Zigrin Security

APRIL 26, 2023

In this article As someone who tests web application security cautiously, Dawid discovered a vulnerability in MISP, a popular open-source platform for sharing and analyzing threat information. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass password confirmation and change sensitive information without proper authorization.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes, “the first half of 2018 was marked by an increase in API-related data breaches, with the 10 largest companies reporting the loss of 63 million personal records.” Storing authentication credentials for the API is a significant issue. The sheer number of options has a direct impact on the budget.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

It is unfortunately the case that a large percentage of security breaches against cloud platforms are due to basic security negligence. Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can help to identify weaknesses and areas where networks have not been configured correctly. Take password security seriousl.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Let’s have a look at the types of threat actors and what type of data they would like to obtain.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Pappachen said Sizmek forced a password reset on all internal employees (“a few hundred”), and that the company is scrubbing its SAS user database for departed employees, partners and vendors whose accounts may have been hijacked. ” PASSWORD SPRAYING. BRUTE-FORCE LIGHT.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you! Thrill seekers!

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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. Integrate multi-factor authentication across all systems, apps, endpoints, and infrastructure with a validation request sent each time access is attempted.

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2017

The “password” is one of those seemingly foolproof ways to protect your online valuables. Our expert penetration testers have proven as such. Many of us haven taken the password system for granted and have used it incorrectly, and it’s not so much our fault, but more a lack of education. Online providers didn’t ask for much.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Data storage: Identify whether your organization’s data storage is on-premises or cloud-based. Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to IDC’s 2021 State of Cloud Security Report , 79 percent of surveyed companies reported a cloud data breach in the last 18 months. Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A massive data leak made the headlines, over 750,000 birth certificate applications have been exposed online due to an unsecured AWS bucket. Penetration testing firm Fidus Information Security discovered over 752,000 birth certificate applications that have been exposed online due to an unsecured AWS bucket. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2021

MITRE ATT&CK® is an invaluable resource for IT security teams, who can leverage the framework to enhance their cyber threat intelligence, improve threat detection capabilities , plan penetration testing scenarios, and assess cyber threat defenses for gaps in coverage. Penetration Testing & Adversary Emulation.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

By gaining a deeper understanding of application security, companies can take the necessary steps and actions to safeguard their valuable assets and reduce the risk of devastating data breaches. These tests typically use vulnerability scanners. Regularly test your site for vulnerabilities.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

Individuals can use a configuration review scanner and authenticated scans to monitor the security of their operating systems automatically and make sure they aren’t affected by malware. Critical Security Control 5: Account Management This control talks about the need to protect privileged user and administrative accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 19, 2023

Their main purpose is to protect applications from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. These tools play a vital role in ensuring the security, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information, such as personal data and financial records. The tougher to steal, the better.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Web application scanners simulate many attack scenarios to discover common vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting ( XSS ), SQL injection , cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and weak authentication systems. OpenVAS makes use of a large number of plugins, also known as Network Vulnerability Tests (NVTs), that are continuously updated.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

It really didn’t concern commercial organizations until the late 1990s, until the widespread use of the World Wide Web made it possible for organizations to suffer data breaches or denial of service attacks. In my character, I like to research things, so basically I started with penetration testing, and I still do that.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Encryption Product Guides Top 10 Full Disk Encryption Software Products 15 Best Encryption Software & Tools Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions share some similarities with vulnerability management and penetration testing solutions.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Brian Krebs is an independent investigative reporter known for his coverage of technology, malware , data breaches , and cybercrime developments. ICYMI, Equifax forced to pull offline a huge database of consumer data guarded only by credentials "admin/admin" [link] — briankrebs (@briankrebs) September 13, 2017.

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The attack starts by driving targets to a legitimate website and tricking them into downloading a compressed RAR file that is booby-trapped with the network penetration testing tools Cobalt Strike and SilentBreak. The attackers were using this to hide a last-stage Trojan in the file system. Follina vulnerability in MSDT.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Stolen credentials: Expose other resources to compromise through exposed passwords for OpenAI, Slack, Stripe, internal databases, AI databases, and more. Fortunately, application layer encryption (ALE) and other types of current encryption solutions can be purchased to add protection to internal or external AI data modeling.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Apps are protected from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other unwanted actions thanks to proactive defenses that prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and other security weaknesses. Prevention: Implement appropriate API access restrictions and authentication.

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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. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Penetration testing and breach and attack simulations can also be used to actively locate vulnerabilities. While a large number of PCs can be affected in any number of ways, physical access risks detection and the initial damage might be a data breach for quick financial gain. firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

“When an attacker gains access to surveillance cameras, the amount of knowledge which stands to be gained could be vast and poses a very real physical security threat,” said James Smith, principal security consultant and head of penetration testing at Bridewell Consulting. Odds are more than one was breached here,” said Davisson. “I

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The current API top ten are Broken Object Level Authorization , Broken User Authentication , Excessive Data Exposure , Lack of Resources & Rate Limiting , Broken Function Level Authorization , Mass Assignment , Security Misconfiguration , Injection , Improper Assets Management , and Insufficient Logging & Monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

With cyberattacks and data breaches on the rise, it's become especially important for brands to ensure their assets are sufficiently safeguarded, particularly as more of their infrastructure migrates to support remote systems to cloud-based platforms and their services become more reliant on the internet.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Cybersecurity refers to the set of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect digital devices, networks, and data from cyber threats. With the increase in the number of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become essential to take cybersecurity seriously. It includes viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. And network users don’t just need to be authorized — they need to be authenticated, too.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Vamosi: Whenever there’s a data breach or an attack, I look at how long the bad actor was active on the compromised network. So basically, we deliver custom penetration tests. VAMOSI: So obtaining user credentials or finding a flaw in the authentication, that gets you inside. And secure Academy.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. A DSW data breach also exposes transaction information from 1.4

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