CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

The vast majority of cyberattacks rely on social engineering – the deception and manipulation of victims to coerce them into either opening malware or voluntarily providing sensitive information. Meanwhile, a quarter report that they’ve used generic passwords like “password” and “ABC123.”All

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. RedLine Malware-as-a-Service.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”. It’s a tactic that relies on the fact that users frequently re-use passwords across multiple systems and accounts. Best Practices.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around $950k. Malwarebytes DNS filtering blocks malicious websites used for phishing attacks, as well as websites used to spread or control malware. Use a password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems. Most immediately is the ubiquity of 2-factor authentication.

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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. If a “Not Secure” warning appears on your browser when you visit a website, it is not necessarily affected by malware. Anti-Malware Software.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager. This tool creates complex and unique passwords for you, helps you update them every few months, and removes the need to have to remember them. Use Password Managers.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home. (Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons).

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. Use multi-factor authentication wherever you can.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 20, 2022

This one falls under the familiar banner of “password reuse is bad”. The uptake rate on two-factor authentication or similar methods of protection on accounts generally isn’t very good. Those accounts can all be used for spamming, malware distribution, social engineering, phishing…the sky’s the limit.

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

Data breaches occur when cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to databases containing personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card details, and login credentials. They may use phishing emails , social engineering, or malware attacks to access login credentials or other personal information.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication Change the password for your compromised account immediately. Ensure that the new password you create is strong and unique. You should also enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to add an extra layer of security.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Once they have access to an account with sufficient authority, cybercriminals can use that trusted email address to scam other companies into making fraudulent payments or just distribute malware en mass. Passwords should be at least 13 characters long and composed of capitalized and non-capitalized letters, numbers and special symbols.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

As well as over 180,000 unencrypted Social Security Numbers (SSNs), along with tens of thousands of partial payment card numbers (last 4 digits) and expiration dates. A treasure trove for social engineers. Use a password manager to make it easier to create and use strong, unique passwords for each service you use.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 18, 2021

Remember, if you’re in doubt, it is not stupid or rude to contact a sender by direct mail or another method, and verify the email’s authenticity (just don’t hit “reply”). If the phishing site is unknown, a password manager can help. This helps users from getting their passwords harvested.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

RDP intrusions are typically the result of two attacker methods: brute force authentication attempts or a meddler-in-the-middle (MITM) attack. Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. Clicking on suspicious messages or any links therein is a risk that may result in your computer being infected with malware.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

With such information in hand, they can stage much more convincing phishing and social engineering attacks or even commit identity theft against the people whose information has been exposed on the hacker forum. Change the password of your LinkedIn and email accounts. Next steps.

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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. Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Brian Krebs | @briankrebs. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Spear phishing is an advanced social engineering technique where a person at an organization, the mark, is targeted with trojaned messages or files that include accurate, if not personal, information regarding the target org. Next, use robust authentication practices. Also, turn on two-factor authentication wherever you can.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This bold about-face dumbfounded many longtime Norton users because antivirus firms had spent years broadly classifying all cryptomining programs as malware. DigitalOcean severs ties with Mailchimp after that incident , which briefly prevented the hosting firm from communicating with its customers or processing password reset requests.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. These software solutions enforce specified security policies for users each time they access a cloud-based resource.

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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. Questions to Answer Consider these questions to verify your organization’s data security and threat detection strategies: Are multi-factor authentication techniques required for user access?

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Malware often wants access to your sensitive data, either to steal it or to encrypt it and demand a ransom. TCC means that malware can’t automatically gain access to your data if it gets onto your system, and may be a part of the reason why we just don’t see ransomware on macOS. What is this data, you ask?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Malware and Ransomware Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad term that encompasses various types of software designed to harm or gain unauthorized access to systems. Hackers use malware to infect computers and networks, enabling them to steal data, spy on users, or gain control over systems. .”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Better network security monitors for authorized, but inappropriate activities or unusual behavior that may indicate compromise, malware activity, or insider threat. Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Threat actors can abuse PII to conduct phishing and social engineering attacks. Consider using a password manager to create strong passwords and store them securely. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your online accounts. Looming dangers. Having your personal data leaked poses many hazards.

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