Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tyler Technologies , a Texas-based company that bills itself as the largest provider of software and technology services to the United States public sector, is battling a network intrusion that has disrupted its operations. We are implementing enhanced monitoring systems, and we have notified law enforcement.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) software, including popular tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, are invaluable for IT administrators today, streamlining tasks and ensuring network integrity from afar. Unsuspecting employees, misled by these tactics, may inadvertently invite these criminals into their systems.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The best solution I see to ensure the safe implementation of GenAI is to strike a balance: organizations must remain measured and conservative in their adoption and application of AI. According to Merrill Research , only 19 percent of them have any vulnerability management solutions in place. But business logic abuse may get worse.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Consider these factors: Sensitive data handling: Determine whether your company handles customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), proprietary software code, product designs, or any other unique creations crucial for your company’s competitive edge. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. Remote encryption performs ransomware encryption on a device beyond the security solutions monitoring for malicious activity.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) software, including popular tools like AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, are invaluable for IT administrators today, streamlining tasks and ensuring network integrity from afar. Unsuspecting employees, misled by these tactics, may inadvertently invite these criminals into their systems.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

If a cyber-criminal uses you as a way to get at your customers, suppliers, or employees, these vital business relationships can turn sour. Toward that end, products like Microsoft Defender for Office can help.After that, businesses and organizations should monitor and manage how employees can access sensitive data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 12, 2023

Compliance automation replaces these manual spreadsheet-driven processes with software solutions that: Continuously monitor security controls 24-7. Streamlined Audits Companies that monitor compliance manually dread requests for audits. Software can monitor all systems all the time.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

An attacker managed to compromise network administrator credentials through the account of a former employee of the organization. This would not have posed a problem if the account had been disabled when the employee left. Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and prevent you from getting reinfected.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 25, 2024

Now, let’s shift gears and discuss choosing the right Vendor Risk Management (VRM) solution. Your VRM solution should be tailored to these questions. However, not all vendor risk management solutions are created equal, and finding the right fit requires careful consideration. Who are you, and what are your goals?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

One employee’s mistake can cost a company millions of dollars. How can just one employee mishap cost a company millions? Based on Ransomlooker, a free Cybernews tool for monitoring the dark web and other hidden areas of the internet, 64% of organizations have already suffered from a ransomware attack.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2021

To make matters more difficult, implementing new security software and processes to address these issues is another big hurdle, often causing disruption—and not the good kind. Another common practice is defaulting to the latest and greatest solution thinking it’s a fix-all remedy. Consider solutions that work with you, not against you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2021

It’s never been more important to protect employees from cyber-attacks while also mitigating the risk they pose as trusted insiders. The erosion of the cyber-perimeter as a result of new virtual workforce models necessitates a new approach, one that baselines activities and behaviors and protects employees by highlighting anomalies.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

The constant pressure to frequently update the software and stay precautionary of fraudulent emails is exhausting. Employees at various businesses are tasked to protect assets, devices, and networks. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2023

federal agencies using remote monitoring and management (RMM) software as part of a widespread campaign. In October 2022, CISA “identified a widespread cyber campaign involving the malicious use of legitimate RMM software. A visit to the site triggers a download of an executable, which then downloads the RMM software.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But with the range of cloud-based security solutions available today, there doesn’t have to be an underlying fear of losing sensitive information or assets – not with the right solution and partner. I’ve partnered with AWS as they’re a brand I believe in.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s a scalable and cost-effective storage solution for businesses offered through a subscription service. When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations.

