Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise , which offers a self-hosted, remote desktop software application that is widely used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is warning about an unusually sophisticated phishing attack that can let attackers take remote control over user systems when recipients click the included link. Pyle’s blog were coincidental.

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Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2022

“Frappo” acts as a Phishing-as-a-Service and enables cybercriminals the ability to host and generate high-quality phishing pages which impersonate major online banking, e-commerce, popular retailers, and online-services to steal customer data. The last update of the service was registered May 1, 2022.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Real-time antivirus protection Install robust antivirus software that provides continuous protection against emerging threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing scams. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, protecting your data from prying eyes. appeared first on Webroot Blog. Help me choose the right protection.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. The most frequent targets of phishing attacks were online stores (18.12 The contact phone trick was heavily used both in email messages and on phishing pages. To access a real Zoom meeting, you need to know the meeting ID and password.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. Change passwords regularly. Changing passwords regularly will make the lives of cyberbullies much harder.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4. Held in October, each week there will be a different focus on a key behavior: 1.

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Anton on Security

JULY 7, 2022

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our third Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blog for #2 ). cloud ransomware isn’t really ‘a ware’, but a RansomOp where humans?—?not

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Now, let’s take a quick tour through the terrain of common cyber scams: Phishing scams Ah, phishing scams, the bane of our digital existence. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. ’ Get creative! But fear not!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

In a recent blog post , the tech giant introduced the option to create and use a safer, more convenient alternative to passwords: Passkeys , a form of digital credential. Passkeys are generated using public-key cryptography , or asymmetric encryption, which involves using a pair of public and private keys. So, how do they work?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Encrypt sensitive data and maintain regular, secure backups to ensure data integrity and availability, even in the event of system failures or cyber attacks. •Robust access control. Comprehensive monitoring. Backup strategies.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 8, 2019

References It's not just Let's Encrypt issuing certs to phishing sites (and that's fine, so let's stop throwing them under the bus for it) Plain text password storage - even generated ones - is wrong on many levels (the UX alone just doesn't make any sense) Big thanks to Whois XML API for sponsoring my blog this week!

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 4, 2023

In a brief blog post entitled “The beginning of the end of the password,” Google group product manager Christiaan Brand and senior product manager Sriram Karra called passkeys “the easiest and most secure way to sign into apps and websites and a major step toward a ‘passwordless future.'”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Use strong passwords, 2FA. The security of your Bitcoin wallet is mostly dependent on the strength of your passwords. Use uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters, and a combination of them to create strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. A virtual private network (VPN) can offer an additional layer of encryption and security.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Create strong passwords and use different ones for each account This may seem like a hassle, but it’s one of the most effective ways to thwart cyberattacks. But why dedicate an entire day to this?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The term Pharming is a combination of two words Phishing and Farming. Pharming vs phishing. Though Pharming and Phishing share almost similar goals, the approach to conduct Pharming is entirely different from Phishing. Related: Credential stuffing explained.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Data encryption.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. How Can Your Credentials Become Compromised?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) For organizations that have made that jump, sticking with a simple username and password to protect a globally accessible email server is far from good enough. Password leaks are commonplace.

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NopSec

JULY 25, 2017

Make sure your business email password is “Password123.” As it happens, the easiest way to actively exploit a system is to have the password or key. So how does an ethical hacker (and really, malicious ones, too) get a password or key? So how does an ethical hacker (and really, malicious ones, too) get a password or key?

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This indicates that your connection is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept your data. Be cautious of websites that promise extravagant discounts, as they may be phishing scams or counterfeit sites. Avoid Grinchy Phishing Scams Phishing scams are the Grinches of the online shopping world.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This blog aims to dissect the nuances of cloud security risks , shedding light on the challenges commonly faced when securing digital assets in the cloud. Lack of Encryption Cloud computing involves data transmission over networks and storage in shared infrastructures. Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

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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. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. 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. Use data encryption. Use a Secure Sockets Layer.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

These methods have transformed the security of organizations who have been able to take advantage of Duo Passwordless both in their ease of use and phishing resistance. It is what allows you to connect to your bank online over secure hypertext transport protocol (https) and be confident your financial information will be encrypted.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. Although phishing scams have been around about as long as the internet, hackers like OnePercent Group still rely on social engineering to fool high level members of corporate organizations. OnePercent utilizes a malicious file attachment via phishing email.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In this blog, we’ll home in on Conti, the strain identified by some as the successor, cousin or relative of Ryuk ransomware , due to similarities in code use and distribution tactics. In the case of phishing campaigns, Wizard Spider and its affiliates have been known to use legitimate Google document URLs in the email body.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 18, 2023

The additional result of these hacks include: •51% had their information phished •43% had credit card information stolen •35% had their username and password stolen •17% had their identity stolen or cloned Additionally, the study found that a large majority of Americans (75%) harbor genuine concerns about visiting websites that do not look secure.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

A typical AiTM attack might start out with a phishing email that includes a malicious link. The user might not even need to give up their password. The protocol enables you and the website to speak securely using encryption, making it difficult for outsiders to monitor your communications or traffic. What is an AiTM attack?

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Coyote does not implement any code obfuscation and only uses string obfuscation with AES encryption. Encrypted string table building To retrieve a specific string, it calls a decryption method with the string index as a parameter. The decryption method works by creating a table of base64-encoded data.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. Our real-time anti-phishing also blocks bad sites. You’ll also have the ability to secure your smartphones, online passwords and enable custom-built protection if you own a Chromebook.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2022

This blog post was authored by Ankur Saini, Roberto Santos and Hossein Jazi. Unlike previous attacks that were trying to convince victims to open a url and download a first stage payload or distributing fake translation software, in this campaign the threat actor is using a spear phishing attack that contains macro-embedded Excel documents.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

MGM made the hasty decision to shut down each and every one of their Okta Sync servers after learning that we had been lurking on their Okta Agent servers sniffing passwords of people whose passwords couldn't be cracked from their domain controller hash dumps. We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In this blog, techniques used by these malware families will be explored. For example, the same or similar custom encryption schemes are used by these malware families. In this blog, we will be focusing on 3 malware families called Krachulka, Lokorrito, and Zumanek. Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment. framework.

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