CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

A data breach can potentially cripple your organization, so it’s crucial to set up firewalls and prop up valuable cyber defenses to protect sensitive data. However, not all cyber attacks occur digitally. On top of secured data infrastructure, it helps to be conscious of your physical cybersecurity exposure.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Battling cybersecurity threats can often feel like an uphill struggle. Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Your employers might be able to provide you with specific directions on how to handle certain aspects of your cybersecurity. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. Use strong passwords. Set up firewalls.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

It can be easy to understand then, that cybersecurity may not have been a huge priority for businesses . Some studies suggest that between 2020 and 2021 there was a 50% increase in overall attacks on corporate networks, and a 40% increase in cyber attacks globally. appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

While security controls such as automated pH testing would have prevented the poisoned water from being distributed, this story highlights how much critical infrastructures, such as water utilities, have become vulnerable to cyber attacks. Most industrial equipment has no cybersecurity feature. Making cybersecurity top of mind.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

There are many common perceptions about cybersecurity – but many are mis perceptions. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), misinformation about cybersecurity can be confusing – and sometimes risky. Fiction: Cyber criminals don’t care about SMBs. Fiction: Outsourcing cybersecurity is not a realistic option for SMBs.

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Cytelligence

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CYPFER, a leading cybersecurity firm, understands that a cybersecurity strategy must be right sized for a company. With the correct mix of strategies and frameworks, the playing field can level out and lean security teams can effectively defend against cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

As the dust settles following the recently disclosed hack of NewsCorp , important lessons are emerging for the cybersecurity and journalism communities. China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ Password leaks are commonplace.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. Also read: How to Get Started in a Cybersecurity Career. The Top Cybersecurity Certifications. With that advice in mind, here are 15 cybersecurity certifications particularly worth considering. IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 2, 2024

Host Paul Roberts speaks with Jim Broome, the CTO and President of MSSP DirectDefense about the evolution of cybersecurity threats and how technologies like AI are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and the work of defenders and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP). Read the whole entry. » Data Feudalism?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. The rise of cyber-attacks and phishing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Nearly half of EDR tools and organizations are vulnerable to Clop ransomware gang tactics, according to tests by a cybersecurity company. So … the EDR missed an indicator of compromise, and while it may have compensated for it later, the firewall should have stopped inbound/outbound traffic but failed to do so.”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

National Security Agency (NSA) released comprehensive network security guidance on March 3, on the same day that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its longest-ever list of exploited vulnerabilities. Change default passwords and remove unnecessary accounts. Store passwords with secure algorithms.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

And if an enterprise is under an active ransomware attack, or a series of attacks, that’s a pretty good indication several other gangs of hacking specialists came through earlier and paved the way. In short, overlapping cyber attacks have become the norm. This grim outlook is shared in a new white paper from Sophos.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

OPSWAT is a global leader in IT, OT and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity solutions. He has extensive experience in routing and switching, network design, firewalls, cyber security, and data analysis. How did you get started in cybersecurity? Computer networking goes hand in hand with cyber security.

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. Humans remain the biggest and most common cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes. SQL Injection.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S. v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 1, 2022

. · Deploying a web application firewall (WAF) from Palo Alto Networks, F5, Imperva, will also help. Always avoid default password settings to ensure that the network is secure enough. . The post Know more about YO-YO DDoS Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2021

Bose Corporation has announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place earlier this year, on March 7. According to the breach notification letter filed by Bose, the company was hit by a sophisticated cyber attack, threat actors deployed ransomware within its infreastructure. ” continues the letter.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Banks are taking revolutionary approaches to digitize and streamline the customer experience - but these measures could come with a cost without strategic cybersecurity measures. With this modernized banking, banks and financial institutions are under constant threat from a wide range of cyber attacks. Follow us - stay ahead.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Understanding these methods is essential for implementing effective cybersecurity measures. Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. Hackers use automated tools to rapidly attempt multiple password combinations, exploiting weak or easily guessable passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 1, 2021