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Centraleyes

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Unlike traditional on-premise solutions, with the Shared Responsibility Model, cloud security is a collaborative effort between cloud service providers (CSPs) and their users. The model shifts based on the type of cloud service – Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Software as a Service (SaaS).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The massive shift toward work-from-anywhere policies means that employees are no longer just bringing their own devices to the workplace. What has changed over the past few years, however, is that large numbers of employees – about 45 percent , according to Gallup – now work fully or partly from off-site.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

One of the most alarming trends our ThreatDown Intelligence team has noticed lately is the increased exploitation of legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools by ransomware gangs in their attacks. Splashtop : A remote access and support solution tailored for businesses, MSPs, and educational institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

IDS and IPS solutions help fill in the gaps between endpoint protection , firewalls , and other parts of the security stack. In fact, as evidence of their ongoing importance, IDS and IPS features are increasingly becoming part of those other solutions. Also read: Best Network Monitoring Tools. IDS vs. IPS.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

And security experts from Check Point believe that the malicious software has so far targeted over 140,000 victims since November 2020, hitting high profile victims including those on PayPal, Microsoft, Amazon, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2023

To be productive in an interconnected work environment, employees need immediate access to numerous platforms, both on- and off-premises. PAM enables granular access and monitors, detects, and alerts instances of unauthorized access through policy guardrails.

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Jane Frankland

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Cyber-attacks have risen from last year with the most common forms of attack being credential theft, phishing, misconfigured cloud, and vulnerabilities in third-party software. Increasingly, employees want to work long-term in a hybrid or fully remote “work from anywhere” manner. How cybersecurity (the market) performed in 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2022

However, a cloud vendor offering provides a pre-packaged solution that absorbs some operational and security responsibilities from the customer. Exactly which responsibilities the cloud vendor absorbs depends upon the type of solution. This responsibility does not extend to software that customers install on cloud devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Keep your software up to date. One of the most important security measures you can take is to keep your software up to date. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in software, so it’s important to make sure you have the latest security patches installed. Train your employees.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 17, 2023

5) Foster a culture of security Employees are often the weakest link in an organization’s cybersecurity defenses. Encourage a security-conscious culture within your organization by promoting awareness, providing regular training, and involving employees in cybersecurity efforts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2023

What starts as a careless, disgruntled, or simply ignorant employee maneuver can result in credential theft, data loss, and unforeseen damage. The top insider threat software products of 2023 Data Detection and Response (DDR) company Cyberhaven offers valuable insights into some of the top security tools designed with inside threats in mind.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The following checklist intends to provide a general framework for your DLP strategy and help you choose the right DLP solution for your company. Categories should be kept simple, so all of your employees can properly apply them. There is a wide variety of data loss prevention solutions available on the market.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 21, 2023

June 21, 2023 – NowSecure, the recognized experts in mobile security and privacy, announced today that it has completed its latest annual SOC 2 Type 2 security audit – the industry benchmark for independent auditing of security controls for software vendors. Chicago, Ill.,

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

However, the same also goes for antivirus software and other anti-malware solutions. Of course, it does not mean you should not use those tools, but nothing replaces security awareness training , active monitoring , regular pentesting , and threat hunting. See the Best EDR Solutions. This is basic role management.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 29, 2024

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to a set of security solutions that identify and monitor information content across storage, operations, and networks. DLP solutions help detect and prevent potential data exposure or leaks. An effective DLP solution provides the security team a complete visibility of their networks.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 23, 2024

Shifting from a traditional software model to a subscription-based service (SaaS) saved the company and transformed it into a digital powerhouse with Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud. Patch Management Regularly updating and applying patches to fix vulnerabilities in software and systems is crucial.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 9, 2023

Employee mishandling of information, either through intentional action or poor security habits, can put this data at risk of being leaked or stolen. In a proactive approach, the IDS constantly monitors for suspicious activity and generates alerts when malicious behavior is detected. What can be done? Read more of the ACT

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

Highly placed sources say that the attack could have taken place last month when the threat actor stole customer details from the banking servers through a vulnerability lying inside accounts software and then launched a brute force attack.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 27, 2021

In a developing market, third-party risk management (TPRM) software and tools could be the answer to helping organizations fill the gap. This article looks at the top third-party risk management vendors and tools and offers a look into TPRM solutions and what buyers should consider before purchasing. Aravo TPRM.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 18, 2024

Application threats also don’t just stop at cybercriminal gangs: organizations also just might not want employees using unproductive or unapproved applications and the security risks that follow. Features Log and monitor blocked application activity on endpoints. And again, they’re in.) Let’s dive in to see how it works!

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