Adam Levin

MARCH 17, 2022

Sensitive information including passwords and financial information can be exfiltrated and ransomware can be deployed to block access to critical data. Change passwords regularly. The potential for hacks and scams is limited to the imagination of the person or group performing them. Create a culture of cybersecurity and data hygiene.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

A cyber survey conducted by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed that ‘123456’ is still the most hacked password. million user accounts worldwide were using ‘123456’ as password, while 7.7 Another good practice is the set up of multi-factor authentication wherever possible.

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Passwords Accountability Data breaches Advertising 101

Cisco Security

AUGUST 4, 2021

With the increasing threat landscape and recent workplace shifts to support remote users, many companies are deploying a Zero Trust security model to mitigate, detect, and respond to cyber risks across their environment.

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Authentication Architecture Passwords Cyber Risk 123

Duo's Security Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Do you remember all the passwords to your various accounts and profiles? How many times have you forgotten your login details, attempted to reset your password, and faced the painful reminder, ‘your new password cannot be the same as previous’?

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Passwords Password Management Authentication Risk 73

Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These types of recent exclusions leave a large hole in companies’ coverage for cyber risks, placing even more pressure on the government to help. One of the reasons Chertoff gives for why the backstop is important is to help clarify for organizations what cyber risk-related costs they are and are not responsible for.

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Cyber Insurance Insurance Government Cyber Risk 230

SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

If there is a silver lining, it is likely the data exposed to advertisers such as Microsoft and Google does not include usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers (SSNs), financial account information, or credit card numbers. Authenticator apps, SMS codes, and security devices such as YubiKey are a few of the options available for MFA."

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Data breaches Healthcare Identity Theft Advertising 85

SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, it's crucial to approach this incident with skepticism until more information is available, as the timing of the data being offered on the relaunched BreachForums site raises questions about its authenticity," said Toby Lewis , Global Head of Threat Analysis at Darktrace. "

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Related Stories Episode 162: Have We missed Electric Grid Cyber Attacks for Years? Also: Breaking Bad Security Habits Spotlight Podcast: Security Automation is (and isn’t) the Future of Infosec Spotlight Podcast: Rethinking Your Third Party Cyber Risk Strategy. Stronger authentication is a good first step.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

And threat actors rely on brute force attacks, credential harvesting, spear phishing and password spray techniques to wade into the military computer networks. At the same time, keeping the OS patched with related security updates in a timely manner can also help in keeping the hackers at bay.

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Cyber Risk Passwords Government Cyber Attacks 107

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

The challenge of embracing digital transformation while also quelling the accompanying cyber risks has never been greater for small- and mid-sized businesses. Related: How ‘PAM’ improves authentication. Password concierge. SMBs today face a daunting balancing act.

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Accountability Passwords Hacking Cyber Risk 201

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this Spotlight edition of our podcast sponsored by LastPass* we’re joined by LogMeIn Chief Information Security Officer Gerald Beuchelt to talk about LastPass’s third annual Global Password Security Report, which finds password hygiene improving at large companies, but lagging at smaller firms. Read the whole entry. »

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Passwords Technology Password Management Cyber Risk 40

The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Also: LastPass’s Dan DeMichele joins us to talk about why password security is still so hard. Also: LastPass’s Dan DeMichele joins us to talk about why password security is still so hard. Why Companies struggle with Passwords. But at larger firms that number could be a third the size: just 25 passwords per employee.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 30, 2020

» Related Stories As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix Opinion: AI and Machine Learning will power both Cyber Offense and Defense in 2020 Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home. Read the whole entry. »

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2022

Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative and remote-access accounts. Mandating strong passwords and making sure they're not reused across multiple accounts. Recommended best practices include: • Identifying IT security employees who would be available during weekends and holidays in the event of a cyberattack.

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Cyber Risk Risk Accountability Authentication 83

The Security Ledger

MAY 2, 2024

Gary McGraw On LLM Insecurity Episode 254: Dennis Giese’s Revolutionary Robot Vacuum Liberation Movement Malicious Python Packages Target Crypto Wallet Recovery Passwords In this Spotlight episode of the Security Ledger podcast, I interview Jim Broome, the President and CTO of the managed security service provider DirectDefense.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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Passwords Surveillance Risk Data breaches 52

SecureWorld News

JULY 20, 2022

CVE-2022-2107 (CVSS score of 9.8) — "The API server has an authentication mechanism that allows devices to use a hard-coded master password. CVE-2022-2141 (CVSS score of 9.8) — "SMS-based GPS commands can be executed without authentication.". The vulnerability without an identification number (CVSS score of 8.1)

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Authentication Mobile Surveillance Passwords 81

Security Boulevard

MARCH 8, 2023

As the framework is created, legacy authentication methodologies need to be replaced. To best support this new strategy, organizations and leaders can take the actionable steps below to ensure compliance: Stop using old authentication methodologies. Prioritize explicit consent & proper data management practices.

