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Who’s Behind the GandCrab Ransomware?

Krebs on Security

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. ru , a site which marketed dedicated Web servers to individuals involved in various cybercrime projects. HEAVY METALL.

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When AIs Start Hacking

Schneier on Security

The programmers will be satisfied, the accountants ecstatic. The inherent ambiguity in most other systems ends up being a near-term security defense against AI hacking. An AI that discovers unanticipated but legal hacks of financial systems could upend our markets faster than we could recover.

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Dashlane 2024

eSecurity Planet

Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. Internet security best practices mandate unique credentials for each online account; doing so would be impossible without a solid password manager like Dashlane.

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Shopify Blames a Compromised Third-Party App for Data Leak

eSecurity Planet

Such type of data can be incredibly valuable for online businesses, allowing for targeted marketing campaigns and personalized sales strategies. Criminals could use this data to open new accounts in the victim’s name, take out loans, or make fraudulent purchases. Early detection can minimize potential financial losses.

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How to Tell if Active Directory is Compromised

eSecurity Planet

Between Active Directory for Windows and Azure, Microsoft dominates the market for identity and access management (IAM) tools with a greater than 50% market share, including about 95% of the Fortune 1000, so there are few targets for hackers that deliver richer results.

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Email Security Recommendations You Should Consider from 2021

Cisco Security

With contributions from Jamal “Jay” Bethea, Cisco Secure Email Product Marketing Manager. Think email security is not complicated; think again. Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email.

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How to Use LastPass: Complete Guide for Beginners

eSecurity Planet

LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. There are many types of network security , so understanding how to use LastPass is essential to managing personal accounts or securing an entire team. Visit the LastPass download page.