The document summarizes how spam has evolved from a nuisance to a serious threat. While spam volumes are lower than in the past, representing 75% of email rather than 90%, the threat from spam is now greater due to spammers focusing on stealing information rather than selling products, using more sophisticated phishing techniques, and delivering more damaging payloads and links. The key threats are data theft from malware infiltrating corporate networks, hijacking of systems, and launching additional attacks. Decision makers should view spam as a serious threat despite lower volumes.
This document discusses cyberstalking, including:
1) Cyberstalking involves using technology like email, social media, and the internet to harass and stalk victims. It can cause psychological harm even if no physical threats are made.
2) There are three primary ways cyberstalkers operate: email stalking, internet stalking by posting information online, and computer stalking by gaining control of a victim's device.
3) Cyberstalkers motives include sexual harassment, obsession over a former relationship, revenge, ego, and power trips. Common victims are women, children, and those new to technology.
Preventive measures include warning potential stalkers to stop contact,
Anti-Spam Topical White Paper from FinjanElliott Lowe
Spam has become a widespread problem that negatively impacts organizations in several ways:
1) It reduces worker productivity by taking time for users to sort through and delete unwanted emails. On an enterprise scale, this can mean hundreds of lost hours of productivity each day.
2) It increases legal liabilities by exposing organizations to potential harassment complaints or inappropriate content in employee inboxes.
3) It constrains network bandwidth through large file attachments or images in spam emails, slowing down organizational email and network functionality.
4) It introduces malicious software and viruses through spam that can infect organizational servers and systems, posing data security threats.
Protecting Organizations from Phishing Scams, RSA Webinar on Sep 2010Jason Hong
A webinar I gave in September 2010 about protecting organizations from phishing scams. This talk is based on our research at Carnegie Mellon University.
Scansafe Annual Global Threat Report 2009Kim Jensen
The document discusses how social engineering attacks target users through deception. It notes that while anti-virus software cannot fully stop the spread of malware, educating users could help. However, user education is rarely attempted, especially with senior executives who are often prime targets. The document also discusses how social media sites can be useful but also pose risks if users accept friend requests from strangers, as this enables scammers to target more people through deception.
Digital blackmail, especially ransomware, represents a growing threat to both individuals and organizations. Ransomware attacks have increased rapidly due to the ease of acquiring and using ransomware tools, weak cyber defenses, and the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency payments. Experts were brought together by the US government to analyze emerging tactics and determine countermeasures. Ransomware denies access to sensitive data by encrypting files until a ransom is paid. While preparing backups and following basic cybersecurity practices can help mitigate the risk, ransomware remains a persistent threat due to criminals' continued innovation in tools and techniques.
Scam and phishing messages accounted for 19% of all spam in February, down 2% from January. Spammers continued to exploit current events like earthquakes in Haiti and Chile in their messages. Phishing attacks increased 16% from the previous month due to more unique URL and IP attacks. There was a rise in non-English and Italian/French phishing sites attributed to attacks on banks in those countries.
Computer forensics once specialized is now mainstream due to our total dependence on data. Experts deal not only with computer related crime such as hacking, software piracy, and viruses but also with conventional crimes including fraud, embezzlement, organized crime and child pornography.
This document discusses cyberstalking, including:
1) Cyberstalking involves using technology like email, social media, and the internet to harass and stalk victims. It can cause psychological harm even if no physical threats are made.
2) There are three primary ways cyberstalkers operate: email stalking, internet stalking by posting information online, and computer stalking by gaining control of a victim's device.
3) Cyberstalkers motives include sexual harassment, obsession over a former relationship, revenge, ego, and power trips. Common victims are women, children, and those new to technology.
Preventive measures include warning potential stalkers to stop contact,
Anti-Spam Topical White Paper from FinjanElliott Lowe
Spam has become a widespread problem that negatively impacts organizations in several ways:
1) It reduces worker productivity by taking time for users to sort through and delete unwanted emails. On an enterprise scale, this can mean hundreds of lost hours of productivity each day.
2) It increases legal liabilities by exposing organizations to potential harassment complaints or inappropriate content in employee inboxes.
3) It constrains network bandwidth through large file attachments or images in spam emails, slowing down organizational email and network functionality.
4) It introduces malicious software and viruses through spam that can infect organizational servers and systems, posing data security threats.
Protecting Organizations from Phishing Scams, RSA Webinar on Sep 2010Jason Hong
A webinar I gave in September 2010 about protecting organizations from phishing scams. This talk is based on our research at Carnegie Mellon University.
Scansafe Annual Global Threat Report 2009Kim Jensen
The document discusses how social engineering attacks target users through deception. It notes that while anti-virus software cannot fully stop the spread of malware, educating users could help. However, user education is rarely attempted, especially with senior executives who are often prime targets. The document also discusses how social media sites can be useful but also pose risks if users accept friend requests from strangers, as this enables scammers to target more people through deception.
