eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

12 Data Loss Prevention Best Practices 3 Real Examples of DLP Best Practices in Action How to Implement a Data Loss Prevention Strategy in 5 Steps Bottom Line: Secure Your Operations with Data Loss Prevention Best Practices When Should You Incorporate a DLP Strategy? Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Oglio tracks vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 , rated CVSS 9.8 (out out of 10), and calls it Shadow Ray.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses. Small businesses also face unique challenges in cybersecurity. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. Delegating Responsibilities in Your Incident Response Plan.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Natalie Silva, lead cyber security engineer at Immersive Labs, told eSecurity Planet that the Word vulnerability in particular poses a high risk, noting that the Preview Pane is a potential attack vector. “Therefore, applying the provided security updates promptly is strongly recommended to mitigate potential risks.”

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

February 5, 2024 JetBrains TeamCity Saga Continues with Another Server Vulnerability Type of vulnerability: Authentication bypass by an unauthenticated attacker. Both vulnerabilities affected authenticated users of Apache Oozie and Apache Ambari. Connect Secure 9.1R17.3 Connect Secure 9.1R18.4 Connect Secure 22.4R2.3

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Major cybersecurity events in the last week make clear that hackers just keep getting savvier — and security teams need to be vigilant to keep up. Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The impending holidays don’t mean a break from cybersecurity threats. Google’s Dataproc security issues could be exploited not just through the analytics engine but through Google Compute Engine, too. If a threat actor has the Dataproc IP address, they can access it without authenticating themselves.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Immersive Labs principal security engineer Rob Reeves told eSecurity Planet that the attack doesn’t require credentials or authentication in order to execute code on the system. This CVE should be treated as a higher severity than Important due to the risk of exploit.”

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Ponemon chairman and founder Larry Ponemon said in a statement that “Most of the IT and security professionals regard their organizations as vulnerable to these attacks,” and that growing adoption of technologies such as cloud, mobile , big data , and the Internet of Things (IoT) are adding to that risk.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 30, 2023

A new Cloudflare phishing report notes that most of the 1 billion brand impersonation emails the company detected “passed” SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication protocols. The organization making the demand will have little to no cost to add such a clause to their contract and will see a huge reduction in risk from email impersonations.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

See the Top Patch and Vulnerability Management tools October 23, 2023 Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Under Active Attack Type of attack: Active exploitation of the high-risk Sensitive Information Disclosure vulnerability ( CVE-2023-4966 ) disclosed on October 10, 2023 and now known as Citrix Bleed. and CVE-2023-20273 with a CVSS Score of 7.2,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

contaminated attachments, links to counterfeit websites, or instructions for performing activities that could pose a security risk) is commonly included in the message. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The past week has been a busy one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with 34 vulnerable Windows drivers and four Microsoft Exchange flaws heading a long list of security concerns. The Problem: Three flaws discovered by the Kubernetes security community carry CVSS severity scores of 7.6

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. However, the flaw does not bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), so implementation of MFA can provide initial remediation.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll analyze some broader concepts in cyber security like cybersecurity risk mitigation and establishing a comprehensive vulnerability management program. After all, vulnerability scanning and mitigation is only one step in implementing a holistic risk mitigation strategy. But we won’t stop there!

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. We’ll cover a range of best practices for remote access security, from the simple and the practical to the more advanced. It will only require your biometrics or hardware tokens.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website. Broken Access Control topping the list.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. 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. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

Zero trust architecture is an emerging technology in cybersecurity that offers an alternative to the traditional castle-and-moat approach to security. By limiting movement, you mitigate the risk of malicious actors accessing key segments.” Moving to zero trust can create cybersecurity gaps.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

OpenFire vulnerability persists Open-source chat server OpenFire has been affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-32315) since May. The FBI’s recommended fix for this solution is not a patch but rather the removal of any Barracuda ESG appliances from your business’s security infrastructure.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

In pulling off that milestone hack, Paige Thompson took advantage of CapOne’s lack of focus on cloud security as the banking giant rushed headlong into leveraging Amazon Web Services. A slew of new cloud-security frameworks have gained traction since the Capital One hack. Here are the key takeaways: Cloud migration risks.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

An authenticated attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run a specially crafted trusted solution package and execute arbitrary SQL commands. The same vulnerability was fixed in Apple Watch in July 2022 , and credits Xinru Chi of Japanese cybersecurity firm Pangu Lab. Monterey), macOS 11.7 (Big Big Sur), iOS 15.7 and iOS 16.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently published an analysis of the top 12 vulnerabilities exploited in 2022. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

AI Experts Lack Security Expertise Anyscale assumes the environment is secure just as AI researchers also assume Ray is secure. A healthy dose of cynicism needs to be applied to the process to motivate tracking the authenticity, validity, and appropriate use of AI-influencing data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even a company with the most sophisticated cybersecurity tools and expert security teams can fall prey to cybercriminals if they overlook one area of vulnerability: their people. Misled : Many organized cybercriminals are sophisticated about tracking executives’ schedules and crafting authentic looking emails to impersonate them.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Performing a complete scan with authentication, which entails giving valid login credentials, may increase the number of CVE findings identified.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-42793 , can give unauthenticated attackers remote code execution (RCE) abilities without requiring user input by exploiting an authentication bypass flaw. The issue affects all TeamCity versions prior to the patched release in on-premises servers running Windows, Linux, macOS, or Docker.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As cloud computing upends traditional perimeter models of cybersecurity, new cloud security models have emerged, and CWPP was one of the first to appear back in 2010. It provides full cloud security management, reducing risks and protecting assets. Effective CWP techniques mitigate both external and internal risks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Authentication Users are responsible for implementing robust authentication mechanisms for access to the infrastructure. Users manage authentication within their applications, relying on the PaaS provider for identity verification. What Is IaaS Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Android users should disable installations from unknown sources, ensuring app authenticity.

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