Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Let’s first look at how companies store passwords. When you set a password on a website, the company puts it through an encryption algorithm. For example, if your password was “hello” it might be stored as 2cf24dba5fb0a30e26e83b2ac5b9e29e1b161e5c1fa7425e73043362938b9824 and if your password was “Helloworld!”

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Secure sites begin with “[link] not just “[link] “S” stands for “secure” and indicates that data sent between your browser and the website is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Posted by AbdelKarim Mardini, Senior Product Manager, Chrome Passwords are often the first line of defense for our digital lives. Today, we’re improving password security on both Android and iOS devices by telling you if the passwords you’ve asked Chrome to remember have been compromised, and if so, how to fix them.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. It masks your IP address and helps maintain your anonymity online.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

NSO Group has also said that its tool is increasingly necessary in an era when end-to-end encryption is widely available to criminals. Use strong and unique passwords online. Use a password manager. Keep threats off your mobile devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS , and Malwarebytes for Android today.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. According to the Sophos researchers, “Google’s Chrome browser uses the same encryption method to store both multi-factor authentication cookies and credit card data.”. How Hackers Steal Cookies. How Users Can Protect Access.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When a support technician wants to use it to remotely administer a computer, the ConnectWise website generates an executable file that is digitally signed by ConnectWise and downloadable by the client via a hyperlink. ” A composite of screenshots researcher Ken Pyle put together to illustrate the ScreenConnect vulnerability.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. According to an Aug.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From there, the cybercriminals were able to download patient information. None of the documents posted online were encrypted. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It also attempts to steal other data from the affected system, like browser history, cookies, and saved browser passwords. Info stealers like this are usually delivered to an affected system when users download them under false pretenses, often disguised as popular software or cracks. Supply chain. Mitigation. Extra precautions.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Once opened, the email appears as a legitimate email communication from American Express, while the content instructs the cardholder on how to view the secure, encrypted message attached. The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. ” reads the analysis published by the Armorblox.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Use a Strong Password Use these methods to create stronger passwords that protect your online accounts: Create longer passwords that are tougher to crack with numbers and special characters. Don’t reuse the same password , or variations of the same password, across multiple accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. Each MFA option suffers vulnerabilities and creates user friction, so IT managers need to select the MFA option that best suits their users and their security concerns. The Problem with Passwords. MFA Improvements.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Use a secure (encrypted) email provider Which secure email provider should you use? Put into context, it would make little sense to use a privacy-oriented browser and all the features such a browser may have to offer, but continue to reuse passwords across online accounts. Use private search engines Which search engines should you use?

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Multiple passwords , reading through EULAs, website cookie notifications, and more. Many of today's most dangerous threats are delivered through social engineering, i.e., by tricking users into giving up their data, or downloading malware from an infected email attachment. Don't download programs that call themselves system optimizers.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 30, 2024

For example, last year over 69 million players of Neopets, an online virtual pet game, had their customer data exposed — including usernames, emails, passwords, and personally identifiable information (PII) such as birth date, gender, zip code, and country of residence.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2021

1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. 1Password and LastPass comparison. User experience.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The goal is to protect cardholder data by encrypting it so that in the event a bad actor was to somehow intercept data, all they would get is indecipherable data. Simply visiting a website that you don’t know is malicious could result in unknowingly downloading extensions and programs that can wreak havoc on your website and computer systems.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Phishing and smishing scams impersonate a legitimate person over email or text messages to trick you into taking action , like providing sensitive information or downloading a virus. Ransomware blocks an employer’s access to its data via encryption, and the employer will have to pay a ransom to access it. Password theft.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malicious PHP on the compromised site, loaded from the iframe, downloaded a file stored on Google Drive, my_resume.scr. The iframe and file download. The file was a version of ransomware, like Cryptowall or Cryptodefense, which encrypts a user’s files and the files on mounted network drives, demanding money to decrypt them.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Security controls, such as password security procedures, the use of encryption for stored data, and VPN usage. Requirements that the employee install certain security apps, such as anti-virus packages or mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Restrict employees from using rooted devices to access organizational resources.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. And be judicious about any app you might download to your mobile device. Passwords are easy to guess, especially when they are any of the worst that continue to be the favored security solution for a majority of users–i.e.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The use of non-approved applications, known as ‘shadow IT’ can introduce dangerous points of vulnerability, but good application management practices can ensure that only approved programs are being used with proper oversight from a security professional. Beware passwords – passwords remain the weakest link for most organizations.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

This leads to a loss of control over what is downloaded, what links are clicked on, and what files are being accessed or even uploaded; thus, leaving the business exposed to various security incidents. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To increase efforts to secure user data, Snewpit will be reviewing “all server logs and access control settings” to confirm that no unauthorized access took place and to ensure that “user data is secure and encrypted.”. We will be reviewing all access control settings and ensuring our user data is secure and encrypted.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Whether it’s through downloading a rogue attachment or playing a game from an unprotected website, computer viruses are common. When using a mobile phone to conduct personal tasks like accessing a bank account, avoid using public Wi-Fi and use your phone provider’s network to connect to the internet as the cellular network is encrypted.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

The ISO file also contains a decoy Word document that has an XOR-encrypted section. The KamiKakaBot loader uses this section to decrypt the XOR-encrypted content from the decoy file then writes the decrypted XML KamiKakaBot payload into the disk (C:Windowstemp) and executes it via a living-off-the-land binary called MsBuild.exe ( 7 ).

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SecureList

JUNE 16, 2021

The malware dropped from the aforementioned document is dubbed ‘MarkiRAT’ and used to record keystrokes, clipboard content, provide file download and upload capabilities as well as the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the victim machine. argument1: URL to download the file. argument: path to file to upload.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

The massive trove of emails was left on a publicly accessible Amazon AWS server, allowing anyone to download and access the data. While it is unclear if any malicious actors have accessed the S3 bucket, anyone who knew where to look could have downloaded and accessed the CSV files, without needing any kind of permission.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

One slip on a phishing email, one weak password, one orphaned account or a misconfigured privilege could wreak havoc — even for an SMB. Imagine you open your laptop and your screen goes dark, only to find out that a criminal has encrypted and/or stolen your data and is threatening to leak your personal information if you don’t pay.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

App downloads. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Bank details. Biometrics.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Every computer has one – a timer that will put the computer to sleep when it’s left unattended for a specified length of time, and then requires a password to wake up. Password managers. What your employees do online can often come back to haunt you, and often in malware they inadvertently download from infected websites.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

Don’t reuse passwords. Password reuse is a common problem, especially in consumer cloud services. When using a cloud service for the first time, it’s easy to think that if the data you are using in that particular service isn’t confidential, then it doesn’t matter if you use your favorite password. One password….

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Make it a habit to reboot devices often, ensuring that downloaded updates are activated. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps.

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