The Rise of Currency Miner Malware
Crypto currency is in high demand. Not just for everyday people, but for cyber criminals. Insider threats are considered the most malicious of cyber threats. Insiders already have access to everything. This makes the risk level extremely high. Most companies think of a cyber threat as someone who maliciously attacks the network, steals data, or…
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The 5 Vulnerabilities You’re Missing on Your Corporate Network
When an organization thinks of insider threats, it’s often thought that it means malicious employees stealing data or destroying resources. Insider threats aren’t just employees with malicious intent. It’s also employee negligence either by allowing malware to be installed on the local network or just accidentally leaking data. Whatever the reason, it’s the responsibility of…
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Understanding Your Employee Cybersecurity
A common error with most employee cybersecurity is that what they do is exempt from all other issues in regard to security. The fact is that cybersecurity has a lot to do with the way the public perceives an organization. How employees use customer records have a huge effect on the way your data is…
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When CMS Software Such as Drupal is a Threat
Sometimes, insider threats are less about people maliciously attacking your network but more about the software you install. Any type of software could have vulnerabilities including what would otherwise seem like innocuous software. Even CMS (content management system) software could pose a threat. This is exactly what happened with the latest Drupal threat. Drupal CMS…
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Understanding Permission Aggregation and Insider Threats
Insider threats are a growing concern for any large corporation. In 2016, 40% of successful breaches were due to outsiders, but 37% were due to insider threats. These numbers show that these types of attackers are just as popular as threats caused by employees, vendors or corporate contractors. Insider threats include anything from simple employee…
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Phishing and Email Fraud are Top Security Risks for Corporations
Email is essential for business, but it’s also a top concern for security administrators that need to protect the internal network from data breaches and loss of digital assets. With a combination of reconnaissance and social media, an attacker can form a list of possible victims and target them in an attempt to get credentials…
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Healthcare Organizations are Among the Biggest Targets for Attackers
Of all the organizations threatened by insider threats, healthcare companies top the list. In the past several years, healthcare organization data is among the top of the list in the biggest data breaches recorded. The healthcare industry is a big target for cyber criminals. It might be the biggest target, depending on the metric. Yahoo…
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Malicious Browser Extensions Contribute to Insider Threats
Network administrators have a unique challenge providing users with an efficient working environment that also protects against network threats. Most administrators block random installations. But this can be a problem when users need to customize their desktops to work productively. This customized environment includes the ability to add browser extensions. But these small programs can…
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How to Identify the Basic Signs of Insider Threats to your Local Network
Insider threats are cyber security breaches that stem from a trusted employee or vendor allowing an outsider to gain access to the local network. It’s a frustrating and difficult cyber security issue to avoid. You need to give employees plenty of permissions to perform everyday tasks. But you can’t give them open access to areas…
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