eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

Its open-source nature and robust encryption capabilities have made it a staple in many organizations’ and individuals’ security arsenals. In March 2024, Microsoft reported the discovery to OpenVPN through Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) via Microsoft Security Vulnerability Research (MSVR).

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Identity Theft Data breaches Risk Internet 113

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. Organizations must prioritize implementing effective security measures and conducting frequent audits. Attackers were seen attempting to disable security plug-ins.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

To reduce the risks caused by these vulnerabilities, affected users should apply patches, upgrade software, and strengthen security measures as soon as possible. July 8, 2024 Four Unpatched Flaws Discovered in Gogs Type of vulnerability: Multiple, including argument injection and file deletion.

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Authentication Backups Software Risk 109

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Security researchers discovered malicious code injected into these plugins, granting hackers the ability to create unauthorized administrator accounts. This compromise can lead to severe consequences for website owners, including data breaches and total website takeovers. Blaze Widget (versions 2.2.5 – 2.5.2)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Compliance madhav Tue, 09/19/2023 - 05:17 It is essential for any business that stores, processes, and transmits payment card information to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Consumers’ payment data is a compelling target for criminals who continue to circumvent IT security defenses.

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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.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 123

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2024

To minimize future vulnerabilities, concerned users should prioritize frequent upgrades and strong security practices for all systems and applications. June 17, 2024 Microsoft Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities, Including RCE in Wi-Fi Driver Type of vulnerability: Remote code execution. in their June 2024 Patch Tuesday.

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Firmware Passwords Software Risk 62

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Data vendor “IntelBroker,” acting admin of BreachForums, has significant oversight of activities being conducted by various threat actors on the largest English-language cybercriminal forum. In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.”

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 88

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% Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress is introducing mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for all plugin and theme developers to tackle rising security threats, effective October 1, 2024. This move supports the platform’s security by preventing unauthorized access to developer accounts and protecting millions of websites from potential supply-chain attacks​.

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Authentication Passwords Accountability Data breaches 87

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

To reduce the potential risks, update all impacted software to the most recent version and evaluate your system processes for potential modifications and security enhancements. August 26, 2024 SonicWall Identifies Access Control Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Improper access control.

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Risk Firewall Firmware Engineering 57

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Any breach can shatter that trust, leading to customer attrition and long-term reputational damage. Cyber attacks or data breaches can quickly make headlines, and the public’s perception of a bank can shift overnight. Banks can prevent unauthorized access and data breaches by requiring verification at every stage.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2024

There has been a 239% rise in hacking-related data breaches and a 278% surge in ransomware attacks between January 1, 2018, and September 30, 2023. million records were breached, marking a bad year for data security. The largest breach of 2023 affected 11.27 In 2021, 45.9 2022 was even worse, with 51.9

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Cybersecurity Healthcare Computers and Electronics Data breaches 67

eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Protect Your Data To avoid unauthorized access and data loss, NIST encourages data protection measures, including encryption, backups, and secure storage methods. Overcoming these demands strong security rules and regular monitoring to properly manage threats and secure cloud assets and services.

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Encryption Risk Passwords Technology 119

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Data vendor “IntelBroker,” acting admin of BreachForums, has significant oversight of activities being conducted by various threat actors on the largest English-language cybercriminal forum. In Q3 2024, ransomware service provider “RansomHub” emerged as the most dominant ransomware group, taking the mantle from “LockBit” and “ALPHV.”

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Cybercrime 52

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Passwords: A core element of authentication, passwords are the bane of security managers. According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report , almost half of business data breaches were due to compromised credentials, many due to weak passwords.

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