SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 7, 2022

million online accounts have been compromised by cyberattacks involving credential stuffing. In a “Business Guide for Credential Stuffing Attacks” that described her office’s investigation, the AG provided details on the attacks and how, through automated attempts using usernames and passwords nicked.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 17, 2020

Not allowing multiple users to share administrative-level passwords. Continuously inventorying, auditing, logging and monitoring all devices and user accounts connected to the organization’s IT network. ” All organizations experience intrusions, security failures and oversights of key weaknesses.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

House Oversight and Homeland Security committees last week, SolarWinds’s former and current CEOs blamed an intern for creating a weak FTP server password and leaking it on GitHub – an act which may or may not have contributed to a supply chain hack that impacted users of the tech firm’s Orion IT performance monitoring platform.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 25, 2023 streaming content provider Netflix began enforcing its policy prohibiting the sharing of Netflix accounts even among family members who are not members of the same “household”—meaning living together in the same house. The post Netflix: Is Password-Sharing a Crime? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the not-so-distant past, banks dealt with online and account takeover fraud, where hackers stole passwords and used phishing scams to target specific individuals. But now not only are you providing the fake username and password, but you’re providing all this information about the phone itself. That’s finally advanced.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Security experts from Digital Shadows have conducted an interesting study about the technique adopted by crooks to infiltrate company emails, so-called BEC scam. According to the FBI , the number of business email account (BEC) and email account compromise (EAC) scam incidents worldwide reached 78,000 between October 2013 and May 2018.

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 19, 2025

Here are some of the risks: Desensitisation and Missed Warnings: Whether its a phishing email, a password reset notification, or a critical system alert, tech users are increasingly tuning out notifications. A deepfake (video) from a government official spreading misinformation during a crisis.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 20, 2023

An attacker accessing a privileged account doesn’t begin with a root or administrator account. An attack on a privileged account usually starts with the theft of an average user’s credentials. Passwords are the starting point for fraud, where bad actors disguise themselves as legitimate users.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Carnival Corporation – which has been plagued by cyberattacks over the past few years – issued a breach disclosure on Thursday confirming hackers attacked email accounts and gained access to data about its customers and employees. The post Carnival discloses new data breach on email accounts appeared first on SC Media.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides. This is especially true in the world of security. In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Password protect your devices Set your devices to require the use of a PIN, passcode or extra security feature (like a fingerprint or facial scan). On the go After you follow the cybersecurity to-do list before hitting the open road, there are best practices you can follow while exploring to keep your devices, data and accounts safe.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 21, 2021

Today’s columnist, Marcus Kaber of Specops Software, writes that as much as the tech companies are pushing biometrics options like facial recognition, most enterprises still run on legacy passwords. Enterprise security and IT are mostly well aware of these many password-driven risks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2025

Using a very clever social engineering attack that exploits trusted domains, the adversary can then further escalate the profile hijacking attack to steal passwords from the victims browser. Once the profile is synced, attackers have full access to all credentials and browsing history stored locally.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

According to interviews with several sources, this hybrid phishing gang has a remarkably high success rate, and operates primarily through paid requests or “bounties,” where customers seeking access to specific companies or accounts can hire them to target employees working remotely at home.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using strong, unique passwords for dating apps and online stores is also a good idea." If you are in a C-suite role, you need to be engaged, informed, and accountable for what you are personally responsible for," Machin said. Someone genuine would not be asking for that information," Machin said.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By mid-year, there’s been a staggering 156% growth in the total number compared to the previous quarter, with a whopping 855 accounts worldwide being leaked every minute. So, let’s begin by examining what secure web browsing is and why it matters. So, let’s examine how these approaches function in promoting security awareness.

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SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

To gain an understanding of the financial threat landscape, we analyzed anonymized data on malicious activities detected on the devices of Kaspersky security product users and consensually provided to us through the Kaspersky Security Network (KSN). Mamont was the most active Android malware family, accounting for 36.7%

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The FBI provided the following mitigations to protect against ransomware attacks: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

The report also includes a list of mitigation measures to increase the resilience of company networks: Implement a recovery plan to maintain and retain multiple copies of sensitive or proprietary data and servers in a physically separate, segmented, and secure location (i.e., Regularly back up data, password protect backup copies offline.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is reporting that since last April more than 750,000 root user accounts on its AWS Organizations console for managing access to cloud services have enabled multifactor authentication (MFA). The post AWS Makes Significant Progress on Driving MFA Adoption appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“This settlement ensures Home Depot complies with our state’s strong data security law and requires the company to take steps to protect consumer information from illegal use or disclosure.” ” .

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are some best practices to put in place after an identity breach occurs: Short-term best practices Identify and Remediate Affected Accounts: Conduct a thorough investigation to identify all compromised accounts. Reset and Secure Accounts: Force a password reset for all affected accounts and consider strengthening MFA requirements.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

With that public-private partnership at its core, the new nonprofit National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) started the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Twenty Octobers later, we now co-manage Cybersecurity Awareness Month with the U.S. Awareness is necessary but not sufficient; the key is awareness that leads to action.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

For example, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports that around 50% of SMBs in the UK are likely to experience a cybersecurity breach annually. Addressing cybersecurity requires a multifaceted approach, combining technological solutions with fostering a security-aware culture within the organization.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But the sector is only as secure as the technology it relies on, so our food supply requires secure IoT devices and Cloud services for food and agriculture too. The FBI notice includes the following recommendations: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Implement network segmentation.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Privileged accounts are among an organization’s biggest cybersecurity concerns. These accounts give admins control over data, applications, infrastructure and other critical assets that average system users don’t have permission to access or change. CyberArk Privileged Access Security. What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

For instance, employees should be encouraged to create independent user accounts for family members and friends, where access to work files is restricted. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . Maintain Password Hygiene .

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2021

The UK Security Service MI5 said 10,000 staff from every UK government department and from important UK industries have been lured by fake LinkedIn profiles. MI5 said the faked LinkedIn accounts are created and operation by nation-state spy agencies, with an intent to recruit individuals or gather sensitive information.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees. The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient.

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SecureList

MAY 16, 2023

pp, while the share of attacks involving compromised accounts (23.8%) grew. Key trends in 2022: initial attack vectors and impact In 2022, attackers most often penetrated organizations’ infrastructure by exploiting various vulnerabilities in public-facing applications (42.9%).

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meta accuses apps of stealing WhatsApp accounts. Security awareness campaign highlights things your bank will never say. Android and Chrome start showing passwords the door. Credential stuffers take aim at Final Fantasy XIV players. Smart lights vulnerable to "blink and you'll miss it" attack. Update now!

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 31, 2022

The IT infrastructure within offices generally puts a great deal of focus around cybersecurity and keeping workers safe, including by enforcing good cybersecurity practices such as the closing down of machines and the use of strong passwords. . Opportunities for business email compromise. The dangers of shadow IT.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The infamous Mirai botnet self-replicated by seeking out hundreds of thousands of home routers with weak or non-existent passwords. This includes refraining from using a work email to sign up for random online accounts or web apps. Mirai ultimately was used to carry out massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

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