Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can add a vital layer of protection, and carefully inspect email addresses and links before taking any action.

Antivirus 89

Antivirus Education Cyber threats Phishing 89

Security Affairs

JUNE 2, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

Data breaches 94

Data breaches VPN Cloud Migration Cybercrime 94

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Yet, metaverse company breach that led to malicious email sent out to its users hinted at ongoing risks. As we look to 2024, we believe that the consumer threat landscape will be heavily influenced by political, cultural, and technological events and trends.

VPN 105

VPN Scams Education Internet 105

BH Consulting

MARCH 21, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines Ransomware keeps reminding us of the strong connection between a cybersecurity incident and financial loss. Scale is a factor: larger organisations seem better equipped than SMEs to react to risks. Sign up here The post Security Roundup March 2024 appeared first on BH Consulting.

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Cyber threats Ransomware Healthcare Risk 69

Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2024

million records to a hacker forum, claiming they originated from a March 2024 hack at Canadian retail chain Giant Tiger. The retailer first learned of the security incident on March 4, 2024, and concluded that customer information was involved by March 15, according to an email the company wrote to customers.

Retail 114

Retail Data breaches Passwords Phishing 114

Malwarebytes

MAY 22, 2024

Post by USDoD on a breach forum The leaked database is said to include full names, dates of birth, known aliases, addresses, arrest and conviction dates, sentences, and much more. Dates reportedly range from 2020 to 2024. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). The exact source of the database is as yet unknown.

Passwords 137

Passwords Data breaches Phishing Password Management 137

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2024

From March 18, 2024, to April 16, 2024, Duo Security and Cisco Talos observed large-scale brute-force attacks against a variety of targets, including VPN services, web application authentication interfaces and SSH services. This method poses a risk of exposing sensitive data or enabling fraudulent activities.

VPN 109

VPN Accountability Firewall Data breaches 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Judge ordered NSO Group to hand over the Pegasus spyware code to WhatsApp Cybercrime BlackCat Ransomware Affiliate TTPs American Express credit cards EXPOSED in third-party vendor data breach – account numbers and names among details accessed in hack LockBit 3.0’S

Spyware 87

Spyware Data breaches Hacking Ransomware 87

BH Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2024

It starts with creating a safe environment where people feel comfortable expressing themselves and taking risks. It means being transparent and authentic. Be authentic Start with self-awareness. The path to authenticity can be tricky. So how can the privacy leader build trust within their team? Embrace the journey.

Authentication 69

Authentication Firewall Data breaches Risk 69

Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

In the update, the company revealed the scale of the breach, saying: “Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII), which could cover a substantial proportion of people in America.” Check the vendor’s advice.

Healthcare 125

Healthcare Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches 125

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 22, 2024

Counting Down to the EU NIS2 Directive madhav Thu, 05/23/2024 - 05:16 Our recently released 2024 Data Threat Report showed a direct correlation between compliance and cyber security outcomes. 84% of organizations that failed a compliance audit reported having a data breach in their history. Incident handling.

Marketing 62

Marketing Data breaches Risk Authentication 62

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations GitLab fixed a critical zero-click account hijacking flaw Juniper Networks fixed a critical RCE bug in its firewalls and switches Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467 Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes (..)

VPN 107

VPN Cybercrime Ransomware Hacking 107

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 29, 2024

The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders madhav Tue, 04/30/2024 - 05:32 Trust is the currency of the digital economy. The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships.

Risk 71

Risk Manufacturing Digital transformation Cybersecurity 71

Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

The Evolving Legislative and Compliance Landscape: A Roadmap for Business Leaders madhav Tue, 04/30/2024 - 05:32 Trust is the currency of the digital economy. The Thales 2024 Trust Index report indicates that 87% of consumers expect vendors to respect their digital rights, which leads to trusted relationships.

Risk 70

Risk Manufacturing Cybersecurity Digital transformation 70

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

9, 2024, U.S. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. In mid-January 2024, several Leaked[.]cx

Social Engineering 326

Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 326

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

If you or your business handles sensitive data, operates in regulated industries, or suffers from repeated cybersecurity threats, it’s time to evaluate the need for DLP strategies. Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

Backups 134

Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Virtually every major financial institution, retailer, and scores of payment processors have been the victims of data breaches, incurring both financial and reputational damage. According to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report – Financial Services Edition , 52% of U.S. million, second only to healthcare. Requirement 12.5

Financial Services 77

Financial Services Data breaches Accountability Encryption 77

Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Understanding the Foundation of Risk Mitigation Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies is essential to navigating the complexities of risk-related compliance activities. But before discussing risk mitigation techniques , we must discuss the necessary prep work.

