Cherry Bekaert

APRIL 20, 2024

To help you understand your organization’s security posture, a Cherry Bekaert Cyber Risk Assessment will identify, assess, and prioritize threats to your IT systems, applications, and operations. These may include security/privacy threats, fraud, and abuse exposures, and inefficient or ineffective operational vulnerabilities.

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Despite all the technological advances, the same cyber threats are still at play today. The leading causes of cyber incidents continue to be human error, weak authentication controls, unresolved vulnerabilities and over-permissive access. While the threats persist, the foundation of cybersecurity basics remains steadfast.

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Education Technology 125

Withum

AUGUST 18, 2023

At Withum, we believe that together we can level the playing field with cybercriminals – and one way to ensure that your defenses are one step ahead of your attacker is to utilize threat intelligence to build your defenses. The vulnerable areas of your infrastructure so that decisions on staffing and resources can be prioritized correctly.

E-commerce 96

E-commerce 96

Withum

MAY 20, 2024

Black Basta affiliates use standard initial access techniques—such as phishing and exploiting known vulnerabilities—and then employ a double-extortion model, both encrypting systems and exfiltrating data. As of May 2024, Black Basta affiliates have impacted over 500 organizations globally.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Hospitality Government 52

Going Concern

MAY 6, 2024

Nearly two-in-three Gen Z and Millennial workers are particularly fearful about repercussions surrounding cybersecurity, including 64% of Gen Z and 58% of Millennials who fear they would lose their job if they ever left their organization vulnerable to an attack.

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Anders CPA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Water treatment facilities are critical for their communities but inadequate or outdated cybersecurity measures could leave them vulnerable to hackers. public water systems to include cybersecurity testing in their regular federally mandated audits could have “identified vulnerabilities that were targeted in recent weeks.”

Technology 64

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Withum

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

These threat actors used publicly available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and phishing schemes to gain access to customer accounts. Entities involved in processing and distributing healthcare payments through processors remain vulnerable to exploitation via this method.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 8, 2024

Avoid Sharing Sensitive Information via Email: Due to the limited security features of email platforms, sharing private information through them can easily be exploited by threat actors. An infection can compromise all information on a device, making it vulnerable to theft or breach.

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Anders CPA

JULY 18, 2023

In the case of a cybersecurity breach, the response must be immediate so your team can take the proper steps to contain the threat, expel it and investigate to determine what has been affected. Utilizing a third-party provider can help your organization’s technology team track, repel and recover from cyber threats.

CPA 52

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Withum

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The departure of an employee, whether voluntary or involuntary, presents a potential security vulnerability that must be managed correctly. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report , 19% of the threat actors involved in breaches were employees of the victim company. What Is the Solution?

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Anders CPA

MARCH 5, 2024

A managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity strategy is a proactive approach to protecting businesses from cyber threats. MDR combines advanced threat intelligence, behavior analytics, and machine learning to identify and respond to potential cyber threats before they cause significant damage.

Technology 52

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Xero

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s about taking a layered approach, to make sure you have broad protection against a range of threats. If there is any threat to harm people, call the police. Cyber criminals are a growing threat to all of us. They don’t care what they damage they do, or who they hurt along the way.

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Withum

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged SolarWinds and its chief information security officer for fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.

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SkagitCountyTaxServices

MARCH 7, 2024

As businesses embrace digital transformation, the specter of cyber threats looms larger. So investing in cyber threat intelligence and network security is no longer optional. Cybersecurity measures are essential in an era when the cost of cyberattacks has reached all-time highs.

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Withum

AUGUST 3, 2023

Cybercrime activity significantly increased since March 2020, and threat actors now have more opportunities to identify and exploit vulnerabilities or weaknesses, posing significant challenges to cybersecurity and data protection efforts. An organization’s attack surface is an essential part of maintaining security.

E-commerce 52

E-commerce Healthcare Education audit 52

CPA Practice

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the fast-paced and complex world of accounting, unexpected disruptions can pose severe threats to the continuity of operations. For a CPA, it’s pivotal to understand this distinction to address both prevention and recovery aspects of potential threats. Recognizing these threats is the first step towards preparing for them.

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 8, 2023

Look Beyond Your Hardware Often, organizations’ response to this threat is to focus on the actual technology involved in accessing, managing and transacting their digital assets. Yet, while undoubtedly important, device theft, slaving and shoulder surfing or direct observation techniques, continue to pose a threat.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Without a strategic view of the future, including a clear assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, priorities, and areas of vulnerability, internal audit may struggle to recognize the necessary actions to ensure organizational success.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We were attacked by a highly sophisticated threat actor, one whose discipline, operational security, and techniques lead us to believe it was a state-sponsored attack,” Kevin Mandia , chief executive officer, said in the post. The tool kit mimics the behavior of many threat actors and is used for diagnostic purposes, he said.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As cyber incidents increase in frequency, size and complexity, adversaries target nearly any data obtainable and by leveraging system vulnerabilities,” said Daniel Soo , a Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory principal in cyber and strategic risk, Deloitte & Touche LLP. do not work together at all. “As 26, 2022.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Financial crime is a pervasive threat to banks, credit unions, FinTechs and other financial institutions (FIs) the world over. One of the most common threats to FIs is identity fraud, with fraudsters posing as consumers to gain access to their accounts or apply for loans they have no intention of paying back. billion in 2019.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With a quickly evolving cyber threat landscape and an increasing vulnerability footprint for many organization, cyber risk will remain poised for having a material impact on financial reporting and SOX compliance,” added Struthers-Kennedy.

