Review app permissions before installation to prevent unnecessary data access. Avoid downloading from untrusted sources, ignoring updates, or using cracked versions of paid apps, as they may compromise security. Instead, regularly review permissions, download apps from legitimate sources, and update apps to maintain security.  

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Securi-Trivia: Weekly Quiz (July - Week 3) 

Hello and welcome to this week's Securi-Trivia! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and reinforce the cybersecurity tips we send out every day. Each week, we'll ask you 10 multiple-choice questions based on the daily tips and awareness we've sent out during the week. The questions will cover a range of topics, including understanding data security and more. To pass the quiz and receive dreampoints, you'll need to get at least an 80% passing score.

Remember, staying safe online is a shared responsibility. Answer the questions to test your knowledge. Make sure to read each question carefully. Don't worry if you don't get them all right on the first try - you can retake the quiz as many times as you like!

Click this link to take the quiz: https://securitytips.cloudstaff.com/quizzes/view/148 

Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S. have issued a warning about a China-linked hacking group called APT40. This group can exploit new security flaws very quickly, sometimes within hours or days of their discovery.

APT40 has targeted organizations in various countries, including Australia and the U.S. They are known for quickly adapting and using proof-of-concept vulnerabilities for attacks. This group, also called Bronze Mohawk, Gingham Typhoon, ISLANDDREAMS, Kryptonite Panda, Leviathan, Red Ladon, TA423, and TEMP.Periscope, has been active since at least 2011, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region and is believed to be based in Haikou.

In July 2021, the U.S. and its allies linked APT40 to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) and charged several members with stealing trade secrets, intellectual property, and other sensitive information.

Recently, APT40 has been connected to several...

Turning on automatic software updates and avoiding security mistakes like using default passwords and downloading third-party apps can help stop breaches. Regularly checking for security updates keeps your protection up to date. Using strong passwords and turning off Bluetooth in public places also helps keep you safe. 

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Watch for rapid battery drain, increased data usage, and unusual pop-up ads as signs of malware infection. Monitor these signs to detect issues early. Avoid clicking suspicious email links, download apps only from official stores, and use built-in security features to reduce malware risk.

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Avoid password sharing, disabling alerts, and ignoring policies, all of which raise security risks by allowing unrestricted access. Instead, implement continuous monitoring to detect anomalies early and regularly update permissions to limit access, thus reducing insider attack risks.  

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Watch for signs of insider threats like frequent complaints about company policies, unjustified requests for sensitive data, and repeated attempts to access restricted areas. Report any suspicious behavior to the security team.

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Report suspicions to the security team for discreet and effective handling. Avoid confrontation or ignoring behavior. Reporting allows trained personnel to investigate and address issues appropriately, avoiding informal investigations. 

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Securi-Trivia: Weekly Quiz (July - Week 2) 

Hello and welcome to this week's Securi-Trivia! This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and reinforce the cybersecurity tips we send out every day. Each week, we'll ask you 10 multiple-choice questions based on the daily tips and awareness we've sent out during the week. The questions will cover a range of topics, including understanding data security and more. To pass the quiz and receive dreampoints, you'll need to get at least an 80% passing score.

Remember, staying safe online is a shared responsibility. Answer the questions to test your knowledge. Make sure to read each question carefully. Don't worry if you don't get them all right on the first try - you can retake the quiz as many times as you like!

Click this link to take the quiz: https://securitytips.cloudstaff.com/quizzes/view/147

The cybersecurity landscape has seen a shocking increase in ransomware payments, soaring over 500% recently. According to Sophos' "State of Ransomware 2024" report, organizations now pay an average of $2 million, up from $400,000 last year. Similarly, RISK & INSURANCE reported median ransom demands jumping to $20 million in 2023 from $1.4 million in 2022, with payments climbing to $6.5 million from $335,000 in the same period. 

This rise highlights the growing threat from sophisticated cyberattacks, largely due to outdated security measures like legacy Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) systems. These old systems are failing against modern threats, including AI-driven phishing attacks that are increasingly difficult to detect. This article examines why ransomware payments are skyrocketing, the limitations of old MFA methods, and the urgent need for updated cybersecurity solutions. 

Source: July 3, 2024 18:27 (on 7/4/24) |  0 | 1 minute read