Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Experts from Honeywell analyzed data collected with the Secure Media Exchange (SMX) , a product it has launched in 2017 and that was designed to protect industrial facilities from USB-borne threats. That high-potency threats were at all prevalent on USB drives bound for industrial control facility use is the first concern.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hyper-personalized phishing – AI can mine social media to create spear phishing emails customized with familiar names, logos, and messaging per target. AI-powered bots infest social media platforms masquerading as legitimate users, and use a variety of convincing language and deepfakes to deceive users.

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 113

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2023

The attackers were able to interfere with security tools using Group Policy Objects (GPO). Once bypassed the security defenses, the attackers deployed the ransomware payload in the NETLOGON shares on several domain controllers. Then the attackers maintain persistence by registering a scheduled task using GPO.

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Ransomware Cybercrime VPN Security Defenses 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Immersive Labs cyber security engineer Nikolas Cemerkic told eSecurity Planet that the flaw in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes could provide attackers with Cluster Administration privileges, enabling them to compromise or disrupt services. “This could result in legal consequences and reputational damage.”

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Engineering Security Defenses Risk Media 109

SC Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

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. But it doesn’t have to be the case. People get hacked.

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Data breaches Phishing Education Social Engineering 99

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

These additional services include: •Penetration Testing: Penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in digital systems, helping to proactively strengthen security defenses. Media contact: Lauren Meckstroth, The Abbi Agency, lauren@theabbiagency.com, 775.446.4678

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

requirements by early 2025, it is imperative that they take action now to identify where any gaps in their security defenses are and take proactive steps to mitigate them. Jscrambler keeps these interactions secure so they can continue to innovate without fear of damaging their revenue source, reputation, or regulatory compliance.

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Retail Security Defenses Banking Marketing 100

SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Today’s columnist, Yonatan Israel Garzon of Cyberint, says that the online boom during the pandemic has caused serious security issues for online retailers. He says they must tighten up security defenses and improve threat intelligence. Credit: Instatcart. This happened to LinkedIn in 2016.

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Retail Scams Media Social Engineering 57

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2021

The email also gave two ways a person interested in the offer could contact the bad actor, either through Outlook mail or the Telegram social media platform. Conversation with a Bad Actor. Hassold did, creating a fictitious profile and then reaching out via Telegram. exe” containing the ransomware.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

While steganography is often considered something of a joke in capture-the-flag (CTF) events and other cybersecurity defense activities, it can happen in real attacks and can take security defenses by surprise simply by using another layer of cover. What’s the Point of Digital Steganography?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Pwn2Own researchers performed on vehicle chargers, the car’s informational entertainment system, and Bluetooth media receivers. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

Hacking 125

Hacking IoT Firmware Cybersecurity 125

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. Effective learning management systems are available that take into account the human attention span.

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CSO Passwords Password Management Accountability 131

Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Also:  Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more "Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to run unsigned code during the boot process, effectively bypassing Secure Boot and compromising the system's chain of trust," Matrosov said.

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Malware Password Management Small Business Artificial Intelligence 80

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The problem: Joomla vulnerabilities include inadequate session termination ( CVE-2024-21722 ), open redirect ( CVE-2024-21723 ), XSS in media selection ( CVE-2024-21724 ), mail address escaping ( CVE-2024-21725 ), and remote code execution via XSS ( CVE-2024-21726 ).

Risk 113

Risk Authentication System Administration Ransomware 113

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most modern small businesses have one or more digital properties, including a website and various social media pages. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses. For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

Security Boulevard

APRIL 24, 2025

as a result of stronger email authentication protocols like DMARC and Googles sender verification, which blocked 265 billion unauthenticated emails.Education is under attack: Phishing in education surged 224%, with threat actors exploiting academic calendars, financial aid deadlines, and weak security defenses.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Authentication 71

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups. Multiple copies of data on different media allow redundancy, lowering the chance of total data loss due to hardware failures or cyberattacks. Integrate DLP with secure storage and backup solutions for comprehensive data protection.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

While AI increasingly gets used to automate repetitive tasks, improve security and identify vulnerabilities, hackers will in turn build their own ML tools to target these processes. Secure and manage AI to prevent malfunctions. The post Four ways to stay ahead of the AI fraud curve appeared first on SC Media.

