The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Tomislav tells us why issues related to Log4j won’t be going away anytime soon and how organizations must adapt to deal with the risk it poses. Tomislav tells us why issues related to Log4j won’t be going away anytime soon and how organizations must adapt to deal with the risk it poses. Supply Chain Risks: The New Normal.

Cyber Risk 98

Cyber Risk Software InfoSec Risk 98

Krebs on Security

APRIL 7, 2020

From February’s piece: At issue is a problem known as “ namespace collision ,” a situation where domain names intended to be used exclusively on an internal company network end up overlapping with domains that can resolve normally on the open Internet. Further reading: Mitigating the Risk of DNS Namespace Collisions (PDF).

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DNS Wireless Risk Passwords 336

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I held this position from 2000 through 2014, during which time Windows emerged as a prime target for both precocious script kiddies and emerging criminal hacking rings. We’ve arrived at a critical juncture: to enable the full potential of the Internet of Everything, attack surface expansion must be slowed and ultimately reversed.

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Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Cybersecurity Threat Detection 203

Security Affairs

AUGUST 10, 2022

Eight months later many Global 2000 firms are still fighting to mitigate the digital assets and business risks associated with Log4j. Our research highlights business continuity risks such as digital asset sprawl, subsidiary risk and the importance of reducing the time it takes to identify a vulnerable Log4j asset and patch it.

Risk 88

Risk Media Cybersecurity Software 88

Security Boulevard

APRIL 28, 2022

These applications are at the center of the global economy, used by 92% of the Global 2000 and touch 77% of the world’s revenue. That’s why Onapsis and SAP have been partnering together to empower executives to mitigate what we believe is one of the most critical types of cyber risk facing organizations.

Cyber Risk 96

Cyber Risk Risk Cyber Attacks Internet 96

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In September 2022, the European Commission introduced the proposal of a new Cyber Resilience Act , which obliges manufacturers to protect their internet-connected electronic products from unauthorized access at all stages of their life cycle.

IoT 87

IoT Manufacturing Internet Internet 87

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2022

” The arrest is the result of Operation Guardian led by AFP which became aware of a number of text messages demanding some Optus customers transfer $2000 to a bank account or face their personal information being used for financial crimes.

Data breaches 69

Data breaches Scams Telecommunications Financial Services 69

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why should internet users be worried about them? ” XS-Leaks has been around since at least the year 2000 , and 34 of them have been identified and classified. Mitigating the risks presented by XS-Leaks falls on the hands of web browser developers. But what is XS-Leak? XS-Leak, explained. Overview of the XSinator website.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 7, 2023

In 2000, Forescout entered the security market as an NAC provider and then expanded capabilities to encompass more security and asset control features. This wide compatibility enables rapid deployment with minimal issues to sprawling networks with a variety of networking equipment. Who is Forescout?

IoT 98

IoT Technology Energy and Utilities Wireless 98

Malwarebytes

JULY 15, 2021

It sells a range of Internet appliances primarily directed at content control and network security, including devices providing services for network firewalls, unified threat management (UTM), virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-spam for email. Devices at risk. SonicWall is a company that specializes in securing networks.

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Ransomware Firmware VPN Firewall 87

Notice Bored

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

From the information risk and security perspective, virtual working is both a nightmare and, again, an opportunity. How can virtual working benefit information risk and security? What about the technology risks, not least our ever-increasing dependence on the Internet? but we are not the only ones.

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Risk Artificial Intelligence Technology InfoSec 66

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 20, 2023

Exploiting known vulnerabilities Hackers were able to infect over 2000 machines in only twenty-four hours on a Friday afternoon before the start of the weekend. Organizations that have not run this patch are at risk of becoming a victim of the latest ransomware. Make sure the ESXi hypervisor is never exposed to the public internet.

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Ransomware Software Internet Internet 117

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 17, 2023

One of the largest examples of this in the cyber world was Y2K, the turn-of-the-century challenge involving millions of computers with two-digit date clocks that had no instructions on what to do when the calendars moved from 1999 to 2000. People who click on phishing links often get blamed for the resulting malware infestation.

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Phishing Engineering Internet Internet 62

NopSec

APRIL 30, 2023

Kerberos authentication is only available if the vulnerable Exchange server has access to port eighty-eight (88) of the domain controller, which is only accessible on private networks (please please please don’t expose your DC to the Internet). As a tactical strategy to eliminate the risk, disable IPv6. Read more : [link] [link] 4.

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Authentication Internet Internet Software 52

Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

To safeguard learning continuity in this environment, US lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at mitigating security and privacy risks for the K–12 community. While CIPA may help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content on the internet, it does not protect them from the full range of online threats.

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Education Ransomware Cybersecurity Risk 64

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

We still use some of the same fundamental technological building blocks: storage, computers, networks, the internet. In 2000, there was no PCI DSS, no HIPAA-HITECH, no NIST 800-53, no GDPR, or anything like them. So, the problem of controlling access to data has not changed. However, technology and governance have. Technology.

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Technology Government Financial Services Marketing 113

NopSec

JANUARY 27, 2015

The risk associated with this vulnerability is that an attacker who exploits this issue can gain complete control of the compromised system. The best way to mitigate the above-mentioned risk is to apply a patch from your Linux vendors. released on November 10, 2000. and glibc-2.18).

DNS 52

DNS Internet Internet Risk 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 23, 2021

A sandbox is an isolated environment where users can safely test suspicious code without risk to the device or network. Sandboxing can detect the newest and most critical threats, foster collaboration, minimize risks, and facilitate IT governance. Avast Internet Security. Comodo Internet Security. What is a sandbox?

