CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

However, their integration raises new challenges around security, privacy and the reliability of underlying systems that a business utilises, which, in turn, requires the support of strong cybersecurity architecture. Untapped potential.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance. The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. Avoid using default or simple-to-guess passwords.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 5, 2022

RapperBot has limited DDoS capabilities, it was designed to target ARM, MIPS, SPARC, and x86 architectures. “Unlike the majority of Mirai variants, which natively brute force Telnet servers using default or weak passwords, RapperBot exclusively scans and attempts to brute force SSH servers configured to accept password authentication.

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SecureList

MAY 23, 2022

This report includes an analysis of the ISaGRAF framework, its architecture, the IXL and SNCP protocols that are used to program and control ISaGRAF-based devices and to communicate with them. A remote attacker could easily implement a password brute force attack in ISaGRAF Runtime.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This is similar to the security keys that are used by many online services to provide multi-factor authentication (MFA). By requiring users to provide a hardware security key in addition to their password, Apple is able to greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access to their accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process.

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Spinone

MARCH 19, 2020

Encryption is one of the tried and true security mechanisms for keeping data secure and private both on-premises and in the cloud. It allows masking data with mathematical algorithms that scramble the data so that it is unreadable without the encryption key. However, there is a weakness with traditional encryption techniques.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Access controls are the nexus of security and the expanding perimeter, and zero trust is the architecture that encompasses it. Zero trust is an all-inclusive security and privacy architecture. The network security perimeter is dynamically created and policy-based, and must be guarded by secure and highly managed access controls.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These safeguards, when combined with adherence to security best practices and standards, establish a strong security architecture for public cloud environments. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. of the surveyed organizations encrypt more than 90% of their sensitive data stored in the cloud. And only a mere 2.6%

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques. No user data was lost.

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Veracode Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We started off by looking at the basics of Java Cryptography Architecture, assembling one crypto primitive after other in posts on Cryptographically Secure Random Number Generator, symmetric & asymmetric encryption/decryption & hashes. This is the ninth entry in blog series on using Java Cryptography securely.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Figure 1: Typical VLAN architecture.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2023

An organization’s users must have trust in both the domain and the fidelity of its architecture. Typically, that post-breach recovery relies on surface level fixes: “rotating the KRBTGT password twice”, “increasing the available RID pool”, etc. password hashes) from Active Directory. PsExec.exe -s accepteula dc1.asgard.corp

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They deploy Cobalt Strike for persistence, harvest credentials, and move laterally through the network until encrypting the files. Password managers can help this effort by creating high-strength, random passwords and enabling strong forms of two-factor authentication to protect against remote data breaches.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Microservices Architecture has Created a Security Blind Spot. password guessing). Tools like two-factor authentication, rate limiting, and DDoS protection can go a long way in securing APIs. Two-factor authentication helps add a layer of security to your API. Microservices communicate over APIs. API Security Tools.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. For example, encryption keys, administrator passwords, and other critical information are stored in the Azure Key Vault in FIPS 140-2 Level 2-validated hardware security modules (HSMs). Agents Portnox does not require an agent.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Quantum computing poses a potential threat to current cybersecurity practices, which are based on encryption algorithms that can be broken by quantum computers. Ultimately, regardless of how standards and technology continue to evolve and adapt, the shortest way to break encryption is to obtain the key.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Create strong passwords. The usage of complex passwords on a terminal network security can impede or even defeat different attack tactics. The usage of complex passwords on a terminal network security can impede or even defeat different attack tactics. Bots and fraudsters will locate the weak points in your architecture. .

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

After DarkSide actors gained access to the victim’s network, they deployed ransomware to encrypt victim data and—as a secondary form of extortion—exfiltrated the data before threatening to publish it to further pressure victims into paying the ransom demand. Using strong passwords. Using multi-factor authentication.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2023

The MOVEit encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data with automation, analytics and failover options. Once the malicious webshell is installed, it creates a random 36 characters long password which later is used for the authentication purpose. aspx or _human2.aspx

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 25, 2023

zero trust strongly focuses on data protection, allowing you to encrypt, monitor, and control data flows rigorously. Segmentation Gateways: Central to the architecture is segmentation gateways, which can be physical or virtual. MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring users to provide more than just a password for access.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Okta, a leading provider of authentication services and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, confirmed that its private GitHub repositories were hacked this month. Reset password for Okta admins. Reset 2-factor authentication for Okta superadmins. What happened in the Okta source code breach? About ThreatLabz.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

This will not only help better test the architectures that need to be prioritized, but it will provide all sides with a clear understanding of what is being tested and how it will be tested. Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. They can take more than a month to complete.

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Veracode Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We started off by looking at the basics of Java Cryptography Architecture, assembling one crypto primitive after other in posts on Cryptographically Secure Random Number Generator, symmetric & asymmetric encryption/decryption & hashes. Message Authentication Code as well as Digital Signatures both are used for signing messages.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. “If you have my seed phrase, you can copy and paste that into your wallet, and then you can see all my accounts. . But on Nov.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

Encryption 101

Encryption Authentication Passwords Password Management 101

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

We started off by looking at the basics of Java Cryptography Architecture, assembling one crypto primitive after other in posts on Cryptographically Secure Random Number Generator, symmetric & asymmetric encryption/decryption & hashes. Message Authentication Code as well as Digital Signatures both are used for signing messages.

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Authentication Architecture Encryption Government 59

Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 11, 2021

Secrets are digital authentication credentials such as: API keys and tokens. Encryption keys (e.g., Modern software development architectures, such as microservice- or API-centric ones, require developers to exchange credentials programmatically quite frequently. Database credentials. SSL/TLS certificates.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It comes equipped with a built-in TOR network tunnel for communication with command servers, along with update and delivery functionality through trusted services such as GitLab, GitHub, and Bitbucket, all using custom encrypted archives. This architectural approach is a hallmark of APT malware.

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Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 108

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 21, 2017

I was one of 68 million Dropbox users that received an email last year asking me to reset my password because they found out that in 2012 they had lost our User IDs and hashed passwords. On both occasions Uber left its encryption keys on GitHub, which in part led to the breach. Hope isn’t considered a best security practice.

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Encryption Architecture Data breaches Passwords 59

Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2021

When developers write secrets such as passwords and API keys directly into source code, these secrets can make their way to public repos or application packages, then into an attacker’s hands. The researcher discovered a pair of basic authentication credentials used to access Cloudinary. This bug report was submitted to reverb.com.

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