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Defending Against Credential Phishing: Protecting Your Business and Employees Introduction In today’s digital era, online security is of utmost importance for individuals and businesses alike. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new techniques to steal sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities. One such prevalent threat is credential phishing, which aims to acquire login credentials, personal information, and access…
Phishing Attacks Evolve, Posing Greater Challenges for Detection Detection Challenges in the Age of Remote Work Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect, especially with the rise of remote work. Din Serussi, incident response group manager at Perception Point, highlighted these challenges in his talk at the Black Hat USA event. According…
Cyberattack on NOIRLab’s Computer Systems Disrupts Observations at Gemini North Telescope Cybersecurity Breach Detected at NOIRLab The National Science Foundation’s National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) recently announced that its computer systems experienced an attempted cyberattack. As a result, the lab had to temporarily suspend its observations at Gemini North, located in Hawaii. However, the…
S3 Ep146: Tell us about that breach! Data Breach and Podcast On August 3, 2023, the Naked Security podcast discussed various cybersecurity topics, including Firefox updates, a “High”-level vulnerability related to clickjacking, and a new bug called Collide+Power. The podcast also covered the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) demand for a four-day disclosure limit for…
Cyberattacks on K-12 Schools: A Growing Threat Over the past several years, K-12 schools in the United States have become an increasingly attractive target for cyberattacks. These incidents, including ransomware, phishing, and denial-of-service attacks, have caused significant disruption to students, educators, and school systems. From 2016 to 2022, more than 1,600 cyber incidents have been…
## Cybersecurity Considerations for the Summer Season As the summer season approaches, cybersecurity professionals are bracing themselves for an increase in cybercriminal activity. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that holidays and vacation periods are particularly vulnerable times for organizations, as IT security teams may be lean or preoccupied. In order to manage…
Dozens of Malicious Extensions Found in Chrome Web Store Recently, security researchers have discovered that over 30 malicious extensions had infiltrated the Chrome web store, potentially infecting millions of users. The first warning about these extensions came from Wladimir Palant, a researcher who revealed three weeks ago that the PDF Toolbox Chrome extension contained obfuscated…
Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform: An Efficient Solution for IT Managers The ever-rising threat of malware, cyber attacks, and online threats has made network security a pervasive concern of organizations and individuals alike. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global spending on cybersecurity is expected to reach $1 trillion cumulatively from 2017 to 2021….