Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Direct Trading Technologies, an international fintech company, jeopardized over 300K traders by leaking their sensitive data and trading activity, thereby putting them at risk of an account takeover. The leak poses a variety of risks, expanding from identity theft to takeover and cashing-out accounts of traders.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2022

The tech giants are part of an industry-led effort to replace passwords, which are easily forgotten, frequently stolen by malware and phishing schemes, or leaked and sold online in the wake of corporate data breaches. “I worry about forgotten password recovery for cloud accounts.” ” Bellovin wondered.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

“Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network. According to Constella Intelligence , a data breach and threat actor research platform, a user named Semen7907 registered in 2017 on the Russian-language programming forum pawno[.]ru was also used to register an account at the online game stalker[.]so

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yesterday, I wrote the first part of this 5-part series on fixing data breaches and I focused on education. The next few parts of this series all focus on cures - how do we fix data breaches once bad code has already been written or bad server configurations deployed? Who now owns that data? The cat site?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How can organizations reduce, prevent, and even avoid data breaches in the cloud? Let’s look at a few strategies and technologies that can be successfully used to secure data in the cloud and help reduce and even prevent data breaches in the cloud. Often, however, it is not in a good context.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

First and foremost, cyberattacks can lead to data breaches in which sensitive information is stolen. This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cybersecurity Insiders has learnt from its sources that the threat actors accessed details such as tax file numbers, bank account details, superannuation data, in the attack that could lead to identity theft attacks in the coming weeks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While the exposed data was primarily meant for public access under federal law, its accessibility without proper security measures raised valid concerns. Fowler emphasized the potential risks that misconfigured cloud storage repositories can pose, as they may inadvertently reveal details about an organization's internal network.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Cybersecurity firm Wiz discovered that the Microsoft AI research division accidentally leaked 38TB of sensitive while publishing a bucket of open-source training data on GitHub. ” Wiz Research Team discovered the repository while scanning the Internet for misconfigured storage containers exposing cloud-hosted data. .”

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 22, 2022

According to industry surveys, like the IBM 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report, a very high percentage of data breaches occur because attackers are abusing system privileges. Without proper separation of duty, it would be very difficult to prevent and block damaging data breaches. Use AWS managed key.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Valuable Data Assets Schools have access to much important data , such as student records, financial data, and research data. Regularly back up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Encryption and data backup. Data encryption is a protection strategy that renders data useless even when an intruder accesses it. Encrypting all your company’s sensitive data and private information ensures that it’s protected from data breaches. Use strong passwords. Secure your hardware.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 1, 2019

You already know that backup is the only way you can avoid notorious repercussions of data breaches and losses occurring every day. Maybe you are also aware that Office 365 provides its inbuilt layer of data loss prevention tools and are planning to use them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. For the most part, data leaks can still happen, even if you have the latest antivirus programs installed. Keep your backups hidden. Train your employees.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

This means not just updating your WordPress dashboard password but also changing your database, Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) setup, and hosting provider account credentials. Ensure all admin and standard user accounts have new passwords. Delete those accounts immediately if you discover any users who should not be there.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 3, 2018

However, security and backup are both crucial to its success, which is why Google for education backup services are so popular. Let’s take a closer look at why reliable GAFE backup and security solutions are so important for Google users. This means that the need for security and backup facilities are huge.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

For businesses, this means implementing a comprehensive incident response plan that includes secure, immutable backups and regular testing to ensure rapid recovery in the event of an attack. Consumers should also take measures like frequently backing up their data to an external drive or cloud solution.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It is a well-known fact that those spreading malware like ransomware strike the same victim twice, if/when the victim shows negligence in fixing up the vulnerability that previously led to a data breach. The same thing happened with LastPass, a company that offers password managing services.

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Spinone

MARCH 18, 2019

In recent years, there has been an explosion of almost unbelievable data breaches making news headlines that have resulted in anything but a positive outcome for the organizations involved. As the world we live in has become much more digital in nature, information and data volumes are increasing exponentially.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Adopting and applying cybersecurity principles can help you secure your company and decrease the danger of a data breach. Below is a five-step strategy to analyze the efficacy of your existing corporate safety protocols and reduce the risks of cyberattacks. Protect your wireless system with full backups.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Users were directed to download these models from an Azure Storage URL; however, the misconfigured URL granted unauthorized access to the entire storage account, thus exposing vast amounts of additional private data. Subsequent investigations confirmed that no customer data or other internal services were compromised in the process.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In traditional on-site backup systems security is mainly a physical concern – ensuring data is backed up in more than one location in case of hardware loss or failure and restricting access to the physical backup media to only trusted employees. In cloud backup, security concerns are different.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both hailed as the epitome of shopping extravagance, are also synonymous with a heightened risk of cyberattacks on retail platforms. Data breaches in the retail sector illustrate the vulnerabilities inherent to this industry, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

IBM’s “ 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report ” details the costs that come from a data breach as a result of various cybersecurity risks. million Healthcare organizations for the 9th year in a row had the highest costs associated with data breaches – $6.45 Why is it important?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials. Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials. Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Fraud and cybercrime account for over 40% of all estimated crimes in England and Wales and affects more people more often than any other crime. Cybercriminals and fraudsters have become innovative enough to exploit the expanding attack surface of financial institutions and turn risks into threats. billion annually.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Security events and incidents are recorded and evaluated in order to discover and respond to potential security risks as soon as possible.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

The company’s backup servers were not affected, and it is actively working with an Incident Response firm to restore its systems as soon as possible.” JBS said that it is not aware of any data breach caused by the cyber attack, it added that transactions with customers and suppliers will be delayed. “We

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud storage settings: Configuration management establishes data storage, access permissions, and backup rules, allowing tools to manage storage settings consistently and regularly. Fine-grained access controls reduce the risk of illegal access by ensuring that only authorized people have the required permissions.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 6, 2021

But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working. The Risk Grows Despite lockdown restrictions easing, cybersecurity risks remain and are likely to grow as COVID-19 changes the working landscape.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. This part varies mainly between which type of data hackers obtained. The first one is selling it on the dark web.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

One of the major advantages of storing data in the cloud is that you and your staff have the ability to access information anywhere and at any time – but this does come with its own risks. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches.

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

In this cyber security guide , we’ll help you to learn more about risks and cyber security best practices for remote work. Cyber Risks of Remote Work For many organizations, the global coronavirus epidemic played a significant role in their decision to let employees work out of office. There are various cyber risks for your data.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2020

This role has the “ultimate” access and managing rights in your organization’s Google Workspace account and can do everything. This role involves managing every aspect of users’ (but not admins’) accounts, like changing a user name, password, or security settings, deleting accounts, etc.

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