Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Cybersecurity , which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team about the most pressing topics in cybersecurity. The post The Week in Cybersecurity: Cyber espionage operation fueled for months by targeted phishing attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2021

com , a wildly popular service that sold access to more than 12 billion usernames and passwords stolen from thousands of hacked websites. For several years, WeLeakInfo was the largest of several services selling access to hacked passwords. Under “management and ownership” was listed a Gerald Murphy from Fintona, U.K.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In fact, the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report revealed an alarming 13 percent increase in ransomware attacks overall – greater than past five years combined – and the inability to properly manage identities and privileges across the enterprise is often the root cause. and digital identities (apps, devices, machines, etc.).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2022

The malspam messages have the topic “Free primary legal aid” use a password-protected attachment “Algorithm of actions of members of the family of a missing serviceman LegalAid.rar.” ” The RAR archive analyzed by the Ukrainian CERT-UA contains the document “Algorithm_LegalAid.xlsm.”

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

One year ago in February, the major eBay hack was in progress, eventually resulting in over 233 million passwords being stolen. 10 Million Passwords Leaked Online. Security consultant Mark Burnett leaked 10 million usernames and passwords online through his personal blog last week, in a very risky move. Worst Passwords of 2014.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

MFA is a common second line of defense against compromised passwords. Even if an attacker has access to a username and password, they still need access to the second authentication factor to break into the organization. the password) from the login process and instead uses “something you are” (e.g., a device).

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Troy has the technical know-how, and is able to effectively communicate complex topics so that anyone understands them. Troy Hunt takes us on his life journey, ups and downs, explaining how haveIbeenpwned came to be, raising awareness of the world’s poor password and online security habits. The personal stories kept me hooked!

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 15, 2021

Recently, I participated in a (virtual) discussion about the security of home networks – an important topic as hundreds of millions of people around the world continue to work remotely due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. MAC address filtering is a pain to manage. Keep in mind that: 1.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

This post was originally published by (ISC)² Management. These topics, as well as endless meetings to explain password security and risk management can suck the enthusiasm out of the most passionate security advocate. Healthcare Security and Privacy Management. A Day in the Life. Why is this the case?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

It is imperative to stay up to date on the most important topics. Register now for our upcoming 2022 webinars on topics including cloud security, market trends, and Zero Trust so you stay current on trending topics. Practical steps to Privileged Access Management: Beyond Password Managers. Go Dox Yourself!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2021

Considering how many businesses receive documents with sensitive information, that could be a worthwhile topic to cover in future training sessions. For example, three-quarters of organizations require people to periodically change their passwords. However, the results also showed that 73% of people do not use a password manager.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2022

You can start with your email accounts (especially any that you use as a recovery email for forgotten passwords, or use for financial, medical, or other sensitive communications). Set a long, unique password for each account. Whether short or long, a password on its own is still vulnerable to capture or compromise.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

There has probably been a time in your life when you created a new account for a website or service and chose a password that was less than ideal. NordPass, a password manager company, recently released its list of the worst passwords of 2020. It is worth taking a look to make sure your password has not made the list.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. com/topic/126481-do-i-need-a-windows-registry-cleaner/. Content blockers.

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Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

Use strong passwords and PINs Never use your birthdate, phone number, or physical address, as your passwords or pin codes. A good judge of whether your password is secure or not: If your friend or relative can guess your pins, a criminal can too. Following these preventative tips can help you protect yourself.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Clubhouse is an invite-only social media app launched in March 2020 that allows its users to participate in audio conversations, or “rooms,” talking about various topics. Using a strong and unique password for each web service, a password manager could help you.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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NetSpi Technical