Digital blackmail, especially ransomware, represents a growing threat to both individuals and organizations. Ransomware attacks have increased rapidly due to the ease of acquiring and using ransomware tools, weak cyber defenses, and the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency payments. Experts were brought together by the US government to analyze emerging tactics and determine countermeasures. Ransomware denies access to sensitive data by encrypting files until a ransom is paid. While preparing backups and following basic cybersecurity practices can help mitigate the risk, ransomware remains a persistent threat due to criminals' continued innovation in tools and techniques.
Scam and phishing messages accounted for 19% of all spam in February, down 2% from January. Spammers continued to exploit current events like earthquakes in Haiti and Chile in their messages. Phishing attacks increased 16% from the previous month due to more unique URL and IP attacks. There was a rise in non-English and Italian/French phishing sites attributed to attacks on banks in those countries.
Computer forensics once specialized is now mainstream due to our total dependence on data. Experts deal not only with computer related crime such as hacking, software piracy, and viruses but also with conventional crimes including fraud, embezzlement, organized crime and child pornography.
This document provides a summary of a lecture on cyber crimes meant to illustrate the types of online crimes occurring and why more cyber crime attorneys are needed. The lecture begins with an overview of four categories of cyber crimes: 1) "Classic" crimes focusing on hardware/networks, 2) Internet fraud crimes, 3) content/substance crimes, and 4) cyber incidents. It then delves into examples of crimes in the first category, including theft of services, computer intrusions by various actors, and computer viruses, worms, and malware. Throughout, it emphasizes the diversity, challenges, and increasing scale of cyber crimes.
Cyber spamming takes many forms such as email spam, instant messaging spam, mobile phone spam, web search engine spam, blog spam, and social media spam. Spam is unsolicited junk messages sent on a large scale for commercial purposes. Email spam is particularly common and is often sent through networks of infected personal computers. Spam harms users through inconvenience and can result in fees. Efforts to reduce spam include legislation and cross-border agreements. Future areas of focus include studying how spammers gain access to systems and improving network and operating system security.
The document summarizes spam trends from December 2009. The key points are:
1) North America and EMEA accounted for 57% of spam in December, up from 50% in November, though APJ and South America are increasing in spam share.
2) The average size of spam messages decreased, with fewer attachments. Health and product spam increased and now make up 52% of messages.
3) Notable spam in December included messages pretending to be Xmas cards with malware, claiming banks had declared bankruptcy, and advertising pills from Amazon.
This document discusses various types of malware and social engineering attacks. It describes rootkits which can hide malware and take control of systems. It provides an example of a Sony rootkit that compromised users' privacy. It also explains mobile code, social engineering techniques used in malware like spam, phishing and spear phishing attacks, and hoaxes. The document advises users to avoid opening suspicious attachments or clicking links from unknown sources to prevent falling victim to social engineering attacks.
In an Osterman Research survey conducted during January 2011, decision makers and influencers demonstrated that they are decidedly pessimistic about the future of spam and malware problems for 2011.
EXPLORING HISTORICAL AND EMERGING PHISHING TECHNIQUES AND MITIGATING THE ASSO...IJNSA Journal
This document summarizes common and emerging phishing techniques and methods to mitigate associated security risks. It begins with a brief history of phishing, including early phishing scams targeting AOL users in the 1990s. It then describes classic phishing attack vectors such as social engineering techniques that exploit human curiosity, fear, and empathy. One such classic technique is distributing malware via email attachments or links that appear to be gifts or prizes but instead install Trojan horse programs on victims' computers. The document aims to educate about phishing risks and prevention.
Spamming involves sending unsolicited emails or messages in bulk. It became a major issue when the internet was opened to the public in the 1990s. Spam can take many forms including email, social media posts, text messages, and spamming of video/file sharing sites or academic search engines. Solutions to spam include using whitelist/blacklist filters, anti-spam software, and heuristic/content-based filters. However, India currently lacks specific laws directly addressing spam.
The report summarizes McAfee's findings on cyber threats from the first quarter of 2010. Key points include:
- Spam volumes returned to mid-2008 levels after declining in late 2009. Pill and male enhancement messages made up over 70% of spam.
- Different types of spam were most common in different countries. For example, malware and drugs messages were popular from China while 419 scams and watches messages came mostly from Nigeria.
- Attacks continued to target popular software like Adobe Reader and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Cybercriminals also increasingly targeted social media like Facebook.
- Major cyberattacks in the quarter included Operation Aurora, which compromised many large companies by targeting software vulnerabilities.
