Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. Scammers use authority and urgency to get their victims to suspend their critical thinking and act quickly. IoT devices have made our lives convenient, and we use them daily without much thought. Impersonation Scams.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Most online retailers grew wise to these scams years ago and stopped shipping to regions of the world most frequently associated with credit card fraud, including Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Russia. Contacted by KrebsOnSecurity, Kareem agreed to speak on condition that his full name not be used in this story.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 4, 2020

And if your employees work from home, it’s wise to ensure their home systems also are protected by a firewall. It’s smart to limit access to your business computers to authorized users only and to ensure each user has his or her own separate account with strong passwords. Back up your business information.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 18, 2021

However, a wise security professional will not await that development, and it may be projected that neither will lawmakers. More About This Author >. Recently, a company named Oxford Quantum Circuits announced that it was offering quantum computing as a service (QCaaS). This does not imply that this preparation will be easy.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 18, 2021

However, a wise security professional will not await that development, and it may be projected that neither will lawmakers. More About This Author >. Recently, a company named Oxford Quantum Circuits announced that it was offering quantum computing as a service (QCaaS). This does not imply that this preparation will be easy.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

Nixon said it’s not clear whether any of the people involved in the Twitter compromise are associated with this vishing gang, but she noted that the group showed no signs of slacking off after federal authorities charged several people with taking part in the Twitter hack. As a result the attack surface has just exploded.”

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 1, 2021

NIST researcher Christopher Brown, who also serves as a volunteer firefighter, had this to say about the need for P-Flash: "I don't think the fire service has many tools technology-wise that predict flashover at the scene. Our biggest tool is just observation, and that can be very deceiving.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2023

In its SEC filing, T-Mobile called the attack "malicious" and stated that data attained through its API was done "without authorization.” Did it require any authentication and authorization to use? Uncovering an API attack after the fact – in this case, 41 days and 37 million records later – is just not good enough.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Credential stuffing is a type of attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration.” What is credential stuffing? How credential stuffing attacks work. Launch attack.

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Joseph Steinberg

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So, if you are responsible for information security and are not both getting and utilizing actionable IP threat intelligence, it may be wise to download and take a look at CrowdSec. Others have offered poor reporting and integration with reporting tools. That said, existing offerings will improve, and new ones will be introduced.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2022

To protect themselves, businesses cannot rely on the authorities. Instead – sticking with our Wild West analogy! they must establish their own ‘townships’, protected by their own laws and guidelines. What should they look out for? It’s hard to specify, but common concerns include: Digital intrusion. Digital currency.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 10, 2019

Related: The rise of ‘memory attacks’ I’m making this assertion as federal authorities have just commenced steps to remove and replace switching gear supplied, on the cheap, to smaller U.S. Commissioner Stark wisely is calling for removal and replacement of all of the Huawei telecom equipment.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Other mobile carriers that offer similar credit services would be wise to make sure their own security posture is appropriate. But if you’re acting as a bank with tens of millions of customers, you need to run cybersecurity like a bank with tens of millions of customers. Adam Darrah , director of threat intelligence, ZeroFox.

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Security Through Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The scammers used the tactic of urgency and authority over the targeted employee, and since they were posing as CEO’s, employees were more likely to comply without question. Protect Yourself from Charity Fraud and Give Wisely. Social Media. A statistic from July, 2021 shows that over 4.48 billion people use social media worldwide.

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2021

Given the increased frequency and severity of enforcement around consent violations, it is wise for organizations to invest in automation at an early stage of the compliance process and prepare your organization for all data privacy regulations around the world – not just the existing ones but also those that are upcoming.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

What about avoiding all the above trickery, and relying on a wise third party for all your detection content? Detection Engineering is Painful — and It Shouldn’t Be (Part 1) Contrary to what some may think, a detection and response (D&R) success is more about the processes and people than about the SIEM. This would be fun!

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2019

“ UK police already raided the homes of several webstresser.org users, in Netherlands authorities are working to unmask Dutch users of the service. “Skills in coding, gaming, computer programming, cyber security or anything IT-related are in high demand and there are many careers and opportunities available to use these wisely.”

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2021

It’s helpful for many reasons: It gives you a solid idea of what the next generation find interesting, research-wise. Perhaps we’ll have an hour-long debate over the rights and wrongs of paying malware authors. Which bits of tech do they love? What do they think will be an issue down the line? You won’t know until you try it!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It’s wise to address this possibly thorny area with an emphasis on mutual gain. . About the author. The majority of people have a trace in servers that are currently active; this is a given. All our browsing, purchases, social media, emails, and more will leave a trail that culminates in a heap of intel. . Unacceptable Risks.

