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It's a Zero-day? It's Malware? No! It's Username and Password

The Hacker News

As cyber threats continue to evolve, adversaries are deploying a range of tools to breach security defenses and compromise sensitive data. Surprisingly, one of the most potent weapons in their arsenal is not malicious code but simply stolen or weak usernames and passwords.

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Commenting on the SANS Threat Intelligence Summit 2021 Presentations – An Analysis and Practical Recommendations

Security Boulevard

I've been recently working on several articles on the topic of threat intelligence and I came up with a proper article which I'll share in this post with the idea to improve my reader's situational awareness on the topic eventually improving the way they work and do threat intelligence gathering online. -.

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6 Takeaways From the Changes in OWASP’s Top 10 Vulnerability Ranking

CyberSecurity Insiders

Much has changed in the cyber threat landscape since then. A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. Presented below is a rundown of the most important points and inferences from the update made in the OWASP Top 10.

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The Impact of AI on Social Engineering Cyber Attacks

SecureWorld News

So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape? The growing threat of social engineering Social engineering, fundamentally, refers to psychological manipulation tactics that attackers use to deceive victims.

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. Physical access systems are designed to increase building security by requiring a badge or key fob for entry.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. By establishing several defensive barriers, this layered method improves resistance against a variety of cyber threats.

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Quantum Computing Threats: A How-to Guide for Preparing Your Company’s Cybersecurity Defenses

CyberSecurity Insiders

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. The following sections detail the most vulnerable systems and provide recommendations on how to upgrade security defenses to withstand these emerging threats.