Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2024

Researchers from Juniper Threat Labs reported that threat actors are exploiting recently disclosed Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) vulnerabilities CVE-2023-46805 and CVE-2024-21887 to drop the payload of the Mirai botnet. The second flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-21887 (CVSS score 9.1) The flaw CVE-2023-46805 (CVSS score 8.2)

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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. These steps dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorised access, even if a perpetrator compromises a password. It includes cloud backups, which offer scalability and remote access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Implement write once, read many detailed logging to avoid the risk of attackers modifying or erasing logs. Create offsite, offline backups. Keep backups offsite and offline, beyond the reach of attackers. It enables cyber threat actors to avoid investing in developing and deploying custom tools. Don’t get attacked twice.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 4, 2024

Misconfigurations, over-permissive access settings, and confusion around shared security responsibilities with providers creates constant breach risks." Other aggressive tactics noted include targeting cloud backup data, deploying distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and implementing multi-layered extortion demands.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

This figure also includes historical records and new artifacts identified in January 2024, following an analysis of Command and Control (C2) servers and underground marketplaces. Their accounts (when compromised) have the potential to act as “low-hanging fruit” for massive cyberattacks.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2024

Therefore, companies that suffer a ransomware attack cannot predict when they will be operational again because they need to eradicate the threat from affected systems and restore any backups. If health information is stolen in the case of SYNLAB Italy, it would pose a serious risk to affected customers’ privacy and security.”

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2024

he opening keynote of Kaseya Connect Global 2024, Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola introduced the world to a solution that changes Read More The post Kaseya 365 Ushers in the Dawn of a New Era in IT & Security Management appeared first on Kaseya.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related: Adopting an assume-breach mindset With that in mind, Last Watchdog invited the cybersecurity experts we’ve worked with this past year for their perspectives on two questions that all company leaders should have top of mind: •What should be my biggest takeaway from 2023, with respect to mitigating cyber risks at my organization?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 25, 2024

On April 11, 2024, Leicester City Council in the United Kingdom fell victim to a major cyberattack that crippled many of its systems and services. The better you understand these risks, through your assessment phase, the better job you can do in protecting against them and in planning for them."

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

With an increase in attacks in 2023 and nearly 500 identified samples, it continues to evolve with frequent updates and an active affiliate program as of 2024. Early 2024 saw Operation Cronos disrupt Lockbit and get access to their decryption keys, and in May 2024, the group’s leader was unmasked and sanctioned.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

The four new security standards selected by NIST will become part of a quantum-safe cryptography standard released as soon as 2024. However, this introduces significant security risks: What happens when a malicious application can think and adapt much faster than the leading security solutions ?

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 21, 2024

National Implementation Deadline: Member states are mandated to incorporate the provisions of the NIS2 directive into their national laws by October 17, 2024. Risk Assessment: Perform a comprehensive risk assessment related to network and information systems. Enhanced incident handling and business continuity measures.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (@SECGov) January 9, 2024 The unauthorized post (which was removed within 30 minutes) looked like this: The post says: “Today the SEC grants approval to Bitcoin ETFs for listing on registered national security exchanges. Store the displayed backup code in a safe place in case you need it.

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Spinone

MAY 29, 2024

However, both cloud providers announced that they are rescinding unlimited storage for educational organizations starting in 2024. No more unlimited storage for Education The education sector is set to see significant changes in its cloud spend in 2024. What is the difference between storage and archive?

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 3, 2024

To enhance Europe’s resilience against existing and emerging cyber threats, the NIS2 Directive introduces new requirements and obligations for organizations in four key areas: risk management, corporate accountability, reporting obligations, and business continuity. Initiate these steps promptly to mitigate the risk of delays.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

New cybersecurity buzzwords are always in abundance at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, and the concepts that took center stage this week, like cybersecurity mesh and decentralized identity, seem well suited for new threats that have exploded onto the scene in the last year. Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As organizations continue to gather more data than ever before, the surface area of risk, and subsequently the blast radius, will exponentially increase when an incident materializes. . Increased automation, especially when it comes to your data, can eliminate risk points and better support a zero trust strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

