Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2022

Threat actors were observed abusing OneDrive, for this reason, the IT giant has suspended more than 20 malicious OneDrive applications created by POLONIUM actors, notified affected organizations, and deployed a series of security intelligence updates that will quarantine malicious tools developed by the attackers.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In October, Akamai’s Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) noticed an anomalous activity to the company’s honeypots targeting a rarely used TCP port. The probes were of low frequency and appeared to first attempt an authentication via a POST request and then, upon success, attempt a command injection exploitation.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Back in 2018 , Infosecurity Magazine shared a survey of network security decision makers where those working for large organizations revealed that they commonly allocated over £700,000 each year for password-related support costs. In an article for Security Intelligence , I said, “ the password doesn ’ t matter.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

A static single sign-on (SSO) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) product isn’t going to cut it at the enterprise level, where the cost of a breach is high. Identity federation that authenticates users across compatible applications within and outside the organization. Single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Over the past year, Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has observed an evolution of the tools, techniques, and procedures employed by Iranian nation-state actors. Learn more from this blog summarizing these trends, as presented at #CyberWarCon : [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) November 16, 2021.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 3, 2019

Enabling two-factor authentication is perhaps the most important step toward resisting such tactics (attackers have intercepted SMS codes, so use other methods, if possible). More broadly: Enable two-factor authentication everywhere. Require authentication for printer, server, computer, and device access even on local networks.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Microsoft’s “ Security Intelligence Report, Volume 24 ” shows a 250% increase in the number of phishing emails and attacks since 2018. Have your employees and teams utilize a strong password manager to keep their passwords secure. Make Use of Multifactor Authentication.

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