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. Data Encryption Public cloud providers implement strong encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest, and users should enable encryption for data in transit as well.

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Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 91

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Virtually every major financial institution, retailer, and scores of payment processors have been the victims of data breaches, incurring both financial and reputational damage. According to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report – Financial Services Edition , 52% of U.S. million, second only to healthcare.

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Financial Services Data breaches Accountability Encryption 78

Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

Spyware 87

Spyware Hacking Malware Social Engineering 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

IHG suffered a cyberattack that severely impacted its booking process China-Linked BRONZE PRESIDENT APT targets Government officials worldwide Scammers live-streamed on YouTube a fake Apple crypto event US Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattack $30 Million worth of cryptocurrency stolen by Lazarus from Axie Infinity (..)

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Data breaches Ransomware Phishing Malware 95

Security Affairs

JULY 27, 2023

This would make it extremely complicated for the company to inform its clients about a data breach or to warn them of malware attacks,” researchers said. What DepositFiles data was exposed? The exposed file had credentials for the Redis database, allowing anyone to read, edit, or delete data stored there.

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Data breaches VPN Media Passwords 89

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 16, 2022

The emergence of ransomware groups targeting critical infrastructure such as healthcare facilities and energy organizations, as well as the rising trend of large-scale data breaches, is putting governments' capacity to defend citizens' lives, property, and well-being in jeopardy. Advance Trust with Awareness and Culture.

Encryption 71

Encryption Artificial Intelligence Architecture Digital transformation 71

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The first step consists of recommending organizations to follow best practices to neutralize ransomware attack such as set up offline, off-site, encrypted backups. “In addition, educate your staff on the folly of using the same password on different platforms, and consider the many benefits of multifactor authentication.”

Small Business 96

Small Business Ransomware Backups Authentication 96

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2020

Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers admitted to have suffered a data breach that likely impacted approximately 3.4 Auctions platform LiveAuctioneers disclosed a a data breach that might have impacted approximately 3.4 ” reads the data breach notification published by the company. million users.

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Hacking Data breaches Identity Theft Advertising 100

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.

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Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 75

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

Understanding these attacks in detail is valuable in developing and implementing tools and processes to ensure the security of your organization’s and clients’ data. Implement Strong Authentication and Authorization Solutions. Solid authentication solutions like OAuth and OpenID Connect should be integrated when feasible.

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Authentication Encryption Software Hacking 77

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While some are harmless API keys, others could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or identity theft, the latest Cybernews research reveals. The Docker Hub store has at least 5,493 container images that contain secrets and could be considered as exposing sensitive information. of total secrets, or 51,038.

Identity Theft 109

Identity Theft Data breaches Authentication Risk 109

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 23, 2022

Shifting Risk and Business Environment Demand creates a Shift in Security Strategies. The 2022 Thales Data Threat Report, based on data from a survey of almost 2,800 respondents from 17 countries across the globe, illustrates these trends and changes. 47% of respondents are concerned about security threats of quantum computing.

Risk 126

Risk Encryption Ransomware Technology 126

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Simultaneously, they must maintain secure communication to protect their assets and valuable information. Unfortunately, security is a common issue in corporate spaces. Many have experienced data breaches and they must continue to find ways to mitigate these risks. The key is end-to-end encryption.

Encryption 107

Encryption Risk Data breaches Technology 107

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2021

. “On June 3, 2021, CMG experienced a ransomware incident in which a small percentage of servers in its network were encrypted by a malicious threat actor. CMG discovered the incident on the same day, when CMG observed that certain files were encrypted and inaccessible.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach).

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Media Ransomware Identity Theft Insurance 100

Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Malware Mobile Spyware 94

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The researcher said he informed the USPS about his finding more than a year ago yet never received a response. ” Nicholas Weaver , a researcher at the International Computer Science Institute and lecturer at UC Berkeley , said the API should have validated that the account making the request had permission to read the data requested.

Accountability 264

Accountability Authentication Identity Theft Advertising 264

Security Affairs

JULY 2, 2023

WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked Charming Kitten APT enhanced its POWERSTAR Backdoor miniOrange’s WordPress Social Login and Register plugin (..)

Cybercrime 87

Cybercrime Hacking Ransomware Malware 87

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

On Friday, the hacker that goes online with the handle “A_W_S” contacted multiple media outlets to disclose the hack, it also provided data samples as proof of the data breach. The hack took place in early November and exposed data for more than 20 million user accounts. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Passwords Advertising Hacking 106

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 2, 2019

The first piece of legislation, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 1 , regulates data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Current & Post-Brexit Threat Landscape. Incident Handling. These issues are extremely difficult to be dealt with.

Cybersecurity 117

Cybersecurity Data breaches Government Encryption 117

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Zendesk discloses a data breach that took place in 2016 when a hacker accessed data of 10,000 users, including passwords, emails, names, and phone numbers. In 2016, customer service software company Zendesk suffered a security breach that exposed data of 10,000 users, including passwords, emails, names, and phone numbers.

