Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The attacker managed to authenticate to an internal virtual private network (VPN) access point, further navigate the victim’s on-premises environment, and execute various lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) queries against a domain controller. Use phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA).

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Internet segmentation Amid growing geopolitical tensions, some web resources have blocked users from certain countries and regions. Whichever the reason, this leads to the segmentation of the internet, which damages the availability of information. There are two main reasons for that: political pressure and DDoS attacks.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 28, 2023

Having a cybersecurity plan ensures that you remain protected against data breaches, phishing scams , and other cybercrimes. On top of that, turn on two factor authentication. Use a VPN Using a VPN is essential when working with sensitive data or files.

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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. As the internet has enabled us to access work, data, and equipment from any location, remote access security has become increasingly crucial.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

“I was able to answer the credit report questions successfully, which authenticated me to their system,” Turner said. That’s because Experian does not offer any type of multi-factor authentication options on consumer accounts. But now he’s wondering what else he could do to prevent another account compromise.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How can organizations reduce, prevent, and even avoid data breaches in the cloud? Let’s look at a few strategies and technologies that can be successfully used to secure data in the cloud and help reduce and even prevent data breaches in the cloud. Often, however, it is not in a good context.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

This post seeks to document the extent of those attacks, and traces the origins of this overwhelmingly successful cyber espionage campaign back to a cascading series of breaches at key Internet infrastructure providers. federal civilian agencies to secure the login credentials for their Internet domain records.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 10, 2022

All companies are subject to state-specific data breach laws for collecting, processing, and storing personal data. You can ensure insurance coverage and even reduce premiums if you are implementing good cyber security practices - starting off with multi-factor authentication – in order to avoid a breach.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. Some hackers even set up rogue hotspots with the sole intention of luring unsuspecting device users and stealing their valuable data. Data Breaches.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Prevent Data Breaches. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Sure, this might sound like something that doesn’t need to be said, but a surprising number of data breaches occur because people neglect to treat security as a priority. Employ Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). Compromised, reused and weak passwords are responsible for 81 percent of hacking related breaches.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Equinix, one of the world’s largest providers of colocation data centers and Internet connection announced it was hit by Netwalker Ransomware. Equinix, one of the leaders in the global colocation data center market share, with 205 data centers in 25 countries on five continents, was hit by Netwalker ransomware operators.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 12, 2022

In the early 1990s, the Internet industry needed to move packets as fast as possible because some marketing genius came up with the idea that everyone could have “Unlimited Internet Access” for $9.95 Those people belong in the Internet Hall of Fame. Truth be told, AOL made the Internet, the Internet.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. Just because our phones are not tethered physically to a network doesn’t mean they’re safe from cyber threats.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Enforce enterprise-grade antivirus, firewalls, and internet security software across all connected devices.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Mobile payment platforms, like Apple Pay and Google Pay, use advanced technology, like fingerprint authentication and tokenization (in which credit card account numbers are replaced by randomly generated numbers) to provide brick-and-mortar shoppers with an added layer of security. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, while online shopping offers the convenience of shopping from your couch, it also poses the increasing danger of data breaches and phishing attacks. If possible, wait to submit your payment information until you can access a secured private network or use a virtual private network (VPN) for an extra layer of security.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

Welcome to Internet Safety Month, a once-a-year event in which you, the public, are told that anywhere between three and 30 different best practices will simplify your approach to staying safe online. This year, then, for Internet Safety Month, we’re packaging our advice a little differently. Do use a VPN on public WiFi connections.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2022

Sophos Firewall affected by a critical authentication bypass flaw Mar 20- Mar 26 Ukraine – Russia the silent cyber conflict Security Affairs newsletter Round 358 by Pierluigi Paganini Western Digital addressed a critical bug in My Cloud OS 5 CISA adds 66 new flaws to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. And how to prevent it?

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In fact, attackers often don’t even need to hack them to steal all that precious data: one of the most common causes of a breach are databases that have been simply left unsecured, allowing anyone to access the data without providing a username or password. Can’t come up with a strong password?

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Europol seized 30,506 Internet domain names for IP Infringement. A flaw in Microsoft OAuth authentication could lead Azure account takeover. CVE-2019-14899 flaw allows hijacking VPN connections on Linux, Unix systems. OpenBSD addresses authentication bypass, privilege escalation issues. The evolutions of APT28 attacks.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 23, 2020

According to Cyberintelligence firm Bad Packets , hackers allegedly exploited the CVE-2019-19781 vulnerability in the Citrix Netscaler ADC VPN gateway exposed by Indiabulls. Below one of the snapshots leaked by the CLOP ransomware operators as proof of the hack.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

When it comes to impactful types of internet-borne crime, phishing is the name of the game. It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. And for good reason.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Network security is another big theme this week: Whether it’s a VPN connection or an enterprise-grade networking platform, patch management solutions typically won’t update network devices, so admins may need to keep an eye on any flaws there too. of the Atlas VPN Linux client. via port 8076. score of 9.8 out of 10.0,

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

The leak also included the JWT secret key, another type of token, which is usually used for authentication. Additionally, the company should consider whether the platform needs to be accessible through the internet or only through a VPN, which would provide an additional layer of security.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture. Enable data driven device registration.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

News that Virtual Private Network ( VPN ) provider NordVPN was breached spread quickly. While the breach of a major VPN service is newsworthy, this one wasn’t particularly. But one of the watchwords of good cyber hygiene, a VPN, was breached. Who Is Using VPNs? SMB vs. Enterprise.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Clorox estimates the costs of the August cyberattack will exceed $49 Million Mastodon fixed a flaw that can allow the takeover of any account Iranian hackers breached Albania’s Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) Operation Synergia led to the arrest of 31 individuals Ex CIA employee Joshua Adam Schulte sentenced to 40 years in prison Cloudflare breached (..)

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

Many organizations are already struggling to combat cybersecurity threats from ransomware purveyors and state-sponsored hacking groups, both of which tend to take days or weeks to pivot from an opportunistic malware infection to a full blown data breach. “These guys were not leet , just damn persistent.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

They continuously send and receive data via the internet and can be the easiest way for a hacker to access your home network. And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger. The inevitable result of collecting so much information is that data breaches are increasing. Secure Your Network with a VPN.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 9, 2020

Earlier this year, the FBI released the 2019 Internet Crime Report. It includes information from 467,361 complaints of suspected Internet crime with reported losses in excess of $3.5 Source: FBI 2019 Internet Crime Report. The bad actors also “leveraged usernames and passwords acquired in previous data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

ALG Facilitates the Client-Server Communication When a client initiates a request, application-level gateways facilitate data transmission between the client and the server. It often involves requests for files, web pages, or other internet services. This creates the first connection for accessing server resources.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Both virtual and physical servers, endpoints, and containers can be located in local data centers or remotely in branch offices or hosted in the cloud. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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