Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

The breach aggregator Have I Been Pwned, one of the most popular tools to test the real-world strength of passwords, made two significant announcements on Friday: A collaboration with the FBI to obtain new, hacked passwords, and contributing some of its code-base to the open-source community. Have I Been Pwned has two main features.

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Hot for Security

MAY 21, 2021

has shut down operations after extorting regular users and small businesses of almost 9 Bitcoin, the equivalent of around $365,000, in a matter of weeks. Qlocker operators began targeting the devices around mid- April, when throngs of users discovered that their digital files had been replaced by password-protected 7zip archives.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

No matter the level of government, we face the same risks and share the same goal – ensuring the secure delivery of government services and protecting the data of the residents we all serve. It’s important to the Healey-Driscoll administration that we foster and sustain that cross-government collaboration.”

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2023

X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S. X Master Password Dumper (CVE-2023-32784) Malware RapperBot DDoS Botnet Expands into Cryptojacking Newly identified RA Group compromises companies in U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

“When InfoSec people refer to the CIA of cybersecurity, they’re usually talking about the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the data we work to protect and not the three-letter government entity. Small businesses often struggle to develop and implement a plan for securing their identities due to a lack of time and resources.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The infamous website hackers that make headlines concentrate their efforts on major corporations, government entities and other high-profile organizations. However, there are equally dangerous cybercriminals that prey on small businesses and individuals. Why Are Small Businesses Targets By Cybercriminals?

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

Keep in mind Hafnium is just one of dozens of hacking gangs continuing to have a field day exploiting unpatched Exchange servers, and many of these attacks are specifically targeting small businesses and state and local governments, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. Password concierge.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

With fewer budget dollars and expert resources dedicated to cybersecurity than their larger counterparts, small and mid-sized organizations often make easier targets, particularly in today’s increasingly complex and connected cloud environment. Fiction: Strong passwords are enough. Fact: Compliant doesn’t mean secure .

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Florian Lukavsky, the CTO of IoT Inspector, says this about the vulnerabilities: "T he test negatively exceeded all expectations for secure small business and home routers. In fact, a large number of manufacturers use default passwords like 'admin,' which in many cases can be read in plain text.".

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

With organizations around the world on heightened alert in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, government agencies have stepped up efforts too. Among the latest additions are: Cisco Small Business RV routers and IOS software (38 new Cisco vulnerabilities in all). Store passwords with secure algorithms.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ngo’s cooperation with the government ultimately led to 20 arrests, with a dozen of those defendants lured into the open by O’Neill and other Secret Service agents posing as Ngo. But based on the records they did have, the government estimated that Ngo’s service enabled approximately $1.1

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 18, 2020

» Related Stories Spotlight Podcast: How DU Telecom Manages Digital Transformation Risk Spotlight Podcast: The Demise of the Password may be closer than you think! As Cyber Attacks Mount, Small Businesses seek Authentication Fix. Read the whole entry. »

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

billion IoT devices in use as of 2017, half are consumer gadgets, like smart TVs, speakers, watches, baby cams and home thermostats; much of the rest is made up of things like smart electric meters and security cameras in corporate and government use. Industry standards-setting bodies and government regulators recognize what’s at stake.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Creating a culture of security within your large, medium, and small business is critical to avoiding data breaches. Never write down your username and passwords.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

Government Accountability Office (GAO) data, 13 of the 16 agencies involved in the study reported a total cost savings of $291 million from using cloud services. These cybersecurity practices include using unique passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), data backups, secure Wi-Fi networks, and anti-virus software.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2019

They can see the passwords you use, your email address, your name and physical address, phone numbers and any other type of personal information that you might happen to enter into a website. For instance there are automated tools that look for passwords and write them into a file whenever they see one. In the name of self defence.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2023

For example, Google Workspace offers a built-in MFA feature that allows users to authenticate using a combination of their password and a one-time code sent to their mobile device or generated by an authenticator app. By adding an extra layer of security, MFA makes it more difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 11, 2021

Not only will taking the proper precautions keep you out of financial trouble, but you could also advertise in your job pitches how secure your business really is. Start with smart passwords. The next step in setting up your security fortress is installing software that will keep cybercriminals at bay.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2023

com , a service that sold access to billions of passwords and other data exposed in countless data breaches. He did well on the test, but he also has a great understanding of the business side of things having run small businesses himself. In 2019, a Canadian company called Defiant Tech Inc. This was an internal referral.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 21, 2021

