Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

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. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords. Change all default passwords to something unique and strong. Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. This is the most important thing in this article.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

My book emphasizes the heightened responsibility of C-suite leaders, considering the increased public, media, and regulator scrutiny. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? Will that have to change?

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Regularly review privacy settings on social media platforms to ensure that your personal information is not being exposed to potential threats. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Here are some basic tips that will help your business do just that: •Install Firewalls and Virus Protection. Firewalls act as a barrier to those trying to gain unauthorized access to networks and computer systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of UK conducted the survey and came to the above stated conclusion that shows how relaxed are businesses for cyber security. And as per the research, most of those attacks or threats were targeted by cyber crooks launching email attacks with an intent to spread malware or eavesdropping.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

Zyxel patches critical firewall bypass vulnerability. The post A week in security (April 4 – 10) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

But when you're out and about, a mobile firewall can manage the flow of traffic in and out of your device. Use a password manager Don’t forget to take your password manager and your 2FA device with you. Nothing can kill the buzz like having to go through umpteen “I forgot my password” routines.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Chinese Communist Party).

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These days, our products don’t just protect you from malware, we protect your identity, defend you from ads, safeguard your social media, and keep your mobile safe too. This allows you to password protect your software so that it can’t be removed remotely. Here are the innovations we’ve made in our products recently. Trusted Advisor.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A SonicWall security advisory describes one vulnerability – designated CVE-2021-20016 and granted a CVSS score of 9.8 – as a SQL injection bug “in the SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 product that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform SQL query to access username password and other session-related information.”.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Don’t make passwords easy to guess. Watch what you post on social media; cybercriminals often use them to gather Personal Identifying Information (PII) and corporate information. Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 6, 2023

Developers keep making the hard coded password mistake What are some of the issues at play here? What this means is that the password shipped with the product can never be changed. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks. Get a free trial below.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. This tactic involves using automated bots or scripts with illegally obtained usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized entry into these user accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2022

Website owners are recommended to: Keep all software on your website up to date Use strong passwords Use 2FA on your administrative panel Place your website behind a firewall service.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

For example, if you are experiencing a sudden spike in web traffic and your site is slow to load, it could be due to increased legitimate user traffic such as a marketing campaign going viral or a mention on a popular website or social media profile. So how can you be sure that you’ve been DDoSed?

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 24, 2023

Please note that configuring wireless after booting the Pi will require enabling SSH on the TE agent, along with any requisite firewall rules to reach the Pi over port 22. Before beginning the configuration, note that the SSID and SSID password must be hard coded. bin/bash /configure_te_pi.sh exit 0 Type ‘:’ then ‘wq!’

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

“The cryptographic key is within a hard-coded string value that is compared to the password. The main difference between the use of hard-coded passwords and the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys is the false sense of security that the former conveys,” it added.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed,” the report continued. Are you forcing password resets? Are you scanning the dark web for… passwords being exposed?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

. “Admins must also use passwords that cannot be easily guessed and change them periodically to protect the database servers from brute force and dictionary attacks.” Administrators should also use security programs such as firewalls for database servers accessible from outside to restrict access by external threat actors. .”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Will Enable Mass Spying Reddit Says Leaked U.S.-U.K. billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, newsletter)

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

????????Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Also read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021. Exploit bugs not people.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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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 Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

If someone is looking for a new computer system for regular, non-demanding purposes, such as browsing, social media, and email, you can help with recommendations. Use an easy to maintain blocklist or firewall. After all, you’re no doubt the family IT person, and first point of contact if trouble arises. Consider a Chromebook.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Whether you want the ‘trick’ of a malevolent threat actor infiltrating your network by exploiting a compromised password or the ‘treat’ from the peace of mind associated with multifactor authentication, the choice is yours. Credential stuffing attacks exploit the tendency to reuse emails and passwords across different applications.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. HashiCorp (Terraform) provides infrastructure automation and now supports Secure Firewall ASA.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Unfortunately, the Oldsmar facility was connected directly to the internet without any type of firewall protection having been installed and all the employees shared the same password to access TeamViewer. It’s also essential to install and maintain effective firewalls to block access from untrusted networks and hosts.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2024

For instance, by keeping genetic data on-site, an organisation like 23andMe is able to secure it behind multiple layers of firewalls and intrusion detection systems, reducing the risk of external breaches. This approach gives organisations direct control over their data and allows them to implement rigorous security protocols.

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