Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

After a good start, the Internet-enabled, technological revolution we are living through has hit some bumps in the road. To celebrate Independence Day we want to draw your attention to five technologies that could improve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on the Internet. DNS encryption.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2023

A researcher published a PoC tool to retrieve the master password from KeePass by exploiting the CVE-2023-32784 vulnerability. X Master Password Dumper that allows retrieving the master password for KeePass. ” KeePass is a free and open-source software used to securely manage passwords. x versions. x versions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

One of the most effective ways to do this is through encryption. Encryption is the process of converting plain text or data into an unreadable format using an encryption algorithm, which can only be deciphered or decrypted by those who have the decryption key. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

One sliver of the $90 billion, or so, companies are expected to spend this year on cybersecurity products and services is an estimated $85 million they will shell out for encrypted flash drives. We discussed why encrypted flash drives have become established as a must-have portable business tool in the digital age. Park: Exactly.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security, has offered up some tips to best secure your online accounts and stay safe on the internet. Improving your password habits: Do not use any combination of characters that is easy to guess. Recognisable keystroke patterns or short passwords should also be avoided.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 (aka Nemesis Kitten) is abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices. Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence researchers reported that Iran-linked APT group DEV-0270 ( Nemesis Kitten ) has been abusing the BitLocker Windows feature to encrypt victims’ devices.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2022

Some of you may even have changed your old router’s password for a brand new one. It’s time to dig into the under-the-hood action that is your home’s internet sharing capabilities. What is a Wi-Fi password? If you’re on metered internet, that could prove costly and leave you with no internet for a month.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 6, 2024

Virtual private networking (VPN) companies market their services as a way to prevent anyone from snooping on your Internet usage. When a device initially tries to connect to a network, it broadcasts a message to the entire local network stating that it is requesting an Internet address. Image: Shutterstock.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. This is necessary to make files used by other programs available for encryption. The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Related: Marriott reports huge data breach Ever thought about encrypting the data held on a portable storage device? Launched as a one-man operation in 2007, DataLocker has grown into a leading manufacturer of encrypted external drives, thumb drives, flash drives and self-encrypting, recordable CDs and DVDs.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RDP is one of the most popular targets because it is a front door to your computer that can be opened from the Internet by anyone with the right password. The data above can help you determine whether a password is more secure than another. This is the reason we tell you not to re-use your passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

JusTalk, a popular mobile video calling and messaging app with 20 million global users, exposed a massive database of supposedly private messages to the public Internet for months. The open database is a logging database the company, Ningbo Jus Internet Technology , uses to keep track of app bugs and errors. Zack Whittaker, TechCrunch.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

VPN for privacy Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the internet securely and maintain control over your online privacy. A VPN encrypts your internet connection, protecting your data from prying eyes.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

The company does not believe the botnet is exploiting vulnerabilities in its software, it’s simply going after weak or default passwords using brute force guessing. In this case, if a password is guessed successfully, the device is infected with malware that will carry out additional attacks on other devices. StealthWorker.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion. Encryption What is encryption? How do passkeys differ from passwords?

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default password updated the moment it’s turned on and connected. Use a Strong and Unique Password: Discourage employees from reusing passwords that are linked to other accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In an increasingly connected world, where our lives revolve around the internet, safeguarding our privacy online has become paramount. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

A visualization of the Internet made using network routing data. Imagine being able to disconnect or redirect Internet traffic destined for some of the world’s biggest companies — just by spoofing an email. Image: Barrett Lyon, opte.org. Based in Monroe, La., Lumen Technologies Inc.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. Change passwords regularly. One of the most overlooked ways to protect your business from data breaches is changing passwords on a regular basis. Many people have their original passwords from college, and they never update them. This can be risky.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The internet has transformed our lives in many positive ways, but it has also created a new set of challenges, such as the need to protect our privacy online. With so much personal infor-mation available on the internet, it is important to take steps to safeguard our privacy.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. Nor has anyone accepted accountability for encrypting any of the fresh flows of data, whether in transit or at rest. This is coming. Talk more soon.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

China has enclosed its national internet servers within what is colloquially called ‘the Great Firewall.’ ’ This firewall even goes as far as to block the latest versions of the encryption service TLS (v1.3) If your staff can log on to the internet to access their emails, so can an attacker.

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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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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

A brute force attack is a cyber attack where the attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system or data by systematically trying every possible combination of passwords or keys. There are many already leaked password lists that are commonly used, and they grow after every breach. What is a Brute Force Attack?

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 3, 2022

JusTalk, a popular mobile video calling and messaging app with 20 million global users, exposed a massive database of supposedly private messages to the public Internet for months. The open database is a logging database the company, Ningbo Jus Internet Technology , uses to keep track of app bugs and errors. Zack Whittaker, TechCrunch.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Set up firewalls.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

They come in all shapes and sizes, lurking in the shadowy corners of the internet. They’ll try to sweet-talk you into clicking on suspicious links or divulging sensitive information like passwords or credit card details. You can also be a good internet citizen by forwarding these scams to the U.S. ’ Get creative!

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 15, 2021

During the discussion, a colleague in the field mentioned that ideally people should lock their Wi-Fi networks not only with proper encryption, but also with a MAC address filter that allows only specific authorized devices to connect to the network. MAC address filtering is a pain to manage.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2019

Google accidentally stored the passwords of its G Suite users in plain-text for 14 years allowing its employees to access them. The news is disconcerting, Google has accidentally stored the passwords of the G Suite users in plain-text for 14 years, this means that every employee in the company was able to access them.

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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

They generated a custom version of the ransomware, which used the aforementioned account credential to spread across the network and perform malicious activities, such as killing Windows Defender and erasing Windows Event Logs in order to encrypt the data and cover its tracks. In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Past When the use of passwords began, they were a “good enough” method to control user access to digital systems.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 17, 2019

TP-Link has addressed a critical vulnerability impacting some TP-Link Archer routers that could allow attackers to login without passwords. “In such an event, the victim could lose access to the console and even a shell, and thereby would not be able to re-establish a new password.” ” continues the post.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 5, 2022

OpenSSL Patches New Bug Targeting Encryption [Lessons from Heartbleed]. A flaw in the encryption algorithm used to underpin OpenSSL was exploited, triggering an infinite number of requests when certain input value(s) are used. Encryption must be encrypted. Then Don’t Ban End-to-End Encryption. brooke.crothers.

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