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Centraleyes

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Having an independent voice that can provide on-demand support for expanding the board’s cybersecurity knowledge is a wise and timely move. Scrutiny by Regulatory Authorities CISOs can also be held accountable by regulatory authorities for both their actions before and after a security breach.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As a result, authorities around the world are starting to recognise the need to act now and combat the ransomware epidemic. However, the perpetrators have grown wise to this fact and, as a result, modern attacks will often target backup files as well. Therefore, an effective recovery plan is essential.

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Security Through Education

JULY 5, 2023

Social Engineering Techniques – Authority Ok, so the first technique I (Curt) see here is “Authority,” which is almost a freebie. Authority is the right to exercise the power or influence over another person. Do you have a moment to assist me with that? In this case “I’m from IT.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 7, 2021

Lesson 2: Daring to dream I started this year working with my soul sisters – three wise, coaches and successful businesswomen. Wayne Dyer, an American self-help and spiritual author and motivational speaker was the master of this principle. Better will always be on its way. Lean back and be available for the miracles." Lean back?"

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Security Through Education

MARCH 3, 2021

Do not provide personal information or information about your organization, unless you verify a person’s authority to have the information. As you pause and allow space between “stimulus and response”, you can empower yourself to choose wisely. Attackers will encourage them to divulge or accept more information than they should.

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Spinone

JULY 10, 2020

Now, carelessness in handling personal information can turn into a life sentence for many businesses, both reputation-wise and compliance-wise. An explanation that only a user him/herself or a person authorized to act on their behalf can make a request related to personal information. What are the CCPA requirements?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

This can provide authorized users with a temporary password with the privileges they require each time they need to access a database. On top of this, it is wise to ensure standard account security procedures are followed: Strong passwords should be enforced. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The FCC also agrees that states can’t create their own net neutrality laws, however, it’s unclear whether or not the FCC has the authority to enforce this statement. As the home of some of the biggest names in technology, it’s no surprise that California’s legislators are especially concerned about cybersecurity. Critics say….

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 6, 2022

So, choose its team members wisely, as they’re going to have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. About the Author. Vulnerability triage should be undertaken by a team with expertise in data analytics , IT management, cyber security risk and general business risk. Second Step: Plan. The importance of planning is paramount.

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

While those families are clearly related code-wise, we can't ascertain whether the same actor is behind all of them, because a lot of the shared features were extensively discussed in Chinese blogs. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. Having the device information is essential, as. only targeted unpatched older devices (4.x

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Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

While those families are clearly related code-wise, we can't ascertain whether the same actor is behind all of them, because a lot of the shared features were extensively discussed in Chinese blogs. This APK embedded a secondary hidden/encrypted payload. Having the device information is essential, as. only targeted unpatched older devices (4.x

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Notice Bored

JUNE 25, 2021

Speaking as a reformed IT auditor, software tester, information risk and security specialist, consultant, technical author and proofreader, I've learned to temper my perfectionist streak by accepting that finite resources, imposed timescales and competing priorities mean I have to accept 'good enough for now' in order to move on to other things.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In healthcare, it’s a wise investment because more professionals are working remotely. A cyber catastrophe may seem inevitable, but there are basic practices and actionable steps any healthcare organization can take to begin reducing the clear and present risk of being impacted by a cybersecurity event. Evaluate data inventory. Scheduling?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 19, 2020

It almost gives them the authority to fail in their security actions because you are expecting them to. I had much more authority when I was working in financial services," Sherry said. Can you build a robust security culture if you believe or communicate that end-users are the weakest link? What will appeal to people?

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SecureList

OCTOBER 20, 2021

However, as time went by, managing such servers has become harder and less profitable — a result of greater interest in cybercrime on the part of local authorities. Industry-wise, cybercriminals are no longer limited to financial institutions. Then and now: a comparison of how cybercrime groups looked in 2016 vs 2021.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

Such a layered approach is still wise. The data can be decrypted only by an authorized entity that holds the cipher key. Evolving privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) mean ongoing headaches for cybersecurity, compliance and risk management teams.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 1, 2021

But here’s the rub: As an extension’s user base grows, maintaining them with software updates and responding to user support requests tends to take up an inordinate amount of the author’s time. Yet extension authors have few options for earning financial compensation for their work.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Fundamentals of API Security API security includes a range of tactics such as strict authentication and authorization methods, data encryption technologies, and strong access controls. How OAuth Works OAuth is primarily focused on authorization. If the user grants access, the Authorization Server generates an authorization code.

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