Centraleyes

APRIL 24, 2025

Daily Automated Vulnerability Scanning & Periodic Penetration Testing Automated Scanning: Use tools like Nessus, Qualys, or open-source alternatives to run daily vulnerability scans. This isnt about perfect testing every dayits about catching new issues as soon as they appear.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 19, 2021

There are many methods, some of the most common include: Phishing emails that launch ransomware attacks via inline links, links in attachments, or fake attachments. Ensure you have a robust data protection solution in place that delivers secure and air-gapped backups that are immutable. Browsing unknown links and websites.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

This betrays a lack of preparation for disaster recovery and ineffective penetration testing of systems. Exposed Technical Issues & Other Consequences The initial information exposes the critical importance of using MFA to protect remote access systems and testing backup systems for disaster recovery.

Healthcare 123

Healthcare Cybersecurity Ransomware Backups 123

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Audit Firewall Performance Regularly The process of conducting firewall security assessments and penetration tests include carefully reviewing firewall configurations to detect weaknesses. Prioritize testing updates in a controlled environment to confirm compatibility and backup configurations before deploying.

Firewall 120

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

They should know how to spot phishing emails, keep their passwords secure, and report any suspicious activity. Audits and penetration testing. Regular audits and penetration tests can help you identify vulnerabilities in your system. You should also have a clear policy in place for how to handle sensitive data.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The goal was to make the victims run illegal penetration tests and ransomware attacks unwittingly. They’re known for their credit card malware and phishing campaigns. The recruitment scam included common steps such as job interviews, non-disclosure agreements, and test assignments. practice assignments and job interviews.

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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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Security Affairs

MARCH 17, 2021

Operators behind the Pysa ransomware, also employed a version of the PowerShell Empire penetration-testing tool, they were able to stop antivirus products. Threat actors deploy the ransomware by gaining unauthorized access to victim networks by compromising Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials and/or through phishing campaigns.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 22, 2025

In this entry, lets focus on test day itselfand how to maximize the educational, financial, and professional value of the OSCP exam experience. OffSec has gone to great lengths to make the OSCP a realistic simulation of a black-box penetration test; however, to ensure fair grading and timely results, it comes with inherent limitations.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The certification not only requires chip hardware to resist invasive penetration testing, but also mandates audits of the chip design and manufacturing process itself. And even your device backups to the cloud are end-to-end encrypted using Titan in the cloud. This process took us more than three years to complete.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

As part of our continued expansion, we wish to appoint a Technical Cybersecurity Consultant who can conduct security assessments of clients technical infrastructure (M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.) M365/Azure/AWS/Backups/Networks etc.).

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning should be used to test proper implementation and configuration. Email Security: Many attacks escape network security detection through malicious emails, such as phishing , business email compromise (BEC), and ransomware.

Firewall 109

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 109

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

The LockBit Locker group is known for using a combination of advanced techniques, even phishing, and also social engineering, to gain initial access to a company’s network. However, the company was able to restore its network from backups and no client workstations were affected during the intrusions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. Used active multi-email engagements after effective phishing screenings. Deployed malvertising and SEO poisoning to evade detection tools.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Remcos Remcos is marketed as a legitimate software tool for remote management and penetration testing. Remcos, short for Remote Control and Surveillance, was leveraged by malicious cyber actors conducting mass phishing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal personal data and credentials. Enforce MFA.

Malware 98

Malware Banking Penetration Testing Healthcare 98

Hacker's King

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Here are some common methods hackers use to compromise phones: Phishing Scams: Hackers send deceptive messages or emails that lure users into clicking malicious links, which can install harmful software onto their phones. Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Yes, cybersecurity experts can hack your phone—but with good intentions.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Specifically, the agency added: Recommendations for preventing common initial infection vectors Updated recommendations to address cloud backups and zero trust architecture (ZTA). Implement phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all services, particularly for email, VPNs, and accounts that access critical systems.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here are just some of the types of cybercrime that could jeopardize the safety of digital media assets: External attacks : Cybercriminals may attempt to breach company networks or systems to steal sensitive assets through phishing emails, brute force, or DDoS attacks.