This document discusses the growing threat of ransomware and strategies for organizations to avoid ransomware attacks. It begins by explaining how businesses have become dependent on computer technology and the internet. It then defines ransomware as malware that encrypts a victim's data, denying them access unless a ransom is paid. The document outlines the history of ransomware and how the use of bitcoin has enabled anonymous and profitable ransomware attacks. It estimates that on average a small business with 30 employees could expect around 43 ransomware-infected emails per year. The document recommends organizations implement strategies like regular patch management, staff training, and security measures like firewalls and antivirus software to help reduce the ransomware risk. It also advises seeking regular IT security legal
The document discusses cybercrime and its definitions. It covers types of cybercrimes such as those against individuals, property, organizations and society. Examples include phishing, spamming, hacking, software piracy and cyberbullying. Cybercrime origins, classifications, legal perspectives from India are presented. Emerging technologies are increasing cybercrime risks in India as more users come online.
The Passware Forensic Kit 10.3 allows for distributed password recovery using multiple "Agents" installed on different machines. This helps speed up the password recovery process by leveraging additional computing resources. The kit can recover passwords from Bitlocker encrypted drives and Truecrypt encrypted volumes. It provides forensic investigators the ability to decrypt and access encrypted drives and containers to find passwords. Pricing starts at $795 for the basic kit with 5 Agents, and scales up to support 500 Agents for large-scale forensic investigations.
Modern cyber threats_and_how_to_combat_them_panelRamsés Gallego
The document discusses modern cyber threats and how to combat them. It was presented by an ISACA panel. The panel covered identifying current threats like web 2.0 attacks, targeted messages, botnets, rootkits and data/identity theft. Specific threats discussed included Koobface worm, which spreads on Facebook, and spear phishing attacks. The panel also reviewed the top 10 botnets responsible for spamming and their characteristics. The panel advised on utilizing tools, techniques and tactics to identify incidents and determine network vulnerabilities.
Social Engineering CSO Survival Guide, designing leading edge 21st Century Business Models go to www.esgjrconsultinginc.com to learn more about Software/Network Engineering Solutions.
This document provides an overview of cyber crime for awareness purposes. It discusses why cyber crime is a growing issue due to increased computer and internet usage. It defines computer crime and profiles common cyber criminals. It outlines common types of cyber crimes like hacking, phishing, software piracy, and cyber stalking. It describes how credit card information can be stolen and how Nigerian scams operate. The presentation aims to increase understanding of cyber crime risks and techniques.
The document discusses the consequences of withdrawing from Afghanistan, including:
- A potential return of the vengeful Taliban and resurgence of Al Qaeda.
- An immediate flood of opium and opium-based drugs into Europe, Russia, and America as poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached record highs in 2013.
- Profits from the drug trade will fill Taliban coffers and finance more acts of terrorism worldwide.
- The minimal security gains made in the north of Afghanistan over the past decade will vanish as Taliban insurgents and drug traffickers resume operations with little interference.
The document discusses conventional crimes and cyber crimes. It defines conventional crime as acts that breach criminal law. Cyber crimes involve using computers as tools or targets to commit unlawful acts. Some key differences are the involvement of computers and virtual mediums in cyber crimes. Common cyber crimes include unauthorized access, data theft, viruses, hacking, cyber stalking, and cyber terrorism. Cyber criminals can be organized groups, hackers, or discontented individuals. The document provides detailed descriptions and examples of various cyber crimes.
Symantec Internet Security Threat Report 2014 - Volume 19Symantec
The 2014 Internet Security Threat Report gives an overview of global threat activity for the past year based on data from Symantec’s Global Intelligence Network.
Increasing Vulnerability of the user Data at Cyberspaceijtsrd
Cyber Stalking is a burgeoning concept where a person is vigiled by another using electronic media without consent. Using the pragmatic stealthiness of networking tactics, a stalker intrudes into the privacy of the victim causing him harm either coming in physical contact or by inflicting mental agony my the means of misusing the information collected online via stalking. The stalker may demand for money in exchange of sparing his her dignity or put across unreasonable demands such as to have intimate relationship with him. It can be noticed very often that a victim is left with no option other than to cater to the unreasonable demands. Such attacks have to be handled through either efficient enforcement agencies with adequate technical backing or through extremely stringent laws which would create fear in the minds of the offenders. Unfortunately the India is still in the phase of growth in the terms of its technical advancement which makes it pracitcally impossible to bring the offender before the Court of Justice. This research article deals with the concept of cyber stalking in detail. It also explains about the self regulatory user guidelines and the legal structure required to secure user data from illegal intrusions and embezzlements. N Parmesh ""Increasing Vulnerability of the user Data at Cyberspace"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-2 , February 2020,
URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30251.pdf
Paper Url : https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/30251/increasing-vulnerability-of-the-user-data-at-cyberspace/n-parmesh
Discover the latest confidential stats and facts charting the rise of Spam, Malware, Ransonware and Phishing in 2015. It makes for sobering reading for any responsible IT Manager.
