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. We offer a product that has a ton of value,” Côté says.

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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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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Credential stuffing is a cyber attack that deploys a large number of credentials pointed at a target to gain access to specific personal accounts. The goal is to find daisy-chained accounts–a common situation resulting from poor cyber hygiene. This strategy is made easier with a password manager.

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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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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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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security Risk Level You may have thought that hackers wore black suits and rappelled off the roof to hack a company, but that only exists in Hollywood. This incident would be considered a "data breach," and it's the potential consequence of poor Access Control management.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

From improved security to reduced password fatigue, passkeys could eliminate many of the problems with passwords and transform the way users log in into their accounts and interact with websites and applications. Passwords can be easily guessed or stolen and even found on the Dark Web, but passkeys are much harder to crack.

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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. Domain admin behavior increases risk of Pass-the-Hash attacks.

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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. 2015 Cyber Security Risks. Read the full story here on Hot for Security.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Check out our guide on how to understand the underlying issues, and how to decrease your risk. #5. How Am I Supposed to Remember All These Passwords? 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. Massive U.S.

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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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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. A recent surge in sophisticated attacks against mobile devices has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. By integrating these measures, organizations can fortify their defenses against sophisticated mobile attacks.

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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. If consumers have corporate files or email on their personal devices or they’re using company-owned devices to shop or check email, their employer is at risk.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

While cyberthreats are often associated with billion-dollar organizations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at equal risk, and usually, at an even greater disadvantage. Had a team member not caught the disturbance, people’s health and safety would have been at risk. Consider the Colonial Pipeline incident.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Vulnerability management is handled not only by cybersecurity and IT teams but by cross-functional teams that understand how assets are used across the organization. From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming. It is also important to highlight that misinformation can be used to launch cyber-attacks, like phishing emails or messages. Do they understand the risks of identity theft and impersonation? Who posted it? How was it shared?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

However, even if they are not used to store data, attackers will often use them as ways to access other networked devices. We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

And yet our pervasive deployment of IoT systems has also vastly expanded the cyber attack surface of business networks, especially in just the past few years. IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern. It’s Nelson’s job to help companies address IoT risks – but he also has a very personal stake.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The consequences of these attacks can be severe. In addition to financial losses, healthcare organizations may experience disruptions to their operations, putting patients' lives at risk. In some cases, attackers have stolen sensitive patient information, which can be used to extort additional payments or sold on the Dark Web.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

The Clop gang’s exploitation of the MOVEit vulnerability has become a critical issue, causing concerns among several organizations about their own security procedures as well as their vulnerability to similar cyber assaults. Password suggestions should be disabled, and frequent password changes should be avoided.

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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. Another change that may occur in the cyber insurance market in 2023 is the adoption of new technologies and risk management strategies by insurers.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 7, 2021

According to the Thales Access Management Index 2020, over half of respondents regarding cloud-first world challenges identified unprotected infrastructure (57%) or cloud applications (55%) as one of the biggest targets for cyber-attacks. Pandemic intensifies the need for secure remote access management. Zero Trust.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Risk reduction. Putting data security policies in place can reduce the risk of a costly or damaging data breach. You should never use the same password, or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts. Employers should train their workers to identify risks and follow data security best practices.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Other highlights were: more than 60 per cent of affected organisations may have paid ransom demands; while the largest Denial of Service (DDoS) attack ever was launched in Europe last July. Almost one in four cybersecurity attacks (24 per cent) targeted public administration and governments, ENISA said.

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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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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. The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang were hit with an advanced and wide-ranging series of cyber attacks, reportedly causing disruption to the opening ceremony and the event's website.

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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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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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Incident response inside an organization often depends on a specialized security team that is tasked with quickly identifying and addressing active security incidents and notifying the business of potential security risks. These diligent defenders need to be well-prepared and have a thorough response plan.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Malware delivery and execution techniques like DLL side loading with Winword.exe are identical to previous cyber-attacks done by Dark Pink group ( 1 ). Key Judgments Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are almost certainly a significant cyber threat to ASEAN countries. In particular: - Ensure the firewall has TLS 1.3

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By understanding their motivations, we can better comprehend the risks and develop effective strategies to protect ourselves. 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.

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