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the earlier blog post, we utilized an undocumented Azure Management API (as the Azure RBAC Reader role) to complete a directory traversal attack to gain access to the proc file system files. At the time of the previous research, we had not investigated the impact of having a Managed Identity attached to the Function App.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Fighting mis- and disinformation is a serious discussion topic that needs to be addressed in family gatherings. This is the perfect moment to discuss the value of installing password managers and enhancing the protection of your identity with multi-factor authentication. Not everything we read online is true.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Although the topic of website security might sound complicated, it doesn’t need to be a long, drawn-out process. If you use a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress, Joomla!, Secure Your Passwords. Using secure passwords is a must for any website owner to help protect their site from hackers and cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

21 disclosed how cybercriminals broke into its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform as a gateway to compromise the cell phones of an undisclosed number of the telecom giant’s customers. The SolarWinds hack came to light in mid-December and has since become a red hot topic in the global cybersecurity community.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Take a moment and do a quick search of stories on whatever topic is at hand. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. Passwords are easy to guess, especially when they are any of the worst that continue to be the favored security solution for a majority of users–i.e.,

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

“The government’s team for responding to computer emergencies in Ukraine CERT-UA revealed the fact of mass distribution of e-mails on the topic of “chemical attack” and a link to an XLS-document with a macro.” Government experts observed that malicious executables are downloaded from compromised web resources.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

6, an "unauthorized third party" accessed GoDaddy's Managed Wordpress in the IT infrastructure. From there, the hacker was able to steal customer numbers and emails, the Wordpress Admin password, and other sensitive details from clients who had both active and inactive Wordpress sites. customer numbers. Share your comment below.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

Brute-forcing the passwords of LinkedIn profiles and email addresses. Change the password of your LinkedIn and email accounts. Consider using a password manager to create strong passwords and store them securely. I have made an interview on this topic that is available in Italian Language here.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 4, 2024

A User Activity Monitoring (UAM) tool is a software solution designed to track and record the activities and interactions of users on computers or networks for security, compliance, or management purposes. Management can infer an employee's intentions by analyzing changes in their online activity and resource usage.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

While the new security proposals have not yet become law, cybersecurity managers can begin to prepare metrics and audits that will not only help comply with those laws, but can also help create positive change now. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Compliance through consequences.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

You’re essentially giving the third-party full control of managing things for you. So-called “cold wallets” are typically offline hardware devices, with no internet capability and the ability to manage only a few types of digital currency. Third party-services which look after your private keys are known as custodial wallets.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The findings report addresses several security topics, including: Encrypted vs. Unencrypted network traffic. Cleartext Usernames and Passwords. Jessica Bair Oppenheimer – Cisco SOC Manager. You can watch the replay of the ‘EXPOSURE: The 3rd Annual RSAC SOC Report’ session here. Voice over IP. Threat Hunting. Percy Tucker.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

There’s no denying that passwordless is a hot topic. And rightly so, no one likes passwords – users have too many to remember and manage, and IT admins spend a lot of time on password-related help desk tickets and password resets. Moreover, compromised passwords are still the leading cause of breach.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 30, 2023

CISA Topics: The Protective Incantation The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offered a suite of protective measures that are the equivalent of a spell to ward off digital malevolence: Implement Passwordless Strong Authentication: Robust authentication is a critical component in bolstering cybersecurity.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In Part 1, we gave an introduction to the topic and explained why the reader should care. In general, we recommend creating dedicated Tier Zero containers with only Tier Zero child objects for ease of management and operations. When you reset the password of krbtgt, AD will ignore your password input and use a random string instead.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

in February 2024, it serves as an extensive repository of hacking tools and techniques to actively assist users in managing complex cybersecurity protection strategies. It provides extensive insights into cybersecurity topics to guide users through offensive strategies like Wi-Fi network attacks using specialized tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets. Candidates must have at least one year of paid work experience in one of the exam’s topic areas.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Friday House hearing was the second hearing of the week on the topic, with the Senate Intelligence Committee holding a similar hearing on Tuesday. On the password issue, Thompson said it was not a company-wide issue, but rather an intern who violated company password policy.

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