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Trustwave

Email Bombing: Why You Need to be Concerned

Dec 18, 2024 By Phil Hay In Trustwave
Over the last few months, the topic of email bombing has been brought to our attention multiple times, mostly queries from customers that go something like this: “I have a few users experiencing some sort of spam attack, where they are receiving thousands of random registration or subscription emails. What do I do, and why is it occurring? Help!” This scenario is known as email or subscription bombing.
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Trustwave

Trustwave's 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions: AI-Powered Attacks, Critical Infrastructure Risks, and Regulatory Challenges

Dec 17, 2024 By Kevin Kerr In Trustwave
As 2024 comes to a close, we went around the room and asked some of Trustwave’s top executives what cybersecurity issues and technology they saw playing a prominent role in 2025. Here is the latest installment. As we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of cyber threats continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for cybersecurity professionals.
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Account Takeover Protection: How AppTrana Stops Attacks

Dec 17, 2024 By Indusface In Indusface
Worried about account takeovers (ATO)? In this video, watch how AppTrana actively protects against account takeover attacks, such as credential stuffing and brute force attempts. See how AppTrana detects, blocks, and mitigates these threats in real time, keeping your accounts safe and secure. Learn more about AppTrana’s Account Takeover protection.
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knowbe4

Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: 42% Spike in Ransomware Attacks on Utilities

Dec 17, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Ransomware attacks targeting utilities have surged by 42% over the past year, with spear phishing playing a major role in 81% of cases, according to a ReliaQuest study spanning November 2023 to October 2024. Analyzing data from its GreyMatter platform and dark web activity, ReliaQuest found that utilities like water and energy systems are disproportionately affected. Their critical role in infrastructure makes them prime targets for cybercriminals.
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netwrix

The Largest and Most Notorious Cyber Attacks in History

Dec 17, 2024 By Dirk Schrader In Netwrix
Cyber attacks are deliberate attempts to steal, alter, or destroy data or to disrupt operations and to damage the digital parts of a critical infrastructure. This blog post explores the most destructive major cyber attacks in history, detailing the underlying motives and impact, and then offers prevention and detection best practices.
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securitysenses

The Evolution of Cyber Attacks: Lessons for Staying Safe in 2025

Dec 16, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
The pace at which cyberattacks are evolving has accelerated in recent years, driven by technological advances, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The sophistication of cybercriminals' tactics has reached unprecedented levels, posing new challenges for traditional cybersecurity defenses. In this article, we will explore the key developments in cyber threats, identify emerging risks, and offer practical lessons on how businesses and individuals can stay safe in 2025.
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protegrity

The Key Steps to Ensuring DORA Compliance

Dec 13, 2024 By Alasdair Anderson, VP of EMEA In Protegrity
As we approach 2025, financial institutions across the EU face the challenge of complying with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is set to take effect on the 17th of January. DORA is focused on strengthening cybersecurity and operational resilience across financial ecosystems, with the consequences for non-compliance ranging from regulatory fines to reputational damage and an increased risk of cyberattacks.
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chaossearch

How Threat Hunters Can Detect Scattered Spider Attacks and Related Intrusions

Dec 12, 2024 By David Bunting In ChaosSearch
Cyberattacks are becoming more advanced, and groups like Scattered Spider are leading the way with their sophisticated techniques. This group is notorious for using social engineering methods like SIM swapping, voice phishing, and SMS phishing to trick employees into giving them access to sensitive systems. By pretending to be IT administrators, they bypass traditional security defenses, moving through networks unnoticed and stealing valuable data.
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