Technology 112

Technology audit auditor Government 112

CPA Practice

MARCH 1, 2023

Next week is National Consumer Protection Week, and the IRS Criminal Investigation unit will spend it informing taxpayers on some of the most prevalent frauds, scams, and other threats that occur during tax season. Our investigators see myriad scams each year. Slam the next scam and report to law enforcement.”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Fighting these threats requires an equally wide range of defenses, says Jamie Armistead, Zelle vice president. In this month’s Preventing Financial Crime Playbook, Armistead explains how artificial intelligence (AI) can offer a bird's eye view of suspicious transactions and stop fraudsters from exploiting legitimate customer vulnerabilities.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Those researchers also get paid every time the scanner detects that particular vulnerability, which drives the site forward and provides an incentive for the continuation of the model. Modules from crowdsourcing hackers have now generated 110,000 plus vulnerabilities in our customer base, and the community is about 2.5

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B2B 99

Withum

APRIL 22, 2022

An internal test is used to help gauge what an attacker could achieve with initial access to a network; it mirrors insider threats such as employees intentionally or unintentionally performing malicious actions (e.g., There is often confusion between “penetration testing” and “vulnerability scans.” phishing emails).

Start-ups 52

Start-ups 52

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Pointner noted that a crisis like COVID-19 has a way of bringing out the fraudsters who see chaos and consumer vulnerability not as problems, but as assets to be exploited. And not only do hard times stimulate fraud, but they also create financial vulnerability among consumers.

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Menzies

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity is crucial with the rise in online business, the risk of cyber threats heightens, ensure that your security software is up to date and perform vulnerability assessments. Leverage marketing channels Take advantage of various marketing channels to reach your target audience.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 20, 2023

Protecting this data from cyber threats, breaches, and unauthorized access is paramount. Additionally, regulatory compliance requirements, such as FTC Rules, IRS Regulations, GDPR and HIPAA, demand strict data protection measures, making firms vulnerable to legal and reputational consequences if they fail to meet these standards.

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Anders CPA

APRIL 25, 2023

Vulnerable to SMS Interception One of the biggest security flaws with SMS 2FA is the possibility of SMS interception. Possibility of Social Engineering SMS 2FA can also be vulnerable to social engineering attacks. While SMS 2FA is considered a relatively secure form of 2FA, it’s not without its flaws.

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Withum

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

According to the Department of Defense, for the past decade or longer, the United States’ strategic competitors have been able to exploit vulnerabilities in the DoD supply chain by stealing U.S. intellectual property, impacting national security and decreasing the confidence in the security of products and services delivered to the DoD.

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Cherry Bekaert

APRIL 11, 2023

Enhancing Cybersecurity Risk and Gap Assessment A cybersecurity risk assessment informs management and the organization’s stakeholders on potential gaps that may exist, as well as what threats your business may face. Safeguarding through supply-chain risk assessments can minimize the risk of supply-chain threats.

Government 70

Government Legal Technology Account 70

Basis 365

AUGUST 24, 2022

Keep your devices patched up and current You can prevent your devices from becoming vulnerable by setting aside time each week for security updates. This threat can be avoided by setting up two separate wireless networks. Remote employees are kept informed about new phishing attacks and cyber threats.

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CPA Practice

JULY 18, 2023

The idea behind the mark is to give consumers an easy way to see if the Internet of Things device they are thinking of purchasing has adhered to best practices that make them less vulnerable to hackers and cybersecurity threats. But instead of rating the energy efficiency, the U.S.

Technology 98

Technology Retail 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

This leaves payment data vulnerable while inside the web page before it is transmitted. Hackers have exposed this vulnerability extensively over the years,” Miles added. “PAAY provides strong authentication at the front door and Bluefin encrypts and tokenizes the data at the point of interaction on the web.

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Katz,Sapper&Miller

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In today’s COVID-19 business environment, cyber threats have spread almost as rapidly as the virus itself – and manufacturing is uniquely susceptible.

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Manufacturing 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In banking, financial crime is a pervasive threat to financial institutions (FI) globally. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and video onboarding have shown promise in facing identity fraud, but each is vulnerable when implemented on its own. All this, Today in Data. 6.7B: Amount U.K.

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