Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The threat actor was also able to copy a backup of customer vault data from the encrypted storage container which is stored in a proprietary binary format that contains both unencrypted data, such as website URLs, as well as fully-encrypted sensitive fields such as website usernames and passwords, secure notes, and form-filled data.

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Passwords Encryption Backups Password Management 263

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups. No user data was lost.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

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.

Architecture 113

Architecture Ransomware Backups Firewall 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Implement Zero-Trust Architecture. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management. Response plans should include communication protocols, backups, business continuity measures and containment strategies.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Education Password Management 143

Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2022

These encrypted fields remain secured with 256-bit AES encryption and can only be decrypted with a unique encryption key derived from each user’s master password using our Zero Knowledge architecture. And specifically, asking me whether I used LastPass or any other password manager. Actually, some data was lost.

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Password Management Passwords Encryption Architecture 364

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In August password management software firm LastPass disclosed a security breach, threat actors had access to portions of the company development environment through a single compromised developer account and stole portions of source code and some proprietary technical information. The backup contains both unencrypted data (i.e.

Encryption 98

Encryption Passwords Data breaches Backups 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well.

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109