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threat-landscapeThe biggest cyber heists in history: The bybit, MGM and Sony hacks - similarities, effects, damage and awareness potentials

In our irregular series on the biggest cyber heists in history, this post analyzes the Bybit, MGM and Sony hacks: what happened, how it happened, who noticed it, what damage was done and what the consequences were. At the end, we compare the cases and consider what could have been done better, also from a cybersecurity awareness perspective.

social-engineeringWhy Hackers Love Your Social Media - and How to Stop Them

By exploiting details from your LinkedIn profile, Facebook posts or company website, attackers can craft highly personalized phishing scams that are harder to detect and resist. This article explores how cybercriminals turn your online presence into a weapon and shares tips to help you stay safe.

social-engineeringCybersecurity in Elections – Is Fake News a National Attack?

The U.S. presidential election was hit with billions of cyberattacks – 6 billion, to be exact – and somehow, things held up. Now Germany’s snap election is just weeks away, and experts are already sounding the alarm.

awarenessGDPR vs NIS2 vs ISO 27001: Is There Any Difference?

Compliance is a cornerstone of trust, security and resilience, yet telling GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001 apart can feel like solving a puzzle. Here is what each framework requires, what non-compliance risks and how the three interconnect.

phishingPsychology and Phishing Attacks

Phishing attacks rely heavily on psychological tricks, which is why understanding these tactics matters for cybersecurity awareness. Nearly half (47%) of successful attacks still happen because of careless employees.

researchCybersecurity Trends and Data You Need to Know: IT-SA 365 INSIGHTS

it-sa Expo & Congress in Nuremberg is one of Europe's leading cybersecurity events, and this year it set new records with 25,830 trade visitors from 65 countries and 897 exhibitors. We've sifted through the highlights for practical takeaways, from awareness training to protecting critical infrastructures.

phishingCybersecurity News: From AI Scams to Quishing [2024]

A finance employee at a multinational company was duped into transferring $25 million during a fake video conference with deepfaked colleagues. This round-up also covers QR code phishing and a North Korean phishing attack on Diehl Defense.