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ROUNDTABLE: Why T-Mobile’s latest huge data breach could fuel attacks directed at mobile devices

The Last Watchdog

Chris Clements, VP of Solutions Architecture, Cerberus Sentinel. The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems.

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Myrocket HR platform’s data leak turns into privacy nightmare for employees

Security Affairs

The discovered database was not protected by authentication. Worryingly, it also allowed threat actors to modify the data, changing salary amounts and details of bank accounts used for salary payments. Researchers claim it is necessary to set up a separate user account for each employee who needs access to the data.

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16 Remote Access Security Best Practices to Implement

eSecurity Planet

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication, firewalls, encryption, and monitoring systems are just a few of the tools and procedures used to maintain security.

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Ransomware Taxonomy: Four Scenarios Companies Should Safeguard Against

Cisco Security

By deploying basic tools such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify user credentials, companies can avoid these disruptive and expensive ransomware attacks. Design and align to consistent, secure core reference architectures easily managed and scaled to meet business requirements.

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Good, Perfect, Best: how the analyst can enhance penetration testing results

SecureList

Penetration testing is something that many (of those who know what a pentest is) see as a search for weak spots and well-known vulnerabilities in clients’ infrastructure, and a bunch of copied-and-pasted recommendations on how to deal with the security holes thus discovered.

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CISA updates ransomware guidance

Malwarebytes

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Cobalt Strike is a commercial penetration testing software suite.

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New DigiCert poll shows companies taking monetary hits due to IoT-related security missteps

The Last Watchdog

The companies with a good handle on things have discovered how to leverage robust authentication and encryption regimes to help maintain the integrity of their IoT systems.”. It bears repeating: •Review risk: Perform penetration testing to assess the risk of connected devices. Tiered performances.

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