Penetration Testing

MARCH 27, 2024

A serious security vulnerability, dubbed “WallEscape” (CVE-2024-28085), has been uncovered in the essential Linux system utilities package, util-linux.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

Nearly a quarter of participants highlighted cybersecurity as a priority for 2024, according to a study conducted by Kaspersky on New Year's digital resolutions. The post 2024 Digital Resolutions: Use Stronger Passwords appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Explore the best password managers for Android devices that offer secure storage and easy access to your passwords. Find out which one suits your needs best.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 10, 2024

Explore the top open-source password managers available for Mac users. Find the best one that suits your needs and secure your online accounts effectively.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Securden Password Vault’s reporting and auditing features make it a good option for IT supervisors tasked to secure and manage multiple accounts and passwords.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

While LogMeOnce comes with a lot of the features we want in a password manager, it’s held back by an unpolished user interface and a half-baked mobile application.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While LogMeOnce features a useful password scoring system, Bitwarden’s more polished user interface and open source software make it a better pick for most businesses.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2024

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that bans default passwords. ” reads the announcement published by NCSC.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 24, 2024

Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis madhav Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:08 Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a progressively complex threat landscape, businesses are trying to navigate increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while bolstering their security posture. Download the full Thales 2024 Thales Data Threat Report now.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 29, 2024

Details have emerged about a vulnerability impacting the "wall" command of the util-linux package that could be potentially exploited by a bad actor to leak a user's password or alter the clipboard on certain Linux distributions. The bug, tracked as CVE-2024-28085, has been codenamed WallEscape by security researcher Skyler Ferrante.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 25, 2024

In January 2024, Microsoft discovered they’d been the victim of a hack orchestrated by Russian-state hackers Midnight Blizzard (sometimes known as Nobelium). It wasn’t a highly technical hack that exploited a zero-day vulnerability – the hackers used a simple password spray attack to take control of

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

Still, the complex web of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Everything (IoE) pose a constant security concern, even with the use of complex passwords. One approach […] The post Cyber-Physical Systems Security Analysis Challenges and Solutions 2024 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

February 13, 2024 Zoom Fixes Critical Vulnerability in Windows Products Type of vulnerability: Improper input validation. The vulnerability CVE is CVE-2024-24691. Among the vulnerabilities is CVE-2024-21412 , an Internet Shortcut Files flaw that allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a malicious file to a user.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2024

Check out our list of the top password managers that offer secure and convenient options for managing your passwords. Looking for LastPass alternatives?

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Enpass’ offline password storage and support for third-party cloud services are two feature offerings you won’t find in many other password managers today.

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NopSec

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

February 2024 is off to a ripping start for security research. Finally, we cover a Microsoft Exchange privilege escalation vulnerability that could enable motivated threat actors to steal your NTLM password hash. Researchers recently discovered that the software was prone to authenticated remote command execution (CVE-2024-22107).

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The clock is ticking for organizations worldwide as a maelstrom of cybersecurity compliance deadlines looms in 2024. March 29, 2024: California Privacy Rights Act enforcement begins Get ready, California! March 31, 2024: First compliance phase for PCI DSS v4.0 Hold onto your credit cards! The highly-anticipated PCI DSS v4.0

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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. For consumers, being alert to suspicious emails, using secure passwords, and frequently backing up data is crucial.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 29, 2024

McAfee True Key’s focus on simplicity as a password manager may leave users seeking more security and usability features in other options. Learn more in our hands-on review.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

RoboForm is a great solution for users who want a no-nonsense password manager with strong security and a straightforward user interface.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2024

Data Security Trends: 2024 Report Analysis madhav Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:08 Amid ongoing economic uncertainty and a progressively complex threat landscape, businesses are trying to navigate increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while bolstering their security posture. Download the full Thales 2024 Thales Data Threat Report now.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These are “Android banking trojans,” and, according to our 2024 ThreatDown State of Malware report , Malwarebytes detected an astonishing 88,500 of them last year alone. The introduction screen when opening “RecoverFiles” and the follow-on permissions it asks from users.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Australian government’s rollout of passkeys for its digital service portal myGov will build momentum for wider adoption; though, challenges like user education and tech fragmentation remain.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights from the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index madhav Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:04 In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the balance between a seamless online experience and robust data security is more critical than ever. This is indicative of a broader problem in the digital workplace ecosystem.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

While its decision to leave some user data unencrypted is a miss, Zoho Vault’s business-centered password management features may warrant a second look.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business madhav Thu, 12/21/2023 - 05:15 People always want to comprehend what the future brings. 2024 promises to be a pivotal year, bringing transformative advancements and new challenges in tech and cybersecurity. The same is true for today’s business leaders.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Ben McCarthy , lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs called attention to CVE-2024-20670 , an Outlook for Windows spoofing vulnerability described as being easy to exploit. “Microsoft has updated their backend and notified any customers who have been affected by the credential leakage.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: Strategic Insights on Identity Verification and Digital Banking in 2024 madhav Thu, 01/04/2024 - 05:32 As we embark on 2024, the digital landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, especially in identity verification and digital banking. The need for enhanced security and user convenience drives this change.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

If anyone wants their online activity to be secure and private, password usage helps them in doing so; as it blocks unauthorized access to a service and access to personal information. About World Password Day- Every year, the first Thursday in May is being promoted as the World Password Day.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2024

Threat actors exploited reused passwords obtained from third-party websites. “On February 9, 2024, BenefitsCal discovered that someone, that was not allowed, may have logged into accounts of some users of the BenefitsCal website using reused passwords taken from other websites. . ” continues the notification.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 2, 2024

A critical security flaw impacting the LayerSlider plugin for WordPress could be abused to extract sensitive information from databases, such as password hashes. The flaw, designated as CVE-2024-2879, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of SQL injection impacting versions from 7.9.11

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SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

The fieldwork took place from January 3–17, 2024. However, the period between 2021 and 2024 saw a notable decrease by 16 p.p. Interestingly, those endorsing the viewpoint that monitoring was always acceptable also had decreased, to eight percent in 2024 from 13 percent in 2021. from 70 percent.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

From Marco Polo to Modern Mayhem: Why Identity Management Matters madhav Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:20 Imagine yourself as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant traversing dangerous trade routes. Who wants to wait in line, fumble for passwords, or answer endless security questions? Use long, complex passwords unique for each important account.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Nepalese researcher Samip Aryal described the flaw as a rate-limiting issue in a specific endpoint of Facebook’s password reset flow. The researchers discovered that the issue impacts Facebook’s password reset procedure when the user selects “Send Code via Facebook Notification.”

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The Hacker News

APRIL 11, 2024

In their 2023 report, they found over 10 million exposed passwords, API keys, and other credentials exposed in public GitHub commits. The takeaways in their 2024 report did not just highlight 12.8 GitGuardian is famous for its annual State of Secrets Sprawl report.

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