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). Consider employing password-less MFA that replace passwords with two or more verification factors (e.g., Create offsite, offline backups.

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Ransomware Backups Social Engineering Accountability 60

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2020

Aerial Direct’s data breach notification sent to the customers revealed that an unauthorized third party had been able to access customer data on 26 February through an external backup database. To reassure you, the database did not include any passwords or financial details, such as bank account number or credit card information.”

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Data breaches Telecommunications Passwords Advertising 106

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. Adversaries constantly seek ways to access and maintain presence in your domain.

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Backups Passwords Authentication Accountability 69

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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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 101

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Among the exposed data were personal backups of Microsoft employees' computers, passwords for Microsoft services, secret keys, and more than 30,000 internal Microsoft Teams messages from hundreds of employees.

Digital transformation 78

Digital transformation Data breaches Architecture Backups 78

Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Protect internet-facing services Defend against brute force and password spraying Defend against phishing. Manage internal architecture risks and segregate internal networks. Backup systems and data. Enable/improve monitoring and logging processes. Enforce multifactor authentication (MFA). Apply the principle of least privilege.

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Authentication Accountability Architecture Backups 80

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

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The backup of a limited number of systems was also affected.” ” N ow all critical systems at the University are online and offline backups were secured by the company. The attack ultimately focused on 267 servers of the Windows domain. The attacker focused on encrypting data files in the Windows domain.

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Ransomware Cyber Attacks Architecture Backups 108

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Before performing a firewall configuration, consider factors such as security requirements, network architecture, and interoperability; avoid typical firewall setup errors; and follow the best practices below. Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Firmware Risk 62

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To define the term, "passwordless authentication" is the act of gaining access to digital resources without the use of traditional user-selected passwords. Given the pervasiveness of data breaches and their association with stolen or misused passwords, the momentum towards a passwordless future is undeniable. Users want options.

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Authentication Passwords Architecture Data breaches 81

SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

If the attacker knows their way around the target infrastructure, they can generate malware tailored to the specific configuration of the target’s network architecture, such as important files, administrative accounts, and critical systems. The TXT files contain instructions on how to execute the password-protected files.

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Ransomware Encryption Passwords Accountability 89

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

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).

IoT 91

IoT Authentication VPN Backups 91

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Experts suggest focusing on: Understand the IT environment’s routine activity and architecture by establishing a baseline; Review data logs; Employ intrusion prevention systems and automated security alerting systems; Deploy honeytokens. Using strong passwords. ” reads the joint alert. Avoiding clicking on suspicious links.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Risk Encryption Passwords 105

SiteLock

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Once Bad Rabbit has infected a computer, it attempts to spread across the network by using lists of simple username and password combinations (e.g., 1111, Password, Guest123) to try and force its way into other computers. Perform regular backups. Enforce strong password controls. Have updated antivirus software.

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Ransomware Passwords Malware Encryption 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Examples: Public access to sensitive information or PII; Lack of cybersecurity training for employees; No data backup. Architectural vulnerabilities. Examples: Accidentally deleting an important file; Entering a password in a crowded environment; Not checking the address of an email sender.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Antivirus Penetration Testing Software 52

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To define the term, "passwordless authentication" is the act of gaining access to digital resources without the use of traditional user-selected passwords. Given the pervasiveness of data breaches and their association with stolen or misused passwords, the momentum towards a passwordless future is undeniable. Users want options.

Authentication 52

Authentication Passwords Architecture Data breaches 52

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

Finding Passwords With Deep Learning. While exactly what operators are after varies from environment to environment, there is one common target that everyone’s always interested in: passwords. Offensive ML includes things like sandbox detection , augmenting password guessing attacks , or improving spear phishing. DeepPass?—?Finding

Passwords 85

Passwords Architecture Backups Phishing 85

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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eCommerce Cyber Attacks Passwords Mobile 112

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Offline Backups. While virtual backups are great, if you’re not storing data backups offline, you’re at risk of losing that data. Ransomware predictions.

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Ransomware Backups Software Encryption 97

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Customers will be fully responsible for securing the storage, transfer, and backup of data to their cloud environment. Data backup. Customers that accidentally delete or allow attackers to corrupt their data may find the SaaS provider backup does not roll back sufficiently to recover the data. Access security controls.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Software 123

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. Wireless networks are often neglected by security teams and managers who set poor passwords and permissions.

Penetration Testing 109

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Wireless Engineering 109

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 97

Encryption Passwords Data breaches Backups 97

Daniel Miessler

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The initial blog was on August 25th, saying there was a breach, but it wasn’t so bad because they had no access to customer data or password vaults: Two weeks ago, we detected some unusual activity within portions of the LastPass development environment. And specifically, asking me whether I used LastPass or any other password manager.

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Password Management Passwords Encryption Architecture 364

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. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Encryption 89

Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 89

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Any system or application that is protected only by a password is vulnerable to breach. Backup all critical data at least daily, and preferably more often, to offline storage and protected with MFA and immutable encryption. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) as soon and as efficiently as possible.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity CISO Insurance Risk 121

Spinone

JANUARY 3, 2019

This G Suite Backup and G Suite Security Guide covers 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices.

Backups 40

Backups Education Ransomware Risk 40

Spinone

MARCH 19, 2020

This means the backup data that SpinOne stores for your business are protected from malicious threat actors who may try to compromise your data stored in backups. This is true whether it is moving across cloud networks or stored in one of the many locations SpinOne offers for storing your backup data.

Encryption 52

Encryption Backups Technology Data privacy 52

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. Redundancy across several data centers and automatic backup systems help to build a more robust infrastructure, lowering the effect of any security incidents or interruptions.

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Encryption Firewall Authentication Software 99

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Environments A public cloud architecture is a shared infrastructure hosted by a cloud service provider. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security?

Encryption 91

Encryption DDOS Architecture Risk 91

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Backup and disaster recovery procedures ensure that data is always available. Backup and Disaster Recovery: Data backup and disaster recovery plans assure data availability and business continuity in the event of data loss or service failures. Here are some examples of hybrid cloud security architectures.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 102

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

Firewall 94

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 94

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. NIST continues to encourage the development of lightweight cryptography that can be used in constrained environments and researchers also continue to explore new types of hardware (microchips, architecture, etc.)

Encryption 99

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 99

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Limited Control & Visibility Insufficient visibility into the cloud architecture causes delays in threat responses, increasing the risk of data breaches. Centralize secrets and set storage to private: Keep API keys and passwords in a centralized, secure management system. Backup files: Regularly back-up public cloud resources.

Risk 114

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 114

Google Security

OCTOBER 27, 2021

TrustZone is a key part of our security architecture for general secure processing, but the security improvements included in Google Tensor go beyond TrustZone. It helps protect your phone, apps, Google Account, and passwords by giving you a central view of your device’s current configuration. Security is a rigorous process.

Mobile 131

Mobile Architecture Software Backups 131

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Tape vendors have been promoting themselves as a solution to the ransomware problem because of their ability to provide air-gapped data backup, but trying to recover terabytes of data from a tape drive can be a little like, well, running into red tape. Q: Can you air gap a disk backup system? Tape vs. Disk: The Ransomware Issues.

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Ransomware Backups Encryption Engineering 129

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Architecture model: A diagram or description of the network and system architecture used to understand possible attack surfaces.

Software 84

Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 84

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Security infrastructure and redundancy: Check the vendor’s data centers, network architecture, backup and disaster recovery plans, and uptime assurances.

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 80