By Tony Goulding, Cybersecurity Evangelist at Centrify. The 2020 Global State of Industrial Cybersecurity report found that 74% of IT security professionals are more concerned about a cyberattack on critical infrastructure than an enterprise data breach. Vaulting Shared Passwords. Some hackers simply aim to cause disruption.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

China-linked hackers carried out cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks with TAIDOOR malware. In May, the FBI and CISA also warned cyber attacks coordinated by Beijing and attempting to steal COVID-19 information from US health care, pharmaceutical, and research industry sectors.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

That helps ensure the success of this attack, as you will see. July 4, 2018: the cyber attack begins. 2:43 p.m. - [The Unauthorized User] resets the password to the production Users database. The Timehop engineer discovers that the password has been changed. The hacker logs in at 2:04 p.m. 2:50~4 p.m. 4:13 p.m. -

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

As coronavirus-themed cyber attacks ramp up, consumers and companies must practice digital distancing to keep themselves protected. Social engineering invariably is the first step in cyber attacks ranging from phishing and ransomware to business email compromise ( BEC ) scams and advanced persistent threat ( APT ) hacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

The Five Eyes Alliance—comprised of cybersecurity authorities from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom—released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory detailing the top 10 commonly exploited controls and practices. Strong password policies are not implemented.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Popular DDoS Web Analytics Tools Some popular DDoS web analytics tools include: CloudFlare Web Application Firewall Sucuri Website Firewall Azure Web Application Firewall AWS WAF Imperva Early Warning Signs of a DDoS Attack Having tools like web application firewalls and monitoring services in place are your best defense against a DDoS attack.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CIS Security Controls, published by SANS and the Center for Internet Security (SIS) and formerly known as the SANS 20 Critical Security Controls , are prioritized mitigation steps that your organization can use to improve cybersecurity. The CSCs are often used by organizations to develop a comprehensive security information program.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

ransomware to conduct the cyber-attack, the hackers threaten to expose stolen files unless the company pays a ransom. Configure firewalls to prevent rogue IP addresses from gaining access. For added account protection, use strong passwords and activate multi-factor authentication. using the LockBit 2.0 Final Remarks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Yes, one lapse on a spam email, one inadequate password, one abandoned account, or a malfunctioning asset can cause havoc. . In fact, in the cybersecurity world, you can’t protect something if you have no idea where the threat exists. . . Let us now see how you can make the best use of ITAM to minimize cyber attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. Log on to your Mac by entering your device password. Hold the Shift button and select Continue in Safe Mode.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 21, 2023

Assessing the attack landscape To implement a frictionless trusted access experience, it’s important to understand the attack landscape. The most recent Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report lists credential and phishing attacks as the top attack vector (followed by vulnerability and botnet attacks).

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 3, 2021

According to Thomas Weber, an SEC Consult researcher: “This TFTP server can be abused to read all files from the system as the daemon runs as root which results in a password hash exposure via the file /etc/passwd. By uploading malicious Quagga config files, an attacker can modify, e.g., the IP settings of the device.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As 2023 draws to an end and cybersecurity budgeting is nearly complete, it helps to consider the year’s events and try to predict next year’s trends. After receiving input from industry experts and doing my own analysis of the year’s driving forces, I identified five major cybersecurity trends. Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2021

Bose adds cybersecurity protocols following ransomware. Bose is also sharing how it has decided to bolster its cybersecurity protocols: "Enhanced malware/ransomware protection on endpoints and servers to further enhance our protection against future malware/ransomware attacks. Changed access keys for all service accounts.".

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here are some data breach prevention and response practices that have stood the test of time, followed by a reference list of some vendor resources that can help you improve your own cybersecurity and incident response capabilities. Cyber attacks happen to almost all organizations; limiting their damage is critically important.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

A common thread runs through the cyber attacks that continue to defeat the best layered defenses money can buy. Related: We’re in the midst of ‘cyber Pearl Harbor’ Peel back the layers of just about any sophisticated, multi-staged network breach and you’ll invariably find memory hacking at the core.

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