Malware 56

Malware Antivirus Software Cybersecurity 56

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Study shows connections between 2000 malware samples used by Russian APT groups. Billions of users at risk. Airbus suppliers were hit by four major attack in the last 12 months. Botnet exploits recent vBulletin flaw to protect its bots. Emsisoft releases a free decryptor for the WannaCryFake ransomware. The Dumb-Proof Guide.

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Data breaches Advertising Malware VPN 50

SC Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

military and serving as deputy chief information security officer at Globe Life and global information security risk director at GM Financial. Founded in 2000, the nonprofit aims to “launch pathways for prosperity and economic mobility, particularly by helping to launch digital careers,” said Vaughn.

Education 81

Education Media InfoSec Engineering 81

Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1988 — The Morris Worm — Robert Morris creates what would be known as the first worm on the Internet. 2000 — Lou Cipher — Barry Schlossberg, aka Lou Cipher, successfully extorts $1.4 2002 – Internet Attack — By targeting the thirteen Domain Name System (DNS) root servers, a DDoS attack assaults the entire Internet for an hour.

Cybercrime 135

Cybercrime Computers and Electronics Banking Hacking 135

Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

The post on the forum referenced "a collection of 2000+ dehashed databases and Combos stored by topic" and provided a directory listing of 2,890 of the files which I've reproduced here. In terms of the risk this presents, more people with the data obviously increases the likelihood that it'll be used for malicious purposes.

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Data breaches Passwords Password Management Accountability 280

Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

How do you reach the maximum number of people, who have varying levels of poverty, Internet access, and technical knowledge, and stand up this service by next week? There were probably other constraints that I don’t know about and never will (“the only server we have available for this is running Windows 2000”). You should too.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc. Computer networking has always had some form of protecting against risks. What has been the most satisfying moment in your professional career?

Engineering 124

Engineering Cybersecurity Energy and Utilities Software 124

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The three innovators and MIT patented the RSA algorithm, a proprietary system available through RSA Security until its public release in 2000. Internet protocol security (IPSec) provides encryption at the IP packet level and creates a secure tunnel for packets belonging to multiple users and hosts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. With strong scalability and robust support for detecting, profiling, and onboarding traditional and non-traditional IT devices, FortiNAC provides a strong option for many enterprises to consider. Who is Fortinet?

IoT 98

IoT Firewall Wireless Mobile 98

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

With three product variations, IBM Security Guardium Insights offers risk visibility with centralized audit data; Data Protection classifies data, sets controls, and monitors user activity; and Data Encryption shields data with file and application-level encryption and centralized key management. Microsoft Azure.

Firewall 117

Firewall Encryption Computers and Electronics Software 117

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2022

Threat prevention is achieved by only granting access to networks and workloads utilizing policy informed by continuous, contextual, risk-based verification across users and their associated devices. Defense in Depth 2000 vs 2020. The second advantage comes from consistent policies that improve security and reduce risk.

Architecture 122

Architecture Firewall Technology VPN 122

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 7, 2021

CEM can be deployed rapidly on a modular basis supporting hundreds of positive-ROI use cases, including for people and life safety, operations and business continuity, supply chain risk, IoT and the smart enterprise, and IT incidents and cybersecurity.

Digital transformation 40

Digital transformation Marketing Risk Technology 40

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Identify the risk of harm to individuals , if any. Risk of Harm: The OPC is amending its guidelines to require organizations to consider the risk of harm to individuals when considering the form of consent used. This option would be considered a last resort and require pre-approval by the OPC. and Europe.

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Big data Technology Risk Mobile 40

NopSec

APRIL 26, 2017

According to the The Register’s article , last week we started assisting to the widespread exploitation of The Shadow Brokers ’ leaked Windows exploits, compromising thousands of vulnerable hosts over the Internet. 2000, XP SP1 & SP2, 2003 SP1 & Base Release EASYFUN WordClient / IIS6.0 EXPLODINGCAN is an IIS 6.0

Hacking 52

Hacking Banking Firewall Internet 52

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a 2000 article published in “Business Ethics Quarterly,” Professor Adam D. In contrast, few reports have quantified the emotional and physical effects on employees or offered suggestions to help relieve or reduce the stress-related symptoms.”.

Computers and Electronics 124

Computers and Electronics Surveillance Software Artificial Intelligence 124

eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2021

The Tel Aviv-based vendor focuses on cyber risk analytics and cloud security software to give network administrators more robust visibility into threats. With integrated threat intelligence and risk assessments, protecting your infrastructure is that much easier. Breach and attack simulation (BAS): XM Cyber. XM Cyber Platform.

Network Security 114

Network Security Firewall Software Technology 114

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To dig into some of these successes, we recently sat down with members of the Advantasure development team to discuss how our AppSec solutions and methodologies have helped them improve their development processes, reduce risk, and foster a more collaborative environment. ve had experiences where security runs the risk of being overlooked ???

Engineering 64

Engineering Software Technology Risk 64

McAfee

AUGUST 24, 2021

From the 1960’s to 2000 infusion pumps were mostly electromechanical devices with some embedded electronics, but the turn of the century delivered “smarter” devices with better safety mechanisms and the possibility to program them, which slowly opened the door to information security challenges.

Computers and Electronics 145

Computers and Electronics Authentication Software Risk 145

Veracode Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To dig into some of these successes, we recently sat down with members of the Advantasure development team to discuss how our AppSec solutions and methodologies have helped them improve their development processes, reduce risk, and foster a more collaborative environment. ve had experiences where security runs the risk of being overlooked ???

Engineering 52

Engineering Software Technology Risk 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Either businesses or individuals, we are all in the same boat when it comes to the risk of data loss. The growing risks leave us with the fact that cybersecurity education is not a matter of choice anymore – it’s a matter of necessity. To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2.

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Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40