eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies. Sender Policy Framework (SPF) SPF is an authentication protocol that allows domain owners to specify the IP addresses they are allowed to send on their behalf.

Phishing 98

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

From hardware or software issues and hidden backdoor programs to vulnerable process controls, weak passwords, and other human errors, many problems can put your transactions at risk and leave the door open to cybercriminals. This will help you detect and prevent potential cyberattacks. Use data encryption. Use electronic signatures.

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Encryption Identity Theft Authentication Data breaches 134

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This year's report highlighted several trends, including the need for identity threat detection and response (ITDR) to protect against breaches caused by credential misuse, which now represent 40% of all breaches. AI-driven access and governance for identity threat detection and response (ITDR).

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Threat Detection Marketing Authentication Government 52

Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This challenge aligns with risks such as Broken Authentication (OWASP API2) and Broken Function Level Authorization (OWASP API5), where weak authentication mechanisms or flawed access controls can result in unauthorized access. Implementing multi-factor authentication, security software, and regular training are essential measures.

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Risk Encryption Social Engineering Authentication 52

Security Boulevard

JULY 21, 2023

Identity threat detection and response (IDTR) equips enterprises to protect digital identities along with the identity systems that manage them. This is why it's critical to secure your user identities and passwords and the IAM services that manage them. Digital identity data is a cybercriminal's favorite target.

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Threat Detection Authentication Passwords Accountability 98

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process. This danger emphasizes the significance of having strong authentication mechanisms and upgrading access controls on a regular basis.

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Encryption Firewall Authentication Software 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Here are some best practices to prevent threats: Use MFA The low-hanging fruit in security is establishing strong authentication methods and defining clear password practices. Enforce strong, unique passwords, and ensure users must change them regularly.

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Risk Passwords Accountability Cyber threats 113

Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One piece of evidence to support this hypothesis is the low adoption of a basic security control that protects against identity-based attacks - multi-factor authentication (MFA). Add to this, the risks of weak authentication factors such as SMS one-time passcodes and dormant or inactive accounts.

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Threat Detection Authentication Accountability Data breaches 133

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

In cybersecurity, encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Now, encryption tool will ask you to create a passphrase or password, which will be used to encrypt and decrypt the file. Choose a strong and complex password.

Encryption 95

Encryption Computers and Electronics Passwords Identity Theft 95

eSecurity Planet

JULY 21, 2023

Note that although brute forcing passwords can still permit a threat actor to carry out an LOTL attack, they’re more noticeable to security teams. Threat actors can also identify backdoors that haven’t been closed off properly. LOTL attacks are often simplest for malicious insiders to carry out.

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Passwords Accountability Engineering Malware 98

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

Fiction: Strong passwords are enough. Strong passwords are important, but passwords alone won’t keep your enterprise protected. Other components of a good cybersecurity posture include two-factor authentication and continuous cybersecurity monitoring. Fiction: SMBs can’t afford a cybersecurity program.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Firewall Data breaches 98

eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Identity and access management (IAM): Establishes policies to control data access and authenticate user identities. Enhanced Data Protection Increased data protection secures your data from threats by installing strong measures like access restriction and threat detection.

Cloud Migration 62

Cloud Migration Threat Detection Encryption Data breaches 62

SecureList

AUGUST 14, 2023

After a successful exploitation attempt, hackers upload a WSO web shell and use that to gain access to the website control panel, circumventing the authentication step. This section contains statistics on websites detected with the help of that new functionality.

Phishing 82

Phishing Hacking Banking Scams 82

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. Threat Detection & Analytics.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The zero trust approach still authenticates users based on passwords, among other traditional security procedures. Embracing a zero-trust model heightens requirements for user authentication and protects employees and customers alike.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Anyone with sensitive data stored in the cloud is vulnerable in the event of data breach, so enforce strong encryption, authentication, and patching measures. Unauthorized Access Unauthorized users may get access to cloud resources due to lax password regulations, inadequate authentication systems, or compromised user accounts.

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Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 125

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Such an approach will prevent hackers from taking advantage of gaps, like weak passwords or lack of multifactor authentication, “to find their way into a system, elevate their status, and move laterally across the environments targeting email, source code, critical databases and more.”.

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Authentication Architecture Threat Detection Accountability 90

Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Backups Passwords 98

Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Lapsus$ has used tactics such as social engineering, SIM swapping, and paying employees and business partners for access to credentials and multifactor authentication approvals. The threat actor compromised information from up to 366 Okta customers. Reset password for Okta admins. SOC Detection Rules for Okta.

Accountability 57

Accountability Authentication Passwords Social Engineering 57

Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

” For some environments, this can unfold as easily as a compromised username and password being used to infiltrate a virtual private network (VPN) to access network resources. Leverage XaaS capabilities via the cloud and managed services versus on-premises infrastructure, allowing greater threat detection and vulnerability management.