Risk 52

Risk Cyber Insurance Insurance Authentication 52

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Here are some tips for creating an effective security policy: Assess security needs: Evaluate your current security landscape and identify potential risks. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires multiple verification methods to access an account online, significantly enhancing protection.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity Backups Cyber threats Mobile 93

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2023

Organizations must adapt to the evolving risk and threat environment to protect their valuable and sensitive assets. Access security and authentication play an important role. How do we support expanding user authentication journeys while balancing strong security with a smooth user experience?

Authentication 62

Authentication Identity Theft Marketing Risk 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 7, 2024

DSAR and CIAM: A Strategic Guide for Businesses madhav Tue, 05/07/2024 - 09:30 Introduction to Data Subject Access Requests and CIAM When the GDPR was enforced in 2018, it set out to give individuals control over their data by granting eight data subject rights.

Digital transformation 71

Digital transformation Risk Data privacy Data breaches 71

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a SIM-swapping attack, the crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control, allowing them to intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim, including one-time passcodes for authentication or password reset links sent via SMS. 2, 2024. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

Cryptocurrency 243

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Retail Government 243

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

Scams 71

Scams Phishing Identity Theft Risk 71

SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

Australia has also unveiled a national strategy for digital identity resilience, aiming for mainstream use in 2024. We expected organizations to try to reduce the impact of the human factor on data security, so as to bring down the number of insider threats and social engineering attacks. This is no longer adequate in 2024.

Passwords 96

Passwords Authentication Insurance Technology 96

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Thales and Red Hat Protect Telcos from API Attacks madhav Thu, 02/22/2024 - 04:55 Application programming interfaces (APIs) power nearly every aspect of modern applications and have become the backbone of today’s economy. These include breaches on major operators such as T-Mobile.

Encryption 139

Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 139

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Since 2004, there have been 11,000 US data breaches. These breaches left contact information, account passwords, credit card numbers, private photos, and more exposed. But in the process of adjusting the bucket’s configurations comes the greatest risk to your cloud security. Identify cloud bucket vulnerabilities.

Encryption 98

Encryption Marketing Authentication Risk 98

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 11, 2018

Working to improve operational efficiencies and deliver a greater level of care, the now-dubbed ‘Connected Health’ market has grown to such an extent recently that it is expected to be worth more than £450 billion by 2024. At the same time, however, the number of opportunities for cyber-criminals is growing, along with the risk of compromise.

Technology 72

Technology Healthcare IoT Encryption 72

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Thales and Red Hat Protect Telcos from API Attacks madhav Thu, 02/22/2024 - 04:55 Application programming interfaces (APIs) power nearly every aspect of modern applications and have become the backbone of today’s economy. These include breaches on major operators such as T-Mobile.

Encryption 62

Encryption Mobile Government Consumer Protection 62

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Manage access controls: Implement strong user authentication measures.

Encryption 119

Encryption Risk Passwords Authentication 119

SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

Passwords 88

Passwords Password Management Identity Theft Authentication 88

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2024

How You Can Prevent Breaches like Snowflake in the Future andrew.gertz@t… Thu, 06/06/2024 - 14:36 Recently, major data breaches at accounts with Snowflake highlight how something as easy to implement as Multi-Factor Authentication could have helped prevent unauthorized access to millions of data records.

Encryption 62

Encryption Data breaches Authentication Digital transformation 62

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Ransomware attacks and data breaches make headlines when they shut down huge connected healthcare providers such as Ascension Healthcare or Change Healthcare. Examining the available details of these breaches will help you learn key lessons from their pain to avoid suffering the same humiliating and expensive situations.

Healthcare 123

Healthcare Cybersecurity Backups Ransomware 123

BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

Passwords 52

Passwords Surveillance Risk Data breaches 52

Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. Understanding Passkeys Fortunately, as technology advances, so do the methods used to authenticate users securely.

Passwords 62

Passwords Authentication Password Management Data breaches 62

IT Security Guru

JUNE 13, 2024

This note is followed by instructions to contact the attackers via Telegram to negotiate the return of their data. These attackers appear to be using the stolen GitHub credentials of users who have not enabled two-factor authentication (2FA). Over recent months, GitHub-related security incidents have increased.

Backups 96

Backups Authentication Data breaches Social Engineering 96

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. Understanding Passkeys Fortunately, as technology advances, so do the methods used to authenticate users securely.

Passwords 62

Passwords Authentication Password Management Data breaches 62

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 22, 2024

Digital Onboarding: Convenience Meets Security in Banking madhav Tue, 01/23/2024 - 06:34 What onboarding in consumer banking was five years ago, where it stands today, and where it's heading is a business-critical change worth both understanding and optimizing. Passkeys, replacing passwords, emerge as the superior authentication choice.

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Banking Authentication Identity Theft Mobile 77