Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

The SEC will work with law enforcement and our partners across government to investigate the matter and determine appropriate next steps relating to both the unauthorized access and any related misconduct.” Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account!

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2019

While the benefits of DX are highly-touted , this shift has also spawned a whole new tier of unprecedented privacy and security challenges. Byron “When somebody wants to move their applications to the cloud, we ensure the account security of the data that resides in the cloud,” Byron says. “We

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) is warning of the North Korea-linked ARCHIPELAGO group that is targeting government and military personnel, think tanks, policy makers, academics, and researchers in South Korea, the US and elsewhere.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In a recent Malwarebytes Lock and Code podcast, host David Ruiz spoke with Matt Crape, technical account manager for VMware, about why backups are so hard to get right, and what the most basic missteps are when companies roll out a backup plan.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

managing non-human identities—such as system and application accounts—has become increasingly critical. shifts the focus toward comprehensive identity management, relying solely on human account security is no longer enough. Security: Develop tailored security policies using advanced analytics to identify potential gaps.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

million active endpoints 1,000 user identity or endpoint identity groups Security Qualifications Cisco has obtained government certification for ISE related to FIPS 140 2 validated cryptographics , Common Criteria certification, and inclusion in the Unified Capabilities approved list.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 25, 2024

The post Microsoft Privacy FAIL: Windows 11 Silently Backs Up to OneDrive appeared first on Security Boulevard. Copying users’ files and deleting some? Even a cartoon hound knows this isn’t fine.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 2, 2024

The post Google Whistles While OAuth Burns — ‘MultiLogin’ 0-Day is 70+ Days Old appeared first on Security Boulevard. What a Mickey Mouse operation: Infostealer scrotes having a field day with unpatched vulnerability.

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 5, 2022

Security Posture suggests a confusing mix of application and account security metrics. I'm really not sure what ' security posture ' even means in this context, and curious as to why those two aspects in particular have been selected as example metrics.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While two-factor authentication has significantly improved account security, its current implementations have shortcomings that leave users vulnerable to persistent attackers. The Gold Standard for 2FA So, what is the goal for 2FA? An attacker should not be able to contact a user and convince them to approve a 2FA attempt remotely.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

This includes businesses of all sizes, government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, e-commerce companies, and more. Who Needs a Bot Protection Solution? A bot protection solution can be beneficial for any organization that operates online and is at risk of bot attacks.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But what if elections could be swayed by other means – without even touching voting equipment, vote tabulation systems or government networks? For consumers, that means boning up on account security – maybe getting a password manager. SAP CSO Justin Somaini. October is Cybersecurity awareness month.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 5, 2024

For example, financial institutions may use AI and machine learning to identify unusual transactions on a customer’s account. Businesses may also strengthen account security beyond user login credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) by analyzing locations, devices, and user behavior whenever someone tries to access an account.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Aaron Lowe is a Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at The Auto Care Association. And employees at businesses large and small still struggle to stay on top of their passwords and keep their accounts secure. That has created a battle over telematic data that parallels the fight to create a digital right to repair.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2018

Applying security mechanisms to protect account credentials, the sessions that users create, and the data they exchange, requires a complete solution that enables compliance with government and industry data security regulations without affecting operational efficiency.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

A password is one “factor” or step for authenticating or proving your identity as the owner of an account, and while password-based authentication alone is a good start, you should opt for an additional layer of protection where available.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While two-factor authentication has significantly improved account security, its current implementations have shortcomings that leave users vulnerable to persistent attackers. The Gold Standard for 2FA So, what is the goal for 2FA? An attacker should not be able to contact a user and convince them to approve a 2FA attempt remotely.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? Fortunately, we are in a much better place today, yes. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of gaps.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? Fortunately, we are in a much better place today, yes. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of gaps.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: So, finding registration files and election systems exposed online, this, this after a decade of warnings from security experts, from hackers and state governments warning -- where does that leave us today? Fortunately, we are in a much better place today, yes. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of gaps.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. . ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Government prosecutors say the brazen daylight carjacking was paid for and organized by 23-year-old Miami resident Angel “Chi Chi” Borrero. In 2022, Borrero was arrested in Miami for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Not when tricking people over the phone remains such an effective approach.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Apparently, Twitter did not learn from that experience or take sufficient steps keep user credentials and accounts secure.” But, given that he appears to have strong top-down control over both businesses, and given Square’s financial role, I’d say that regulators will want to take a hard look at governance.”

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

All or nothing: multipurpose phishing Victims of phishing frequently included bank clients and users of government service portals. In such schemes, users first received a notification that they needed to update their account credentials. This way, the cybercriminals gained full access to the victim’s account.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2020

We recommend everyone associated with political campaigns enroll in our Advanced Protection Program , which bundles all our strongest Google Account security options together.” ” reads a post published by Google in February.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 5, 2020

Chances are, the concept of "a foreign government interfering in an American election" sounds pretty commonplace to you. APT35 : Otherwise known as Newscaster or Charming Kitten, APT35 is an Iranian cyber-espionage group sponsored by the Iranian government. security.". Not that this reality is a good thing. improving ?technology

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

We proactively implemented account security measures for a designated group of high-profile, election-related Twitter accounts in the United States, including federal branches of government.". So for now, we'll leave this story in your hands. We report, you decide.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2021

Here are the biggest takeaways from analyzing these 10 social platforms: Parler is the only platform that asks for a government-issued ID to verify its users’ general accounts (although unverified accounts can interact limitedly on the platform). TikTok has been accused of sharing user data with the Chinese government.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 7, 2025

On April 20, 2025, it was reported that sensitive government documents were accidentally shared with the entire General Services Administration (GSA) staff - more than 11,000 people. Keep an audit trail of edits for accountability. What happened? Among the files were sensitive White House blueprints.

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