Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. The alert urges organizations to review internal networks and mitigate the risks posed by the above factors. Audit network configurations and isolate computer systems that cannot be updated.

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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. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2019

One tried-and-true incursion method pivots off social engineering. It was designed to make it convenient for system administrators to automate tasks and manage configurations across all Windows endpoints and servers in a company network. A network breach begins, of course, with an incursion.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. Haddix continues to provide his insights while serving as the Head of Security and Risk Management for Ubisoft. Also read: Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021. Denial-of-Suez attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Public cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) may be less vulnerable than traditional data centers, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its own set of risks. Perhaps most importantly, cloud security training should help employees understand the inherent risk of shadow IT. What is cloud security?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

As remote desktop solutions are prevalent among IT and managed service providers (MSP), downstream clients can be at risk, as Kaseya experienced in 2021. In November 2021, an unauthorized third party called a Robinhood customer support employee and, through social engineering , gained access to the company’s customer support systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It is tough to do without a dedicated team and security solutions like firewalls, intrusion detection, antiviruses and more. Since malicious activity often does not require all admin rights, this situation significantly increases the risk of a successful insider attack. Social engineering. Security vulnerabilities.

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