This document provides a summary of a lecture on cyber crimes meant to illustrate the types of online crimes occurring and why more cyber crime attorneys are needed. The lecture begins with an overview of four categories of cyber crimes: 1) "Classic" crimes focusing on hardware/networks, 2) Internet fraud crimes, 3) content/substance crimes, and 4) cyber incidents. It then delves into examples of crimes in the first category, including theft of services, computer intrusions by various actors, and computer viruses, worms, and malware. Throughout, it emphasizes the diversity, challenges, and increasing scale of cyber crimes.
Cyber spamming takes many forms such as email spam, instant messaging spam, mobile phone spam, web search engine spam, blog spam, and social media spam. Spam is unsolicited junk messages sent on a large scale for commercial purposes. Email spam is particularly common and is often sent through networks of infected personal computers. Spam harms users through inconvenience and can result in fees. Efforts to reduce spam include legislation and cross-border agreements. Future areas of focus include studying how spammers gain access to systems and improving network and operating system security.
The document summarizes spam trends from December 2009. The key points are:
1) North America and EMEA accounted for 57% of spam in December, up from 50% in November, though APJ and South America are increasing in spam share.
2) The average size of spam messages decreased, with fewer attachments. Health and product spam increased and now make up 52% of messages.
3) Notable spam in December included messages pretending to be Xmas cards with malware, claiming banks had declared bankruptcy, and advertising pills from Amazon.
This document discusses various types of malware and social engineering attacks. It describes rootkits which can hide malware and take control of systems. It provides an example of a Sony rootkit that compromised users' privacy. It also explains mobile code, social engineering techniques used in malware like spam, phishing and spear phishing attacks, and hoaxes. The document advises users to avoid opening suspicious attachments or clicking links from unknown sources to prevent falling victim to social engineering attacks.
In an Osterman Research survey conducted during January 2011, decision makers and influencers demonstrated that they are decidedly pessimistic about the future of spam and malware problems for 2011.
EXPLORING HISTORICAL AND EMERGING PHISHING TECHNIQUES AND MITIGATING THE ASSO...IJNSA Journal
This document summarizes common and emerging phishing techniques and methods to mitigate associated security risks. It begins with a brief history of phishing, including early phishing scams targeting AOL users in the 1990s. It then describes classic phishing attack vectors such as social engineering techniques that exploit human curiosity, fear, and empathy. One such classic technique is distributing malware via email attachments or links that appear to be gifts or prizes but instead install Trojan horse programs on victims' computers. The document aims to educate about phishing risks and prevention.
Spamming involves sending unsolicited emails or messages in bulk. It became a major issue when the internet was opened to the public in the 1990s. Spam can take many forms including email, social media posts, text messages, and spamming of video/file sharing sites or academic search engines. Solutions to spam include using whitelist/blacklist filters, anti-spam software, and heuristic/content-based filters. However, India currently lacks specific laws directly addressing spam.
The report summarizes McAfee's findings on cyber threats from the first quarter of 2010. Key points include:
- Spam volumes returned to mid-2008 levels after declining in late 2009. Pill and male enhancement messages made up over 70% of spam.
- Different types of spam were most common in different countries. For example, malware and drugs messages were popular from China while 419 scams and watches messages came mostly from Nigeria.
- Attacks continued to target popular software like Adobe Reader and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Cybercriminals also increasingly targeted social media like Facebook.
- Major cyberattacks in the quarter included Operation Aurora, which compromised many large companies by targeting software vulnerabilities.
This document discusses the growing threat of ransomware and strategies for organizations to avoid ransomware attacks. It begins by explaining how businesses have become dependent on computer technology and the internet. It then defines ransomware as malware that encrypts a victim's data, denying them access unless a ransom is paid. The document outlines the history of ransomware and how the use of bitcoin has enabled anonymous and profitable ransomware attacks. It estimates that on average a small business with 30 employees could expect around 43 ransomware-infected emails per year. The document recommends organizations implement strategies like regular patch management, staff training, and security measures like firewalls and antivirus software to help reduce the ransomware risk. It also advises seeking regular IT security legal
The document discusses cybercrime and its definitions. It covers types of cybercrimes such as those against individuals, property, organizations and society. Examples include phishing, spamming, hacking, software piracy and cyberbullying. Cybercrime origins, classifications, legal perspectives from India are presented. Emerging technologies are increasing cybercrime risks in India as more users come online.
The Passware Forensic Kit 10.3 allows for distributed password recovery using multiple "Agents" installed on different machines. This helps speed up the password recovery process by leveraging additional computing resources. The kit can recover passwords from Bitlocker encrypted drives and Truecrypt encrypted volumes. It provides forensic investigators the ability to decrypt and access encrypted drives and containers to find passwords. Pricing starts at $795 for the basic kit with 5 Agents, and scales up to support 500 Agents for large-scale forensic investigations.