While for some ventures closure of business was indeed devastating, however, those who could salvage their operations shifted to a remote work policy to carry out social distancing measures. Data Governance Policy. This year is perhaps one of the toughest for corporation across all industries and niche markets.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Large corporations, small businesses, and even individuals suffer from numerous attacks from cybercriminals. Let your staff know about the significance of maintaining strong and unique passwords. Today, data analytics is a lucrative business as most corporations rely on data to make decisions affecting the consumers.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is not to be confused with GDPR , which governs general data protection. With that, 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses. However, most website security threats are closer to home and occur through careless actions like leaving social media profiles open, creating weak passwords, or simple human error.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2019

Pulling back the curtain, a VPN runs on various VPN protocols that govern the way a VPN client communicates with a VPN server. In essence, that means it only needs a username, password, and server address to create a connection. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Small businesses and large enterprises alike benefit from the organization of firewall changes, and those changes shouldn’t happen randomly. Many businesses will have to consider both. Also consider whether a change management software tool would be helpful for your team.

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SecureList

MAY 8, 2024

From high-profile breaches in healthcare and industrial sectors – compromising huge volumes of sensitive data or halting production entirely – to attacks on small businesses that have become relatively easy targets, ransomware actors are expanding their sphere of influence.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This year, an attack on government organizations across Texas crippled important city services in 22 municipalities. Putting it in hard numbers, the average business will spend around $133,000 recovering from a ransomware attack. Back up your data. they had a full backup. Cultivate good “cyber hygiene” habits among employees.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Ransomware frequently contains extraction capabilities that can steal critical information like usernames and passwords, so stopping ransomware is serious business. Only 38% of state and local government employees are trained for ransomware prevention, and only 29% of small businesses have experience with ransomware ( IBM ).

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Yakubets , who the government says went by the nicknames “ aqua ,” and “ aquamo ,” among others. “ Dridex “) to steal banking credentials from employees at hundreds of small- to mid-sized companies in the United States and Europe. Image: FBI. Here’s where it got interesting.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 1, 2019

To avoid this mistake, you must first prepare a Data Governance Policy (DGP), if you still don’t have one. Some of them are manual, and you can read more about them in the article about cloud backup for small businesses. And yet, many administrators make this mistake.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The JabberZeus crew’s name is derived from the malware they used, which was configured to send them a Jabber instant message each time a new victim entered a one-time password code into a phishing page mimicking their bank. The late son of former Ukrainian President Victor Yanukovych ( Victor Yanukovych Jr.

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The Security Ledger

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Also: LastPass’s Dan DeMichele joins us to talk about why password security is still so hard. Also: LastPass’s Dan DeMichele joins us to talk about why password security is still so hard. Aaron Lowe is a Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at The Auto Care Association. Why Companies struggle with Passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 13, 2023

For example, Google Workspace offers a built-in MFA feature that allows users to authenticate using a combination of their password and a one-time code sent to their mobile device or generated by an authenticator app. By adding an extra layer of security, MFA makes it more difficult for attackers to gain unauthorized access.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This study analyses the banking malware used to steal credentials needed to access victims’ online banking or payment systems accounts and to intercept one-time passwords for two-factor authentication. This trend is attributed to the increasingly targeted nature of attacks, as cybercriminals pivot to prioritizing large business targets.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

Note: this technique may work for individuals or small businesses. But for enterprise companies or organizations in the public sector like government or healthcare, the stakes are much higher, so cybercriminals are not inclined to knock off the price. By negotiating, you show that it won’t work with you.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 15, 2023

Artists and their teams should take steps to secure their work, including regularly updating and patching systems, using strong, unique passwords, and employing multi-factor authentication where possible. It's clear that the music industry, like many others, needs to prioritize cybersecurity. How do you enforce that in the creative process?"

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

government. It requires employees to log in to their multiple accounts using a handful of steps rather than just a username and password. MFA or 2FA provide an extra layer of security — would-be thieves would need to steal a username, password and cellphone to successfully log in to an account they’re trying to steal information from.

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