Authentication 66

Authentication Digital transformation Accountability Technology 66

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Many employees also aren’t aware of the full range of possible phishing channels, including SMS, voice and social media, in addition to email. Employee progress metrics show you who’s got the basics down, who’s an advanced security-awareness student and who needs more review and support to stay safe.

Security Awareness 98

Security Awareness Passwords Phishing Scams 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These attacks were extremely carefully orchestrated – to conduct them, Lazarus stole the source code of a cryptocurrency-related computer game, promoted social media accounts related to that game, and obtained access to a unique chain of zero-day exploits used to infect targets visiting the game website.

IoT 119

IoT Energy and Utilities Phishing Cryptocurrency 119

McAfee

JUNE 14, 2021

Every week it seems there’s another enormous breach in the media spotlight. Disseminate — share the results and adjust your security defenses accordingly. When you disseminate a threat insight, it triggers different responses from various members of your security team. More importantly, where does it want to go?

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Security Defenses Media Government Ransomware 56

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

The network layer is at the top of the media layers. Block unnecessary access to social media applications through the network. Push Security Features VPNs secure data and connections, and provide a protected perimeter. It controls structure, addressing, and routing across disparate network nodes.

VPN 62

VPN Encryption Education Scams 62

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. Read more: What is Network Security? Pose as coworkers , superiors, or business partners.

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Phishing Social Engineering Authentication Security Awareness 98

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

On February 24, the National Security Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) publicly warned that a threat actor had exploited a national documents circulation system (SEI EB) to distribute malicious documents to Ukrainian public authorities.

Malware 145

Malware Government Spyware Social Engineering 145

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Malware poses a huge threat to cloud storage security when it infects a cloud provider’s systems. As with on-premises systems, attackers can exploit users via malicious email attachments or social media links. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Risk 127

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 127

SC Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

For example, amid the heightened COVID-19-related cyberattacks in the initial months of the pandemic, the HHS Office for Civil Rights released a list of privacy and security resources to help providers bolster security defenses and prevent violations of the the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Healthcare 68

Healthcare Cybersecurity CISO Cyber threats 68

NopSec

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

According to Tenable, while this vulnerability does require user interaction, an OpenDocument Text (ODT) file containing a malicious URL is not likely to be flagged by most corporate security defenses: There isn’t any malicious code or otherwise altered elements to the document.

Small Business 40

Small Business Security Defenses Software Media 40

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible. Malicious Encryption While most challenges involve the organization’s strategy and operational use of encryption for security, attackers also use encryption maliciously during cyberattacks.

Encryption 113

Encryption Passwords IoT Firewall 113

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

This is especially true in the world of security. The best security defenses can be totally compromised by a single individual making the wrong decision, either accidentally or knowingly. They can often obtain this information via various social media channels and scraping information from CIO profile pages and other feeds.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices. In the TechAdvice universe, we have more resources to help you on your configuration management journey.

Software 57

Software Architecture Artificial Intelligence Policy Compliance 57

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

It benefits travelers and expatriates who want to stay connected to their favorite shows, news, and social media abroad. For a comprehensive understanding of how a VPN fits into the broader context of network security, explore more about types of network security.

VPN 57

VPN Encryption Internet Internet 57

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords.

Password Management 62

Password Management Passwords Accountability Social Engineering 62

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Constantly updated with new features, Endurance stays ahead of evolving security defenses, showcasing IntelBroker’s adaptability. In July 2024, APT41 was linked to a significant campaign that successfully compromised multiple organizations in the global shipping, logistics, media, technology, and automotive sectors.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Encryption Technology Government 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Constantly updated with new features, Endurance stays ahead of evolving security defenses, showcasing IntelBroker’s adaptability. In July 2024, APT41 was linked to a significant campaign that successfully compromised multiple organizations in the global shipping, logistics, media, technology, and automotive sectors.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Encryption Technology Government 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2024

The tech turmoil began on Friday with a trickle of reports on social media. Learn how to manage cloud security effectively to strengthen your online security and further improve your cloud security management strategies. Timeline of Events: What, When & How?

Backups 97

Backups Banking Software Risk 97

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Media data such as audio or video packets. APDoS attacks can last for weeks, largely due to the ability of the hacker to switch tactics at any moment and to create diversions to elude security defenses. The attack seeks to overwhelm the server with that process request or consome the bandwidth of the network.

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DDOS Internet Internet Firewall 128