Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2023

Xplain hack impacted the Swiss cantonal police and Fedpol Zyxel published guidance for protecting devices from ongoing attacks Kimsuky APT poses as journalists and broadcast writers in its attacks New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware CISA adds Progress MOVEit Transfer zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (..)

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

They would come for all kinds of data since data like credit card numbers equal directly to money, government or corporate secrets can be sold, and they can encrypt all kinds of critical data for ransom. Ransomware on the other hand encrypts victims’ data and demands a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

Consider employing password-less MFA that replace passwords with two or more verification factors (e.g., Create policies to include cybersecurity awareness training about advanced forms of social engineering for personnel that have access to your network. Stop malicious encryption. Drive-by-downloads. Malvertising.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This puts organizations at risk as personal devices may not use the same levels of security, e.g., encryption and firewalls compared to a company device. Providing courses on phishing, password security, identity theft, and social engineering will prepare employees with correct cyber behaviors.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

In this new campaign, the relationship between Europe and ASEAN countries is very likely being exploited in the form of social engineering lures against military and government entities in Southeast Asian nations. The ISO file also contains a decoy Word document that has an XOR-encrypted section. Figure 11 - XOR decryption.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and keeping software and security systems up to date. To protect against these types of threats, businesses should invest in strong cybersecurity measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Does the provider encrypt data while in transit and at rest? Additionally, multi-factor authentication (MFA) can further reduce the risk of malicious actors gaining access to sensitive information, even if they manage to steal usernames and passwords. Encrypt data in motion and at rest.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. It is used by websites to prevent bots from spamming.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users. The Hacker had discovered Zuckerberg’s password in a 2012 LinkedIn data breach and he had used the same password across several accounts.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Encryption vulnerabilities. This can allow spammers to use your server to send bulk emails to users or enable scammers to conduct social engineering campaigns via your email address. Template engines are a type of software used to determine the appearance of a web page. Encryption Vulnerabilities. Mass assignment.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Encryption vulnerabilities. This can allow spammers to use your server to send bulk emails to users or enable scammers to conduct social engineering campaigns via your email address. Template engines are a type of software used to determine the appearance of a web page. Encryption Vulnerabilities. Mass assignment.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. Format: Bite-sized videos with short quizzes after each topic.

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Kali Linux

JANUARY 29, 2018

Continue The Journey Continuing with our journey, we step into chapter four where we cover installation requirements, show you how to install Kali as a standard install, ARM install, unattended install and as a fully encrypted installation with LVM and LUKS.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

Real-life examples of depth of defense Network Perimeter: Organizations often deploy firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring tools at the network perimeter to prevent unauthorized access. Data Level: Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit is crucial to securing information.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Experts say the best defense is a multi-pronged network security strategy that includes a firewall, anti-malware software, network monitoring, intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS), and data protection. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. How to Defend Against a Backdoor.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? Sure, you need state-of-the-art cybersecurity technology like firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems to keep cybercriminals on the back foot.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. Use web application firewalls to protect exposed web apps. Use strong passwords. Vulnerability Exploitation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Remote desktop software’s sensitive influence over other devices means identity and access management (IAM), password security , and multi-factor authentication are critical for risk management. Check Point is a veteran enterprise security vendor that integrates remote access capabilities into every next-generation firewall (NGFW).

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Ransomware, a definition Ransomware is a set of malware technologies, hacking techniques, and social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use to cause harm, breach data, and render data unusable. Ransomware attackers get into a network in many ways: Social engineering. Unpatched exploits.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2023

Original post at [link] While organizations must still account for flashy vulnerability exploitations, denial-of-service campaigns, or movie-themed cyber-heists, phishing-based social engineering attacks remain a perennial choice of cybercriminals when it comes to hacking their victims.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks. Prevention: Businesses should set strong access controls and management , require rigorous authentication, encrypt critical data, and audit access records on a regular basis to prevent data breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Russian software engineer Eugene Kaspersky’s frustration with the malware of the 80s and 90s led to the founding of antivirus and cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky Lab. Eugene Kaspersky | @e_kaspersky.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This framework guarantees that appropriate authentication measures, encryption techniques, data retention policies, and backup procedures are in place. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Fortanix is supplying the advanced encryption technology underpinning Google’s new service.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

And once they’ve found their way into your business and encrypted your data and files, ransomware operators will demand substantial sums of money to restore them. Oftentimes, phishing and social engineering are used to steal credentials and/or get employees to click on a malicious link or attachment.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate. It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. It includes the use of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number. Ransomware.

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SecureList

MAY 7, 2024

In most cases, this involves either breaching the perimeter (for example, by exploiting vulnerable internet-facing services like VPNs and web applications) or exploiting office applications combined with social engineering (for example, by emailing infected documents or archives to company employees).

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

As an example, even if reasonable steps are taken by the organization to prevent network breaches, if an attacker who is able to circumvent those defenses is able to read the data, the question will be asked, why was the data not encrypted? The burden of responsibility is with the business to protect sensitive data.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 3, 2019

Use a password vault, avoiding password reuse. Use encrypted chat for sensitive discussions. Many of the attack tactics involved elements of social engineering–persuasion tactics that take advantage of human psychology to trick victims into taking actions that have aided the adversaries.

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