SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Practice least privilege with user accounts The WordPress dashboard offers an array of privileged controls for admins. Admins should only utilize the admin account and create individual accounts for each user, only upgrading permissions as necessary. Schedule daily backups to create multiple restore points.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

bank accounts. In 2007, Salomon collected more than $3,000 from botmasters affiliated with competing spam affiliate programs that wanted to see Spamhaus suffer, and the money was used to fund a week-long distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against Spamhaus and its online infrastructure. ws was registered to an Andrew Artz.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages. May 22, 2024 Veeam Addresses Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass, privilege escalation, NTLM relay attack, and more.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Account Hijacking How it occurs: Attackers acquire unlawful access using stolen user credentials, which could result in unauthorized account and data access and misuse. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Phishing , general malware , and Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks are more common. Malwarebytes endpoint security includes a dashboard that lets partners centrally manage customer accounts and access policies and request support when needed. DDoS Protection. Also read: Top 8 DDoS Protection Service Providers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

In some cases, the gang also threatened and conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations. In some cases, AvosLocker negotiators also threaten and launche distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations, likely when the victims are not cooperating, to convince them to comply with their demands.

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DoublePulsar

DECEMBER 28, 2023

They’re not a lame DDoS pretend hacktivist group like NoName016 — instead, they claim to be Palestinian state cyber warriors. To lay it out, several factors got my attention as this being unusual: They’re not ransomware or DDoS kids. Even Wordpress backups, as apparently people build CRMs on Wordpress nowadays (I’m old).

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the key findings of the report are: Ransomware still gets top of the podium, accounting for 34% of EU threats. DDoS attacks continue to be a persistent threat. Implement a secure and redundant backup strategy. Ensure you maintain offline, encrypted data backups that are regularly tested, following your backup procedures.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

According to Constella, this email address was used in 2010 to register an account for a Dmitry Yurievich Khoroshev from Voronezh, Russia at the hosting provider firstvds.ru. “Installing SpyEYE, ZeuS, any DDoS and spam admin panels,” NeroWolfe wrote. DomainTools reports that stairwell.ru Image: Shutterstock. “P.S.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. Why are DDoS attacks so important to prevent? Prepare for disaster recovery with Website Backup.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Although Giant Screening and Giant Finance+ services remain unaffected, sources report that the backend servers recording the backup information were partially disrupted in the incident.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Luckily Howard kept frequent backups of the church’s website. Website attacks can destroy site content, so backups are crucial to recovering damage. Her customers can create and log in to their accounts using unique usernames and passwords. Cybercriminals used a DDoS attack to bring down Julia’s website.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

It may sound inflated to hear that the study found 34% of Americans have used web hosting services.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. While it’s important to focus on ransomware, there are other pieces of the security threat puzzle: viruses, DDoS, and cryptojacking to name a few.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived. However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

But this year also saw the onset of the triple extortion method – with this type of attack, hackers threaten to steal your data, leak it and then also execute DDoS attack if you don’t pay up. Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Firewalls are used to safeguard cloud resources from unauthorized access and possible dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults. Account Hijacking Account hijacking happens when an attacker gets unauthorized access to a user’s cloud account by stealing or guessing login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

across all network devices to streamline audits and reporting Integrates via RESTful API with security information and event management (SIEM) solutions Customizable risk policy based on the mode of access (wired, VPN), location, requested network device, etc. per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In the digital age, having a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is now just as crucial to organizational success as accounting, sales, marketing and other core business functions. If intruders gain access to the network, they can roam freely to steal data, spy on email conversations and take over accounts on the network. The network.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 28, 2023

Data Protection Devices Are a Major Security Hole Storage and backup devices are central to ensuring data protection and overall cybersecurity. The average enterprise storage and backup device typically has 15 vulnerabilities , researchers found, three of which are high or critical risk.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

Or your device can be used in DDoS or click-fraud campaigns. Synology also recommends enabling auto block and account protection. This performs a regular, off-site backup. Botnets can be used to spread other malware like cryptojackers and ransomware. Finally, you should set up multi factor authentication (MFA) where possible.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Take into account physical data center security, network attack protection, data encryption, and strong access restrictions to prevent unwanted access to data and applications. Take into account aspects like exposure, misconfiguration, and insider threats. Evaluate cloud providers’ security features.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This dollar amount is scary enough, but we also need to add on the consequences of other incidents such as business email compromise (BEC) , distributed denial of service (DDoS) , or even something as mundane as severed internet access. The assignment of backup resources will also be useful as a contingency. Yet, it can get worse.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Triple extortion: adding a threat to expose the victim’s internal infrastructure to DDoS attacks. The model became widespread after the LockBit gang got DDoS’ed , possibly by a victim. DDoS attacks in that case are not necessary. This is the most popular model among ransomware gangs today.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. Check out our article on SaaS security checklist and learn how to create one.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and keeping software and security systems up to date. They can also use the dark web to launch attacks on a company’s systems, such as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which can cripple a company’s online operations.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Government Accountability Office (GAO) data, 13 of the 16 agencies involved in the study reported a total cost savings of $291 million from using cloud services. These cybersecurity practices include using unique passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), data backups, secure Wi-Fi networks, and anti-virus software.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you submit a payment, log in to an account, or subscribe to a newsletter, an SSL certificate will prevent cybercriminals from stealing that information in transit. They don’t protect data stored on your website or stop malware that can expose that data, nor do they block malicious bots like the ones that cause DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Cloud Database Security Cloud database security protects data from breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. To improve security and resilience, additional approaches include data masking, patch management, disaster recovery, and backup.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators. Database Technical Security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

To apply more pressure, the attacker might also encrypt backup files to render them inaccessible. Typically, attackers will use rootkits to spy on users and launch cyber assaults, such as a distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attack, but the aforementioned software toolbox contains a variety of malicious implements.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here are just some of the types of cybercrime that could jeopardize the safety of digital media assets: External attacks : Cybercriminals may attempt to breach company networks or systems to steal sensitive assets through phishing emails, brute force, or DDoS attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Bot traffic to mobile applications account for a huge chunk of all bot traffic worldwide. Scraping, identity fraud, vulnerability analysis, Layer 7 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), and other methods are used by fraud prevention software as well. . . Use fraud prevention software. Source . . Injection frauds.

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