CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

In today’s digital age, companies face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. The reality is that no organization is immune to cyber attacks, regardless of its size or industry. The post How to defend lean security teams against cyber threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

And preliminary inquiry made by its security experts has revealed that the hackers accessed the servers through a Zoho Vulnerability- once used by Chinese hacking groups to launch cyber attacks.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In today’s blog, we’re unpacking why MFA is a cornerstone topic in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it can keep your organization safe from potentially devastating cyber attacks. Multi-factor authentication is something many of us encounter in our online lives in conjunction with passwords.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

The answer, like most other cybersecurity-adjacent answers, lies in a combination of factors including social engineering , weak passwords, and other risky security moves or attacks. User-generated passwords can be deceptively weak, with less caution given to password management as remote and hybrid work become more common.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

Cyber attackers continue to up their game. The new attack method, reported by Sophos researchers yesterday, is already growing in use. While it may sound pretty inconvenient, password managers can remove the hassle of typing your credentials, because you will have to reauthenticate sessions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Organizations with weak cybersecurity have been severely punished with cyber-attacks, data breaches, and huge losses in the past. You can start with the most basic measure of changing the router’s password to a stronger one before moving to advance options that involve router configuration.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A completely free online password generator for internet users. It is no longer news that cybercriminals have doubled, and are wreaking havoc all over the world, cybersecurity experts and researchers reel out periodic findings on cyber-attacks week after […].

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Google addressed 3 actively exploited flaws in Android Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems Bangladesh government website leaked data of millions of citizens A man has been charged with a cyber attack on the Discovery Bay water treatment facility Progress warns customers of a new critical flaw in MOVEit Transfer software CISA and (..)

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords. In the event of a cyber attack or data breach, having up-to-date backups ensures that you can restore your information and minimize potential losses.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Port officials said they protected against the attack by following a security plan it put in place: "Port Houston followed its Facilities Security Plan in doing so, as guided under the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and no operational data or systems were impacted as a result," reads the statement.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 17, 2021

Despite that, most users are seen indulging in a pursuit of using the same password on multiple platforms and that too which is easy to guess for hackers through password spray cyber attacks. So, Cybersecurity Insiders has brought a list of 42 passwords that have been hacked over 50,000 times in the past 2 years.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The password system is broken. You need to keep your information safe, but you need an easier way to manage all of your complex and unique passwords. Enter the password manager. #4. Healthcare Company UHS a Victim of Major Cyber Attack. Massive U.S. What Happened Yesterday with T-Mobile?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Back-up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If the deal is too good to be true, it probably is – As a result of the global supply chain shortage, this year offers cyber attackers another human desire to exploit. While it might seem daunting to change all your passwords, password managers, such as LastPass or NordPass, make it easy to manage.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Fast forward to 2015, and we’ve had several trending cyber security issues appear in just these first few weeks. Below are 7 trending cyber security stories that you should read for February 2015. Anthem Cyber Attack. Did you know that “123456” is the most popular password, with “password” coming in second?

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

This includes a combination of training and awareness programs, leveraging human intelligence to recognize and report threats, and employing technological solutions such as AI and password managers. By integrating these measures, organizations can fortify their defenses against sophisticated mobile attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2022

However, most of them are found storing their passwords in centralized platforms or shared docs, leaving access to those files to anyone in their work group. Such laxity in storing passwords often leads to security issues, such as data steal, cyber attacks or data destruction.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With weak and breached credentials at the center of so many security incidents, password security is a great place to start. It is also critical for organizations to require a strong form of backup authentication, such as biometrics, to provide an added layer of security for all sensitive business information.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 31, 2023

There are security products and open-source modules that can check your databases and force users to use strong passwords and update them regularly. To ease the user experience with all of those complicated passwords, use password managers to autofill credentials.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It is also important to highlight that misinformation can be used to launch cyber-attacks, like phishing emails or messages. Letting an attacker compromise your identity only takes one moment, one click. Kids (like everyone else) need to develop that critical thinking to question the legitimacy of everything they read online.

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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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Make sure that any shared logins are validated by users confirming OTPs (one-time passwords) from administrators, biometrics, or security codes. Consider deploying enterprise-grade password management and generation tools with minimum criteria and no-reuse policies to bolster initial account safety.

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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

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder at Keeper Security, shared his thoughts with SecureWorld: "The first line of defense against ransomware is often strong and unique passwords for all applications, websites and systems—on every device.

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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. This should include a secure password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In May this year, the health services provider suffered a massive cyber attack that resulted in disruption of services for weeks and incurring losses close to €100 million. Second is the news related to a cyber attack that took place in Port of Houston last month.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

Have a company policy that employees must use long, complex and unique passwords. Because it’s nearly impossible to remember them all, use a password manager for your business. When you are duplicating passwords or using common passwords, you are falling right into the hacker’s trap.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Password Policies: Enforce NIST password policy requirements, such as lengthier passwords and the use of password managers. Password suggestions should be disabled, and frequent password changes should be avoided. PowerShell Security: Restrict PowerShell usage and update to the latest version.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected. Furthermore, regular drills or simulations of cyber-attacks can prepare the team for real-world scenarios.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

A web application firewall (WAF) is one of the most important elements on your cyber security checklist, by monitor incoming traffic to help prevent severe cyber attacks to your site. Your passwords should be unique and contain numbers, symbols and at least eight characters, and you should change them regularly.

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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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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Consider using a password manager (check if your employer offers one) to create unique passwords for every account. Good data security practices can create a more secure work environment for everyone.

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