Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. But once the keys are compromised, what are attackers ultimately looking to achieve?

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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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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Threat actors have proven to be endlessly clever at abusing and misusing passwords. Compromised logins continue to facilitate cyber attacks at all levels, from phishing ruses to credential stuffing to enabling hackers to probe deep inside of a breached network. Passwords may have been very effective securing Roman roads.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 However, smaller companies rarely have the IT talent, tools, or budget to prevent such attacks. million — damages that would crush most SMBs. Last Watchdog’s Melanie Grano contributing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The new generation of weapon systems developed by the Pentagon is heavily computerized and for this reason more exposed to cyber attacks. ” In one case the GAO testers were able to guess an administrator password in only 9 seconds. “Poor password management was a common problem in the test reports we reviewed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Turning off this kind of access when employees leave or no longer need it can shut down potential avenues for attack. Patching – routine updates pushed by vendors to their software can help to remove bugs from your IT infrastructure that could otherwise be exploited by cyber attackers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The 2023 Edition of the National Risk Register predicts that, in the next two years, there is a 5 to 25% chance that a devastating attack will target critical infrastructure and cause physical harm. A nationwide loss of power could create a ripple effect, causing disruption to internet telecommunications, water, sewage, fuel and gas supplies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

Attackers can use default login information from any device that is connected to the internet, so managing your company’s privacy settings is a key factor in protecting against cyberattacks. Have a company policy that employees must use long, complex and unique passwords. Most data breaches start with a phishing email.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Drone attacks hit two Saudi Arabia Aramco oil plants. A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Iran denies successful cyber attacks hit infrastructures of its oil sector. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2020

The GRU stole confidential medical files from WADA's Anti-Doping Administration and Management System, then leaked sensitive information onto the internet. Reduce the password burden: Review how your organization uses passwords. Check out more information from the report here.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. These threaten enterprise networks because malicious traffic from the internet can travel between networks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Two meaningful steps every person can take, right now, is to begin routinely using a password manager and encrypted browsers. Cyber hygiene isn’t difficult. If we are to flatten post-COVID-19 cyber attacks, these online habits need to become as routine as washing hands and social distancing.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These algorithms will be able to learn and adapt to changing patterns in cyber threats, allowing them to detect and respond to attacks in real time. This will allow security professionals to focus on more important tasks, helping to improve the overall efficiency of cybersecurity operations.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

It was one of the worst years (if not the worst) for cyber attacks. With the pandemic pushing so many people to have economic activities on the internet, payment processors are now more relevant than ever before. Use a reliable password manager. 2020 is a case in point. Cryptocurrency trading accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Password attacks: These involve various methods to obtain or crack passwords, including brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or credential stuffing. There are multiple password management solutions that are readily available in the market to help you protect your passwords with the help of passkeys.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But both first scenario is likely to be lead second one since the buyer of the credential is going to use it for some other cyber attack. Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To protect personal information and feel safe while surfing the internet; 2. 3 Basic Cyber Security Training Courses For Everybody The best cyber security courses online listed below contain the information everybody must know to keep their data safe in the high-risk online environment. All presented with real examples.

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