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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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131 Cyber Security Statistics: 2024 Trends and Data
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131 Cyber Security Statistics: 2024 Trends and Data

Mon, 01/15/2024
Cyber security awareness is an everyday job, and it’s easy to fall into a false sense of security once you have a solid plan in place. Every year, statistics are a reminder that hackers and scammers never sleep. New trends and attack types pop up daily, making it difficult to keep track. This list is a rundown of the most important statistics of the year, allowing you to get a...
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Protecting Retail Businesses from Cyber Attacks
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Protecting Retail Businesses from Cyber Attacks

Fri, 11/24/2023
Retail stores are one of the oldest ways humans exchange goods and services. As they evolve, one of the most significant shifts they have undergone is the dramatic increase in technology integration within their operations. From tools to check stock to staffing management and cash registers, retail stores rely heavily on technology for almost every aspect of their business....
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Malware
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The 5 Most Spoofed Brands in the World
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The 5 Most Spoofed Brands in the World

Fri, 11/10/2023
“On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”     Cartoon by Peter Steiner There’s a reason this cartoon gained popularity in 1993 and has now become an iconic representation of how the internet works. The internet provides a way for people to hide their real identities, which can unfortunately lead to dishonest activities. Nowadays, scammers take advantage of this to...
Cyber Threats
Spoofing
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
Risk Management
Third-Party Risk Management
Security Awareness Training
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,...
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Third-Party Risk Management
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
How To Prevent Ransomware
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How To Prevent Ransomware

Fri, 06/02/2023
To prevent ransomware, companies need to focus on giving their employees actionable security awareness training that educates, empowers, and motivates. For this to happen, employees must understand the facts around ransomware and the profound, long-term impact it can have on the company. Once a ransomware attack is successfully executed, there are very few options for the...
Cyber Threats
Ransomware
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
Got Malware? The Risk of Buying This Smart ID Card Reader from Amazon
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Got Malware? The Risk of Buying This Smart ID Card Reader from Amazon

Wed, 01/18/2023
KrebsOnSecurity blog recently reported on a popular, low-cost Common Access Card (CAC) reader available on Amazon that came with drivers infected by malware. A compromised smart ID card reader can bring severe consequences to both government and private organizations. It gives hackers an easy backdoor means of infiltrating networks and systems, which can leave sensitive...
Cyber Threats
Malware
How to Protect Your Sensitive Information from Word Document Malware
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How to Protect Your Sensitive Information from Word Document Malware

Tue, 12/27/2022
If you’re a company that uses email scanning technology as the first line of cyber defense, you should know about a recent slate of malicious Word document-based attacks. These attacks are designed to deliver malware and ransomware to targeted systems. Security researchers at Cisco Talos recently identified an attack where Word document files attached to emails were used to...
Cyber Threats
Malware
Office 365
7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them
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7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them

Fri, 05/20/2022
Spoofing refers to an attack where hackers use various ways to disguise their identity so that their victims think they are talking to their coworker, boss, or business. The methods used to achieve this are the typical phishing tropes such as fake websites, links, and social engineering. When spoofing is involved, it’s often more helpful to focus on detecting the facade rather...
Cyber Threats
Spoofing
Top Examples of Malware Attacks
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Top Examples of Malware Attacks

Wed, 03/02/2022
Malware is perhaps the most widely known out of all IT security threats. Since 1986, malware has become a significant concern for enterprise users, with recent examples including the Colonial Pipeline attack, Kaseya ransomware attack, and the SolarWinds Dark Halo breach. However, these attacks are just the tip of the iceberg, with many businesses falling victim to malware and...
Cyber Threats
Malware
What You Need to Know About the Kaseya Ransomware Outbreak
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What You Need to Know About the Kaseya Ransomware Outbreak

Thu, 07/22/2021
In early July, IT solutions provider and remote management solution provider Kaseya announced that it had fallen victim to a supply chain ransomware attack. During the attack, hackers leveraged a vulnerability in Kaseya’s VSA platform to encrypt the data of hundreds of downstream MSPs and their clients. The Kaseya ransomware outbreak is one of the latest high-profile...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Ransomware
Examining The 2020 Healthcare Ransomware Surge
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Examining The 2020 Healthcare Ransomware Surge

Fri, 11/06/2020
How to Protect Against Ryuk Ransomware As countries worldwide struggle to come to grips with the Covid-19 pandemic, attackers have attempted to capitalize by launching a wave of ransomware attacks on hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. These attacks have taken place in locations ranging from New York, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan, to Montreal, by using Ryuk...
Cyber Threats
Ransomware
Don’t Be Fooled By A Spoofing Attack
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Don’t Be Fooled By A Spoofing Attack

Tue, 05/26/2020
Know how to identify and prevent a spoofing attack Spoofing attacks are the ultimate form of cybercriminal trickery and deception. Cybercriminals disguise themselves and rely on trust to steal confidential information, install ransomware, and commit other cybercrimes. Spoofing comes down to trust. Cybercriminals hide behind trusted people, domains, URLs, and the technical...
Cyber Threats
Spoofing
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Ransomware: Move from Beware to Be Aware!

Tue, 12/04/2018
DURATION: 40 MINUTES Do you fear that your organization’s data will be kidnapped and held for ransom? It is critical for CISOs and security teams to have the right methods, tools and techniques to stop ransomware from infecting their environment. An effective approach goes beyond technology and processes—it needs to include the human factors that contribute to ransomware...
Cyber Threats
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