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1. Phishing and Social Engineering
Overview: Tricking users into revealing sensitive information through deceptive emails or messages.
Example: Twitter hack in 2020 via phishing led to high-profile account takeovers.
Prevention: Verify sender identity, avoid suspicious links, enable email authentication, and use two-factor authentication.
2. Ransomware
Overview: Malware that locks files until a ransom is paid.
Example: WannaCry (2017) crippled systems globally, including hospitals.
Prevention: Regular backups, software updates, and email scanning.
3. Password Security and MFA
Overview: Weak or reused passwords are easily hacked.
Example: LinkedIn breach (2012) exposed 117 million passwords.
Prevention: Use password managers, enable MFA, and implement strong password policies.
4. Insider Threats
Overview: Risks from employees or contractors, intentional or accidental.
Example: Morgan Stanley employee stole client data (2014).
Prevention: Least privilege access, monitoring, and regular audits.
5. Data Privacy
Overview: Mishandling sensitive information can lead to severe breaches.
Example: Equifax breach (2017) exposed 147 million people’s data.
Prevention: Encrypt data, limit access, and follow regulations like GDPR.
6. Mobile Device Security
Overview: Mobile devices are vulnerable to malware and theft.
Example: Anubis Trojan targeted Android devices (2018).
Prevention: Use MDM, encrypt devices, and avoid public Wi-Fi.
7. Cloud Security
Overview: Misconfigured cloud environments are a key risk.
Example: Capital One breach (2019) from a cloud misconfiguration.
Prevention: Secure configurations, IAM controls, and encryption.
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