eSecurity Planet

JULY 7, 2023

Vulnerability scanning is critically important for identifying security flaws in hardware and software, but vulnerability scanning types are as varied as the IT environments they’re designed to protect. Most enterprises that manage hundreds, if not thousands, of endpoints will discover that standalone tools are not practical.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. This is considered an unfair and deceptive practice under Section 5 of the FTC Act. The breach.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The FBI recently published a warning stating that ransomware gang OnePercent Group has been attacking companies in the US since November 2020. This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. How do hackers use social engineering? OnePercent Group attacks. OnePercent utilizes a malicious file attachment via phishing email.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 8, 2022

Classic security tools are necessary but less and less sufficient. That’s why most security companies are now focusing on behavioral analysis and active endpoint protection , as evasion keeps becoming easier. As a result, more and more security tools are relying on AI and ML techniques to detect signs of zero-day threats.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 19, 2022

Whether a glitch, bug, or design, a poorly secured website or database can be the launchpad for an exploit. The advisory lists ten different areas for concern, which you can see below. Users should only be able to access resources necessary for any given purpose. External remote services.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

Patch management is the continuous process of releasing and deploying software updates, most commonly done to solve security and functionality issues. But to do patch management right, you need a detailed, repeatable process. Establishing an efficient patch management process is critical for keeping your systems secure and stable.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Of particular interest to me is Facebook’s long-stated desire to introduce adverts into the VR space, and what this may mean for Meta too. I also covered, in detail, what kind of things you should expect with regards advertising in VR/AR platforms. The promotional material for Meta hasn’t had the best of receptions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Waiting for Google to tell you that your site is infected would be like waiting until your engine seizes to replace your oil.”. An experienced car owner should know to routinely check things like fluid levels, tire wear, and look for cracks in their belts/hoses. You’re responsible for the security of your visitors, not Google.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Have you heard of the Colonial Pipeline incident ? . . The cyberattack on the company caused widespread panic throughout the United States and disrupted operations for days. . . In fact, in the cybersecurity world, you can’t protect something if you have no idea where the threat exists. . .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

That’s because hackers know that SMBs often lack the budget or resources to implement enterprise-quality protection. Here’s our checklist for starting a home business, including our tips to ensure your site is secure. Using this list as guide, you can focus on growing your home business instead of fighting off security threats.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2020

Over a five year period the number technical software vulnerabilities reported to the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Vulnerability Database (NVD) more than tripled – from 5,191 in 2013 to a record 16,556 in 2018. Software vulnerabilities have gone through the roof.

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Veracode Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Microsoft's ASP.NET Core enables users to more easily configure and secure their applications, building on the lessons learned from the original ASP.NET. Let's break down a few scenarios where misusing security features and improperly overriding defaults may lead to serious vulnerabilities in your applications.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 4, 2023

James Campbell, CEO of Cado Security , shares his experience with traditional incident response, and how the cloud, with its elastic structure, able to spin up and spin down instances, is changing incident response. There’s been a major data breach, and you’re booked on the next night flight out, at 6am. And other hardware.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 13, 2019

Online advertising firm Sizmek Inc. [ NASDAQ: SZMK ] says it is investigating a security incident in which a hacker was reselling access to a user account with the ability to modify ads and analytics for a number of big-name advertisers. The starting bid was $800. And Sizmek is used in ad campaigns for some of the biggest brands out there.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Securing applications is not the easiest thing to do. With all these components to secure, building a secure application can seem really daunting. And by studying these common vulnerability types and why they happen, you can learn to prevent them and secure your application. Let’s secure your Java application!

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 20, 2017

What I'm talking about here is ensuring that when someone wants to report something of a security nature - and that could be anything from a minor vulnerability through to a major data breach - that channels exist to easily communicate the issue with the organisation involved. Let's begin by understanding the current state of affairs.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Securing applications is not the easiest thing to do. With all these components to secure, building a secure application can seem really daunting. And by studying these common vulnerability types, why they happen, and how to spot them, you can learn to prevent them and secure your application. SQL injection.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Here’s what you need to know about how they work, and how you can stay safe. . You can’t access an account with recycled credentials if there aren’t any. Gathers database of stolen credentials. What is credential stuffing? Why is it so prevalent now? Why is it so prevalent now? How credential stuffing attacks work.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As ransomware threats loom, we look at where backups fall short, and what to keep in mind to optimize network and data security. Backups are the specialized physical or virtual machines built to restore an organization’s data or systems to a previous state. Why Are Backups Critical? The Argument for Backups.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

