Twitter Hack: Lessons Learned

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Dmitry Galov, Security Researcher at Kaspersky

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On July 16, the social media platform Twitter experienced one—if not the biggest—security breaches in its history when cybercriminals hacked into major public figures’ verified accounts and convinced users worldwide to transfer them nearly $120,000 in bitcoin. While the exact details of how this breach happened may never be fully known, Twitter is not the first—nor will it be the last—to be faced with a hack. The more important question to ask here is how can these sorts of incidents be prevented in the future? Join Kaspersky security researcher Dmitry Galov for a look at what lessons can be taken from the Twitter hack and what policies should factor into your company’s security program. Get ready to learn: •The components of a strong cybersecurity program •How to promote cybersecurity best practices among your employees •Strategies for secure remote work •Ways to prevent spear phishing attacks from being successful A hack isn’t inevitable. Time to bolster your company’s security.
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