CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 19, 2022

A recent survey conducted on IT leaders by Hitachi ID discovered that half of them are found storing passwords on shared document files, triggering security and privacy concerns. And to its surprise, Hitachi ID discovered that half of the tech people were not following the basics while securing their digital passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 17, 2021

Media has been trying its best to create awareness among online users about the need to go for passwords that are difficult to guess or hack. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 31, 2023

John the Ripper is a popular password cracking tool that can be used to perform brute-force attacks using different encryption technologies and helpful wordlists. It’s often what pen-testers and ethical hackers use to find the true passwords behind hashes. For our example, we won’t need a powerful machine.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Enforce additional credentials beyond usernames and passwords for all users regardless of seniority. Make sure that any shared logins are validated by users confirming OTPs (one-time passwords) from administrators, biometrics, or security codes.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

If there ever was such a thing as a cybersecurity silver bullet it would do one thing really well: eliminate passwords. Threat actors have proven to be endlessly clever at abusing and misusing passwords. So what’s stopping us from getting rid of passwords altogether? Passwords may have been very effective securing Roman roads.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 10, 2018

However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. The upshot won't be a surprise to any of my regular readers: they're vulnerable.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) protects your environment by guarding against password weaknesses with strong authentication methods. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

Passkeys have the potential to replace passwords for logging in to websites and applications. Passkeys are a lot easier to manage and are resistant to phishing , harvesting and other credential attacks, which is why it’s making its way into the mainstream as a more secure and convenient authentication method.

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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. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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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. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. See the Best Password Management Software & Tools. How Hackers Steal Cookies.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Weak Passwords Many people overlook password choices. Recent data breaches have shown that people are highly likely to use the same password across multiple online accounts accounts. While passwords serve as a safeguard to prevent hackers from exploiting our sensitive data, it's important to refrain from using the same password.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Last month, the Port of Houston, one of the major US ports, was hit by a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a nation-state actor. One of the major US ports, the Port of Houston, revealed that it was hit by a cyber attack in August that had no impact on its systems. reads the joint advisory. reads the joint advisory.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. They also have a limited budget to spend on effective cyber security measures.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Secure home router.

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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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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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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

JUNE 13, 2023

Recognize that cyber-criminals are constantly evolving their tactics, so it is essential to stay up to date with emerging trends and vulnerabilities. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Cyber attacks featured in the top five risks for the year ahead, along with factors like extreme weather and the cost of living crisis.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this Spotlight edition of our podcast sponsored by LastPass* we’re joined by LogMeIn Chief Information Security Officer Gerald Beuchelt to talk about LastPass’s third annual Global Password Security Report, which finds password hygiene improving at large companies, but lagging at smaller firms. Read the whole entry. »

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Security Boulevard

JULY 16, 2021

Cyber attacks against the healthcare industry continue to rise. The recent cautionary tale of the University of Vermont Health Network’s ransomware scare is but one example of how attackers are ramping up to steal data and disrupt services. Administrators were leaving password hashes behind on remote endpoints.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

One year ago in February, the major eBay hack was in progress, eventually resulting in over 233 million passwords being stolen. 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.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

How Hackers Steal and Use Your Passwords. You’re probably annoyed with everyone telling you to have a long, complex, unique password for every website, device, and account you own. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords? The password system is broken. Enter the password manager. #4. Massive U.S.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Threat actors hacked the home computer of a DevOp engineer, they installed a keylogger as part of a sophisticated cyber attack. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm. The hackers installed a keylogger on the DevOp engineer’s computed and captured his master password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Credential-based attacks have been on the rise, with Verizon finding stolen credentials contribute to nearly 50% of attacks and a plethora of cyberattacks this year as evidence. But despite warnings from security experts, individuals continue to use weak and breached passwords that leave them vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Weak Passwords Many people overlook password choices. Recent data breaches have shown that people are highly likely to use the same password across multiple online accounts accounts. While passwords serve as a safeguard to prevent hackers from exploiting our sensitive data, it's important to refrain from using the same password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a “free for all” for cybercriminals because everyone—consumers and businesses alike—is a target. 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. holiday weekends in 2021.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Remember, password managers, network scanners, gaming apps, encrypted messaging apps can also have droppers embedded in them, that when deployed, can create nasty troubles to users. In reality, iPhones can get infected by malicious software and are also vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced.

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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. That’s where the tool comes in — it helps manage all those connections.” That’s our goal.”

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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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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

. “The attack, which was discovered by Dailymotion technical teams and is still ongoing,” the company release stated, “was successfully contained following the implementation of measures to limit its scope. The goal is to find daisy-chained accounts–a common situation resulting from poor cyber hygiene.

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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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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

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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