Saturday , June 21 2025

24X7 Security Awareness: Understanding Cyber Threats, Types and Trends

In this digital world, technology touches each and every aspect of our lives, from personal communications to business operations. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of privacy, online safety and the steps we can take to protect ourselves in the digital age.

Each and every day we are facing different types of cyber threats. Cyber threats come in various forms, from phishing attacks that trick us into revealing sensitive information to ransomware attacks that hold our data hostage. In today’s interconnected world, every individual, organization, and government are a potential target to the hacker groups. Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that we must all play a part in safeguarding our digital lives.

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Income Property Investments exposes 170,000+ Individuals record

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured database with 170,360 records belonging to a real estate company. It contained personal...
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ALERT (CVE: 2023-28771)
Zyxel Firewalls Under Attack via CVE-2023-28771 by 244 IPs

GreyNoise found attempts to exploit CVE-2023-28771, a vulnerability in Zyxel's IKE affecting UDP port 500. The attack centers around CVE-2023-28771,...
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10K Records Allegedly from Mac Cloud Provider’s Customers Leaked Online

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Canada 2nd largest airlines “WestJet” investigates cyberattack disrupting internal systems

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is looking into a cyberattack that has affected some internal systems during its response to the...
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Paraguay 7.4 Million Citizen Records Leaked on Dark Web

Resecurity found 7.4 million records of Paraguayan citizens' personal information leaked on the dark web today. Last week, cybercriminals attempted...
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High-Severity Flaw in HashiCorp Nomad Allows Privilege Escalation

HashiCorp has revealed a critical vulnerability in its Nomad tool that may let attackers gain higher privileges by misusing the...
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SoftBank: Over 137,000 personal info leaked

SoftBank has disclosed that personal information of more than 137,000 mobile subscribers—covering names, addresses, and phone numbers—might have been leaked...
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Trend Micro Apex One Flaw Allow Attackers to Inject Malicious Code

Serious security vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One could allow attackers to inject malicious code and elevate their privileges within...
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This month-long initiative provides a platform for cybersecurity experts, organizations, and individuals to come together to share knowledge, resources, and best practices. It’s an opportunity for people to educate themselves about the latest threats and learn how to protect their online identities, personal information, and financial assets.

Education is at the core of cybersecurity awareness. This month encourages individuals to become proactive learners, familiarizing themselves with basic cybersecurity principles. It’s about understanding the risks and knowing how to spot suspicious activity. It’s also about being mindful of the information we share and the websites we visit.

Cybersecurity is a culture and continuous activities. Cybersecurity isn’t just the responsibility of IT professionals or tech-savvy individuals; it’s a shared responsibility. Everyone, from grandparents to school children, from small business owners to corporate leaders, has a role to play in securing the digital world we live in.

Last but not least, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that cybersecurity isn’t just a technical issue; it’s a human one. By fostering a culture of awareness, we can collectively mitigate cyber risks, protect our digital assets, and ensure a safer online environment for everyone. So, this October, let’s commit to enhancing our cybersecurity knowledge and making the internet a safer place for all. Together we can build a build a secure world.\

 

Writer:

G M Faruk Ahmed, CISSP, CISA
Cyber Security Cell, Rupali Bank Limited.
Director, ISACA Dhaka Chapter.

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