Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2024

The Russian state-sponsored bad actors who hacked into the corporate email accounts of executives at Microsoft are taking another run at the IT giant, this time using information stolen then to access the company’s source code repositories and other internal systems now.

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Lenny Zeltser

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saying that security is “everyone’s responsibility” might lead to it being “nobody’s responsibility.” To distribute security responsibilities among the stakeholders, we need to counteract the diffusion of responsibility. Monitor for gaps and take action when the right security steps aren’t taken.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2023

Phishing scams pose a significant risk to companies and can lead to great loss in the form of stolen account credentials, fraudulent payments and corporate data breaches, among others.

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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. The network. 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.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 29, 2021

Despite the fact that women made up 42% of the sample data, they account for 48% of the top safe users and only 26% of risky users. Men, on the other hand, account for 74% of. The post Men, Executives Pose Higher Cybersecurity Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Facebook parent Meta has disciplined or fired at least 25 workers for allegedly hacking into user accounts. Meta Security Guards Hacked Facebook Users appeared first on Security Boulevard. The post Oops!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

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. Anomalous VPN device logins or other suspicious logins.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Indeed, 55% of respondents said they have public Facebook profiles only 33% said they set their Instagram accounts set to private. Rather than abandon the benefit an OOO provides employees and customers, specific considerations for OOO use should be implemented in security awareness training,” said Carruthers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests. In order to send a message, they could be using spoof email addresses, making use of compromised accounts, or exploiting weak security measures.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2023

As the volume and severity of cyberattacks intensify, IT and security leaders need effective, user-friendly solutions to help secure their privileged credentials, accounts and sessions. The post Modern Cybersecurity Problems Need Next-Gen PAM Solutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2022

Meta says it’s eliminated countless fake Facebook troll accounts, controlled by state actors from Russia and Belarus. The post Facebook Destroys Russian Trolls (Hey Hey Rise Up) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With this in place, risk assessment is far more informed, enabling organizations to more effectively assign and limit remote access at both the system and account levels.” You have to drive a level of real technical and control accountability,” said Harkins. Are you forcing password resets?

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Notice Bored

AUGUST 27, 2020

I'm talking about fairly conventional network security controls (mostly firewalls), albeit with sufficient throughput to cope with the onslaught. with lashings of security awareness and training. [If DDoS is just one of several 'real and present dangers' for any Internet connected business.]

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

They scan content for sensitive information such as PII, financial data, or intellectual property, allowing for quick identification and response to any data breaches or unauthorized access, hence enhancing the enterprise’s network security and overall compliance initiatives.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

And now it’s releasing the results: Account breaches halved. appeared first on Security Boulevard. Google started auto-enrolling users in two-factor authentication (2FA) nine months ago. The post Google Lauds 2FA Results—So Why do People HATE It?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Then, evaluate current network security measures to discover any gaps or redundancy that should be corrected. By modifying your DLP policy in this way, you can develop an effective plan that meets your organization’s specific requirements and improves overall data security efforts.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Roles and responsibilities are now to be defined as is review of all user account and privileges. A formal security awareness training program has been introduced where before you could meet the requirement with some basic security training. Implementation timeline: Image credit: [link] PCI v4.0

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. A surprising 91.5 Two Malware Families Dominate.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2023

The LockBit threat group is the biggest source of ransomware and RaaS attacks, accounting for 44% of successful ransomware attacks in 2022, according to Trustwave SpiderLabs in a new report released today. Seasoned cyber criminals can create and sell attack portfolios as a service to receive simple, quick, and repeatable paydays.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2022

As the backup account had been compromised and the backup server wiped out, online backups were useless. That said, he stresses that security can’t take precedence over productivity. The company is also in favor of good security awareness education for users, as well as strong ransomware and cybersecurity insurance.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 12, 2024

Evaluate network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Assess the implementation of security patches and updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Configuration: Objective: Verify that systems, networks, and applications are configured securely to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 24, 2024

appeared first on Security Boulevard. Inglorious Basta(rds): 16 days on, huge hospital system continues to be paralyzed by ransomware—and patient safety is at risk. The post Black Basta Ascension Attack Redux — can Patients Die of Ransomware?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

What Can You Do to Protect Your Networked Devices? Data security is a problem for anyone who has an online account, whether it be for health services, banking, or social media. The growing list of IoT network threats should put all of us on our guard. There will be an estimated 30 billion IoT networked devices by 2020.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

“We combine human ingenuity from our 400 global offensive security professionals with our innovative technology platforms – a unique combination that ensures quality, consistency, transparency, accountability, and efficiency across all NetSPI assessments,” said Aaron Shilts, CEO, NetSPI. Growth has been robust for the company.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. See the Top Employee Security Awareness Training Tools. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6 Enhanced Security Measures: End users and organizations should ensure that their systems are equipped with up-to-date security software and methods that can identify and neutralize efforts to exploit these vulnerabilities.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Security Awareness Training from Advisera Advisera offers lots of tools like books, courses, and guidelines for those who want to know more about compliance standards and become security-aware. to $199 for business accounts. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

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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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Spinone

JULY 15, 2020

Additionally, SpinOne provi des access management, notification, and audit features that help you to investigate security breaches Get a Demo If you use Office 365, try our security solution for Office 365 that includes backup and ransomware protection functionality, which helps you to protect your Outlook, OneDrive, Outlook Contacts, and Calendars.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Sponsored by CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the.gov domain comes with several key security benefits: MFA is enforced on all accounts in the.gov registrar, and user accounts cannot use passwords that have been found in known data breaches. Network monitoring. Incident response.

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Cisco Security

JULY 1, 2021

If that’s the situation that FISMA intended, then Congress should simply have given the security job, and the corresponding accountability, to the CIO. In many organizations, and in the U.S. federal government in particular, the CISO reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

In short, here is this approach: Data security Device security Network security Application security Email security Access security End-user behavior security Let’s look at these more closely and also mention some software you can use to shore up your defense.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The post Your Mental Health Data for Sale or Rent — 20¢ appeared first on Security Boulevard. GDPR ASAP: Data brokers are selling PII about mental health conditions—depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, etc.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post ‘Mother of all Breaches’ Leaks — 26 BILLION Records from 12TB Open Bucket appeared first on Security Boulevard. Less MOAB, more NOW: Researchers discover unsecured database of stolen personal information.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

If you account for the unknown attacks that were never reported, the true number is likely 10 to 20 times greater, Levin estimated. 11 of 2017, Sensenich began observing signs of abnormal network behavior. Google warned the district that its email accounts were sending out spam messages.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. In fact, one survey found that 83% of professionals working in information security experienced a phishing attack last year.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Android, Apple, Apache, Cisco, and Microsoft are among the names reporting significant security vulnerabilities and fixes in the last week, and some of those are already under assault by hackers. Email Filtering and Security Solutions: Implement reliable email filtering and security systems that can recognize and block phishing emails.

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