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Cybersecurity Government Authentication Risk 104

Adam Levin

JULY 24, 2020

A compromised login and password combination provides an easy point of entry into business networks and emails if two-factor authentication is not in place, creating the potential for larger scale spear-phishing or ransomware attacks, and, of course, financial account attacks of every stripe.

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Hacking Phishing Risk Accountability 237

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 10, 2023

In the current digital landscape, identity security has gained paramount importance due to the growing cyber risks posed by phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing AI. Why is identity management and security important in 2023? “In This can help guard against identity theft and help prevent unwanted access.

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Identity Theft Education Authentication Data breaches 105

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

CVE-2022-2141 (CVSS score: 9.8) – Improper authentication allows a user to send some SMS commands to the GPS tracker without a password. CVE-2022-33944 (CVSS score: 6.5) – The main web server has an authenticated IDOR vulnerability on POST parameter “Device ID,” which accepts arbitrary Device IDs.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 29, 2019

We give you seven simple steps to level up your password and account security. » Related Stories Episode 163: Cyber Risk has a Dunning-Kruger Problem Also: Bad Password Habits start at Home RSA warns Digital Transformation is supercharging Digital Risk Passwordless? . » Read the whole entry. »

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

First, there’s a tool called the Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecard. NormShield, the Vienna, VA-based, cybersecurity firm that supplies this service, recently ran scores for all of the 26 declared presidential candidates — and found the average cyber risk score to be B+.

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Cyber Risk DNS Phishing Backups 159

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

The system was also only accessible using a shared TeamViewer password among the employees. Therefore, it is vital to be proactive rather than reactive to reduce these cyber-risks. Vaulting Shared Passwords. While a shared password can be convenient, it’s a huge exposure. Privilege Elevation.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

In addition, if individual access is not quickly withdrawn upon an employee's departure from the organization, it might constitute an equally severe cyber risk. IT administration overheads rise due to inefficient identity management procedures, and productivity drops due to password fatigue and continuous password resets.

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Retail Authentication Data breaches Risk 71

SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

And now CISOs and security teams are getting some surprise mainstream exposure from comedians as they turn cyber headlines into security punchlines. It is helping raise greater security and cyber risk awareness within organizations, with everyone from end-users to board members. Finally, no more forgotten passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With new guidelines on the way, the biggest takeaway from this year is that cyber risk is finally being considered a serious priority issue for businesses. One way to achieve this is to embrace a passwordless approach to authentication. Companies have gotten better at authenticating their human users.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Related: Cyber risks spinning out of IoT Credential stuffing and account takeovers – which take full advantage of Big Data, high-velocity software, and automation – inundated the internet in massive surges in 2018 and the first half of 2019, according to multiple reports. Rapid 7 estimates that there are upwards of 1.5

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. 10 Most Common API Security Risks Here are 10 common API security risks and prevention steps, from OWASP and other application security organizations.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

In some cases, Voice-over-IP numbers are not acceptable as cellphone numbers either – meaning that registrants must increase their cyber-risk by providing their actual cellphone numbers to a party that has offered no information about how that data will be protected.

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Adam Levin

JULY 23, 2020

A compromised login and password combination provides an easy point of entry into business networks and emails if two-factor authentication is not in place, creating the potential for larger scale spear-phishing or ransomware attacks, and, of course, financial account attacks of every stripe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The findings revealed that one in 10 had been the victim of a cyber-attack during the last year, growing to more than one in seven for firms with more than 50 employees. These results truly highlight the need to train and educate employees on cyber risks and prevent them from taking place. Using varied eLearning techniques.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2022

Many legacy IoT devices have poor security settings, and some healthcare departments let these vulnerabilities slip by not segmenting network access or not changing default passwords, which are common among many IoT devices, and are very easy to find. Change all default passwords. Weak PKI Implementation is a Major Cyber Risk.

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Healthcare IoT Manufacturing Risk 90

The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

Small and midsize businesses — so-called SMBs — face an acute risk of sustaining a crippling cyberattack. This appears to be even more true today than it was when I began writing about business cyber risks at USA TODAY more than a decade ago. There are so many more ways to subvert authentication.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication. Final Remarks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

Secrets management refers to tools and methods to securely store, access, and centrally manage the lifecycle of digital authentication credentials. This includes sensitive data such as passwords, encryption keys, APIs, tokens, and certificates. The simplest definition of a secret is that of a digital authentication credential.

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