Phishing is one of the oldest cons on the internet. It dates back to the time when personal computers and emails were becoming common. It is a cyber attack technique where malicious persons send emails claiming to be from reputable organizations in order to gather sensitive information. However, there are variations of phishing that could be used for other reasons, such as to persuade unsuspecting people to send money to fraudsters. Phishing is distinguished from other forms of cyber attack in that it first seeks to get the trust of the victim by masquerading as a trustable entity. What constitutes trustable entities will vary depending on the targets of phishing, which include tax authorities, banks, schools, senior executives, friends, and even family. A phisher can become any entity that will effectively win the trust of the target. The term phishing is used...
Hands-On Cybersecurity for Finance
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Overview of this book
Organizations have always been a target of cybercrime. Hands-On Cybersecurity for Finance teaches you how to successfully defend your system against common cyber threats, making sure your financial services are a step ahead in terms of security.
The book begins by providing an overall description of cybersecurity, guiding you through some of the most important services and technologies currently at risk from cyber threats. Once you have familiarized yourself with the topic, you will explore specific technologies and threats based on case studies and real-life scenarios. As you progress through the chapters, you will discover vulnerabilities and bugs (including the human risk factor), gaining an expert-level view of the most recent threats. You'll then explore information on how you can achieve data and infrastructure protection. In the concluding chapters, you will cover recent and significant updates to procedures and configurations, accompanied by important details related to cybersecurity research and development in IT-based financial services.
By the end of the book, you will have gained a basic understanding of the future of information security and will be able to protect financial services and their related infrastructures.
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Hands-On Cybersecurity for Finance
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to Cybersecurity and the Economy
Cyber Crime - Who the Attackers Are
Counting the Costs
The Threat Landscape
Phishing, Spamming, and Scamming to Steal Data and Money
The Malware Plague
Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Attacking Online Banking Systems
Vulnerable Networks and Services - a Gateway for Intrusion
Responding to Service Disruption
The Human Problem - Governance Fail
Securing the Perimeter and Protecting the Assets
Threat and Vulnerability Management
Audit, Risk Management, and Incident Handling
Encryption and Cryptography for Protecting Data and Services
The Rise of the Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
The Quantum Future
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