Hackology

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount. This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 29, 2023

As attacks continue to evolve, harnessing AI and advanced social engineering techniques for increasingly sophisticated, stealthy attacks, many. The post We’ve Been Using Email Since 1971—It’s Time We Make it Secure appeared first on Security Boulevard. Email is one of the most important communication tools used today.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Mitnick and KnowBe4 As an early expert in social engineering and hacking, Mitnick provided valuable first-hand knowledge when he joined KnowBe4. He helped design KnowBe4’s training based on his social engineering tactics, and he became a partial owner of KnowBe4 in November 2011. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Security risks for end users take the form of two discrete methods: private key theft and ice phishing attacks,” said Christian Seifert, Researcher, Forta.org. Read more about Security Compliance & Data Privacy Regulations. It’s common for there to be bugs, as the development process can be complex.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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SC Magazine

APRIL 1, 2021

In gaming, it’s common for communities of players to alter or reprogram code in the “vanilla” or base version of their favorite video games in order to tweak the physics engine, re-skin environments and otherwise break the established rules of the in-game world to gain a competitive advantage.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The post The AI Paradox: Balancing Generative AI Adoption With Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. As AI models become more sophisticated, the potential for misuse or unintended consequences grows, emphasizing the need for robust oversight and a proactive approach to governance.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Threat actors used employees’ publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to files, healthcare portals, payment information, and websites. Conduct regular network security assessments to stay up to date on compliance standards and regulations.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 16, 2023

The post AI may not Destroy the World, but There are Other Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The post How Brand Protection Can Address the Risk of GAN Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. But in the very near future, deepfake attacks waged against businesses will be unlikely to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ll describe the technology behind deepfakes, known as.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last week, an 18-year old hacker used social engineering techniques to compromise Uber’s network. The company claims no user data was at risk, they have notified law enforcement, and all of their services have been restored to operational status.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. This ensures the entirety of the network and its endpoints are marked for testing and evaluation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2022

As more and more businesses increase the number of their digital assets and incorporate new technology to operate, they turn their attack surface into an intricate network. Securing all the systems that include remote employees’ endpoint devices and multi-cloud environments has been a challenge. To Conclude.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2024

The tech giant says the information stolen doesn't represent a significant risk to users, but cybersecurity experts disagree. The post Dell Data Breach Could Affect 49 Million Customers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Growing security risks have prompted companies to move away from virtual private networks (VPNs) in favor of a zero-trust model. Most organizations, 72 percent, plan to ditch VPNs , according to Zscaler’s 2021 VPN Risk Report , which found that 67 percent of organizations are considering remote access alternatives.

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SC Magazine

MAY 17, 2021

Senior security and IT leaders point to employees and their companies’ own supply chains as the source of constant risk of malicious and unintentional vulnerabilities, exacerbated by remote work and cloud-based environments. . Respondents said blurring the boundaries between work and personal computing exacerbates the problems.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. The likelihood that the target will respond to a message is increased by this personalization.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This helps to explain the rise of social engineering attacks , especially with phishing. Earlier this year, Ballistic Ventures invested $7 million in Nudge Security because of its focus on the modern workforce. This startup takes an interesting approach to security. Kubernetes Security and Observability.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Immersive Labs principal security engineer Rob Reeves told eSecurity Planet that the attack doesn’t require credentials or authentication in order to execute code on the system. Immersive Labs lead cyber security engineer Natalie Silva told eSecurity Planet that the HTTP/2 attack exploits a weakness in the protocol.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 11, 2022

Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick learned early on to use emotion to manipulate and socially engineer his targets. At the time, his targets were typically sysadmins, and the social engineering started with a phone call. KnowBe4 Security Awareness Advocate Erich Kron is an expert in this space. You could lose your data.'.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2024

The accelerating innovation of generative AI will increase the risks of ransomware and other cyberthreats over the next two years as bad actors integrate the technologies into their nefarious operations, according to a report this week from the UK’s top cybersecurity agency.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Today, c yber security incidents lead to significant damage, alarming organizations of all types and sizes in different geographic locations.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2020

According to the Team, Exchange email servers pose a specific risk when compromised, since they allow attackers to multitask with the same tools used by administrators. The telemetry showed attackers operating on on-premises Exchange servers using deployed web shells.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

Vulnerabilities that could potentially be used by attackers to obtain unauthorized network access, steal data, or harm a system or network are identified and analyzed using a variety of tools and technologies. Social engineering methods include phishing , baiting, and tailgating.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its #StopRansomware guide to account for the fact that ransomware actors have accelerated their tactics and techniques since the original guide was released in September of 2020. Consider subscribing to services that monitor the dark web for compromised credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As long as you need employees, you will get spear-phishing campaigns and other social engineering attacks. There’s also a thin line between security and employees’ privacy rights, but the real problem occurs when the system gets too permissive. If employees are allowed to use “123456” for their password, it’s a major risk.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When the pandemic struck, online bad actors took it as an opportunity to double-down on their attacks through ransomware, malware, and social engineering. Luckily, new tech trends could help keep our financial data safe even with an increase in risk. Article by Beau Peters. Here’s what you should know. .

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

But there are security principles every development and IT team can follow to reduce the risks of a damaging breach. Successful cyberattacks often start at the “network perimeter”. Machines that don’t sit on the network perimeter are often treated differently. Principle One: Zero Trust.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sadly, according to the newly released Verizon Mobile Security Index , these security professionals were correct in their assumptions. From the foreword of the report, all the way to the end, the analysis indicates that mobile devices pose a greater risk to organizations. Security is a shared responsibility.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The cybersecurity operational risks businesses face today are daunting, to say the least. Related: Embedding security into DevOps. Edge-less networks and cloud-supplied infrastructure bring many benefits, to be sure. Cloud security is like the vanilla ice cream that is the base of your hot fudge sundae.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Not long ago, it was revealed that T-Mobile had been breached by bad actors who convinced employees to switch their SIM cards to let them bypass two-factor identification — reminding us how effective social engineering can still be. The issue likely comes down to awareness.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

For example, conducting a penetration test might prevent the team from working on IT improvements or security improvements, or even monitoring and responding to security threats. These delays can increase the risk to the organization which increases the potential for breaches and other damages.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As As part of security awareness training, users receive short, monthly reinforcement training modules of a couple of minutes as well as monthly simulated social engineering test emails,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. That’s a good start.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 8, 2021

Fraud can occur using information gathered from a customer using social engineering. This technology can be used to ease authentication for existing customers, replacing the inconvenience and risk of using PINs and knowledge-based authentication. They just indicate a risk of fraudulent activity.

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