Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The 2020 Duo Trusted Access Report details the security state of thousands of the world’s largest and fastest-growing organizations. As work from home for most began, the priority for many organizations was keeping the lights on and accepting risk in order to accomplish this end. This year’s report is our best yet!

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Authentication CISO VPN Technology 75

Security Boulevard

MAY 22, 2023

On-demand, Secure SaaS Access Authenticating and authorizing user identities have always been an important aspect of enterprise security. The expansion of remote work has changed the traditional notion of a security perimeter. Secure access for managed or unmanaged devices for on-premises or remote workers.

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Password Management Passwords Risk Authentication 59

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. Since July 2021, Menlo Security has seen a 224% increase in HEAT attacks. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(

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Cloud Migration Malware Phishing Security Defenses 52

The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2022

The pandemic-driven remote working brought about unforeseen challenges that the pre-pandemic corporate world would have never imagined. From transitioning to a work-from-home as a ‘perk’ to a ‘necessity’, the organizations had to realign their operations and do it fast, to keep the ships afloat. Fragmentation dilemma .

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Mobile Education Phishing Technology 258

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

No, this is not a blog about remote working, working from home, or telecommuting. This is not a blog that will discuss the work/life balance benefits of working from home, though there are many, and this will not talk about how building out our internet infrastructure benefits businesses and employees.

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Internet Internet 97

Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2020

Hackers are conducting a mass-scanning the Internet for vulnerable Salt installs that could allow them to hack the organizations, the last victim is the Ghost blogging platform. Salt (aka SaltStack) is Python-based, open-source software for event-driven IT automation, remote task execution, and configuration management.

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Internet Internet Hacking Advertising 113

Heimadal Security

MAY 2, 2024

Finding a remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that works for your MSP can be very tricky. Are There Any Alternatives) appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. With dozens of solutions to choose from, narrowing down your options takes a lot of time and effort.

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Software 53

IT Security Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There has been no shortage of digital ink spilled about the merits and pitfalls of remote work. A seemingly unending surge of worker surveys, scientific studies, pundit prognostications and C-suite demands have coalesced around the one intractable truth — nobody seems to agree if remote work is a productivity boon or bust.

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Veracode Security

JANUARY 26, 2021

But we are going to carry on with our annual look-back at our most popular blogs from the previous year. we find out what resonated with security professionals and developers, uncover trends, and learn what people have questions or concerns about. Did you catch all these popular blog posts? Developer security training.

Education 52

Education Software Hacking 52

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 30, 2022

Phishers are enjoying remarkable success using text messages to steal remote access credentials and one-time passcodes from employees at some of the world’s largest technology companies and customer support firms. Over the course of less than 1 minute, at least 76 employees received text messages on their personal and work phones.

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Mobile Phishing Authentication Accountability 291

Schneier on Security

JUNE 16, 2023

I’m just back from the sixteenth Workshop on Security and Human Behavior , hosted by Alessandro Acquisti at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. SHB is a small, annual, invitational workshop of people studying various aspects of the human side of security, organized each year by Alessandro Acquisti, Ross Anderson, and myself.

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Cybersecurity 232

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 3, 2021

We are nearing one and a half years since remote work became the norm and organizations …. The post Remote work and its lasting impact: What our global research uncovered appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.

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Artificial Intelligence Data privacy 87

Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A critical WordPress plugin RCE (remote code execution) vulnerability has been identified in version 5.0.4 How Does the WordPress Plugin RCE Work? The WordPress plugin RCE works by letting an unauthenticated user initiate an inclusion attack on a local file, like, for instance, a PHP […].

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Cybersecurity 128

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2021

. If you’ve just started remote working, are remote-curious, or are transitioning into a permanently remote position, these tips can help you find success working from home. If you are a remote-work veteran, you might learn a thing or two as well. Why This Trend will Outlive the Pandemic.

Education 98

Education Network Security 98

Heimadal Security

APRIL 4, 2022

Borat, a new remote access trojan (RAT) with easy-to-use capabilities has emerged on the darknet markets. How Does Borat Work? Borat is a RAT that allows remote hackers to be in full control over their targets’ mouse and keyboard, and access files, and […].

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DDOS Marketing Ransomware Malware 116

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 10, 2021

Guest Blog: TalkingTrust. What’s driving the security of IoT? The Urgency for Security in a Connected World. Additionally, many auto manufacturers now have the ability to remotely update software to fix vulnerabilities or even upgrade functionality. Device Security is Hard. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 07:39.

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IoT Firmware Manufacturing Encryption 78

Heimadal Security

MAY 26, 2023

In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, ensuring strong network security has become a top priority for companies of all sizes. Given the rise of remote work, cloud computing, and increasingly complex cyber threats, conventional network architectures and perimeter-based security measures are no longer enough.

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Architecture Cyber threats Network Security 90

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics. How does remote encryption work?

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Ransomware Encryption IoT VPN 112

Heimadal Security

JULY 25, 2023

Mobile device management (MDM) is software that enables IT teams to supervise and secure all mobile endpoints in a company`s digital perimeter: laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc. In the age of remote & hybrid work, an MDM strategy is an essential component of endpoint security.

