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Cybercriminals’ favorite way to break into a company right now is by sharing a document that leads to a fake Microsoft login page. The link could direct you to SharePoint, OneDrive, Dropbox, or another site, but the goal is always the same – they want access to your email account. Because this attack has become […]
Cross-site scripting, also known as XSS, is a web security vulnerability that enables hackers to manipulate user interactions with compromised applications. Through cross-site scripting, the perpetrator can impersonate a user, execute any actions the user is able to, also can access and manipulate their data. If the user has privileges within the application, the perpetrator […]
This type of cyberattack occurs each time a hacker intercepts and manipulates communications between two parties. So, once positioned as Man in the Middle, usually between a client and a server, the perpetrator will: Intercept data in transit. The attacker becomes a transit point for all data exchanged and can potentially intercept sensitive information, for […]
Regular IT security assessments identify and address any weaknesses in networks, systems, and applications, to protect the organization from potential cyber threats. Such assessments are essential for organizations of all sizes. Why Are Security Assessments So Important? Security assessments are crucial because they objectively evaluate the state of security of an organization identifying potential security […]
The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving, so modern threats like SMTP smuggling are a stark reminder of the importance of staying up to date on defending against such cyberattacks. But what is SMTP smuggling, how does it work? What is Simple Mail Transfer Protocol? Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is a TCP/IP network protocol utilized to […]
Stress and burnout caused by difficult situations, such as the pressure to understand and choose from all different cybersecurity solutions: multi-factor authentication, managed detection and response, mobile device management, DNS filtering, etc., can impact not only the decision-making process, but also the cybersecurity posture of your organization. One of the reasons why managers get to […]
As information security threats are multiplying, security measures are multiplying too. Employees are regularly informed of more threats to watch out for and more security policies to follow, creating additional workflows and distractions for their already busy days. This is very likely to have an impact on their daily tasks. For instance, just a simple […]
A brute force attack is just another hacking method where an attacker tries many password combinations or encryption keys until the right one is discovered. Basically, this method relies on the perpetrator’s skills and tools used to crack a password through multiple attempts to eventually get access to a system, account, database, or network. Brute […]
This type of cyberattack occurs when the perpetrator gains illegitimate access to your organization’s digital infrastructure just by utilizing a third-party system (provider or partner) that is already connected to your infrastructure. Basically, because the third party has been granted the rights to use and modify areas of your network, your applications, or sensitive data, […]
In our last blog post we defined security risk assessment, we mentioned who should run a cyber risk assessment and why is necessary to perform such assessments at least once a year. The next step in our analysis includes relevant details of the risk assessment process. The Extent of The Security Risk Assessment The first […]
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