May 20, 2024 Critical QNAP NAS Vulnerability Exposes Devices to RCE Type of vulnerability: Stack buffer overflow. The problem: WatchTowr Labs discovered a severe stack buffer overflow vulnerability ( CVE-2024-27130 ) in QNAP’s NAS operating system QTS. To mitigate the issue, immediately update to the newest version.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

2024 looks like it will only increase the number of affected individuals considering the scale of ransomware attacks from the first half of the year in the USA, Canada, and Australia. million for the first three quarters of FY 2024. Ascension might try to blame financial troubles for lack of preparation. Ascension lost $2.66

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 13, 2024

This is an urgent notice to inform you that your data has been compromised, and we have secured a backup.” But looking at 2FA use in isolation doesn’t tell the whole story; according to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) , 61% of breaches involve stolen credentials—including breaches on GitHub/GitLab and Bitbucket.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Understanding the important components enables firms to effectively spend resources to adopt suitable security measures and eliminate potential risks. Assess risks: Consider potential threats to each asset, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2024

We do not expect rapid changes in the industrial cyberthreat landscape in 2024. 1 scourge of industrial enterprises in 2024. However, they can learn to mitigate the impact more effectively (for example, through better securing the most confidential data, and with proper backup and incident response plans).

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

The recent LockBit takedown and custom LockBit builds In February 2024, the international law enforcement task force Operation Cronos gained visibility into LockBit’s operations after taking the group down. Measures for mitigating the risk of such an attack may vary depending on the technology used by the company.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 22, 2024

Therefore, companies that suffer a ransomware attack cannot predict when they will be operational again because they need to eradicate the threat from affected systems and restore any backups. If health information is stolen in the case of SYNLAB Italy, it would pose a serious risk to affected customers’ privacy and security.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

This feature improves the log management solution’s ability to detect anomalies, allowing it to provide advanced security measures and reduce the risk of security incidents. It aids in the rapid identification and response to potential security risks, protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with industry requirements.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

However, every partnership you make introduces a degree of risk that must be accounted for. Examples include: Privacy concerns Digital security Business continuity Regulatory compliance Physical security Risk is a hot topic in the business sector. We’ll discuss the details of vendor risk and the ways we can address it.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2024

It cites cyber incidents such as the 2021 Oldsmar water treatment facility hack as examples of real-world risks. Kip Boyle , vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC, said he worries the EPA's actions do not go far enough. Without the additional resources, meeting the spirit of the EPA's mandate will be difficult, if not impossible.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Risk-based analytics: Considers the level of risk as the context for the level of permission needed to access systems, applications, and data. globally, +19.8%

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Pen Test Partners

APRIL 11, 2024

To reduce the risk of a vessel blacking out, multiple generators will be running when the vessel is manoeuvring. You may have heard of the Swiss cheese model used with risk, particularly in aviation safety . Moving off station carries risk to life and the environment. On most large container ships, there will be four generators.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

I’m not talking about a [quantum computer] that JP Morgan can buy to do their own trading analysis or credit risk analysis, I’m talking about the sheer power to do code breaking,” Cheng said. “I By purchasing and implementing early, you risk using algorithms that are not the ones that end up being standardized.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Rather, over time the difficulty and time required to break encrypted files and communications will continue to decrease, and the risk of using pre-quantum algorithms will keep increasing. This makes SPHINCS+ a good backup option. Standardization is expected by 2024. This “apocalypse” will not occur on a single, discrete date.

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Pen Test Partners

OCTOBER 9, 2023

.< Threat modelling seeks to break down a product into constituent components and assets, identify potential attackers and their goals, develop attack paths, and then calculate and treat these risks. Each of the vulnerabilities on their own is not a direct risk, but combined together leads to an overall higher level.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

On February 19, 2024 penetration testing of two of my servers took place, at 06:39 UTC I found an error on the site 502 Bad Gateway, restarted nginx - nothing changed, restarted mysql - nothing changed, restarted PHP - the site worked. /lockbit3g3ohd3katajf6zaehxz4h4cnhmz5t735zpltywhwpc6oy3id[.]onion Metropolitan Police Service in the U.K.,

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