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 Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

However, its growth also presents significant challenges to cybersecurity, as it has the potential to render traditional cryptographic algorithms obsolete. This poses a threat to widely used encryption methods like RSA, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers for its security.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, it's imperative to know that attackers are beginning to weaponize social engineering with the help of AI, which could present an even bigger series of challenges. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

The researcher who discovered the flaw six months ago, Alon Leviev, presented his findings at the Black Hat conference last week. Microsoft hasn’t officially spoken on the vulnerability, but it published advisories for CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302 around the same time that Leviev presented at Black Hat.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Detection of backdoors installed by this attack may be present in log files, but unless an organization keeps extensive log files, there may be no way to rule out compromise. The flaw requires no user interaction and affects all versions of VMware’s vSphere product except the very latest versions.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

However, the integration of AI also presents challenges. While AI can streamline security processes, it creates new vulnerabilities. They offer real-time analysis and responses, making them a valuable asset in any security strategy. What Are the Challenges of AI in Cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 13, 2024

The researcher who discovered the flaw six months ago, Alon Leviev, presented his findings at the Black Hat conference last week. Microsoft hasn’t officially spoken on the vulnerability, but it published advisories for CVE-2024-38202 and CVE-2024-21302 around the same time that Leviev presented at Black Hat.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 31, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence presents dilemmas for security teams as they determine how to use it in ways that benefit their business without creating vulnerabilities. It released a report of the results and found that 88% of participants were able to trick a bot into exposing passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website. Presented below is a rundown of the most important points and inferences from the update made in the OWASP Top 10. With more than 600 categories, the number of CWEs is quite hefty.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

To improve security and prevent unwanted access, best practices include limiting access to authorized users, enforcing strong password restrictions, and utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Secure your storage methods: Encrypt and hash passwords and other authentication data to ensure their security.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By using the stolen ticket, the attacker bypasses any password authentication required to access a file, application, or system. Initial Theft or Research A threat actor may steal user credentials through phishing, brute force a password, or locate an unpatched vulnerability in a networking device.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Why Banks Need Cyber Security Banks are some of the most vulnerable institutions when it comes to cyber threats. With vast amounts of sensitive data and financial transactions occurring daily, they present an attractive target for hackers. Here are five effective cyber security solutions for banks: 1.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2023

APIs and third-party services such as Git or GitHub use these tokens for integration, and token theft can allow attackers to gain access to passwords stored in tokens or to code repositories. So far, Microsoft declines to address this issue, so developers should be very cautious with VS Code extensions.

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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. Password Security The password is the primary authentication mechanism still used in environments today to verify identity.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

CyberChef allows you to encode and decode data, hash passwords, analyze traffic, and convert data formats. GAU (GitHub Actions Utilities) provides tools to manage GitHub workflows, automate software development operations, and integrate security testing.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Admins and security teams must act quickly to protect their VPN networks from these persistent and evolving threats: Deactivate default accounts and passwords connected with your VPN systems to prevent brute-force attacks. In several instances, these incursions culminate in ransomware attacks, wreaking havoc on organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With the use of tokens like access tokens and refresh tokens for secure resource access, it presents a more adaptable and versatile token-based method. The user is then presented with a Google Photos login page and asked to grant or deny access. wants to update the website’s programming and security features.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Security tools: Open source penetration testing tools and vulnerability scanners , especially Nmap , provide powerful insight into possible weaknesses. Password breach sites: Free websites such as HaveIBeenPwned and Hudson Rock provide free resources to check for compromised identities and passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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Hacker's King

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

It quickly spots common security flaws like misconfigurations, outdated sof, such as, and weak passwords, helping you test systems efficiently and thoroughly. And that is one of the very reasons SploitScan has secured its place and is ready to embrace the future with high-tech evolution.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

dll PDB file The DLL code presents Mozilla/4.0 After any of the three are exploited, the malware outputs the following in the control panel: User name Encrypted password Decrypted password User description in the Credentials table of Veeam: group membership, permissions and so on The malware is not exclusive to the Cuba gang.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Multi-tenant cloud environments can present greater security challenges than dedicated private cloud environments, and as with all cloud models, the customer is responsible for a good portion of that security. We’ll take a look at the risks and controls needed to secure multi-tenant cloud environments.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Today, enterprises tend to use multiple layers of security defenses, ranging from perimeter defense on network entry points to host based security solutions deployed at the end user’s machines to counter the ever-increasing threats. Computing resources presented to the adversary in support of active defense.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These unlicensed services may not have adequate security measures in place, presenting possible vulnerabilities and raising the risk of data disclosure or loss. This enables organizations to integrate their internal security policies with the provider’s approach, resulting in a more robust and consistent cloud security posture.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In this day and age, we have passwords for everything, including all our sensitive data : email, banking, or any number of online resources that we may access. However, the traditional username and password mechanism is quickly becoming obsolete and even dangerous as a mechanism to rely on for identity verification.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

per year for the first year Personal key passwords, access via browser, remote reboot Table of Contents Toggle Risks of Using Remote Access Software How Can I Access Another Computer Remotely for Free? Provider Starting Price Notable Features RustDesk $19.90 This level of access can be problematic.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 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. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2024

Enforce strong password policies: Maintain that every company user meets strong password standards. Combining these methodologies enables a thorough review, revealing both technical defects and security vulnerabilities that automated tools may overlook, resulting in a more comprehensive evaluation of the cloud’s security posture.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 7, 2023

With sensitive data, like their usernames or passwords, we can now gain access to internal systems. This scenario shows how a malicious attacker could compromise a target and breach security defenses. Then the caller presents themselves as the “savior” to the target’s problem. Perhaps an unknown error with their computer.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 20, 2024

The authorization can be associated with specific hardware, shared encryption keys, passwords, and more. 6 Benefits of Digital Rights Management When an organization applies digital rights management to an asset, most seek the primary benefit of securing content. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What Is DRM?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

To effectively protect data integrity and prevent threats, these challenges need regular monitoring, strong security measures, and proactive management. Complex Data Tracking An intricate data tracking presents issues since third-party providers host cloud services, complicating monitoring and mandating audit trail log retrieval.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

They scan for open ports, guess passwords, and analyze third-party software for weaknesses – using all the latest tools and techniques real hackers would employ. You can then make changes to strengthen firewalls, update software, improve passwords, and monitor for future threats. Think of it as an entertaining security audit!

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various forms of AI, such as machine learning (ML) and large language models (LLM), already dominated headlines throughout 2023 and will continue to present both overhyped possibilities and realized potential in 2024. Joe Payne, President & CEO at Code42 expects biometrics to trigger a shift to insider threats. “As

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