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Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #8 Is Out! [Medium Backup]

Security Boulevard

ORIGINAL LOCATION: Anton on Security About me: [link] The post Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #8 Is Out! Medium Backup] appeared first on Security Boulevard. as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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Ransomware gang hits 49ers’ network before Super Bowl kick off

Malwarebytes

Version two of BlackByte does not have this flaw, so the 49ers will likely have to rely on backups to recover its affected systems. These help IT and security professionals determine if it is on, or has been on, their systems. Lastly the FBI has advised organizations to keep regular backups of their data. A timely FBI advisory.

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UK National Cyber Security Centre Issues Distance Learning Guide For Families

Hot for Security

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. We’d encourage you to make a backup of any important information as soon as you can, and then reset the device.” Factory reset for previously owned devices ­.

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Database Security Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

While admins may find sharing passwords convenient, doing so makes proper database security and accountability almost impossible. On top of this, it is wise to ensure standard account security procedures are followed: Strong passwords should be enforced. Accounts should be locked after three or four login attempts.

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How to Secure Google Drive

Spinone

This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access. Configure Recovery on your Google Account What are the recovery options? This is found under the Security > Ways we can verify it’s your section.

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Google to start automatically enrolling users in two-step verification “soon”

Malwarebytes

The Google blog cites the security check-up page, but that simply lists: Devices which are signed in Recent security activity from the last 28 days 2-step verification, in terms of sign-in prompt style, authenticator apps, phone numbers, and backup codes Gmail settings (specifically, emails which you’ve blocked).

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SEC X account hacked to hawk crypto-scams

Malwarebytes

With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! Click Get started Open your preferred authentication app and add the X account to the app.