One company on the end of some of those calls is AT&T and its Managed Security Services business unit. You tested the incident response plan, right? So, you need to regularly test your cybersecurity incident response plan, along with the humans and technology that will carry it out. Thirty days of logging isn’t enough.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2020

This open database also contains more than 25,000 PDFs, many of which are scans or photos of proof of income (such as pay receipts or tax returns). This open database also contains more than 25,000 PDFs, many of which are scans or photos of proof of income (such as pay receipts or tax returns). What data is in the bucket?

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SC Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

An attempt to poison the Oldsmar, Florida water supply by hijacking a remote access system demonstrates the critical threat tied to failure to properly secure operational technology. An aerial view of a wastewater treatment plant in California. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images). We were examining global internet traffic telemetry.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since many updates build off each other, the longer you wait to update, the greater the risk of something going wrong. But what should you do if an update breaks your site? Instead of seeing your website, a visitor will see a message stating that the site is down briefly for maintenance, and to check back in a moment. (By

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Did you know that 27 percent of consumers don’t shop online due to fears their personal information might be stolen? As an eCommerce owner, are you doing enough to address and overcome your customers’ fears? If not, don’t worry – we’ll explain how you can protect your customers by using PCI compliance.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 27, 2020

They are eye-opening: The United States sees the costliest cybersecurity events – the average total cost of $8.19 They are eye-opening: The United States sees the costliest cybersecurity events – the average total cost of $8.19 Why should you perform one? The average cost of lost business was $1.42

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Kali Linux

OCTOBER 12, 2022

There is a lot more to P4wnP1 than this blog post goes over, which is why we have included additional reading material from the community which cover additional attack scenarios as well as more payloads that people have written if you want to go deeper! If you have a Raspberry Pi Zero W, we highly recommend giving this image a try.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

ITAM tools track hardware and software lifecycles so IT teams know how to best protect and use those assets. License tracking Vendor management Configuration management database (CMDB) Mobile app functionality Transparent pricing Ivanti Neurons ManageEngine Endpoint Central Quest KACE SolarWinds Service Desk Pulseway Track-It!

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 22, 2020

How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? Capture the-flag, if you don't already know, is a popular game among hackers. How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? It’s important to stress that CGC was a significant event in security.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 21, 2020

How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? Capture the-flag, if you don't already know, is a popular game among hackers. How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? It’s important to stress that CGC was a significant event in security.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 21, 2020

How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? Capture the-flag, if you don't already know, is a popular game among hackers. How can you still have humans in the loop when reaction time is key? It’s important to stress that CGC was a significant event in security.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 2, 2023

When you consider that the average Fortune 500 company has nearly 500 critical vulnerabilities , the importance of vulnerability management becomes clear. At its core, vulnerability management is a cybersecurity team practice that identifies an organization’s vulnerabilities and prioritizes them based on risk metrics and other criteria.

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Daniel Miessler

MARCH 20, 2022

I’m starting a new series with this 2022 edition where I think about what Information Security could or should look like in the distant future—say in 2050. I’m doing this for fun—basically to see how dumb I look later—but I also hope it’ll drive interesting discussions on where things should go.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. Knowing what ransomware is and how it works is essential for protecting against and responding to such attacks. We’ll delve into what you need to know so you can begin to protect yourself against ransomware attacks.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

That means it falls to you to protect your cryptocurrency. And that sometimes means you keep it a wallet-- either a digital one or a hardware one. So what if you accidentally forget the password? That’s what you do, you put cryptocurrency in either a digital or a hardware wallet, the latter of which is basically a dongle.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Researcher discovered that global B2B CRM provider Really Simple Systems exposed online a non-password-protected database with million records. Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password protected database that contained over 3 million records.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 11, 2022

You prove identity by validating credentials; secrets are the digital credentials used for that purpose. With the proper validation, you can authenticate a user (human or machine) and authorize them to access privileged services, accounts, and applications. Why Securing Secrets in the CI/CD Pipeline is Tough. API credentials.

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