Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Don’t worry though, there's already an insurance policy for that. What is Cyber Liability Insurance? Cyber liability insurance, sometimes known as cyber insurance, is distinct from traditional commercial general liability and property insurance policies.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Journal, over the past eleven years (2009-2020) there have been more than 3,705 healthcare data breaches impacting more than 268 million medical records. The post Employee Password Security in the Healthcare Sector appeared first on Enzoic.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2019

The American group of insurance and financial services companies State Farm disclosed a credential stuffing attack it has suffered in July. The American group of insurance and financial services companies State Farm revealed that it was the victim of a credential stuffing attack it has suffered in July. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

"Based on FIDO standards, passkeys are a replacement for passwords that provide faster, easier, and more secure sign-ins to websites and apps across a user’s devices. Unlike passwords, passkeys are always strong and phishing resistant. The FIDO Alliance asserts that passkeys are a replacement for passwords.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2024

The threat actors accessed the employee email accounts on May 23 and May 29. AIn response to the incident, the organization blocked the IP address used by the attackers, and forced a password reset on the impacted accounts. The organization disabled the impacted accounts to prevent unauthorized access.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. Cloud-based health insurance management portals.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), has confirmed that it was unprotected by antivirus software when it was attacked by the Medusa ransomware group in September. PhilHealth is the government owned and controlled corporation that provides universal health coverage in the Philippines. It was attacked on September 22, 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These days, users need an ever-growing number of online accounts to stay connected with their friends, colleagues, and employers. Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Best Password Manager Tools.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

One of the more common ways cybercriminals cash out access to bank accounts involves draining the victim’s funds via Zelle , a “peer-to-peer” (P2P) payment service used by many financial institutions that allows customers to quickly send cash to friends and family.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

During a disaster, keep documents and devices with you, use secure connections, and monitor your accounts for unusual activity. IdentityIQ offers comprehensive protection, including identity theft monitoring, fraud restoration, and device protection with a password manager and VPN. Keep a list of critical account information (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Group-IB and Swiss insurance broker ASPIS that owns CryptoIns project, have developed the world’s first scoring model for assessing cryptocurrency exchanges. According to CryptoIns analysts, the crypto assets insurance market is expected to reach $7 billion by 2023. Why do crypto exchanges’ users need insurance?

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

All the company’s social media accounts haven’t been updated since 2023 at the latest. In 2018, MyHeritage suffered a security incident which exposed the email addresses and hashed passwords of 92 million users. This makes the information a treasure trove for advertisers, insurance companies, and Big Pharma.

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Adam Levin

APRIL 6, 2020

Change your passwords on any accounts associated with travel and / or lodging, and be sure not to re-use them across multiple accounts. Change your passwords on any accounts associated with travel and / or lodging, and be sure not to re-use them across multiple accounts.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

One of the most-read advice columns on this site is a 2018 piece called “ Plant Your Flag, Mark Your Territory ,” which tried to impress upon readers the importance of creating accounts at websites like those at the Social Security Administration , the IRS and others before crooks do it for you.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Use strong passwords. Passwords are your first line of defense. They protect your electronic devices and accounts from hackers. To create strong passwords that are hard to guess, combine the two-factor authentication with your password for verification purposes. Invest in cybersecurity insurance.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here, cybercriminals buy and sell stolen personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account details, passwords, and credit card information. Full credit card details and associated data are sold for as little as $10 to $100 , depending on the account’s available balance.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Recently, thousands of Norton LifeLock customer accounts were compromised in a data breach. Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. IdentityIQ.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the HHS confirmed that it prioritized and opened investigations of Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group, focused on whether a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurred and on the entities’ compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 4, 2024

Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The exposed information included names, birth dates, medical records, insurance information, Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. When your information is exposed in a hospital data breach, you need to take steps to help protect your identity and personal accounts. Use Strong Passwords. Monitor Your Credit.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017. The 9/11 attacks cost insurers and reinsurers $47 billion. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you created an online account to manage your tax records with the U.S. is perhaps better known as the online identity verification service that many states now use to help staunch the loss of billions of dollars in unemployment insurance and pandemic assistance stolen each year by identity thieves. account).

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Sometimes they are minors that have been in contact with the criminal justice system, and they are not eligible for insurance or depend on Medicaid Expansion for coverage. The listing on the leak site shows financial information, court papers, and insurance certificates. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2024

Experts spotted a new macOS Backdoor named SpectralBlur linked to North Korea Merck settles with insurers regarding a $1.4 Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Strong, Unique Passwords Weak passwords are easy for hackers to guess or crack, especially if they’re common or reused across multiple sites. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The disclosure comes almost a year after Citrix acknowledged that digital intruders had broken in by probing its employee accounts for weak passwords. How would your organization hold up to a password spraying attack? As the Citrix hack shows, if you don’t know you should probably check, and then act on the results accordingly.

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BH Consulting

JULY 17, 2024

One of the largest tech companies, Amazon Web Services, has now made it mandatory for privileged accounts. Security Week reported that Mandiant’s investigation traced the incident back to stolen credentials and found that targeted accounts weren’t using MFA. MFA is seen as a critical control in reducing the risk of account takeovers.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

This prevents creditors from accessing your credit report, making it difficult for fraudsters to open new accounts in your name. Reset Usernames and Passwords Help ensure that your online accounts are protected by strong, unique passwords.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 21, 2024

She doesn’t even have an email account. The data included her name, date of birth, Social Security Number, medical documentation, insurance information, and more. Then lock all these accounts down with strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication, and set them to private or inactive. She didn’t download malware.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This section covers essential measures like setting strong passwords, enabling encryption, backing up data, and using tracking apps. Make sure you can access critical elements of your digital life without your device, such as: Your password manager account. Phone numbers of friends or family who can help you.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 1, 2023

That same email address also is tied to two forum accounts for a user with the handle “ O.R.Z.” user account — this one on Verified[.]ru Prior to that, akafitis@gmail.com was used as the email address for the account “ Fitis ,” which was active on Exploit between September 2006 and May 2007.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Keep a close eye on your accounts. So, either check your bank and credit card accounts daily or sign up for free transaction monitoring programs which notify you whenever there is activity in your bank, credit union or credit card accounts. Change your passwords. Be wary of “free” offers.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 24, 2024

Health insurance information: Details about primary, secondary, or other health plans/policies, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, and Medicaid-Medicare-government payor ID numbers. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 9, 2022

What are the signs your email account has got hacked? After hacking your email accounts, they can use the account to impersonate you and contact your family members or friends. If a hacker has your email address, he has half of your confidential information – all that’s remaining is your password. Using Robust Passwords.

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