eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Centralize secrets and set storage to private: Keep API keys and passwords in a centralized, secure management system. Use web application firewall (WAF): WAF screens requests based on IP addresses or HTTP headers, identifies code injection attempts, and defines response quotas. Make the default data storage settings private.

Risk 124

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 124

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a highly effective technique as it uses personalization, mind manipulation, and social engineering to exploit human vulnerabilities. Individuals and organizations should prioritize security awareness training, implement email security measures, and encourage vigilance when dealing with unusual or urgent requests.

Phishing 98

Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

The fix: To eliminate malware infections, perform a factory reset, upgrade to the latest firmware, change all default usernames and passwords, and adjust firewall rules to block exposure to unwanted remote management services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

IoT 114

IoT Internet Internet Ransomware 114

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. It offers real-time protection, scanning downloads, attachments, and programs as they run, providing an additional layer of security.

Malware 106

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 106

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Are secure protocols and channels utilized consistently across all communications? Are firewalls configured and maintained to prevent unwanted access and data breaches? Have intrusion detection systems been established and maintained so that any security risks can be detected and addressed quickly?

Risk 105

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 105

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks. It is critical to keep software and systems up to date with security fixes. Employee training in recognizing and resisting phishing and other social engineering efforts is also important.

Data breaches 106

Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption Architecture 106

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

Encryption 107

Encryption Authentication Passwords Password Management 107

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. 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.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Eric George, Director, Solution Engineering – Digital Risk & Email Protection at Fortra , notes that “Organizations will continue to migrate to cloud-based email solutions. As we reduce the ability of hackers to access our data using weak passwords, the focus on solving the insider problem will become more pronounced.”

Cybersecurity 140

Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140