SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Other features include: Data encryption Compliance management capabilities Server monitoring and alerting Data import and export John the Ripper This free password-cracking tool supports 15 operating systems, including 11 from the Unix family, DOS, Win32, BeOS, and OpenVMS.

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 1903 — Wireless Telegraphy — During John Ambrose Fleming’s first public demonstration of Marconi’s “secure” wireless telegraphy technology, Nevil Maskelyne disrupts it by sending insulting Morse code messages discrediting the invention.

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Centraleyes

AUGUST 21, 2024

The CJIS Security Policy also establishes guidelines to: protect the transmission, storage, and creation of criminal justice information (CJI), such as fingerprints, identity history, case/incident history, etc. The security policy is based on directives from NIST 800-53.

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Vipre

JUNE 16, 2021

Some hackers specifically target unsecured wireless networks and sit quietly across the street, accessing all your information. . Using the Same Password Over and Over. Make sure you use a different password for everything you do online. Each password should be long and strong. Use public WiFi sparingly.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Security and privacy are something that we always have to be mindful of, and even if you're not experiencing tech abuse, here are tips and steps you and your family can take to protect your technology and accounts. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

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Herjavec Group

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Like it or not, within a few months, educational institutions have now become enterprise IT entities, taking on all the responsibilities of securely delivering qualitative technology services. Ensure that passwords are robust and consider refreshing them on a monthly basis.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Responsible Cyber

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The attackers used a password spray attack to compromise a legacy test tenant account, gaining access to corporate email accounts of senior leadership and cybersecurity teams. The attack’s scope expanded in February, with attempts increasing tenfold compared to January.

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NopSec

AUGUST 16, 2022

Critical Security Control 5: Account Management This control talks about the need to protect privileged user and administrative accounts. Automatic scanning tools will automatically identify potential access control vulnerabilities, including expired or weak passwords and outdated lockout policies.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This can include both wired and wireless networks. What types of scans are performed during vulnerability testing? These include: Network-based scans – scans for open ports or accessible systems that are unintentionally exposed. Servers and workstations can be scanned for open ports, services and unpatched systems.

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