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Ransomware Architecture Engineering Threat Detection 116

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2023

For UK-based gamers, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) offers a plethora of advice, from basic password protection to more advanced threat detection. US gamers, on the other hand, can turn to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for a wide range of guidance materials.

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Cybersecurity Accountability Threat Detection Scams 61

Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Okta, a leading provider of authentication services and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, confirmed that its private GitHub repositories were hacked this month. This playbook provides security analysts and researchers fast track access to threat identification and remediation at the user level.

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Accountability Architecture Authentication Internet 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The vulnerability, dubbed ProxyToken, lets attackers bypass the authentication process to access victims’ emails and configure their mailboxes. Normally, Exchange uses two sites, a front and back end, to authenticate users. ProxyToken sends an authentication request with a non-empty SecurityToken cookie to trigger this feature.

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Authentication Passwords Software Accountability 143

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Such an approach will prevent hackers from taking advantage of gaps, like weak passwords or lack of multifactor authentication, “to find their way into a system, elevate their status, and move laterally across the environments targeting email, source code, critical databases and more.”.

Authentication 65

Authentication Architecture Threat Detection Accountability 65

Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

Phishing attacks refer to fraudulent attempts, usually through email or messaging platforms, to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or Social Security numbers. This wouldn’t be the first time there’s been confusion as to the authenticity of Musk’s statements. Phishing attacks.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 13, 2022

For example: IMPACT : An SSH server which supports password authentication is susceptible to brute-forcing attacks. REPRODUCTION : Use the `ssh` command in verbose mode (`ssh -v`) to determine supported authentication methods. Look for “keyboard-interactive” and “password” methods.

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DNS Engineering Authentication Malware 107

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The only items that change between environments are the variables and secrets (passwords, certificates, keys) used by the software to customize the deployment for that particular environment. Repositories require authorization and authentication as well as auditing and logging for least-privilege and need-to-know access to the repository.

Software 118

Software Digital transformation Passwords Risk 118

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2023

Compromised detections: RDP attacks and Mirai botnets Cybercriminals typically conduct reconnaissance on the target port before using what are called dictionary attacks, entering and trying out known usernames and passwords to see if any of the combinations grant access. This excludes the following network ranges: 10.0.0.0/8

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IoT Internet Internet Firewall 68

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Controls can be anything from good password hygiene to web application firewalls and internal network segmentation, a layered approach that reduces risk at each step. Storing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers in cookies is discouraged due to the potential risk of exposure.

Mobile 98

Mobile Computers and Electronics Risk DDOS 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Many people still use poor passwords, and security questions are simply not good enough, as most people choose answers that are easily discovered through a simple social media search. Just a few years ago, defining multi-factor authentication took up a majority of time when introducing the concept to a new audience.

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Accountability Media Authentication Passwords 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Access controls should include strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls. Awareness programs: Financial institutions should educate employees on cybersecurity best practices and provide regular training to help them recognize and respond to potential threats.

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Cybersecurity Computers and Electronics Phishing Banking 99

CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Even with enhanced modern anti-malware and threat detection software, cybercriminals know their effectiveness depends on the system’s users. This includes passwords, user information, and banking details. Using weak passwords. You may be surprised to learn that the most popular password in the world is “ 123456 ”.

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Cybersecurity Passwords Scams Phishing 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Key takeaways: TeamTNT is using new, open source tools to steal usernames and passwords from infected machines. Its developer describes the Lazagne tool as an application that can be used to retrieve multiple passwords stored on a local machine. T1555: Credentials from Password Stores. Figures 8, 9). TA0005: Defense Evasion.

Cryptocurrency 84

Cryptocurrency Malware Passwords Authentication 84

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2023

They may use methods such as pretending to be the rightful owner (social engineering) and calling the card company's call center to confirm the limit, disabling the one-time password authentication required for card use, or using other social engineering tactics. It is critical to prevent misuse at the monetization process.

Phishing 67

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication eCommerce 67

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

We must be capable of login into username Carlos and the password we just got. The server must authenticate the user before it can fulfil the request. When we modify this download transcript number, the server will no longer verify that we have permission to download it. Conclusion.

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Authentication Passwords Accountability Threat Detection 128

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

Companies use MDM solutions to maintain a secure environment across all the mobile devices they own or have access to, as well as provide features such as remote wipe, password policies, application management and data protection. With that in mind, below are ten reasons why MDM is an integral part of doing business in the 21st century.

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Mobile Data breaches Cyber threats Software 127

IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This means, following best practices such as implementing security training, user authentication and access, and protecting their endpoints and brand. Victims are taken to an impersonation site, via a phishing link, which will prompt them to enter personal information, including bank details or passwords.

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Banking Phishing Financial Services Government 82