The Last Watchdog

MAY 17, 2021

In pulling off that milestone hack, Paige Thompson took advantage of CapOne’s lack of focus on cloud security as the banking giant rushed headlong into leveraging Amazon Web Services. A slew of new cloud-security frameworks have gained traction since the Capital One hack. Here are the key takeaways: Cloud migration risks.

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Cisco Security

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meanwhile, security teams are also concerned about recent cybersecurity issues including MS Exchange vulnerabilities and the SolarWinds hack. As a result, organizations are further assessing security posture management processes, examining vendor risk management requirements, and testing security more frequently.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2023

The source code for the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit has been published on GitHub and experts warn of the risks of proliferation of custom versions. Researchers from ESET discovered in March a new stealthy Unified Extensible Firmware Interface ( UEFI ) bootkit, named BlackLotus , that is able to bypass Secure Boot on Windows 11.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These insights emphasize the critical importance of remaining alert and adopting comprehensive security measures to mitigate the risks posed by the evolving landscape of phishing threats. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Email Security)

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SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

When organizations adapted to long-term remote work, the spotlight was cast on insider risk. Because it’s subject to individual’s behavior, insider risk has become every organization’s most complex security issue. With the right security protocols and technology, employees can become the company’s greatest security defense.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

Malicious hackers claim to have hacked into the network system of the Foxconn Baja factory in Mexico on June 11. After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. using the LockBit 2.0

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Compromised Cloud Compute Instances Used in Botnets Botnets are networks of hacked computers or devices that are controlled by a hostile actor. Using hacked cloud computing instances in a botnet can boost the attacker’s computational capacity, making their operations more powerful.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2024

February 28, 2024 Internet Exposed 3D-Printers Hacked to Broadcast Vulnerability Exposure Type of vulnerability: Missing valid credential check in printer service APIs. Attackers can use low complexity attacks to trigger “ double-free ” weaknesses to access heap memory and execute code.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

.” Apple’s iOS 16 includes two new security and privacy features — Lockdown Mode and Safety Check. Wired.com describes Safety Check as a feature for users who are at risk for, or currently experiencing, domestic abuse.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Continuity of Operations Security is connected with continuity for firms that use cloud services. Cloud security measures limit risks associated with data loss or service outages, allowing operations to continue smoothly even during unexpected problems. This increases user and service provider trust.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The truth is, there’s no such thing as “too small to hack.” Any business that has a website, regardless of number of features or amount of traffic, will always be at risk of cyber threats. Many people think website defacements are the main reason their sites gets hacked. 21% of hacked websites are infected with SEO spam.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The “Shift Left Security” strategy promotes early security integration into your Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) process. You may examine container images for misconfigurations, malware , IAM risks, lateral movement concerns, and sensitive data exposure.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 17, 2022

“Seems like a potentially significant national security risk, considering that many end users might have elevated clearance levels who are using PIV cards for secure access,” Mark said. Amazon said in a written statement that it was investigating the reports. ” Saicoo’s response to KrebsOnSecurity.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Poorly maintained sites are untouched for a reason, and it is easy to not care if that website is hacked. A poorly protected site, WordPress or otherwise, is the weak link in an entire hosting account’s security defenses, and the consequence is cross-infections of every site in the account. Above all else, Know Your Sites.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. The Rapid7 Insight Platform gives you a broad spectrum of solutions for cloud security, vulnerability risk management, threat detection and response, and threat intelligence.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Regular security audits help maintain a strong cyber security posture for organizations.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. Most security defenses focus on network protection and authorization, while memory-based attacks happen in the guts of applications.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The problem: A security problem in Apache ActiveMQ lets attackers control systems remotely, making them highly vulnerable. Even though a security fix has been available since October 25, many internet-exposed servers are still at risk, and a number of security researchers have reported ransomware attacks exploiting the vulnerability.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Features Experienced penetration testers Use of a variety of tools and techniques Risk management services Red Teaming Breach and attack simulation PTaaS Pros Comprehensive offerings High-quality services Strong reputation Cons Perhaps more expensive than the lowest-cost options, but users seem content with what they get.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is an award-winning innovator with decades of experience pursuing advanced security defenses and next generation security solutions She also tells venture capitalists where to invest billions, helps non-profits pro bono, and ran DevSecOps at Intuit. on Measuring and Mitigating Risk in?—?you Shannon Lietz. Dan Lorenc.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk. Default passwords are usually available online and hackers can search remotely for vulnerable equipment to hack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It can also be a challenge for security and IT pros even to know everything they own — a vulnerable device may have been forgotten — so asset management is an increasingly important part of vulnerability management. The fix: Ensure users update to the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Thunderbird and restart the program.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To prevent a DNS attack , organizations need to secure their DNS processes for both local and remote users. 3 Top DNS Security Solutions In a practical sense, an organization can accomplish a lot by focusing effort on how to secure DNS on their existing DNS Server without big investments in services or tools.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

Breach and attack simulation (BAS) is a relatively new IT security technology that can automatically spot vulnerabilities in an organization’s cyber defenses, akin to continuous, automated penetration testing. CyCognito is committed to exposing shadow risk and bringing advanced threats into view.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Implement Network Segmentation and Microsegmentation Instead of granting full access to everyone who makes it through the network perimeter, segment your networks and computer systems to halt lateral movement and make it more challenging to hack accounts. Network segmentation requires authorization to enter each subnetwork.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks. Learn more about what security leaders have to say about the upcoming year below: Neil Jones, cybersecurity evangelist, Egnyte. Jeff Sizemore, chief governance officer, Egnyte.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. In certain circumstances, anyone, even a security professional, can be hacked.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The problem: The zero-day vulnerability creates a major risk since it allows external attackers to exploit previously undiscovered flaws in Confluence Data Center and Server installations that are publicly accessible. Attackers might get full access to Confluence instances by creating illegal administrator accounts. dynamic loader.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 29, 2021

Track : Exploitation and Ethical Hacking. James Coote | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Alfie Champion | Senior Consultant, F-Secure Consulting. Tracks : Network Security, Defense. Joe Carson | Chief Security Scientist & Advisory CISO, ThycoticCentrify. and CQURE Academy.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Organizations that manage their own servers will need to isolate, harden, maintain, and audit DNS servers the same as they would any other high-risk server managing sensitive information. Attackers regularly target DNS servers and services which categorizes DNS servers as high risk, high value, and high likelihood for attack.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Definition of Threat Intelligence The term is actually composed of two words “threat” and “intelligence” “Threat” is the act of a person or a group of persons to make a risk become reality. Learn about NopSec’s unique approach to vulnerability risk management.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

However, this cost estimate will certainly increase if the testing is required to be in-person in Tokyo (add significant travel costs) and one of the IP addresses is a Microsoft 365 domain (add risk and difficulty). It is not exactly bait-and-switch for an organization to publish a price that is lower than the average price they charge.

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