Modern cyber threats_and_how_to_combat_them_panelRamsés Gallego
The document discusses modern cyber threats and how to combat them. It was presented by an ISACA panel. The panel covered identifying current threats like web 2.0 attacks, targeted messages, botnets, rootkits and data/identity theft. Specific threats discussed included Koobface worm, which spreads on Facebook, and spear phishing attacks. The panel also reviewed the top 10 botnets responsible for spamming and their characteristics. The panel advised on utilizing tools, techniques and tactics to identify incidents and determine network vulnerabilities.
Social Engineering CSO Survival Guide, designing leading edge 21st Century Business Models go to www.esgjrconsultinginc.com to learn more about Software/Network Engineering Solutions.
This document provides an overview of cyber crime for awareness purposes. It discusses why cyber crime is a growing issue due to increased computer and internet usage. It defines computer crime and profiles common cyber criminals. It outlines common types of cyber crimes like hacking, phishing, software piracy, and cyber stalking. It describes how credit card information can be stolen and how Nigerian scams operate. The presentation aims to increase understanding of cyber crime risks and techniques.
The document discusses the consequences of withdrawing from Afghanistan, including:
- A potential return of the vengeful Taliban and resurgence of Al Qaeda.
- An immediate flood of opium and opium-based drugs into Europe, Russia, and America as poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached record highs in 2013.
- Profits from the drug trade will fill Taliban coffers and finance more acts of terrorism worldwide.
- The minimal security gains made in the north of Afghanistan over the past decade will vanish as Taliban insurgents and drug traffickers resume operations with little interference.
The document discusses conventional crimes and cyber crimes. It defines conventional crime as acts that breach criminal law. Cyber crimes involve using computers as tools or targets to commit unlawful acts. Some key differences are the involvement of computers and virtual mediums in cyber crimes. Common cyber crimes include unauthorized access, data theft, viruses, hacking, cyber stalking, and cyber terrorism. Cyber criminals can be organized groups, hackers, or discontented individuals. The document provides detailed descriptions and examples of various cyber crimes.
Symantec Internet Security Threat Report 2014 - Volume 19Symantec
The 2014 Internet Security Threat Report gives an overview of global threat activity for the past year based on data from Symantec’s Global Intelligence Network.
Increasing Vulnerability of the user Data at Cyberspaceijtsrd
Cyber Stalking is a burgeoning concept where a person is vigiled by another using electronic media without consent. Using the pragmatic stealthiness of networking tactics, a stalker intrudes into the privacy of the victim causing him harm either coming in physical contact or by inflicting mental agony my the means of misusing the information collected online via stalking. The stalker may demand for money in exchange of sparing his her dignity or put across unreasonable demands such as to have intimate relationship with him. It can be noticed very often that a victim is left with no option other than to cater to the unreasonable demands. Such attacks have to be handled through either efficient enforcement agencies with adequate technical backing or through extremely stringent laws which would create fear in the minds of the offenders. Unfortunately the India is still in the phase of growth in the terms of its technical advancement which makes it pracitcally impossible to bring the offender before the Court of Justice. This research article deals with the concept of cyber stalking in detail. It also explains about the self regulatory user guidelines and the legal structure required to secure user data from illegal intrusions and embezzlements. N Parmesh ""Increasing Vulnerability of the user Data at Cyberspace"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-2 , February 2020,
URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30251.pdf
Paper Url : https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/30251/increasing-vulnerability-of-the-user-data-at-cyberspace/n-parmesh
Discover the latest confidential stats and facts charting the rise of Spam, Malware, Ransonware and Phishing in 2015. It makes for sobering reading for any responsible IT Manager.
How and Why to Make Email Everyone's BusinessSendio
This document discusses the threats posed by email security breaches such as spam, phishing, and spoofing. It notes that in Q3 of 2013, 3.9% of all email contained malicious attachments, 68.3% was spam, and since 2005 there have been over 3,763 data breaches exposing over 608 million records in the US. The document recommends ways for companies to protect their networks from such threats, including using anti-virus software, anti-spoofing technology, email communities, and IP address reputation monitoring. It also stresses the importance of notifying affected parties if a breach occurs.
The key word that stands out to me from this document is "netiquette". Netiquette can be defined as the informal guidelines developed by users of the internet for acceptable online behavior. It concerns proper communication in an online environment. Some of the main types of netiquette discussed are basics of being respectful, guidelines for sending and replying to messages appropriately, and maintaining confidentiality online.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files on an infected device and demands ransom payment to decrypt the files. It works by preying on human emotions like fear of losing important files. For cybercriminals, ransomware is a lucrative business that earned over $24 million from just 2,453 attacks in 2015. There are three main types - encryption ransomware, master boot record ransomware, and lockscreen ransomware. Ransomware poses a big threat to both individuals and businesses alike, though some myths persist that it only targets one group over another. The document discusses whether to pay ransoms or not.