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Mobile Software 80

Heimadal Security

JULY 13, 2023

In today`s business landscape, where many employees work remotely, protecting assets turned out to be more and more complex. Key Features and Benefits appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Antivirus Cyber threats Cybersecurity 87

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 20, 2021

Cyber insurance is driving a long overdue improvement in user access security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is fast becoming a requirement for all privilege and non-privilege accounts, whether users are working on the internal network or remotely. It seems insurers … Continued.

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Insurance Cyber Insurance Authentication Network Security 116

Heimadal Security

MAY 12, 2022

RMM software (short for Remote Monitoring and Management Software) is a software type used by IT professionals and organizations to remotely manage and monitor networks and endpoints. How Does RMM Software Work? appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The post What Is RMM Software?

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Software 97

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2021

With many employees now working remotely, securing company data isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Things get even more complicated if you have an international remote workforce. As of 2018, more than 2 million people were working abroad for U.S. Related: Employees as human sensors. Slow Communication.

Internet 223

Internet Internet Government Risk 223

Heimadal Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

Zoom has become increasingly popular in recent years since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged and remote work has increased dramatically, along with the virtual communication tools. The post Altered Zoom App Found Delivering Banking Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Most malware is […].

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Banking Malware Cybersecurity 93

Heimadal Security

JUNE 2, 2022

On Monday, Microsoft’s Security Response Center issued an advisory on CVE-2022-30190, a newly-discovered zero-day vulnerability that may enable threat actors to run arbitrary code with user-type rights. Microsoft is currently working on a […]. Microsoft is currently working on a […].

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2022

With our recent round of funding, we have opened up numerous API security career opportunities around the world, both in-office (Sunnyvale, CA and Cincinnati OH) and remote. You can review the available API security openings here. But before you do, I thought I would update my 2018 blog on what it’s like to work here. […].

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The pressures of supporting the shift to remote work and dealing with the accompanying rise in cyberattacks has left many CISOs burnt out and exhausted. Modern security solutions can offload much of the burden. The post How to Reduce Cybersecurity Staff Burnout appeared first on Ericom Blog.

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Cybersecurity CISO 97

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

One legacy of the ongoing global pandemic is that companies now realize that a secured and well-supported remote workforce is possible. Recently, the University of Illinois and the Harvard Business School conducted a study, and 16% of companies reported switching their employees to work at home from offices at least twice a week.

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B2C IoT B2B VPN 214

Troy Hunt

APRIL 6, 2020

That email would have been a reply to one you originally sent to me that would have sounded something like this: Hi, I came across your blog on [thing] and I must admit, it was really nicely written. I also have an article on [thing] and I think it would be a great addition to your blog. On a popular blog. Just the title.

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Advertising VPN Internet Internet 296

Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Plus, remote work means that an organization’s IT perimeter is no longer restricted within its walls. Continuous Adaptive Risk and Trust Assessment Explained appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. With more employees bringing unmanaged devices to the office, business networks can be accessed by many more people.

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Risk 83

Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2021

Last week cybercriminals deployed ransomware to 1,500 organizations that provide IT security and technical support to many other companies. The attackers exploited a vulnerability in software from Kaseya , a Miami-based company whose products help system administrators manage large networks remotely. Image: Archive.org.

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Software Ransomware System Administration Authentication 286

Webroot

MAY 26, 2021

The global pandemic that began to send us packing from our offices in March of last year upended our established way of working overnight. Many office workers have yet to return to the office in the volumes they worked in pre-pandemic. many companies are rethinking the way they work. We’re still feeling the effects.

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Scams DNS Firewall Phishing 110

Webroot

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Remote access has helped us become more interconnected than ever before. The growth of remote access allowed individuals to work with organizations and teams they don’t physically see or meet. However, the demand for remote access has critical implications for security. What is secure remote access?

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VPN Penetration Testing Education Security Awareness 111

Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

Cisco is working on a patch for a bug in the Prime Collaboration Deployment solution that was reported by a member of NATO’s Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The vulnerability was discovered by Pierre Vivegnis, a security researcher at NATO’s Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Education 89

Education Media Hacking Accountability 89

Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2021

<a href='/blog?tag=Inbound tag=Inbound Threats'>Inbound Threats</a> <a href='/blog?tag=File tag=File Transfers'>File Transfers</a> <a href='/blog?tag=Email Luckier people had a home office or spare room to work from, while others had to make do with the kitchen table or the sofa.

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Cybersecurity CISO Social Engineering Technology 119

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Remote work already had an impact on IT strategy and the shift to cloud, including hybrid cloud , well before the onset of Covid 19. Over the past two years, this trend has greatly accelerated, and working practices have been transformed for many workers and organizations. Strategy reassessment needed. Cyber threats impact.

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Digital transformation Cybersecurity Cyber threats Financial Services 214

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To navigate this complex landscape, business leaders must strike a delicate balance between fostering open research environments and securing their valuable IP, safeguarding both their business and innovative endeavors. Organizations must prioritize data and decision intelligence to tackle these threats effectively.

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