Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

DNS encryption. DNS encryption plugs a gap that makes it easy to track the websites you visit. DNS encryption restores your privacy by making it impossible for anything other than the DNS resolver to read and respond to your queries. Passwords are a great idea in theory that fail horribly in practice.

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Internet Internet Technology DNS 109

Security Affairs

AUGUST 30, 2018

The news was confirmed by Air Canada that revealed to have detected unusual login behaviour with Air Canada’s mobile App between Aug. Credit cards that are saved to your profile are encrypted and stored in compliance with security standards set by the payment card industry or PCI standards. million mobile app users.

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Data breaches Mobile Financial Services Advertising 51

Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

In a world where anyone can and will be breached, the best way to implement true business resiliency is to drive the time from infection to detection and remediation as close to zero as possible. I consider myself a practical optimist. Attacks of all kinds are increasing both in frequency and scope.

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Cybersecurity DNS Ransomware Malware 59

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 20, 2017

But compare that to these news headlines: This is precisely what scares people like the guy who emailed me earlier - he doesn't want to get arrested! That's one of the things that needs to change in this industry. Here I had 13m of their customer records (including plain text passwords, thank you very much) that someone had sent me.

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Data breaches Risk Accountability Data collection 218

Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sadly, no matter your company size, industry, or geographic location, one thing is clear – these alarming statistics underscore the need for heightened cyber vigilance. This includes using encryption, firewalls, and other security tools to protect your data from being intercepted or accessed by unauthorised individuals.

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Security Awareness Education Cybersecurity Data breaches 124

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key characteristics, security threats, and best security practices for five key cloud security environments: public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and multi-tenant cloud. Encrypt Sensitive Data: Enable data encryption in transit and at rest and ensure safe key management.

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Encryption DDOS Architecture Risk 93

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

These checklists include security standards and best practices for SaaS and cloud applications, and B2B SaaS providers use them to guarantee that their solutions match customer security standards. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest? Determine which threats and vulnerabilities affect your firm and its SaaS apps.

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 81

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Failure to enforce security regulations and implement appropriate encryption may result in accidental data exposure. Compliance & Legal Issues Regulations and compliance requirements for data storage and processing vary by industry and area. Regular reviews, enhanced analytics, and incident response methods improve security.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

And as a result, many still do not practice essential cyber hygiene. LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? And when strong passwords and MFA let you down, encryption can keep sensitive data from being accessed by cybercriminals.

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Cloud Migration Passwords Cybersecurity Cyber threats 188

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

” In December, eSecurity Planet detailed FireEye’s initial findings , implications for the industry, and how to mitigate similar attacks. When the SolarWinds news first broke, a malicious backdoor dubbed Sunburst was the primary culprit for the vast compromise. Teardrop, Malicious Memory Dropper.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The biggest cloud service providers like Google and AWS are generally very good at security , so a customer’s ability to follow cloud security best practices will likely be the most important control. These flaws can be exploited in a variety of ways, including weak passwords, software flaws, and social engineering attacks.

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Data breaches Social Engineering Encryption Architecture 86

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2021

For detecting SQL injection vulnerabilities , industry advice is personally launching attacks against your application or website. Almost a decade ago, the US-CERT published Practical Identification of SQL Injection Vulnerabilities to help web administrators fight SQL injection attacks. Self-Imposed Attacks & Detection Types.

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Penetration Testing Firewall Software Accountability 116

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 22, 2024

The hacker was able to infiltrate the water treatment plant because its computers were running on an outdated operating system, shared the same password for remote access and were connected to the internet without a firewall. For example, ransomware could permanently encrypt Internet of Things (IoT) traffic lights, making them unusable.

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Architecture Internet Internet Risk 113

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2022

LastPass, the password manager that stores encrypted passwords online, recently experienced a security incident resulting in a portion of the company's source code being stolen, as well as some proprietary technical information. Has my Master Password or the Master Password of my users been compromised?

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Passwords Password Management Encryption Accountability 74

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

See our guides to public and private cloud security How Hybrid Cloud Security Works Hybrid cloud security combines on-premises controls and practices with cloud-specific solutions, reinforcing data and application protection between environments. Encryption protects data both in transit and at rest.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 104

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. Threat Detection and Prevention Once your development and architecture practices are set, you still need to monitor API interactions for any suspicious or improper behavior.

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Authentication Architecture Firewall Threat Detection 94

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2018

The vast majority of these new, interconnected components and layers that make up digital transformation require login accounts, which translates into a fresh galaxy of attack vectors. The good news is that this is a solvable problem. LW: What are a few best authentication practices companies should embrace?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 9, 2019

For decades, the cornerstone of IT security has been Public Key Infrastructure, or PKI , a system that allows you to encrypt and sign data, issuing digital certificates that authenticate the identity of users. Here’s the bottom line: PKI is the best we’ve got. Yet manual renewing remains a widespread and inconsistent practice.

