IT Security Guru

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we begin the New Year, it offers a chance for reflection on 2024 and to consider what we can do as security professionals and business leaders in 2025 that will keep us relevant and in the best position to counter cyber threats going forward.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Case in point: a colossal password compilation dubbed "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 5, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, the traditional password-based authentication method has shown its limitations and ceased to provide adequate security. They are also massively […] The post What Is Passwordless Authentication? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more Individually, any one of those pieces of data can be exploited by the wrong people. The hackers say that the dates of birth and social security numbers were originally encrypted but have since been decrypted and are now visible in plain text.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2022

United States CISA has issued a cyber threat warning to all web connected UPS devices as they were on the verge of being cyber attacked. Therefore, system administrators are being advised to put the connected UPS devices behind a virtual private network (VPN) and use them with a multifactor authentication in place.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The vulnerability, dubbed ProxyToken, lets attackers bypass the authentication process to access victims’ emails and configure their mailboxes. Normally, Exchange uses two sites, a front and back end, to authenticate users. ProxyToken sends an authentication request with a non-empty SecurityToken cookie to trigger this feature.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 Related : SMBs are ill-equipped to deal with cyber threats Without a cohesive cybersecurity framework, SMBs are falling further behind as digital transformation, or DX, ramps up. That’s our goal.”

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Strong authentication: Each device, no matter how small, should have strong, unique authentication measures to prevent unauthorized access. Identity and access management: Use IAM to control who has access to what data on the server, and use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for complex applications.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the weather cools down and consumers prepare for the winter holiday season by shopping for loved ones or traveling to see them, malicious threat actors are standing by ready to ramp up their activities. In this post, we break down some of the threats facing retail security teams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

So, CISA is advising key IT staff to deploy threat monitoring solutions in place and see that they are operating as per the expectation. Also, by implementing a multi-factor authentication for remote access and admin accounts in such situations is stated to make complete sense.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Why are cyber threats to gamers on the rise? Top cyber threats in gaming. There are numerous cyber threats to gamers. Malware threats to gamers are spread through malicious websites, exploited system vulnerabilities, or Trojanized copies of pirated games. Avoid pirated games.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Strong Password Management: Enforce strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access. The Krispy Kreme hack is a sobering reminder that no industry is immune to cyber threats.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In today’s world, both small businesses and everyday consumers face a growing number of cyber threats. OpenText’s 2024 Threat Hunter Perspective sheds light on what’s coming next and how to protect yourself. Use strong, unique passwords : Weak or reused passwords are an easy way in for cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2024

Passwords have been the cornerstone of basic cybersecurity hygiene for decades. But as secure and user-friendly as these authentication methods are, cybercriminals are already busily sidestepping all forms of authentication – passwords, MFA, and passkeys – to sometimes devastating effect.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The United States retail sector faced an especially aggressive wave of cyber threats, with phishing attacks mimicking major holiday brands [3] including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy increasing by more than 2,000% during peak shopping periods. Make logins secure Firstly, ensure all staff have strong passwords (12-16 characters).

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Improving Identity Protection According to Microsoft’s Entra ID data, more than 600 million identity attacks occur daily, and 99% of them are password based. This includes strengthening password policies, implementing multi-factor authentication, and leveraging advanced threat detection techniques.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Hashed passwords for certain legacy systems (though Grubhub proactively rotated affected credentials). Grubhub confirmed that Marketplace customer passwords, merchant login credentials, full payment card numbers, and bank account details were not exposed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Problems arise for businesses when they base their access management programs entirely around passwords, however. Such programs overlook the burden that passwords can cause to users as well as to IT and security teams. Passwords: An unsustainable business cost. Users have too many passwords to remember on their own.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The aim is to help organizations secure systems and strengthen defenses against today's persistent and complex cyber threats. International cooperation to address cybersecurity threats This advisory marks a significant collaborative effort among leading cybersecurity organizations worldwide.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2021

Magic links form a digital authentication technique that can use both a passwordless and a multi-factor authentication system. In a digital world, magic links are useful in passwordless and multi-factor authentication. Passwordless authentication refers to a security system that doesn’t use passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

With mounting geopolitical threats, organizations and governments will need to be prepared over the next year by ensuring they don’t have any issues that could become low-hanging fruit for attacks, taking steps such as strengthening password security protocols and implementing multi-factor authentication.

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Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning organizations about Ghost (Cring) ransomware, a sophisticated cyber threat that has been compromising critical infrastructure, businesses, and government entities worldwide. Require 16+ character unique passwords stored in an enterprise password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Simic Bojan Simic , CEO, HYPR The era of passwords will further decline as credential misuse rises, with AI both aiding and challenging security efforts. Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 15, 2023

While CVE-2023-23397 is labeled as an “Elevation of Privilege” vulnerability, that label doesn’t accurately reflect its severity, said Kevin Breen , director of cyber threat research at Immersive Labs. “This is on par with an attacker having a valid password with access to an organization’s systems.”

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Thats true.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. LastPass is a “password manager” with both a web-based interface and mobile app that can help you generate, store, and access all of the ways you secure your favorite services.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Another useful feature is its login protection, which helps stop hackers from guessing passwords. It protects against brute force attacks, where hackers try thousands of password combinations to break into your site. Another feature is two-factor authentication, which adds an extra layer of protection when logging in.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

While the AI-generated malware in this case required manual intervention to function, the fact that these systems can produce even semi-functional malicious code is a clear signal that security teams need to adapt their strategies to account for this emerging threat vector."

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Having a weak password policy is a key vector for attackers to gain system access. However, admins can help protect password security of the wide-reaching network using Group Management Policy (GPO). Let's get rolling about how we can configure Domain Password Policy for Active Directory. Use long character passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

Email authentication protocols: Implementing email authentication protocols, such as SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), helps prevent spoofing and ensures the integrity of email communications.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What changed, and what is NIST's updated password guidance and the role of password strength in 2024?” In an ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity professionals must constantly adapt to emerging threats and modernize their strategies for protecting sensitive data. For those who don’t know, NIST is a U.S.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. .” billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the advent of new technologies and rising cyber threats , 2025 promises significant shifts in the cybersecurity domain. Companies will adopt stricter identity verification and access controls, ensuring that even internal users face rigorous authentication processes.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

In the contemporary and advanced society, cyber threats are on the rise in both quantity and sophistication. While these octopi of terror could spring from many sources, do you know what the very wellspring of most cyber attacks is? Credential-based attacks include usernames, passwords, and tokens.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

AI has dramatically influenced the cyber threat landscape, with recent findings in the eighth biennial Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study suggesting new AI-powered cyber threats are on the rise. As such, multi-factor authentication (MFA) becomes exceptionally vital in preserving spaces and the data held within them.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Activities during this week include engaging workshops, informative webinars, and community events, all designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate today’s cyber threats effectively. Change them regularly and avoid reusing passwords across different accounts.

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