The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

Hackers don’t discriminate based on the number of employees or the size of the IT budget. Related: Using employees as human sensors. ” These types of attacks can allow hackers to steal massive amounts of sensitive data, disrupt operations, and even take down websites.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in their techniques, targeting individuals and businesses alike. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2022

How to Control Root-Level SSH Access. It’s not surprising that hackers find root access keys to be such a valuable target—once you can gain access into a system, there’s no limit to what havoc you can wreak! Once they find one, they attempt to log in using common usernames and crackable passwords. How do they track it?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Just how did a self-employed web site designer and mother of two come to work for one of the world’s most rapacious cybercriminal groups and then leave such an obvious trail of clues indicating her involvement with the gang? Alla Witte’s personal website — allawitte[.]nl nl — circa October 2018. 6 in Miami, Fla.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 23, 2021

Hackers are using weak and stolen credentials in a significant way to compromise business-critical environments. Stealing access to your environment using a known password for a user account is a much easier way to compromise systems than relying on other vulnerabilities. Don’t throw away password expiry.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. We are in the final !

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In a short blog post published this afternoon, Facebook said hackers have been exploiting a vulnerability in Facebook’s site code that impacted a feature called “View As,” which lets users see how their profile appears to other people.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Unfortunately, hackers realize this and use the lure of free games to infect people with malware. This provides an incentive for hackers to steal and resell other people’s digital property. But the good news is that taking a few basic precautions can keep you safe: Protect your accounts. Avoid pirated games.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

” By understanding the methods that criminal hackers commonly use, organizations can take proactive measures to safeguard their systems and protect their data. .” In this blog post, we'll explore common techniques used to penetrate systems and how organizations can defend against each type of attack.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

But to know your enemy is to defeat your enemy. How malware disrupted our lives. They steal and lock files away and they will absolutely leak data in the most damaging way if a ransom settlement is not reached. The bad news is that hackers are spreading the love and targeting businesses of all sizes. Lemonduck.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. How safe are your company’s online transactions? Many people still don’t realize the dangers of phishing, malware, ransomware, unpatched software, and weak passwords. That’s why savvy businesses have started using online generators for making stubs.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Filing for your taxes can be a nuisance, but the refund you receive is well worth the effort, especially if you have big plans for your tax credit. But how would you feel if your refund check was stolen? We all play a role in creating a safe Internet experience, and you can do your part by safely filing your taxes.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. In this blog, we provide you with ten actionable ways to safeguard your digital identity, focusing specifically on how to prevent compromised credentials.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Unlike millennials and Generation Z, your grandparents weren’t born with a smartphone in their hands. With Grandparent’s Day right around the corner, here’s a guide on how you can help keep your grandparents safe from the most common cybercrimes on the internet. Show Them How to Think Like a Cybercriminal .

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

Welcome to the Battlefield Staring at the soft glow of a monitor, a hacker sipped coffee and watched the minutes tick by. Satisfied, the hacker leaned back with a wry smile on his lips and thought, “ I am the admin now.” This method is often used in places where 2FA is an afterthought. This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

How to Help Protect Your Digital Footprint IdentityIQ Every click, search, and interaction online contributes to your digital footprint – an intricate trail of data that encapsulates your digital identity. Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet and digital devices.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, April 2021. You can check if your phone number or email address is part of this Facebook data leak and other data breaches on the Have I Been Pwned website. Think Before You LinkedIn!

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The 2021 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report observes passwords caused 89% of web application breaches, either through stolen credentials or brute force attacks, making the protection of credentials a high priority. Post-pandemic guidelines mandated that many traditional roles become remote access roles. Data breach costs rose from $3.86

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Successful cybercriminals are a lot like pickpockets in a Charles Dickens' novel: they carefully monitor their victim by blending in or remaining undetected, seeking the opportune moment to steal your valuables. Hackers are exploiting victims using a process called skimming.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2021

How to troubleshoot hardware problems that look like malware problems. How to spot a DocuSign phish and what to do about it. T-Mobile customers, change your PINs. Source: BleepingComputer) A job ad blunder by the UK’s Ministry of Defence has accidentally revealed the existence of a secret SAS mobile hacker squad.

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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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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The most common targets for hackers are web applications and websites. As a trusted security partner, it’s important to help educate your customers on today’s ever evolving threat landscape and provide guidance on proactive protection and threat prevention. Clicking malicious links within comments on a web forum or blog.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Once found, these vulnerabilities are then exploited to steal data, distribute malicious content, or inject defacement and spam content into the vulnerable site. Once found, these vulnerabilities are then exploited to steal data, distribute malicious content, or inject defacement and spam content into the vulnerable site.

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SiteLock

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

REvil ransomware might look and sound strange, but it’s a common weapon used by cybercriminals to target unsuspecting businesses, steal sensitive data, and extort money from companies. REvil gained notoriety for stealing sensitive, unencrypted data from computers and networks—then demanding large payments from victims.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In a recent blog Microsoft announced that as of September 15, 2021 you can completely remove the password from your Microsoft account and use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent to your phone or email to sign in to Microsoft apps and services.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2019

Citrix confirmed that the hackers who breached its network stole sensitive personal information of both former and current employees for about six months. Hackers were able to steal business documents, but its products or services were not impacted by the attack. ” reads the notice of data breach sent by Citrix. .

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

This allowed them to steal Facebook access tokens which they could then use to take over people’s accounts.” According to Facebook’s blog , the attack exploited a complex interaction of multiple issues in the social media site’s code that stemmed from a change made to a video uploading feature in July 2017. What happened.

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SecureList

JULY 5, 2023

The higher the global popularity of cryptocurrencies and the more new ways of storing them, the wider the arsenal of tools used by malicious actors who are after digital money. However, for this reason, and due to the fact that hot wallets are always online, they are rarely used for storing large amounts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

So you’re thinking about finally launching your first website. Or you’ve had a website up and running for years but it’s time for an upgrade, an overhaul, and brand new chapter in your online presence. Some hosts take security very seriously, because they understand that their reputation counts on your trust in them.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite what your lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection may indicate, the internet is not instantaneous. When someone visits your website, it takes time for content such as text, pictures, and videos to travel from the point of origin to wherever the website’s visitor is located. How to Ensure CDN Security. CDN Security Concerns.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.

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Adam Shostack

MARCH 5, 2020

More precisely, since I don’t have an Amazon developer account, I’m going to look at the blog post, and infer some stuff about the underlying documentation.). For example, the full line reads “Secure Boot can be used to reduce the risk that a hacker can tamper with and gain a persistent foothold on their device.”

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2023

Browser extension-based malware can range from annoying to catastrophic, but following these tips will help keep your home network safe. Few would argue that browser extensions aren't useful. They have the ability to add valuable functionality to your browser (password managers, ad-blocking, automatic translations, etc.),

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

government — along with a number of leading security companies — recently warned about a series of highly complex and widespread attacks that allowed suspected Iranian hackers to siphon huge volumes of email passwords and other sensitive data from multiple governments and private companies. That changed on Jan.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How much of your personal info is available online? What you paid for your home, who lives there with you, your age, your children, your driving record, education, occupation, estimated income, purchasing habits, and any political affiliations you may have—all pretty personal information, right? The result?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential impact of IoT malware on the public sector — a story of innovation, risk, and the need for resilience. Learn how Zscaler addresses the unique challenges public sector organizations face in defending against IoT threats.

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