Heimadal Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

The post Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) – The Rising Threat to Cybersecurity appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. According to some estimates, by end of 2021, the number of ransomware attacks would have increased to 1 every 11 seconds, the outstanding record being one ransomware every 14 seconds.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 9, 2024

The exploitation of an undocumented Google OAuth endpoint, MultiLogin, by various information-stealing malware strains has raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity landscape. This critical vulnerability, discovered by security researchers following a disclosure on Telegram by a threat actor known as Prisma on Oct.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We don’t just report on iOS security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Apple said it will share additional information about Stolen Device Protection soon, to clarify how the feature works. Keep threats off your iOS devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS today.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

Password managers simplify the process of generating and storing passwords, making it easier to keep accounts secure. However, it’s important to choose a reputable password manager that has a proven track record of security. The post How do password managers make sense appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

The law enforcement agency of America is urging its users to change their email password, and any authentication related security question if they want to keep their email accounts secured from Emotet gang’s malicious intentions. million email addresses appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Scaling a cybersecurity mountain is an arduous but essential task for organizations. However, just as mountain climbing techniques and equipment have evolved over the years to overcome tougher terrains and higher peaks, so too must our cybersecurity tools adapt to the ever-changing threat landscape.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The moves were part of a larger push by Google in recent months to make cybersecurity a front-of-mind issue for many of its users at a time when the number of attacks – and their impacts – are increasing. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

To help keep your accounts secure, remember to use strong passwords for each of your important accounts. SCAN NOW We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identit y Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Thank you for your understanding.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

. “CertiK analysis reveals that this community manager, account –@BorisVagner (“BorisVagner | SBS” on Discord)– posted a message to BAYC’s Discord server with a phishing link that led to the fake site. ” reads the analysis published by blockchain cybersecurity firm CertiK.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2021

This week let’s go back to security basics with password hygiene—the simplest, and yet often overlooked step in account security. The post Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security appeared first on ManageEngine Blog. Passwords ….

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced it has been named a Leader in G2’s Winter 2022 Fraud Detection Grid ® and a High Performer in their Enterprise Fraud Detection Grid ®.

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Adam Levin

AUGUST 4, 2020

It is assumed that the hackers involved in the Twitter hack gained access to the employee accounts via phone, rather than email, a practice known as “vishing.”. The FBI, Congress, and authorities from New York State have all announced inquiries and investigations into the attack. .

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The accounts, Microsoft says, were accessed using forged authentication tokens: Microsoft investigations determined that Storm-0558 gained access to customer email accounts using Outlook Web Access in Exchange Online (OWA) and Outlook.com by forging authentication tokens to access user email.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. ” reads Cofense’s report. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 7, 2023

Rivera has worked with Malwarebytes customers to optimize their deployments and saw that there were big gaps in understanding their overall cybersecurity posture, including what assets they had and how policies were configured. How to REPORT the organization's current posture.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

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! SMS-based 2FA is vulnerable to SIM swapping and if you can avoid it, we suggest you do.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer.

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Posted by Kent Walker, President, Global Affairs & Chief Legal Officer, Google & Alphabet and Royal Hansen, Vice President of Engineering for Privacy, Safety, and Security Should companies be responsible for cyberattacks? As for secure by design: We all have to shift our focus from reactive incident response to upstream software development.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 28, 2023

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Cybersecurity professionals are warning about the dangers of QR phishing campaign scams.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can. These three things do take a bit more time than if you didn’t do them, but they are the best way to keep your accounts secure.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

ARCHIPELAGO “browser-in-the-browser” phishing page The ARCHIPELAGO group has shifted its phishing tactics over time to avoid detection, the attackers use phishing messages posing as Google account security alerts.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Here are some unexpected and innovative ways to leverage the full potential of a password manager, making it a versatile companion in aiding better cybersecurity practices, as well as organisation. Secure Note Storage: Beyond the obvious password storage, password managers often feature a secure notes functionality.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2020

. “From candidates to canvassers, every member of a campaign should understand how to add extra layers of security and protect their information. We recommend everyone associated with political campaigns enroll in our Advanced Protection Program , which bundles all our strongest Google Account security options together.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

infosec #cybersecurity #threatintel #cyber #NFL pic.twitter.com/tl7OWM2Aqf — CyberKnow (@Cyberknow20) February 12, 2022. The BlackByte ransomware gang has already claimed responsibility for the attack by leaking a small number of files it claims to have been stolen. Smart marketing tbh.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Good news for the owners of Instagram accounts that may have been compromised, the company launched a new feature named ‘ Security Checkup ‘ feature that aims to keep accounts safe and help users to recover them. ” states the company.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. I'm really not sure what ' security posture ' even means in this context, and curious as to why those two aspects in particular have been selected as example metrics.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Generates Passwords A password manager enhances your account security by creating unique passwords. When you create a new account, the password manager prompts you to generate a new password instead of reusing your old one. By taking these steps, you can help protect your online accounts and keep your passwords secure.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The use of Duo and FEITIAN, provides a secure user-friendly customer experience including the deployment of FIDO certified security keys which makes user authentication accessible and flexible to customers by providing expanded options for secured data and information access. "In

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

The company also offers a range of additional cybersecurity solutions, including DDoS protection, web application firewalls, and DNS services. Imperva’s Advanced Bot Protection technology uses machine learning algorithms to detect and block bots, protecting online businesses from fraud and other forms of attack.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2020

This specialized team hunts down major cybersecurity threats, including tracking nation-state hacking groups. And according to Shane Huntley , Head of TAG, the team recently uncovered some vital security intel regarding the 2020 U.S. security.". Microsoft has been increasing its Outlook security controls, as well.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Last Watchdog gathered observations from a roundtable of cybersecurity thought leaders. Apparently, Twitter did not learn from that experience or take sufficient steps keep user credentials and accounts secure.” Twitter was caught storing plaintext passwords in logfiles two years ago. Karthik Krishnan, CEO, Concentric.ai

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

A certain number of them get discussed in cybersecurity circles. The Capital One breach demonstrated, yet again, that well-defended enterprises have yet to figure out how to account for all the complexities of moving to the cloud and relying more on DevOps.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

Twitter is now telling customers that if things move more slowly on Twitter in the coming weeks, this is the reason: "Since the attack, we’ve significantly limited access to our internal tools and systems to ensure ongoing account security while we complete our investigation.".

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

SEC reiterated that Cambridge Investment Research discovered the first breach in 2018 January but took no action to boost email account security until 2021. . A spokesperson representing Cambridge said the company “has always maintained a robust data security group and processes to guarantee protection of all clients’ accounts.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While two-factor authentication has significantly improved account security, its current implementations have shortcomings that leave users vulnerable to persistent attackers. The Gold Standard for 2FA So, what is the goal for 2FA? For example, 2FA solutions should not be phishable.

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