The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

Many of their recommendations are basic cybersecurity hygiene that require minimal effort to implement but can dramatically reduce your risk: •Ensure all software (operating system and applications) are updated and patched. Additionally, there are also Russian cybercrime organizations that are not state-sponsored but are allowed to operate.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

This means establishing basic security practices and policies for employees. A good place to start is requiring employees to use strong passwords, setting appropriate Internet use guidelines and implementing strict rules around how customer information and data are handled. Back up your business information.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allow me to be controversial for a moment: arbitrary password restrictions on banks such as short max lengths and disallowed characters don't matter. This just feels wrong but I can’t come up with a strong argument against it. Which puts us well north of a billion possibilities again. Any thoughts? troyhunt @SmashinSecurity ?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Small businesses rarely have the capacity to hire a full-time cybersecurity professional, and the basic blocking and tackling of securing an organization can be overlooked, resulting in weak defenses that are vulnerable to even the less sophisticated or targeted cyberattacks.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2019

Very often, those addresses are accompanied by other personal information such as passwords. No, and the passwords are the very first thing that starts to give it all away. The attack is simple but effective due to the prevalence of password reuse. Clearly a Spotify breach, right? That's it, job done, they're into your account.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

That means that you are basically presenting data on a silver platter for cybercriminals to find and use for malicious purposes. That means that you are basically presenting data on a silver platter for cybercriminals to find and use for malicious purposes. We’ll explain both solutions below.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

billion US Dollars lost to vishing attacks. This was the case with the recent MGM cyber-attack , during which the hackers reportedly gained access to MGM’s internal systems by calling the company’s help desk and asking for a password reset. Basically, it’s a made-up story to justify the call. This is what ignites the pretext.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In fact, the guide can also be applied to people using computers at home generally and is written in a way that's easy to understand. They may not even have a budget for work-owned devices, amd may instead be relying on employees using their own devices. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Most organizations use databases to store sensitive information. This includes passwords, usernames, document scans, health records, bank account and credit card details, as well as other essential data, all easily searchable and conveniently stored in one place. But just how many unsecured databases are still out there?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 2, 2020

Cyber actors using Netwalker have since taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to compromise an increasing number of unsuspecting victims.” “Two of the most common vulnerabilities exploited by actors using Netwalker are Pulse Secure VPN (CVE-2019-11510) and Telerik UI (CVE-2019-18935).” public health organization.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The information varied from person to person, but may have included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (SSNs), health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, dates of service and/or limited treatment information used by TGH for its business operations. Change your password.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

There’s plenty of cheap Internet of Things (IoT) baby monitors out there with default passwords baked in, insecurely stored data, and an alarming amount of compromise stories in the news. These screens connect back to the camera in your child’s room. Much the same can be said with baby monitors that use DECT.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Vishers use voice-altering software, text messages, social engineering, and fraudulent phone numbers to trick users into revealing sensitive information. It is often used in conjunction with voice calls, depending on the attacker's methods. Additionally, malicious attachments are also often used in some phishing attacks.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In it, he told us that the industry is starting to take security seriously, but it is still grappling with the basics, leaving it dangerously exposed. Food and agriculture businesses victimized by ransomware suffer significant financial loss from ransom payments, loss of productivity, and the (often neglected) cost of remediation.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When someone is told that passwords are going away in favor of a new, “password-less” authentication method, a healthy dose of skepticism is not unwarranted. While this isn’t entirely wrong, passwords are difficult to remember and rarely secure. In the case of passwordless, we focus on CTAP1 and CTAP2 specifications.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Increasingly, that means computing devices, which means you'll need to spend time thinking about the safety and security of what they will be using. In our “Back to School” series we will talk about several types of devices you may encounter. The basics. Use security software. Start backing up.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Back in 2018, almost two-thirds of the small businesses suffered from cyber security attacks. . All businesses online and brick-and-mortar must have a cyber security plan in place because it is crucial for keeping your user data including passwords, and credit card numbers, secure and protected. . Protecting your data is very simple.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you want to know how to secure your Mac so your kids can use it safely, I can help. In the article I’ll tell you how you can secure your Mac for your kids, and what I found useful about Apple’s safety features. Basic security. Use security software. Start backing up. Install a password manager.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

