent years, especially since the rise of remote work in 2019, the adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA) has steadily...
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How to Develop Security Awareness Training
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How to Develop Security Awareness Training

Mon, 10/09/2023
According to Valimail’s Spring 2019 Email Fraud Landscape, about 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent each day, making it one of the most common types of cyber attacks. This number shows how crucial it is to train your employees so they can recognize and report malicious emails. That’s where cyber security awareness training comes in. With the right training program, you can...
Phishing
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Security Awareness Training
8 Examples of Vishing and How to Beat Them
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8 Examples of Vishing and How to Beat Them

Mon, 10/02/2023
Less of a cyber security threat and closer to a scam, Vishing refers to attempts to steal information or money over the phone by convincing the victim. These calls often use personal data acquired through previous cyber attacks to gain their victim’s trust. This type of threat is definitely on the rise—especially with the help of AI. Like many other hacks and scams, Vishing is...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Vishing
Risky Business: When Third-Party Troubles Become Your Own
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Risky Business: When Third-Party Troubles Become Your Own

Tue, 09/05/2023
Businesses don’t stand and operate alone. Organizations partner with an average of 10 third-party vendors to manage their operations. Especially when talking about large corporations—they collaborate with various other organizations or firms helping them manage and advance their operations. These firms include suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, software vendors,...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms
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Updated FCC Legislation Could Mean New Data Privacy Requirements for Telecoms

Mon, 08/14/2023
Telecommunications companies (telecoms) have been prime targets for cyber attackers. They operate critical infrastructure passage, and vast amounts of customer data pass through their networks. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is aiming to strengthen data security with new regulations around data breach reporting by communications carriers. The agency...
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What's the Difference Between Smishing and Vishing?
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What's the Difference Between Smishing and Vishing?

Fri, 06/23/2023
An urgent voicemail message from the tax department. A text message from Microsoft tech support warning you about a problem with your computer. A caller asking you to confirm your mailing address and credit card number so you can collect your free prize. A text message requesting your confirmation of an Amazon shipment. These are all examples of smishing and vishing cyber...
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Smishing
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How to Enhance Third Party Risk Management with Cyber Security Training
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How to Enhance Third Party Risk Management with Cyber Security Training

Mon, 06/12/2023
Did you know that on average, every company is connected to ten third-party businesses? There’s the payroll services company that remotely manages employee wages. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud storage provider that backs up customer account data. The security company that provides access control to company buildings and systems. To achieve an efficient supply chain,...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency
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The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency

Mon, 06/05/2023
Even after years of business evolution; it’s shocking that safe, quick and trackable payments are still often such a struggle for many companies around the world. Banks are often slow-moving institutions that are late to embrace technological improvements, and currencies have been increasingly fickle in recent years. This situation is what allowed cryptocurrency to go from the...
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Why Your Third-Party Vendors Have Almost Definitely Been Breached and What to Do About It
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Why Your Third-Party Vendors Have Almost Definitely Been Breached and What to Do About It

Mon, 04/17/2023
The news from Human Resources is that employees are happier than ever. Working from home using third-party vendor services makes work easier and more flexible. The news from IT is less enthusiastic. A recent report showed that a whopping 98% of organizations have at least one third-party provider that has suffered a data breach in the last two years. Third-party vendor...
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and How it Affects Your Business
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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and How it Affects Your Business

Thu, 03/23/2023
New regulations are already keeping IT professionals on their toes in 2023. One monumental change for California residents and businesses is the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The legislation came into force on January 1, 2023. Legislators drafted the new rules to empower consumers and close gaps in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPRA gives customers...
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Data Privacy
The Crypto Crash: How it Affects Cyber Security in 2023 and What to Do About It
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The Crypto Crash: How it Affects Cyber Security in 2023 and What to Do About It

Tue, 02/14/2023
The crypto market has been on a wild ride over the past few years, with prices soaring to all-time highs in 2017 and then crashing just as dramatically in 2018. And while the market has been relatively stable in recent months, many experts predict another crash in 2023. But what does this mean for cyber security? In this article, we’ll explore the potential effects of the...
Cryptocurrency
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the GDPR

DURATION: 45 MINUTES During this webcast, you will learn more about the GDPR's key concepts and principles, as well as the personal data rights protected under this regulation.   Watch the GDPR webcast and reduce the risk of facing penalties for non-compliance!   Image During this free webcast, learn more about: What is the GDPR...
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