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Internet Internet Encryption Authentication 160

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Compliance Requirements Stringent regulations governing data handling and privacy exist in various industries and jurisdictions. Data security Encryption: Data encryption ensures that even if unauthorized parties gain access to data, they cannot understand or use it without the proper decryption keys.

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Backups Encryption Firewall Risk 72

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

All this adds up to bad news for IT teams in just about every vertical. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Audit for misconfiguration against industry benchmarks and automatically change settings. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Offers best practice recommendations to keep ransomware from harming systems.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

It’s popping up everywhere from the nightly news to the G7 Summit. And once they’ve found their way into your business and encrypted your data and files, ransomware operators will demand substantial sums of money to restore them. No single technology or best practice alone can prevent it. Ransomware is wreaking havoc.

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Ransomware Technology Government Phishing 144

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Passwords are everywhere, but they probably weren't intended to be used as much as they are today. Maybe you are at an organization that requires you to change your passwords every 90 days or so, and so you have password fatigue -- there are only so many variations you can do every 90 days or so. I must have the password.

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Passwords Authentication Mobile Password Management 52

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Over the last three months, ransomware gangs have increased the pressure by multiplying in number and unleashing targeted attacks on vulnerable industries, with disruptions to business operations, million-dollar ransom demands, data exfiltration, and extortion. Top industries. Noteworthy March attacks. GB of data.

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Ransomware Manufacturing Government Computers and Electronics 106

SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

Therefore, patching their security holes via timely updates is the best prevention strategy. Crude authentication The long-time mantra about strong passwords makes a whole lot of sense in the WordPress context. Crude authentication The long-time mantra about strong passwords makes a whole lot of sense in the WordPress context.

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DDOS Passwords Malware Authentication 70

Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, May 2021. Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers.

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Ransomware Passwords Scams Cyber Attacks 105

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Just recently, the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), owner of retailers Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5th and Lord & Taylor, acknowledged that an undisclosed number of customers’ payment card data had been stolen, and HBC shares fell more than 6 percent in response to the news. The starting point: PCI DSS compliance.

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Retail Encryption Malware Artificial Intelligence 52

Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Data can be altered, deleted, encrypted, or stolen based on the intentions and directives of attackers. The Major Threat Explained Ransomware encrypts your data using an encryption key. Cyber attacks target data in one way or another. Ransomware is popular because it works. Related: What Is Ransomware?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 23, 2018

These issues with cloud security are now hitting the news headlines on an increasingly regular basis. Most recently, Amazon and Tesla – two of the biggest players in the tech industry –have made waves for their cloud insecurities. If data is encrypted, it simply cannot be exploited unless the appropriate key is used to decrypt it.

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Digital transformation Encryption Technology Big data 75

Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 18, 2023

The 2023 update to the Hive Systems Password Table that’s been shared across the internet, the news, universities, and by thousands of organizations worldwide. So what’s new, and how did we generate this eye catching table? Check out the variations of our Password Table for that exact scenario and see how you may be impacted. “So

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Passwords Software Manufacturing Data breaches 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Below are comments from tech industry experts on how companies can keep themselves and their employees safe moving forward. Away from the office, employees are now far more likely to practice poor cyber hygiene, for example connecting to unsafe networks, transferring work data to personnel devices, or sharing unencrypted files.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? So in terms of technical controls, you'd have things like following best practices. This includes best practices. Lamb: A four digit PIN. Are you kidding me?

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Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? So in terms of technical controls, you'd have things like following best practices. This includes best practices. Lamb: A four digit PIN. Are you kidding me?

Hacking 52

Hacking Mobile Software Technology 52

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? So in terms of technical controls, you'd have things like following best practices. This includes best practices. Lamb: A four digit PIN. Are you kidding me?

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Hacking Mobile Software Technology 40

ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 19, 2021

There is of course a lot of security around these digital releases, for example, there's watermarks, digital certificates, and even keys at the code, the encrypted copies of the films in specific theaters for specific periods of time. Yet, somewhere in China. When digital production servers slipped through the cracks.

Marketing 52

Marketing Encryption Media Engineering 52

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 94

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Remember earlier this year when news broke that Hawaii’s Emergency Management Agency was keeping their passwords on a Post-it note, right after a false missile alert was blasted to residents across the state? The good news is that IT security spending is up. Breaking barriers with encryption. The numbers don’t lie.

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