eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Sending phishing emails to engineers can be used as an exploitation technique to get them to import malicious configuration files ( CVE-2023-31171 ), which results in arbitrary code execution. Business email compromise (BEC) assaults were the main aim of this large phishing effort, which resulted in significant financial losses.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Security breaches have a lower impact when they are detected and responded to on time.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

It maximizes resource usage by investing in products that target specific security needs, hence improving your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. Examining the available details of these breaches will help you learn key lessons from their pain to avoid suffering the same humiliating and expensive situations.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. CISA released a list of mitigations against LockBit’s activity.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2024

Malware in Cloud Storage Buckets Malware threatens cloud storage buckets due to misconfigurations, infected data, and phishing. Monitor and develop an incident response plan : Employ continuous monitoring to spot suspicious behaviors early on and create a strong incident response strategy to resolve security breaches quickly.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

All cloud (and IT) environments share common security issues and solutions, but for public cloud users, compliance , access control , and proper configuration practices are some of the most important. Prevention: API security practices and tools, perform regular vulnerability testing , and enforce strict access controls.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Top 7 Public Cloud Security Risks Here are seven of the top public cloud security risks — and steps you can take to prevent them. Data Breaches When unauthorized persons or entities get access to sensitive or secret data stored in the public cloud, a data breach occurs.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Without it, overprivileged users may unwittingly undermine network security, resulting in illegal access or data breaches. Implement Network Segmentation Implementing network segmentation means isolating various network segments to improve security. To ensure accountability, conduct thorough audits of adjustments.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the role of a superhero protector, remote access security keeps our digital world secure even while we are thousands of miles away. Network Segmentation: To reduce possible exposure in the event of a breach, isolate remote access systems from crucial and unneeded internal resources via network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

This trend is particularly vital for core workloads, as enterprises seek faster data access and lower latency. Data Breaches Data breaches frequently occur due to exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications. Provide ongoing training for individuals involved in setup and maintenance.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security not only facilitates compliance with these requirements but also establishes a systematic framework for overseeing and auditing data access and usage. Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While cloud service providers (CSPs) offer their own native security, CWPP offers an additional layer of customized protection and management to fit the demands of workloads. To avoid intrusions, CWP technologies prioritize encryption, access control, and data monitoring. Misconfigured cloud workloads may inadvertently disclose data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks.

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