Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While no plaintext passwords or financial data was stolen, the hack did expose answers to security questions. SolarWinds employees claim that the attack resulted from a weak password that an intern had used – “solarwinds123”. All of that could’ve been avoided had SolarWinds implemented a strong password policy.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Security experts have warned for years about the possibility of social engineering attacks with deepfakes, and the technology has matured enough for 2023 to see hackers successfully leverage it. Security leaders will start integrating human risk management into their overall security strategy.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

Cyber risks from third-party vendors further complicate the situation. To navigate this, SMBs need to conduct an enterprise risk assessment, implement basic cybersecurity controls, train their workforce, and consider outsourcing cybersecurity to a security-as-a-service provider.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. Users can only access this vault if they have the right master password and/or if they are able to pass through multi-factor authentication.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

But actually, when you put them in a scenario – “Hey… would you be sharing a password with [your boss]?” We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that. How do you handle critical information password management, dealing with password multiple passwords?

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

But actually, when you put them in a scenario – “Hey… would you be sharing a password with [your boss]?” We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that. How do you handle critical information password management, dealing with password multiple passwords?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Social engineering, for example, is a threat that makes use of human vulnerabilities for illegal access. Ongoing training initiatives can cover security factors beyond basic awareness, enabling personnel to spot and mitigate possible cyber risks efficiently. Teach them how to verify the sender’s address and URL.

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