Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” RSA 2013 and Endpoint Agent Re-Emergence RSA 2006–2015 In Anton’s Blog Posts!

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VPN Marketing Firewall Passwords 189

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Example of leaked email addresses: Besides the CSV files, the bucket also contained voice recordings of several sales pitches to digital marketers about RepWatch, which appears to be a long-defunct domain reputation management tool and may or – considering when the files were uploaded – may not be related to the CSV files stored in the bucket.

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Social Engineering Passwords Marketing Phishing 145

Troy Hunt

JANUARY 10, 2018

We are rapidly approaching a "secure by default" web and the green padlock is becoming the norm ( about two thirds of all browser traffic is now encrypted ). A great resource for getting a quick snapshot of how a site implements their SSL / TLS / HTTPS ("encryption of traffic", for the masses) is SSL Labs.

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Hacking Government Encryption Risk 279

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

By exploiting weak server vulnerabilities, the Iran-based hackers were able to gain access, move laterally, encrypt IT systems, and demand ransom payment. For the generation of remote work and operations, Check Point Remote Access VPN offers central management and policy administration for controlling access to corporate networks.

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VPN Software Authentication Encryption 120

The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

In May 2017, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) rolled out its Cyber Security Framework mandating detailed data security rules, including a requirement to encrypt and containerize business data in all computing formats. organizations between January 2013 and July 2019. Ransomware hacking groups extorted at least $144.35

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Computers and Electronics Data privacy Encryption Media 113

Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Encryption: End-to-end encryption isn’t enabled by default for doorbells but should be activated. Privacy and Passwords: Two-step verification is done by default, but multi-factor authentication (MFA) is recommended. Ring started in 2013, offering video doorbells that let you see and talk to visitors from your phone.

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Firmware Encryption Passwords Authentication 64

Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” RSA 2013 and Endpoint Agent Re-Emergence. Related posts: RSA 2020 Reflection.

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VPN Marketing Firewall Passwords 116

SecureList

JUNE 16, 2021

From 2015 to February 2018, the malware was compiled with Visual Studio 2013 and 2015, whereas in February 2018, the developers moved to Visual Studio 2017 and embedded the malware’s logic within Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) classes. argument: path to file to upload. – List files and repositories.

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Surveillance Malware Password Management Passwords 145

ForAllSecure

MARCH 1, 2022

Vamosi: One sunny morning in 2013. It's a process of protecting critical information through encryption and being aware of the potential for eavesdropping on conversations. In 2013, we only knew that someone calling themselves Dread Pirate Roberts was running the site. Don't use familiar passwords seriously.

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Hacking Mobile Cryptocurrency VPN 52

Adam Shostack

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Yesterday, Yahoo disclosed that attackers broke into Yahoo in 2013 and stole details on a billion accounts. Yahoo says users should change their passwords and security questions and answers for any other accounts on which they used the same or similar information used for their Yahoo account. I use 1Password , and recommend it.

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Password Management Passwords Encryption Accountability 100

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same. Tabriz has led Google Chrome’s security since 2013, which extends to managing Product, Engineering, and UX today. Enable 2FA and get a password manager. — thaddeus e.

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Accountability Cybersecurity Penetration Testing InfoSec 139