CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Avoid sharing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi networks and use a virtual private network (VPN) when connecting to public networks. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Consider these factors: Sensitive data handling: Determine whether your company handles customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), proprietary software code, product designs, or any other unique creations crucial for your company’s competitive edge. Classify data by context to make it easier to manage and track.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Cybercriminals have your credit card information. They have your address and phone number.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Cybercriminals take advantage of this weakness by using brute-force attacks or password-guessing methods to access student accounts and networks without authorisation. Regularly back up your data.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

If you use a Google account, it may soon be mandatory to sign up to Google’s two-step verification program. With so much valuable data stuffed inside Google accounts, it’s beyond time to ensure they’re locked down properly. If your account is “ appropriately configured ”, you’ll be ushered into a land of extra security measures.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The same thing happened with LastPass, a company that offers password managing services. Official info is out that the threat actors used the same credentials stolen in Aug’22 to leverage information from the LastPass development environment for the second time.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. Further investigation showed that some patient information was included. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Take your time.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Website Backups. As a WordPress website owner you’re probably aware of the concept of backups, but if not, here’s what backups are and why they’re critical to a solid security plan. A website backup is a snapshot of all your website’s important components. Backups should include all of the following: Files.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there. Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

million people about a security incident in which it says personal information and medical information may have been obtained by cybercriminals. The investigation showed that an unauthorized party accessed PharMerica computer systems on March 12-13, 2023, and that this party may have had access to certain personal information.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Integris Health for example, an organization which operates a network of 15 hospitals and 43 clinics, reported that some of their patients received emails threatening to sell their information on the dark web. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. Conventional Session Management: Unveiling Vulnerabilities One method to bypass 2FA involves exploiting vulnerabilities in session management systems.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

In total, the information of 7,600 individuals was potentially exposed. While OHC hasn't said which ransomware group was behind the attack, we have information that it was LockBit, although I was unable to locate the OHC data on LockBit’s leak site at the time of writing (it was there earlier this month). Change your password.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

While admins may find sharing passwords convenient, doing so makes proper database security and accountability almost impossible. On top of this, it is wise to ensure standard account security procedures are followed: Strong passwords should be enforced. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You fix your site through backups or SiteLock’s malware removal service , yet you still feel at unease. Attackers can then use this easily gained information and attempt to brute force the login page. Adding a login attempt limit ensures bad actors don’t have carte blanche to brute force accounts. Website Maintenance.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

Not that it’s wrong to give them a certain amount of responsibility or at least inform them about what you did to keep them secure. The only backup people ever regret is the one they didn't make, so read Microsoft's short guide to Backup and Restore in Windows , and get yours working on day one. Start backing up.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Armed with this information, hackers often try to exploit vulnerabilities in home devices and networks to breach corporate networks. Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Here are some key safety guidelines to consider: Restrict who can view your personal information. Be vigilant about duplicate accounts of people you know.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Government has offered a $10 million reward for information on the threat actors. Credential Protection: Prevent credential compromise by putting domain admin accounts in groups for protected users, avoiding plaintext credentials in scripts, and providing time-based access.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2018

The hacker accessed user data, email addresses, and a 2007 backup database containing hashed passwords managed by the platform. “A hacker broke into a few of Reddit’s systems and managed to access some user data, including some current email addresses and a 2007 database backup containing old salted and hashed passwords.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. A single passkey identifies a particular user account on some online service. This happens through platform-provided synchronization and backup.

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SiteLock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It lists recent victims of REvil and shows a snippet of the stolen data as proof that the information has been stolen from various organizations. It also deletes Windows copies of files and other backups to prevent file recovery. Use a password manager to generate and track your passwords. Secure network shares.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Once again thank you!

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

About the author: Charlotte Hooper is the Helpline Manager at The Cyber Helpline, a U.K. Technology is increasingly part of our day-to-day life; we use it for communication, work, getting information, and even running our households with smart devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. Hackers can use password-cracking software to brute-force their way into your account if you use a weak password, so make sure yours is strong. Use a password manager.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 30, 2022

You don’t want sensitive information intercepted because of insecure websites. The same goes for backup/recovery emails tied to the main account(s). Consider using a password manager for organization-specific passwords. Consider using a password manager for organization-specific passwords.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Websites can transmit a lot of sensitive information during a typical browsing session. That’s a substantial amount of information you don’t want falling into the wrong hands! In fact, 27 percent of consumers worry about their information being compromised , so an SSL certificate could be worthwhile just to put their minds at ease!

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Google Security

APRIL 24, 2023

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We are excited to announce an update to Google Authenticator , across both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup your one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to your Google Account.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Every computer has one – a timer that will put the computer to sleep when it’s left unattended for a specified length of time, and then requires a password to wake up. Password managers. Sophisticated Trojans can sneak on to a computer, hide themselves, and quietly snoop on sensitive passwords like your bank accounts or website.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

You have the disaster recovery (DR) site, backups, and storage area network (SAN) snapshots. As you try each one, that pit in your stomach grows as you experience the worst feeling in IT: the realization you have no backup for recovery. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware.

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