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Supply Chain Attack Hits Password Manager

SecureWorld News

A similar type of attack just played out against an Enterprise Password Management tool called Passwordstate. Supply chain cyberattack against password manager Passwordstate. If you secretly add malicious code to a legitimate software update, then organizations might welcome all the code into their networks.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Be Careful with Downloads Downloads are one of the surest ways to introduce malware into your system. Look for Reliable Sources: Download software only from reputable sources and official websites. In the wrong hands, even an Office doc can be dangerous, so always know the source of any download.

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10 Behaviors That Will Reduce Your Risk Online

Daniel Miessler

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness: A Comprehensive Guide

CyberSecurity Insiders

Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments, especially from unfamiliar or suspicious sources. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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How To Protect Against A Phishing Attack And How To Counter Them

SiteLock

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. Often called the human firewall , users must consider the security implications of their actions and act accordingly when interacting with information technology and the net.

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The Case for Multi-Vendor Security Integrations

Cisco Security

This new integration supports Umbrella proxy, cloud firewall, IP, and DNS logs. This integration expands on Elastic’s on-going expansion of Cisco integrations including ASA, Nexus, Meraki, Duo and Secure Firewall Threat Defense. New Cisco Firepower Next-Gen Firewall Integrations. Read more here. Read more here.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. need to be managed both at the application level as well as the network level.

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