This document discusses cyberthreats and attacks. It begins with an overview of cyberthreats and examples like malware, social engineering, and denial of service attacks. It then covers the history of cyberthreats originating in the 2000s with the rise of social media and details common device and mobile phone attacks. The document outlines various types of cyberthreats organizations should be aware of such as malware, ransomware, phishing, and others. It concludes with the importance of cyber security prevention methods and educating others.
Cyber crime is a growing problem as more activities move online. There are many types of cyber crimes, including hacking, identity theft, and cyberbullying. Cyber criminals operate in organized networks similar to businesses, with different roles like leaders, engineers, and money mules. They are motivated by profit and use various technical methods and resources to attack networks and systems. Governments struggle to combat cyber crime due to its global and anonymous nature online.
This document discusses various types of phishing attacks, including spear phishing, whaling, clone phishing, and others. It provides examples of successful historical phishing attacks that stole millions, such as Operation Phish Phry in 2009. The document also describes tools that can be used to conduct phishing experiments, such as harvesting emails, creating fake login pages, and sending phishing emails.
Five Network Security Threats And How To Protect Your Business Wp101112Erik Ginalick
The document discusses 5 of the most costly network security threats faced by enterprises: 1) botnets, 2) phishing, 3) malware, 4) distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and 5) increasingly sophisticated attacks. It recommends implementing key layers of control through network perimeter protections, cloud-based security services, mobile device security, and partnering with a managed security provider to help prevent threats and do more with less.
The document discusses 5 of the most costly network security threats faced by enterprises: 1) botnets, 2) phishing, 3) malware, 4) distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, and 5) increasingly sophisticated attacks. It recommends implementing key layers of control through network perimeter protections, cloud-based security services, mobile device security, and endpoint compliance to effectively prevent and mitigate these threats. Outsourcing security functions to a managed security services provider can help organizations do more with less by avoiding in-house technology and staffing costs.
IT Vulnerabilities - Basic Cyberspace Attacks- by Lillian Ekwosi-EgbulemLillian Ekwosi-Egbulem
This document discusses several common types of basic cyber attacks including internet fraud, destructive attacks, theft of intellectual property, and denial of service attacks. It provides examples of each type of attack, describing the motives and damages caused. Countermeasures are suggested to prevent each attack, such as installing security software, monitoring network activity, and enforcing access controls and policies. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of protecting information and systems given the economic and security impacts of vulnerabilities.
The document discusses the triple challenge of changing IT security landscape, cybercrime, and protection methods. It notes that information now comes from outside rather than inside enterprises, cybercrime has evolved from simple crimes to organized crime for profit, and protection now relies on cloud-based querying rather than installing updates on individual computers. Traditional antivirus methods are overwhelmed by the volume of new threats. Effective protection requires multiple layers of reputation services that inspect sources and file contents.
IRJET- A Survey on Automatic Phishing Email Detection using Natural Langu...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes research on detecting phishing emails using natural language processing techniques. It discusses how phishing emails have become a major threat, costing billions annually. Several studies that used NLP methods like machine learning classifiers and deep learning models to extract features and classify emails as phishing or legitimate are reviewed. The studies achieved accuracy rates from 80% to over 99% in detecting phishing emails. However, more work is still needed to address evolving phishing techniques and improve detection methods.
A Survey On Cyber Crime Information SecurityMichele Thomas
This document provides an overview of cybercrime and information security. It discusses how cybercrime has increased with greater internet usage and defines cybercrime as illegal acts conducted through computers. The document then examines common forms of cybercrime like malware, spam, phishing, hacking, cyber stalking, and fraud. It explores the causes of cybercrime and how crimes are executed through methods like infecting devices with malware, sending spam emails, engaging in phishing scams, hacking via code, and cyber stalking victims online and offline. The goal of information security is also discussed as protecting computer data and systems from unauthorized access.
This 2 hour presentation provides an overview of Internet Security. The first part addresses current threats such as viruses, Trojans, backdoors, botnets and more. The second part talks about how to protect yourself from these threats by changing the way you surf the ‘Net and by understanding your software and hardware options.
Cybersecurity Awareness for employees.pptxAbdullaFatiya3
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics including phishing, ransomware, business email compromise, and personal losses due to cyber crime. It discusses how these attacks occur and provides recommendations on how to protect yourself such as using strong and unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, keeping devices updated, being wary of scams, and protecting your digital footprint. The document also outlines specific steps an organization called Illumin8 IT has taken to enhance email security, data protection, and compliance.
Four out of five companies now place a higher priority on security than two years ago, according to CompTIA. Security threats are rising, with cyber attacks up 100% since 2010 and costing on average $591,780 to resolve, which takes around 24 days. The top security threats include data loss and leakage through lost or stolen devices and unencrypted emails, denial of service attacks which flood networks, malware like viruses and botnets, phishing which tricks people into sharing information, and human error or malice from employees or insiders.
