eSecurity Planet

MAY 13, 2024

Small business owners tend to adopt Tinyproxy and also tend to use part-time IT resources which potentially threatens related supply chains with third-party risk. will contain the security fix, but the fix can be pulled from GitHub and manually applied for at-risk deployments exposed to the internet. Both flaws rate CVSSv3 7.5

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

The most significant risk for enterprises isn’t the speed at which they are applying critical patches; it comes from not applying the patches on every asset,” noted Brian Contos, CSO of Sevco Security. The lower risk arbitrary read vulnerability CVE-2023-6332 (CVSS 4.1)

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

contaminated attachments, links to counterfeit websites, or instructions for performing activities that could pose a security risk) is commonly included in the message. Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

We’ll analyze some broader concepts in cyber security like cybersecurity risk mitigation and establishing a comprehensive vulnerability management program. After all, vulnerability scanning and mitigation is only one step in implementing a holistic risk mitigation strategy. But we won’t stop there!

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right. Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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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. Reviewing best practices in a creative way is good, but security programs and training should go beyond this.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Finally, deploy the firewall and perform regular monitoring and maintenance to provide an ideal security posture and effective network protection. Prepare for Installation The first stage in setting up a firewall is to prepare for installation after evaluating the type of firewall you need via the risk assessment listed above.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

This poses a threat to widely used encryption methods like RSA, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers for its security. Grover’s algorithm, on the other hand, can significantly speed up the search for an unknown value, compromising the security of symmetric cryptographic systems and password hashing algorithms.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. An added safeguard to malware detection, organizations also choose to unpack password-protected files and disarm embedded URL links in PDF files or macros in office documents.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Cloud security management covers the following key processes meant to protect your organization’s cloud environment: Risk assessment: Begin by identifying the cloud services you use and assessing security and potential risks. Consider some of these basic strategies for managing cloud security effectively.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 28, 2023

For CVE-2023-38035, Ivanti recommends installing the corresponding version of Sentry using RPM scripts: Log in to a system command line interface in a terminal window as the admin user established during system installation, and enter the corresponding password. The security bulletin was last updated August 25.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Perform a Risk Assessment Assess your firewall hardware and software for all risks. This includes digital risks, like unpatched firmware, and physical risks, like a server room that doesn’t require keyholder access. A risk assessment includes categorizing each risk, so your teams know which to prioritize.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

However, Oligo Security researchers “found that thousands of publicly exposed Ray servers all over the world were already compromised.” NVIDIA Fixes ChatRTX User Interface Vulnerabilities, One High Risk Type of vulnerability: Improper privilege management (high risk) and cross-site scripting (XSS).

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Citrix, Juniper, VMware and Cisco are just a few of the IT vendors whose products made news for security vulnerabilities in the last week. Collectively, these episodes highlight the need for comprehensive cybersecurity defenses and timely patch management for risk mitigation. out of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scale.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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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: Update vulnerable BIG-IP modules to versions that include the Hotfix as soon as possible.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Regularly updating your operating system, browsers, and other software ensures that you have the latest security patches, reducing the risk of malware attacks. Resetting your browsers to default settings removes these changes, ensuring a clean and secure browsing environment. Log on to your Mac by entering your device password.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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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. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Plan, implement, and regularly drill for potential failure using: Integrated risk management : Aligns operations goals with security risk to identify and protect the critical points of failure to limit the blast radius of potential issues.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And older vulnerabilities continue to be hit by threat actors, underscoring the need for effective, risk-based patch and vulnerability management. We also highlight a study by Outpost24 that reveals startling password weaknesses in admin-level IT accounts. million passwords compiled from the Threat Compass backend.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. The longer the key, the stronger the security. DevOps further reduces this risk with application vulnerability scanners that detect inappropriate use of encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Bottom line: Prepare now based on risk. Without guidelines, organizations risk unfettered use of AI, risks of data leaks, and no recourse for unethical AI use within the organization. Also consider learning about the top governance, risk, and compliance tools to identify the best one for you.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events. This kind of software helps companies to clearly define policies and how they relate to compliance postures.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Stolen credentials: Expose other resources to compromise through exposed passwords for OpenAI, Slack, Stripe, internal databases, AI databases, and more. These disputed vulnerabilities merit tracking either through a vulnerability management tool or risk management program. or intercept internal communication (Slack).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Security Risks While public cloud systems offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, they can also pose significant risks if not properly secured. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How AI is elevating social engineering risks The combination of AI's deep-learning algorithms and advanced processing capabilities has given malicious actors the ability to develop more complex attacks. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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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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