Data breaches 77

Data breaches Passwords Authentication Accountability 77

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Experts promptly notified the cloud provider hosting the database and the data were already added to the popular data breach notification service HaveIBeenPwned to allow people to check if their data have been exposed. The database was discovered because a hacker group accidentally revealed its location.

Malware 114

Malware Computers and Electronics Software Financial Services 114

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Once opened, the email appears as a legitimate email communication from American Express, while the content instructs the cardholder on how to view the secure, encrypted message attached. The phishing campaign bypassed native Google Workspace email security controls because it passed both DKIM and SPF email authentication.

Phishing 98

Phishing Scams Social Engineering Password Management 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2023

Zero trust emphasizes the importance of micro-segmentation, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and monitoring of user behavior to prevent lateral movement within the network and detect and respond to potential threats in real time. Importance for CISOs and CIOs Zero trust is no longer just a buzzword for CISOs and CIOs.

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CISO Cyber threats Risk Cybersecurity 87

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

Ensure that account credentials are secure. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report , credentials are the type of data cybercriminals most want to steal in a breach. Employees with the right training, on the other hand, have developed the right habits to help them spot and thwart cyberattacks.

Social Engineering 145

Social Engineering Password Management Passwords Phishing 145

Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2021

According to PrivacySavvy, acute data exposure is when a company, an entity, or an app exposes users’ data carelessly. Many people are more familiar with the data breach, but it is different from data exposure.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Encryption Healthcare Hacking 104

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The database included the personally identifiable information of Blink Mobility customers and administrators, including: Phone number Email address Encrypted password Registration date Device info and device token Details on subscription and rented vehicles (license plate, VIN, booking start and end location, etc.)

Mobile 106

Mobile Identity Theft Passwords Phishing 106

Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

. “Using this entry point, the threat actor accessed certain Mimecast-issued certificates and related customer server connection information. The threat actor also accessed a subset of email addresses and other contact information, as well as encrypted and/or hashed and salted credentials.

Encryption 99

Encryption Authentication Hacking Government 99

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2023

Restrict access to cardholder data by business need-to-know. Identify users and authenticate access to system components. Restrict physical access to cardholder data. Log and monitor all access to system components and cardholder data. Test security of systems and networks regularly. Changes in PCI DSS 4.0.

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Antivirus Retail Software Accountability 138

Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

At its core, DDR emphasizes the protection and control of data itself, regardless of its physical location or the infrastructure supporting it. Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on securing the perimeter, DDR places data at the center of the security strategy.

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Risk Government Cybersecurity Financial Services 81

Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Using this list as a backdrop the following best practices are presented as a call to action to help organizations take a proactive approach at addressing API security risk. Use strong authentication and authorization. With the rise in data breaches no organization can afford to leave the API door wide open.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 30, 2021

Today’s columnist, Scott McCormick of Reciprocity, offers four ways Zero Trust can lock down security at businesses. During the pandemic last year the brilliance of information security personnel was on full display, as businesses transitioned to a remote-first approach. Better secure the business — and it ’ s future.

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Digital transformation Authentication Technology Network Security 81

Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Kr00k Wi-Fi Encryption flaw affects more than a billion devices. New strain of Cerberus Android banking trojan can steal Google Authenticator codes. Sodinokibi Ransomware gang threatens to disclose data from Kenneth Cole fashion firm. US Railroad firm RailWorks discloses a data breach after a ransomware attack.

Banking 90

Banking Malware Advertising Ransomware 90

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 5, 2018

While a stolen credit card has a time-limited value, PHI and electronic medical records (EMR) are packed with immutable data that can, and do, fetch hundreds of dollars per stolen record on illegal online markets. Healthcare Data Prized by Cybercriminals. healthcare respondents reported at least one breach at some time in the past.

Healthcare 87

Healthcare Digital transformation Unstructured Data Encryption 87

Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2023

In this email, the bad actor pretending to be the sender may nefariously capture the individual’s authentication details or prompt a malicious download that then compromises the system. At this point, the bad actor has access to the information they were after. This can be done using encryption. It’s a trend that’s growing.

Phishing 89

Phishing Social Engineering Small Business B2B 89

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

While performing the search, we made sure that the open databases we found required no authentication whatsoever and were open for anyone to access, as opposed to those that had default credentials enabled. We excluded the latter because it would require us to log in to those databases without authorization, which would be unethical.

Passwords 130

Passwords Authentication Identity Theft Engineering 130

Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Earmarked by the FBI as a particular threat to the financial service industry just over a year ago, the increase of internet traffic, data breaches and API usage all contribute to the perfect conditions for successful credential stuffing attacks. Salt Security says in their recommendations for how to defend against credential stuffing.

Passwords 75

Passwords Authentication Data privacy Accountability 75

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 12, 2018

In this age of big data, the concept is fitting, because this kind of information is increasingly being used to identify individuals and even machines. For years identity management has relied on three factors for authentication: What one knows (passwords). Big Data Analytics. What one has (tokens).

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