eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Oglio tracks vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 , rated CVSS 9.8 (out out of 10), and calls it Shadow Ray.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. However, the flaw does not bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), so implementation of MFA can provide initial remediation.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Misled : Many organized cybercriminals are sophisticated about tracking executives’ schedules and crafting authentic looking emails to impersonate them. Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. An added safeguard to malware detection, organizations also choose to unpack password-protected files and disarm embedded URL links in PDF files or macros in office documents. User Awareness Training: Training.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

See the Top Patch and Vulnerability Management tools October 23, 2023 Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Under Active Attack Type of attack: Active exploitation of the high-risk Sensitive Information Disclosure vulnerability ( CVE-2023-4966 ) disclosed on October 10, 2023 and now known as Citrix Bleed. and CVE-2023-20273 with a CVSS Score of 7.2,

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

This poses a threat to widely used encryption methods like RSA, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers for its security. Grover’s algorithm, on the other hand, can significantly speed up the search for an unknown value, compromising the security of symmetric cryptographic systems and password hashing algorithms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website. As the name suggests, it is seventh on the list.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll analyze some broader concepts in cyber security like cybersecurity risk mitigation and establishing a comprehensive vulnerability management program. After all, vulnerability scanning and mitigation is only one step in implementing a holistic risk mitigation strategy. But we won’t stop there!

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

August 7 , 2023 Microsoft Visual Studio Code Flaw Can Lead to Unauthorized Access Cycode researchers discovered that malicious extensions running in Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code) can allow attackers to retrieve authentication tokens stored in Windows, Linux, and macOS credentials managers.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-42793 , can give unauthenticated attackers remote code execution (RCE) abilities without requiring user input by exploiting an authentication bypass flaw. The issue affects all TeamCity versions prior to the patched release in on-premises servers running Windows, Linux, macOS, or Docker.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Encryption protocols can also verify the authenticity of sources and prevent a sender from denying they were the origin of a transmission.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Security Risks While public cloud systems offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, they can also pose significant risks if not properly secured. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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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. Tracking APIs helps manage potential security gaps and the risk of unauthorized entry, preventing potential points of attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Alarmingly, this API lacks any form of authentication, allowing virtually anyone, even a malicious website you might visit, to send commands to the CLI. They can be remotely exploited without authentication, potentially enabling remote code execution, service disruptions, and arbitrary operations on the routers. via port 8076.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And older vulnerabilities continue to be hit by threat actors, underscoring the need for effective, risk-based patch and vulnerability management. We also highlight a study by Outpost24 that reveals startling password weaknesses in admin-level IT accounts. million passwords compiled from the Threat Compass backend.

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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. This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications.

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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. AI Experts Lack Security Expertise Anyscale assumes the environment is secure just as AI researchers also assume Ray is secure.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Continuity of Operations Security is connected with continuity for firms that use cloud services. Cloud security measures limit risks associated with data loss or service outages, allowing operations to continue smoothly even during unexpected problems. This increases user and service provider trust.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How AI is elevating social engineering risks The combination of AI's deep-learning algorithms and advanced processing capabilities has given malicious actors the ability to develop more complex attacks. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Unified threat management (UTM): Consolidates multiple perimeter and application security functions into an appliance suitable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SME). Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. To do that, a hacker tries as many passwords as possible, using special software. Сomplexity.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As always, our pressured IT and security teams will need to use severity ratings in combination with a risk analysis of assets potentially exposed by vulnerabilities to determine priorities and schedules. Organizations without time to install upgrades promptly should consider resetting admin passwords.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. Password Security The password is the primary authentication mechanism still used in environments today to verify identity.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The risks of ransomware is not something an organization can address through a single activity or by deploying a special security tool. Instead, ransomware takes advantage of a lapse in operational, technical, and human security controls. What are good cyber hygiene practices?

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