Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2018

The hacker accessed user data, email addresses, and a 2007 backup database containing hashed passwords managed by the platform. “A hacker broke into a few of Reddit’s systems and managed to access some user data, including some current email addresses and a 2007 database backup containing old salted and hashed passwords. .

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2020

OGUsers is a black marketplace known for selling any kind of stolen data, including Instagram, Fortinet, Minecraft, Steam, PSN, Fortinet, Skype, and Snapchat accounts. The forum users should know everything about account hijacking since this is how OGUsers became widely known in the first place.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 2, 2021

The threat actors are actively exploiting the following vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS: CVE-2018-13379 ; CVE-2020-12812 ; CVE-2019-5591. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. . • Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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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. . Backup data on Cloud .

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

In 2018 I decided to give my kids an old Apple laptop to share, and I documented the steps I took to secure it. The only backup people ever regret is the one they didn't make. Install a password manager. A password manager is software for creating and remember strong passwords. Start backing up. Security for kids.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Fappening case – Federal prosecutors requested a 3-year prison sentence for a former Virginia high school teacher convicted of hacking into private digital accounts of celebrities and others. In October 2018, Brannan pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and unauthorized access to a protected computer.

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SiteLock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Researchers and security firms have linked REvil as a strain of GandCrab, another RaaS group that was wildly popular in 2018. It also deletes Windows copies of files and other backups to prevent file recovery. Use unique passwords to protect each of your sensitive data and accounts, while also enabling two-factor authorization.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The agencies offered some sound cybersecurity advice for BlackByte that applies pretty generally: Conduct regular backups and store them as air-gapped, password-protected copies offline. Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

While 2018 showed a slight decline, you can see that the number of records that were exposed increased drastically, likely indicating cybercriminals are becoming more brazen in their attacks. Now think about the type of data you enter when you create a new account on a website. Cross-Site Scripting & SQL Injection.

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Spinone

JULY 29, 2019

In the past 2018, over 160 million business users chose Microsoft Office software suite to cover their work needs. It is inbuilt in G Suite, so it is free if you have a paid account. First, we assume by default that, by this point, you have already created destination G Suite account(s). Log in to your Office account.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2022

Evilnum, on the APT scene since 2018 at the earliest and perhaps most well known for targeting the financial sector , appears to have switched gears. The same goes for backup/recovery emails tied to the main account(s). Consider using a password manager for organization-specific passwords. In times of conflict.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

Fxmsp included one of his Jabber accounts, in his contact information on the forum which helped Group-IB researchers to establish his presumed identity. In early 2017, he created accounts on several other Russian-speaking forums, including on the infamous exploit[.]in, Finally, he infects the backups by installing backdoors.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

They changed their tactics in 2018 and started using ransomware in the form of Ryuk. Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Offline Backups. While virtual backups are great, if you’re not storing data backups offline, you’re at risk of losing that data. Ransomware facts.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

Credential theft and password spraying to Cobalt Strike. This adversary starts with obtaining usernames and passwords of their victim from previous breaches. These credentials are used in a credential stuffing or password spraying attack against the victim’s remote services, such as webmail or other internet reachable mail services.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Last week I wrote a couple of different pieces on passwords, firstly about why we're going to be stuck with them for a long time yet and then secondly, about how we all bear some responsibility for making good password choices. This week, I wanted to focus on going beyond passwords and talk about 2FA.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. In mid-November 2019, Wisconsin-based Virtual Care Provider Inc.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 1, 2023

For example, Wi-Fi protected access (WPA) requires users to provide a password or passphrase to gain access to the network. Limiting use of a device’s administrator account where possible for greater personal device security. Change it often, particularly as employees leave, and use a guest network if possible.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 23, 2021

IABs are financially motivated individuals or groups who provide ransomware operators with access to a silently compromised network in exchange for receiving a small fee or direct employment from ransomware operators [5] (T1078 Valid Accounts, T113 External Remote Services). lafand wbadmin to delete any backups . References.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