Cyber security involves protecting computers, networks, and data from malicious attacks. The document discusses how the global cyber threat is rising, with over 7 billion records exposed in data breaches in the first nine months of 2019. It also outlines frameworks and guidance from organizations like NIST and ACSC to help combat cyber threats. The types of cyber threats include cybercrime, cyber attacks, and cyberterrorism. Common methods that malicious actors use to gain control of systems include malware, SQL injection, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. The document provides examples of recent cyber threats like romance scams and concludes with cyber safety tips.
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The document discusses best practices for managing archive migrations. It notes that many organizations need to migrate huge amounts of archived data as their legacy archive systems have become expensive to maintain, difficult to upgrade, and unable to meet new functionality needs. A successful archive migration requires careful planning, understanding the capabilities and limitations of the current system, choosing migration software to meet requirements, and regular communication. The document provides an overview of challenges organizations face with archive migrations and recommendations to improve the process.
Using Email, File, Social Media and Mobile Archiving to Grow Your BusinessOsterman Research, Inc.
Archiving can be used as a primarily “defensive” capability to protect an organization from the variety of legal, regulatory and other external requirements that it will inevitably be called upon to satisfy. However, archiving can be used proactively to make employees more productive, enable a better understanding of how a business operates, and to manage risk effectively.
To eliminate these risks and put IT back in control of the file-sharing process, organizations of all sizes should implement an enterprise-grade file sync and share capability that will meet the dual needs of: a) enabling employees to have access to all of their files from any device, and b) enabling IT to control the organization’s critical data assets.
The Need for Third-Party Security, Compliance and Other Capabilities in Micro...Osterman Research, Inc.
Osterman Research conducted a market research survey with organizations that had at least 50 email users and that had not definitely ruled out the possible use of Office 365. In fact, 5% of the email users in the organizations surveyed are currently served by Office 365, a figure that is expected to increase to 22% by May 2014.
More and more employees are bringing their own devices and preferred applications into the enterprise, creating what we call the BYODA (BYOD plus Applications) phenomenon. Workers’ behavior and expectations are contributing to the consumerization of IT, where lines of business and users themselves are having an enormous influence on the types of technologies and applications used. While employees expect anytime, anywhere access to their content to get their work done, their CIOs are now expected to support BYOD within their corporate environment.
Osterman Research conducted two surveys in February and March 2013 focused on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) issues in small, mid-sized and large organizations, primarily in North America.
Osterman Research conducted a market research survey with organizations that had at least 50 email users and that had not definitely ruled out the possible use of Office 365. In fact, 5% of the email users in the organizations surveyed are currently served by Office 365, a figure that is expected to increase to 22% by May 2014.
How the Cloud Can Make Government Archiving More Secure and Less ExpensiveOsterman Research, Inc.
Government agencies at all levels – city, county, state and Federal – have an obligation to retain important records sent, received and stored in their email systems. Because of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements, open records laws, “Sunshine” laws and similar obligations, government agencies must retain all of their relevant records, be able to find them easily, and produce them on demand in a relatively short period of time. Moreover, government entities – like any other employer – must also retain data for purposes of e-discovery and similar types of obligations.
This white paper explores the various obligations that government agencies have to retain email and other content, and explains the benefits of using cloud-based services to meet their archiving requirements. This white paper also provides a brief overview of Sonian, the sponsor of this white paper, and their relevant offerings.
Secure, Reliable and Compliant: How the Cloud Can Make Archiving Profitable f...Osterman Research, Inc.
Organizations of all types – small businesses, professional organizations, government agencies, associations, and larger enterprises – have statutory obligations to retain important records sent, received and stored in their email systems. Moreover, organizations of various types, including government agencies, must also retain data for purposes of eDiscovery and similar types of obligations. Use of cloud-based archiving solutions offers a secure, reliable, compliant and profitable option for the channel.
This white paper explores the various obligations that organizations have to retain email and other content, and it explains the benefits to service providers of using cloud-based services to meet their archiving obligations. This white paper also provides a brief overview of Sonian, the sponsor of this white paper, and their relevant channel offerings.
Organizations need highly secure authentication under IT’s control, coupled with an access method that is very easy for users – especially users on mobile devices. This executive brief discusses the problems with current authentication systems and offers an overview of a more advanced and more secure system of authentication.
Over the past several years, one of the most important trends to impact organizations of all sizes – but particularly mid-sized and large organizations – is for employees to use their own smartphones and tablets in the course of their work. The so-called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend was initiated several years ago, often by senior executives who had purchased an Apple iPhone or an Android device and then requested their IT department to support it instead of, or in addition to, the mobile device that the company had supplied to them. Osterman Research includes as a key element of the BYOD trend the various applications that employees use as part of their work, such as personal file sync services.
Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important component of the typical organization’s IT infrastructure. For example, Osterman Research has found that 32% of the corporate workforce in mid-sized and large North American organizations employed a smartphone in late 2011; these figures will grow to 41% in 2012 and 50% by 2013. This white paper discusses the results of an in-depth survey it conducted on MDM issues. The goal of this research was to understand the problems, concerns and other issues that organizations face when attempting to manage mobile devices and integrate them with email systems, databases and various applications.
This white paper discusses the important practices and technologies that any organization should implement in order to improve eDiscovery and drive its cost as low as possible. The paper also presents the results of a primary market research survey conducted specifically for it that highlights the key problems that organizations have with current eDiscovery practices.
Three leading providers of archiving solutions – EMC, GWAVA, Mimecast and Symantec – sponsored this white paper. Information about each of these vendors’ offerings is provided at the end of this paper.
This white paper discusses the various risks that organizations face from unmanaged use of social media. It also offers advice on how organizations can mitigate these risks while at the same time realizing the competitive advantages that the use of social media can offer. Finally, it offers a brief overview of the five sponsors of this document – Actiance, Erado, GWAVA, Smarsh and Socialtext – and their relevant offerings.
This white paper discusses the benefits of business-grade PBX capabilities, and offers an overview of the benefits and cost savings associated with hosted PBX solutions. Finally, this document presents a brief overview of Intermedia, the sponsor of this white paper, and their relevant solutions.
Taking a Strategic Approach to Unified Communications: Best of Breed vs. Sing...Osterman Research, Inc.
While unified communications can clearly enable more efficient and more consistent communications across any platform, for users in any location, there are different approaches to implementing a unified communications system. A single-vendor approach, such as Microsoft Exchange in combination with Microsoft Lync, can provide a robust unified communications experience and can make users more productive. However, an open approach that leverages cloud-based productivity applications, such as Google Apps integrated with a software and hardware agnostic unified communication platform like Esnatech Office-LinX, permits the re-use of existing PBXs and other systems, and provides the necessary flexibility to allow organizations to adopt a wider variety of less expensive on-premise and cloud-based applications.
The white paper compares the total cost of ownership (TCO) of delivering Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and Lync using three models: on-premise, public cloud (Office 365), and private cloud over three years for 5,000 users. The key takeaways are:
1) A private cloud deployment is less expensive than on-premise for all three solutions and less expensive than the public cloud when additional enterprise capabilities are required.
2) Exchange is 26% less expensive in a private cloud than the public cloud and 13% less than on-premise.
3) SharePoint is 18% less in a private cloud for basic capabilities but only slightly more (9%) for additional
The document is a white paper that discusses the need for organizations to consider cloud-based security solutions in 2012. It notes that threats from email, web, and other vectors are growing more sophisticated and severe. On-premise security alone is often not enough to adequately protect organizations. Cloud-based security offers advantages like reducing the workload on IT staff and resources, providing protection for mobile users, and allowing for rapid deployment of new services. The white paper recommends a layered approach using both on-premise and cloud-based security for maximum protection.
Important Issues for Federal Agencies to Consider When Using Social Media and...Osterman Research, Inc.
This white paper discusses important issues for federal agencies to consider when using social media and unified communications. It outlines regulations that govern these tools, such as FISMA, NISPOM, and guidelines from NARA and NIST. It also notes growing trends in technologies like unified communications and social networking being adopted by federal agencies. However, data breaches are not uncommon in government and pose risks to sensitive information. The white paper advises agencies to mitigate risks from these tools through policies, controls, training and compliance with relevant regulations.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-und-domino-lizenzkostenreduzierung-in-der-welt-von-dlau/
DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Let's Integrate MuleSoft RPA, COMPOSER, APM with AWS IDP along with Slackshyamraj55
Discover the seamless integration of RPA (Robotic Process Automation), COMPOSER, and APM with AWS IDP enhanced with Slack notifications. Explore how these technologies converge to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and ensure secure access, all while leveraging the power of AWS IDP and real-time communication via Slack notifications.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Programming Foundation Models with DSPy - Meetup SlidesZilliz
Prompting language models is hard, while programming language models is easy. In this talk, I will discuss the state-of-the-art framework DSPy for programming foundation models with its powerful optimizers and runtime constraint system.
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Global Privacy SurveyTrustArc
How does your privacy program stack up against your peers? What challenges are privacy teams tackling and prioritizing in 2024?
In the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey, we asked over 1,800 global privacy professionals and business executives to share their perspectives on the current state of privacy inside and outside of their organizations. This year’s report focused on emerging areas of importance for privacy and compliance professionals, including considerations and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, building brand trust, and different approaches for achieving higher privacy competence scores.
See how organizational priorities and strategic approaches to data security and privacy are evolving around the globe.
This webinar will review:
- The top 10 privacy insights from the fifth annual Global Privacy Benchmarks Survey
- The top challenges for privacy leaders, practitioners, and organizations in 2024
- Key themes to consider in developing and maintaining your privacy program
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024
Spam Morphs from a Nuisance to a Threat
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