Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

We anticipate an increase in targeting of identities that allow cross-platform authentication as actors recognise the value in compromising identities rather than endpoints. ” [A.C. — this this data point is from 2020 , so treat this as a low boundary in 2023. Now, go and read the report!

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

In 2023, an astonishing 50 per cent of companies in the UK reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection.

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SecureList

JUNE 26, 2023

In this report, we have analyzed the key threats to small and medium-sized companies in 2022 and 2023, and provided advice on how to stay safe. Malware attacks Between January 1 and May 18, 2023, 2,392 SMB employees encountered malware or unwanted software disguised as business applications, with 2,478 unique files distributed this way.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 11, 2023

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2023 fixed 97 flaws and an actively exploited zero-day. One of the flaws addressed this month, tracked as CVE-2023-21674 (CVSS score 8.8), is listed as being in the wild at the time of release. Another issue fixed by Microsoft is the CVE-2023-21549 (CVSS Score 8.8)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit the vulnerability to log in to a vulnerable device using the root account and execute arbitrary commands. “Luckily, I was able to get access to the latest version of SANnav in May 2023 (the latest version was 2.2.2 Brocade SANnav OVA before v2.3.1, ” wrote Barre.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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NopSec

JUNE 30, 2023

Researchers also discovered that ArcServe UDP backup software is prone to an RCE vulnerability. It’s not a pre-auth vuln, but it does enable admin authentication bypass, so it’s apples-to-apples from the attackers perspective. Researchers have found that the software is prone to a pre-authentication RCE vulnerability.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Fix it now! million individuals North Korea-linked Kimsuky used a new Linux backdoor in recent attacks International Press – Newsletter Cybercrime Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

Organizations must prioritize email security measures that block malicious attachments, educate employees about ransomware threats, and establish robust data backup and recovery processes. Email is a primary delivery method for ransomware attacks, with attackers using malicious attachments or links to infect systems.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

We anticipate an increase in targeting of identities that allow cross-platform authentication as actors recognise the value in compromising identities rather than endpoints. ” [A.C. — this this data point is from 2020 , so treat this as a low boundary in 2023. Monitor for events on backups and create alerts for these”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Data Protection Devices Are a Major Security Hole Storage and backup devices are central to ensuring data protection and overall cybersecurity. The average enterprise storage and backup device typically has 15 vulnerabilities , researchers found, three of which are high or critical risk.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

GitHub Enterprise Server and GitLab patched their authentication bypass and XSS issues. May 21, 2024 GitHub Enterprise Server Update Fixes SAML Authentication Bypass Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass. The fix: Veeam released Backup Enterprise Manager version 12.1.2.172 and Backup & Replication version 12.1.2

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Employ Authentication Methods for All Users & Devices A zero trust approach rejects any sort of inherent trust and requires continual verification of all users and devices. Implement stringent access rules, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring to authenticate all access attempts, regardless of prior trust status.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It was attacked on September 22, 2023. According to a recent post on its Facebook account, all of the corporation's public-facing applications have been back online since October 6, 2023, including "the website, Member Portal, eClaims for electronic submission of hospital claims, and EPRS for employer remittances."

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2024

The breach, detected on January 12th, allowed the hackers to access email accounts belonging to members of Microsoft's senior leadership team. While details remain limited, Microsoft stated that Nobelium, also known as Midnight Blizzard, leveraged a simple password spray attack to compromise an unsecured legacy account back in November 2023.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“On October 19 th , 2023, Brookfield Global Relocation Services (BGRS) informed the Government of Canada of a breach involving Government of Canada information held by BGRS and SIRVA Canada systems.” We have over 1.5TB of documents leaked + 3 full backups of CRM for branches (eu, na and au) Sirva Worldwide, Inc.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Reddit reported that it had experienced a security incident as a result of an employee being phished. According to Reddit, it "became aware of a sophisticated phishing campaign" late on February 5, 2023, that attempted to steal credentials and two-factor authentication tokens. What happened?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