There were some reports in 2018 that seemed to indicate that ransomware attacks were becoming less common. The backups were also encrypted, leaving the medical practice unable to recover either data or its business. Attackers often use brute force attacks on these systems to “guess” passwords to common accounts.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found that K–12 cyberattacks more than tripled over the pandemic, from 400 reported incidents in 2018 to over 1,300 in 2021. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies. cannot be altered or deleted).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

review Active Directory password policy. implement offline storage and tape-based backup. Network & Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018 were introduced into UK law three years ago and has parallels with the DPAGDPR law which was introduced at the same time. conduct employee phishing tests. All very sound advice.

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SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

We reported about the first variant of such software back in 2018, but there were many other samples to be found, which was later reported by the US CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) in 2021. A compromised LinkedIn account of an actual company representative was used to approach a target and engage with them.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

According to the FBI , the number of business email account (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) scam incidents worldwide reached 78,000 between October 2013 and May 2018. If these passwords have been reused for corporate accounts, this may leave organizations at risk to account takeovers.”

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This included all contacts, sent and received messages with attached files, names of chats/channels, name and phone number of the account owner – the target’s entire correspondence. The Arkei stealer, written in C++, first appeared in May 2018 and has been forked/rebranded several times over the last few years.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The site asks you for some personal information when you create the account which it then stores in a database. I'm going to refer a lot to the upcoming European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that will hit Europe in May 2018 because protecting personal data is a cornerstone of the legislation. Who now owns that data?

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 14, 2018

Look for social media accounts that accept private communications. The data included passwords stored in plain text and a quick password reset check on a Mailinator account delivers the precise password in the breach to the public mailbox. — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) January 12, 2018. And again, nada.

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Spinone

AUGUST 18, 2019

Often G Suite admins don’t bother to migrate data from Google accounts of leaving employees and delete the accounts. In 2018 Coca-Cola suffered from a massive data breach from its former employee that affected 8000 workers. By default, only the route G Suite administrator can migrate data between accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. For example, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires security features such as encryption to protect patients’ health information.

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Spinone

AUGUST 12, 2020

At the beginning of 2018, security expert Kevin Mitnick brought to light the very dangerous and concerning ransomware that was shown to be able to encrypt cloud SaaS email services found in the likes of Office 365. OAuth is an open standard for delegating access without giving someone your password. A great example of ransomware 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management. Between 2016 and 2018, the malware strain SamSam made brute force RDP attacks an integral part of its attacks on several public organizations.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 24, 2019

US DHS CISA agency warns of increased cyber-activity from Iran aimed at spreading data-wiping malware through password spraying , credential stuffing , and spear-phishing. industries and government agencies, the statement was also published by the CISA Director Chris Krebs via his Twitter account. The attacks are targeting U.S.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Titan M2™ supports Android Strongbox , which securely generates and stores keys used to protect your PINs and password, and works hand-in-hand with Google Tensor security core to protect user data keys while in use in the SoC. Titan M2 TM has been tested against the most rigorous standard for vulnerability assessment, AVA_VAN.5,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The hackers hit Hancock Regional Hospital during a severe 2018 flu season. Both frameworks are very robust and are highly effective dual-purpose tools, allowing actors to dump clear text passwords or hash values from memory with the use of Mimikatz. Audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2020

These efforts are often enabled through common tactics like spear phishing, password spraying, and credential stuffing. What might start as an account compromise, where you think you might just lose data, can quickly become a situation where you’ve lost your whole network.” The attacks were targeting U.S.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

DDoS attacks are growing in both severity and frequency with 83% of organizations being attacked through this method since 2018. Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup. Additionally, cybercriminals aren’t the only reason you need regular site backups.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

percent in 2018, and roughly 7 percent higher than in 2014. percent from the 2018 total of 266 days Breaches with a lifecycle of 200 days or less were on average $1.22 The chance that your organization will experience a data breach within two years was 29.6 percent in 2019. This was up from 27.9 million vs. $4.56

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