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Navigating the Cybersecurity Maze: Master NIS2 with the help of ISO 27001

Learn how to master NIS2 with ISO 27001 and grab our free NIS2 e-book! This blog post was originally written for the Cyber Security Nordic 2024 event where Cyderday is presented as Strategic partner.

3.10.2024

Corporate Security Alert: Identifying Dangerous Apps on Employee Phones

This article uncovers hidden security risks of popular apps on work devices, covering social media, messaging, cloud storage, gaming, utility, health, VPN, and shopping apps, with recommendations to safeguard corporate data.

20.9.2024

NIS2 national legistation, ransomware and a new development forum: Cyberday product and news round-up 9/2024 🛡️

This is the September news and product review from Cyberday. Read news about ransomware, new phishing techniques and local NIS2-legistations.

20.9.2024

IT and OT Cyber Security: Different Environments, Different Priorities

This blog post outlines the key differences between IT and OT cyber security, focusing on their distinct areas, objectives, environments, threat landscapes, and compliance requirements.

4.9.2024

Cyber Security in Supply Chain Risk Management

Businesses should prioritize supply chain security by adopting best cyber security practices, fostering resilience, and promoting collaboration to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about this topic in this blog post.

22.8.2024

Spreadsheet vs. ISMS tool - top 10 reasons why a tool is better than the traditional way

Discover the top 10 reasons why agile tools outperform traditional spreadsheets in managing cyber security compliance, from centralized management to continuous improvement.

22.8.2024

ISMS Essentials: Mastering a Data System Inventory for Your Organization

This post provides essential insights for maintaining a data system inventory within your organization's ISMS, detailing key processes, asset types, and tackling common challenges.

15.8.2024

Incident Detection: Building, Nurturing, and Continuously Improving a Proactive Environment

Shift from reactive to proactive incident detection. Use advanced tools, continuous learning, and customised strategies to anticipate and prevent issues. Focus on constant improvement and innovation to boost security and resilience.

15.8.2024

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Only 8% of businesses that paid a ransom got all of their data back

#Ransomware is brutal. Survey findings from Sophos: 📈 avg cost of recovery +143% (0.76M$ (2020) -> 1.85M$ (2021)) 💰 avg ransom paid 170k$ 🦹 8% of got all their data back after paying a ransom #cybersecurity

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Cybercriminals Widely Abusing Excel 4.0 Macro to Distribute Malware

Cyber criminals taking advantage of an age-old feature. Excel 4.0 macros (XLM) were published in v4.0 back in 1992. These are hard to detect for security solutions. Use is e.g. download and execute ZLoader or Quakbot malware. #cybersecurity

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Five steps to get employees invested in security awareness training

Staff engagement in #cybersecurity training: ✅ Examples - What can happen, if an employee doesn't follow guidelines ✅ Focus on the biggest risks for your organisation or each unit ✅ Clarity - Keep materials short and unambiguous

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Mount Locker Ransomware Aggressively Changes Up Tactics

"Product dev" at #ransomware gangs: ⚠️ double-extortion - from data stealing to leaking ⚠️ apps (e.g. AdFind) for AD user query ⚠️ pen-testing tools for lateral movement on networks ⚠️ scripts to disable detection tools #cybersecurity

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WhatsApp Pink is malware spreading through group chats

☠️ Unusual baiting technique: WhatsApp users sent links masked as an official update, that claim turning the app's theme to pink. If installed, the malicious WhatsApp pink app takes full control of the targeted device. #cybersecurity

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COVID-19-themed cyberattack detections continue to surge

Observations from McAfee report (Q4/2020): 📈 114% increase in COVID-19-themed attacks 📈 69% increase in #ransomware attacks 📈 100% increase in cyber incidents targeting the technology sector #cybersecurity

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Fake Microsoft Store, Spotify Sites Being Used to Spread Infostealing Malware

Malicious advertising campaign ongoing. When ad is clicked, user is taken to fake MS Store / Spotify page that auto-downloads advertised app. .zip will actually contain #malware to steal card info and passwords from browsers. #cybersecurity

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Most users don’t know the capabilities and risks of QR codes

As QR codes rise in popularity, they'll get more leveraged in cyber crime. Some challenges: ⚠️ 37% knew QR code can download an app ⚠️ 22% knew QR code can share location ⚠️ Identifying a malicious QR code harder than URL #cybersecurity

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FBI nuked web shells from hacked Exchange Servers without telling owners

As guidance and do-it-yourself tools had already been utilized, FBI got a search warrant and went in to clean still-compromised MS Exchange servers themselves - ending up successfully uninstalling hundreds of web shells. #cybersecurity

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