During the attack, the cybercriminals may have had access to names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of current and former OHC employees (from 2009 to 2023). Notification letters were mailed on August 23, 2023 to all individuals who were impacted by this data breach. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

According to the FBI, Play made around 300 victims between June 2022 and October 2023 among a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure in North America, South America, and Europe. These include the abuse of valid accounts and exploitation of public-facing applications, specifically through known vulnerabilities like ProxyNotShell.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. An investigation learned that an unauthorized third party accessed TGH’s network and obtained files from its systems between May 12 and May 30, 2023. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Take your time.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 15, 2022

will get some exclusive data safety features even if their respective iCloud accounts experience data breaches. The company has expanded its end-to-end encryption to 23 of iCloud data categories that include cloud backups, notes, and photos along with Apple Music Sing, and Freeform. Apple iPhone users using iOS 16.2

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity sparsh Tue, 11/21/2023 - 05:01 As global consumers gear up for the much-anticipated shopping bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Weekend, retailers brace themselves for the frenzied onslaught of shoppers and the deluge of cyber threats lurking in the shadows.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

The 2023 ForgeRock Identity Breach Report revealed a 233% increase in U.S. It comprises technologies and best practices to protect against unauthorized access, account takeover, credential misuse, privilege escalation, and other malicious activities that target user accounts and credentials.

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SecureList

MAY 28, 2024

In 2023, trusted relationship cyberattacks ranked among the top three most frequently used attack vectors. According to 2023 statistics , only one in four affected organizations identified an incident as a result of detecting suspicious activity (launch of hacker tools, malware, network scanners, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While there are areas where passkeys could be better, it is clear that they are the leading contender to improve authentication by an order of magnitude and bring an end to passwords. Apple OS releases in 2023 are targeted to include support for iCloud with Managed Apple IDs, supporting the same kind of sync capability as Apple IDs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Defending Financial Services Against Fraud in a Shifting Cyber Landscape sparsh Tue, 11/14/2023 - 05:05 As we approach International Fraud Awareness Week during 12-18 November 2023, taking stock of the evolving threat landscape and the vulnerabilities that financial services organizations face is crucial. billion annually.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

The CVE that the cybercriminals used to plant the backdoor is listed as: CVE-2023-3519 ( CVSS score 9.8 It affects appliances configured as a Gateway (VPN virtual server, ICA Proxy, CVPN, RDP Proxy) or as an authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) virtual server. The vulnerability can lead to unauthenticated RCE.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022. Ascension lost $2.66

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) also reveals that inside actors were responsible for 83% of 2022 data breaches. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources. Back up data: Establish comprehensive backups for speedy recovery in the event of a security incident or data loss.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The investigation showed that an unauthorized party accessed PharMerica computer systems on March 12-13, 2023, and that this party may have had access to certain personal information. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. Take your time.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

madhav Thu, 12/14/2023 - 05:37 Ransomware is one of the most high-profile and high-value cybercrimes that organizations need to watch out for. Defending against ransomware also entails accounting for the range of infection vectors through which bad actors can infiltrate an organization to launch an attack.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published new details about the identity of “Rescator,” a Russian cybercriminal who is thought to be closely connected to the 2013 data breach at Target. bank accounts. Also, they each privately discussed with others having attended different universities. The domain wmpay.ru

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 13, 2023

The CVE of the exploited vulnerability is CVE-2023-0669 , and described as a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the License Response Servlet due to deserializing an arbitrary attacker-controlled object. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 1, 2023

But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare. Separately, security fatigue affects 42 percent of businesses overall, and it can impact a wide range of activities from authentication to notification. the majority of security incidents.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

President Biden’s 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy tasked the Treasury and Homeland Security Departments with investigating possible ways of implementing something similar for large cyberattacks. government has been looking into the issue for a while, though, even before the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy was released.

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