It definitely felt like the industry was back, with all its goods and some of its bads. The past is strong, yet the future now is strong too! XDR was everywhere, with many vendors touting open XDR (so, basically SIEM? ), native XDR (can be anything) and several other types too. It was the past and the future.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The vulnerability that the hackers took advantage of had been in place and used for “unauthorized access,” according to the company statement, since 2014. There are some basics when it comes to protecting yourself when your information is compromised, and they are simple. If you’ve made reservations at the St. Follow the three Ms: 1.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

To prevent unwanted access and protect data in transit, wireless connections must be secured with strong authentication procedures, encryption protocols, access control rules, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other security measures. As a result, wireless networks are prone to eavesdropping, illegal access and theft.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

The industrial group is based in France and in the US USA, it is one of the market leaders in Europe, Asia, and North America with annual revenue of around $65 million and over 200 employees. Below the recommended mitigations provided by the FBI: Back-up critical data offline. and foreign government organizations.

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Javvad Malik

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Back then No one knew what secops was all about… There was none of this cyber malarkey we see nowadays. Telling you about how his strong genetics and clean diet allow him to maintain a herculean physique even when the pressures of work keep him bound to a desk all day long. Passwords. Not even IT in general new what we did.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The group usually takes advantage of Word documents and uses shortcut files for the initial intrusion. The group usually takes advantage of Word documents and uses shortcut files for the initial intrusion. vhd extension) file formats were used. vhd extension) file formats were used. To do this, optical disk image (.iso

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Below the recommended mitigations provided by the FBI: Back-up critical data offline. K-Electric is the largest power supplier in the country with 2.5 million customers and around 10,000 people. Starting on September 7, the customers of the company were not able to access the services for their accounts. ” reported BleepingComputer.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2023

Living off the land (LOTL) attacks use legitimate programs that already exist on a computer, rather than installing malware from an external source onto a system. To prevent LOTL attacks, security teams must use sophisticated detection methods, as well as closing loops in popular computer programs with known vulnerabilities.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Businesses of any size can fight back by providing their employees with cyber security awareness training and implementing other security best practices across their organization. Humans can be distracted, intimidated and especially – misled. on a Tuesday.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

There are an estimated 294 million smart phone users in the US, which makes them an attractive target market for cybercriminals. Especially considering that most of us use these devices every day. The advice listed for consumers is basic and our regular readers have probably seen most of it before. Stay up to date.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

It’s important to get the basics right, and you also want to be able to set parental controls, leaving little room for your child end up in online destinations you don’t want them going. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

. “A group of hackers entered the database of the National Directorate of Migration in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, stole information and asks for a millionaire ransom to return the files , according to the body itself through its attorney, María Eugenia Lachalde” reported Infobae. “Being approximately 7 a.m.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Established by the main major credit card financial companies back in 2004 (American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, Mastercard and Visa), the standard has evolved over the years and is currently at version 4.0. The goals of version 4.0 What’s New? Here’s a quick tour of what’s new: PCI DSS 4.0:

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 26, 2023

The latest Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights that due to digitization, SMBs and large companies increasingly use similar services and infrastructure. SMBs account for 90% of companies, 60 to 70% of employment, and 50% of GDP globally.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

“LOOK AT THIS SCREENSHOT [link] IF YOU NOT CONTACT US WE WILL PUBLISH YOUR DATA TO PUBLIC ACCESS. The popular cybercrime gang is demanding a $4.5 million ransom for a decryptor and to prevent the release of the stolen data. ” reads the statement. Below the text of the ransom note shared by BleepingComputer.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 14, 2023

Email was just starting to be more widely adopted, and very few companies had a strong online presence. OK, I'm a bit of a masochist, but go back to my earlier response about never being bored. A : For individuals and their personal cybersecurity, use MFA. Basically, what were the lessons learned. A : Exhilarating.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

He told us that while the industry is beginning to think about the cybersecurity of its devices and systems, many vendors still struggle with the basics like where they store data and how to make it safe, leaving it open to easy exploitation. This is the second time the FBI has warned the food and agriculture sector.

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