CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In The 8 Digital Transformation Trends Shaping Business in 2022 report we learn that customers want intuitive ease, speed, and convenience; personalized omnichannel experiences that span physical and digital environments; and they demand security, privacy, and control over their data.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 16, 2023

These secrets control data access when transferred between applications—sending information from a webpage, making a secure request to an API, accessing a cloud database, or countless other cases that modern enterprises encounter while pursuing digital transformation and increasing automation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Finally, employees should have all the tools necessary for safe remote work, such as VPN subscriptions, password managers, and devices equipped with multi-factor authentication. Many cybercriminals view this as an opportunity to exploit digital systems that are still being set up.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 12, 2022

Identity Management Day 2022 , sponsored by Identity Defined Security Alliance and National Cybersecurity Alliance, is a reminder to make identity management and digital identity security a priority. The IBM 2021 Cost of Data Breach report also indicates that 61% of all breaches were a result of stolen credentials.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 14, 2022

The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) 2021 indicates that credentials are the most sought-after asset in data breaches. Compromised credentials are then used to launch further attacks, such as privilege abuse and impersonation attacks to exfiltrate personal data. Guest Blogger: Anastasios Arampatzis.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In addition to a password, the user needs a pin, a physical token or key, a code sent to a smartphone, or some kind of biometric input. It eliminates the need for users to enter usernames and passwords for individual applications and systems. Thus, if the SSO login is compromised, MFA operates as an extra layer of security.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2022

Threat actors are spreading password-stealing malware disguised as a security tool to target Ukraine’s IT Army. Cisco Talos researchers have uncovered a malware campaign targeting Ukraine’s IT Army , threat actors are using infostealer malware mimicking a DDoS tool called the “Liberator.”

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

This convergence of consumer and business concerns underscores the imperative for organizations to embrace technology strategically and address and mitigate the perceived risks associated with the digital realm. Companies that leverage digital tools to rethink traditional approaches can reshape entire markets and create new paradigms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The acceleration of digital transformation has also left companies with less transparency and fewer relevant security insights as the implementation of multiple new services and systems led to widespread fragmentation. It’s also important that companies ensure that their vendors are encrypting their company data as well.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2019

Turn the corner into 2019 and we find Citigroup, CapitalOne, Wells Fargo and HSBC Life Insurance among a host of firms hitting the crisis button after their customers’ records turned up on a database of some 24 million financial and banking documents found parked on an Internet-accessible server — without so much as password protection.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Enterprises have experienced lightning-fast digital transformation over the past 18 months. As cyber breaches and ransomware attacks skyrocket, businesses now have no choice but to face the truth — cybersecurity is no longer an option. Not using easy to decrypt passwords or the same password for multiple accounts.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. On top of this, the consequences of rapid digital transformation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic created the perfect storm for successful ransomware attacks. Use Best Password Practices. Practice Good Remote Working Habits.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 15, 2022

I was joined by Liz Waddell, Incident Response Practice Lead at Cisco Talos , who’s often there at ground zero for data breaches, helping teams put out fires in remediation. And finally, Christos Syngelakis, CISO, and Data Privacy Officer at Motor Oil Group. Meet the experts. Lead with, “How can I make your life easier?”.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2021

Due to the remote work boom and accelerated digital transformation projects, many of those conversations and exchanges are online. When organizations fail to implement comprehensive privileged access security controls, it’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” they will suffer a data breach.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2018

The recent data breaches at Timehop and Macy’s are the latest harbingers of what’s in store for companies that fail to vigorously guard access to all of their mission-critical systems. Compromised accounts came into play in data breaches of Uber, Tesla, Gemalto, Aviva, Equifax and many others.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

Turns out it was possible for a threat actor to flood GLIBC with data , take control of it, and then use it as a launch point for stealing passwords, spying on users and attempting to usurp control of other computers. Improved versions of the original WannaCry soon followed — and then the floodgates opened.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 6, 2024

How You Can Prevent Breaches like Snowflake in the Future andrew.gertz@t… Thu, 06/06/2024 - 14:36 Recently, major data breaches at accounts with Snowflake highlight how something as easy to implement as Multi-Factor Authentication could have helped prevent unauthorized access to millions of data records.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These attacks have proliferated to such a degree that there were 493 million ransomware attacks in 2022 alone, and 19% of all data breaches were the result of stolen or compromised login credentials. Enforce additional credentials beyond usernames and passwords for all users regardless of seniority.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2019

APIs are the conduits for moving data to-and-fro in our digitally transformed world. And each new API is a pathway to the valuable sets of data fueling each new application. There have been numerous examples of API manipulation coming into play in data breaches leading to the loss of millions of records, Dooley told me.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 27, 2019

Many organizations are finding themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the security of their digital transformation strategies. On the one hand, the number of data breaches continue to increase and damages stemming from cybercrime have businesses losing more than $3.86 Let’s dive deeper.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 22, 2022

Making passwords passé. Everyday cybersecurity headlines highlight the intrinsic failings of passwords. Large-scale phishing attacks and massive data breaches are almost invariably password related. Apple Passwordless Future Brings Passkeys Into Focus. brooke.crothers. Wed, 06/22/2022 - 15:15. It’s security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

So why has it become such a hot topic, and what will their willingness – and readiness – to address the topic say about the state of enterprise data security? Data breaches are not a new phenomenon – but it’s a threat continually on the rise. But the onus isn’t just on travelers.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Expired keys present a huge liability and can lead to major data breaches. As enterprises continue their digital transformation, safe transfer of and access to information is imperative. While humans rely on usernames and passwords to prove our identity, machines rely on keys and certificates to authenticate.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

Indeed, Verizon Enterprise wrote in its Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) 2021 that credentials—both for human and machine identities—constituted the top variety type in 60% of analyzed breaches for the year. Attackers resort to such activity more often than not in their campaigns. users”) and machine identities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

At the start of the year, Thales released the findings of its latest annual global Data Threat Report which found that, as businesses everywhere undergo a form of digital transformation, the risk of data breaches has reached an all-time high.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to the Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report , cloud migration, remote working and complex security systems were the most dominant contributing factors to increasing the cost of a data breach. At the same time, the leading cause of breaches are compromised credentials.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report advises organizations to deploy multifactor authentication throughout all systems and discourage password reuse. And yet, according to Norton , data breaches for 2019 included 3,800 publicly disclosed breaches, 4.1

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

A pair of malicious activities have become a stunning example of digital transformation – unfortunately on the darknet. Using this technique, the criminal collects your leaked credentials (usually stolen in a data breach) and then applies them to a host of other accounts, hoping they unlock more. Hackers count on it.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2022

According to the IBM Cost Per Breach Report for 2019, the average total data breach cost increased from $3.86M in 2018 to $4.24M in 2019. The scaling of the cybersecurity landscape and organizations’ digital transformation projects drove the need for more significant cybersecurity investment priorities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Remember earlier this year when news broke that Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency was keeping their passwords on a Post-it note, right after a false missile alert was blasted to residents across the state? citizens’ personal data being made available to the public, which has heightened awareness with government officials.

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