Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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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

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Through tenures at Citrix, HP, and Bugcrowd, Jason Haddix offers his expertise in the areas of penetration testing , web application testing, static analysis, and more. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Review your passwords, updating them as needed, and ensuring they are strong. Establish a unique password for each account. Consider using a password manager if you haven’t in the past. Penetration test results may help drive your security budget and prioritize spending. You have got mail!

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

consumers' personal information; Employing specific security safeguards with respect to logging and monitoring, access controls, password management, two-factor authentication, file integrity monitoring, firewalls, encryption, risk assessments, penetration testing, intrusion detection, and vendor account management; and.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

We will group these technical controls into: User Access Controls Asset Discovery Controls Traffic Monitoring Controls Resilience, Maintenance & Testing Controls These tools rely heavily on the effective determination of administrative controls that define and determine the policies that will be implemented through the technical controls.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed. For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. The Importance of Encryption.

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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 this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They targeted a TeamViewer account that didn’t have multi-factor authentication enabled and ran in the background of an administrator’s computer. Unluckily, the administrator had his password manager still open in a browser tab. Penetration tests and good practices can prevent those flaws.

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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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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Potential threats: Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to evaluate potential threats and weaknesses. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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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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