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Vulnerability Recap 5/27/24 – Google, Microsoft & GitLab Fixes

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GitHub Enterprise Server and GitLab patched their authentication bypass and XSS issues. May 21, 2024 GitHub Enterprise Server Update Fixes SAML Authentication Bypass Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. This poses serious security risks, particularly for organizations that handle sensitive data.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Automate Updates: Automate updates where possible to receive crucial security patches without manual intervention. Create Strong, Unique Passwords Creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords acts as a strong defense to keep your accounts safe. Scheduled Backups: Have a regular, fixed schedule for backing up your data.

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12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices (+ Real Success Stories)

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Employ Authentication Methods for All Users & Devices A zero trust approach rejects any sort of inherent trust and requires continual verification of all users and devices. Implement stringent access rules, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring to authenticate all access attempts, regardless of prior trust status.

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How to Secure the 5 Cloud Environment Types

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Prevention: API security practices and tools, perform regular vulnerability testing , and enforce strict access controls. Account Hijacking How it occurs: Attackers acquire unlawful access using stolen user credentials, which could result in unauthorized account and data access and misuse.

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What Is Cloud Security? Everything You Need to Know

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Prioritizing cloud security helps guarantee that you have a safe, reliable resource for your data in today’s linked world. Featured Partners: Cloud Backup & Storage Software Learn more Why Cloud Security Is Important Robust cloud security safeguards sensitive information and enables secure access for authorized users.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

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When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. Insecure Interfaces/APIs Attackers can use interface and API flaws to modify or circumvent security protections.

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Cybersecurity Management Lessons from Healthcare Woes

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Known Disruption & Damages Ransomware attackers used stolen credentials to access a Change Healthcare Citrix portal setup without any multi-factor authentication (MFA) protection. If you don’t have the resources to act, explore outsourcing as an option for improved security and read about managed security service providers (MSSPs).