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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. Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

do not conduct periodic penetration tests and analyses of the state of maturity of technical and organizational measures taken to reduce cyber risk; when these analyses flag weaknesses, they do not immediately handle them but are added to a “ to-do-list ” without a specific deadline in the short term; and.

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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. Conduct frequent security audits and penetration testing: Detect and resolve any vulnerabilities before they are exploited by fraudulent actors to minimize the likelihood of data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Disaster recovery : Implements redundancy and data backups to improve resilience from inevitable device failures, cybersecurity attacks, or natural disasters. Penetration testing : Tests security controls to verify correct implementation, detect vulnerabilities, and confirm adequate security controls for risk reduction goals.

Architecture 120

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IT Security Guru

MAY 12, 2024

Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments periodically to uncover weaknesses in your website’s security infrastructure. Regular Backups Regularly back up your website and business data. Test the backup and restore process periodically. Regularly review and update access controls.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

Another three were: compromise of internet-facing applications, which accounted for 50% of all ransomware attacks; compromised credentials (40%), of which 15% were obtained as a result of brute force attacks; and phishing. Conduct regular penetration tests and vulnerability scanning to identify and address vulnerabilities promptly.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Last Wednesday, an anonymous individual published a file online containing the entirety of twitch.tv’s source code, information about twitch’s internal services and development tools, penetration testing reports and tools, and payouts to prominent Twitch streamers. Knowing how your adversaries might act can help you act accordingly.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Regardless of the implemented architecture, all organizations should implement the following additional DNS server protections: Backup DNS server information or implement disaster recovery solutions as one would for any other critical data: Use automation to avoid human error. Relatively high frequency backups (daily or at least weekly).

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

. • Security team • Apps team • Penetration testers • Deploy vulnerability scanning tools and pentesting frameworks. Plan for backups and restoration. • DBA • Infrastructure Team • Setup backup and recovery software. Define the backup frequency. Test plans through exercises. Follow the secure coding principles.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. Penetration testing and red teamers are critical for remaining vigilant in an ever-changing threat environment and catching the vulnerabilities otherwise missed.

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Encryption Computers and Electronics Password Management Passwords 138

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 29, 2023

Planning for disaster recovery and routine data backup: Healthcare businesses may suffer severe consequences due to data loss or system malfunctions. To proactively find infrastructure issues, organizations should do vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.

Healthcare 52

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

The Cyber-attack resulted in a large volume of data to be encrypted including database servers and backup data. I have advocated this position in a Cybersecurity book I wrote in 2014 ( Penetration Testing with BackBox ) and have now implemented that vision in our ACSIA product, created by my company 4Securitas ( www.4securitas.com

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 28, 2022

Targeted attacks like these, plus social engineering, specifically phishing – where attackers pose as a trusted source, prey on human vulnerability, and use email or malicious websites to gain the information they want – are effective but they aren’t the only problem.

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Cytelligence

JANUARY 27, 2020

Effectiveness of data backup strategies. Threat actors attack tactics include the following: Phishing – using a phishing email the workstation is infected and access provided to the ransomware threat actors. Lessons learned” from attacks that did not generate a pay-out. Learn more about the different ransomware variants.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

Most cyber attacks are carried out using a combination of social engineering, phishing emails, and vulnerabilities — Java, Adobe Flash and Acrobat, Firefox and Chrome plugins, 0-day client-side / browser vulnerabilities. This often includes storing a secure backup outside of the company’s IT system.

Penetration Testing 52

Penetration Testing Social Engineering Firewall Software 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In this case, there are third-party software solutions that provide automated vulnerability scanning including the following software solutions: Qualys Nessus Metasploit BurpSuite Amazon Inspector Nmap There are also third-party companies that provide penetration testing services.

Risk 52

Risk Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Data breaches 52

NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Attackers guess the passwords easily, find them in open source code repositories, or collect them via phishing. Hunt and destroy or encrypt backups hosted in local and cloud networks as well as virtual machine snapshots. Protect your backup systems. Does backup protect against ransomware?

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