Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

We anticipate an increase in targeting of identities that allow cross-platform authentication as actors recognise the value in compromising identities rather than endpoints. ” [A.C. — this not truly ‘new news’, but a useful reminder to those who assume, circa 2015, that ‘backups solve ransomware’. Now, go and read the report!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

Also, the firewall offered by the company blocks all kinds of DDoS and Malware attacks that could damage the website- thus the reputation of the company. To those who go for more premium plans, a site backup plan of up to 200GB keeps the data continuity intact at the time of disasters.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 19, 2022

In some cases, the gang also threatened and conducted distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations. In some cases, AvosLocker negotiators also threaten and launche distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks during negotiations, likely when the victims are not cooperating, to convince them to comply with their demands.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Data Security & Recovery Measures Reliable CSPs provide high-level security and backup services; in the event of data loss, recovery is possible. Users have direct control over data security but are also responsible for backup procedures and permanently lost data in the event of device damage or loss.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2007, Salomon collected more than $3,000 from botmasters affiliated with competing spam affiliate programs that wanted to see Spamhaus suffer, and the money was used to fund a week-long distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against Spamhaus and its online infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. DDoS Attacks How they occur: Distributed Denial of Service ( DDoS ) attacks overload cloud and network systems, interrupting access and triggering service disruptions.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

Implement Strong Authentication Mechanisms Using strong authentication methods, such as multi factor authentication (MFA), can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Use Secure Hosting Services Choose a secure hosting provider with robust features like firewalls, regular backups, and intrusion detection systems.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Fundamentally, across the site, strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be enabled. Backing this up with MFA—via a third-party authenticator app—will ensure all login attempts are valid and verified, which will help if multiple users are trying to access a WordPress back-end.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 15, 2024

However, exploitation requires authentication and specific configurations. Avoid unauthorized access by employing stronger authentication methods for your systems via access management tools. To protect RADIUS traffic, use TLS or IPSec rather than susceptible authentication methods such as PAP, CHAP, or MS-CHAPv2.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources. Passwordless authentication : Eliminates passwords in favor of other types of authentication such as passkeys, SSO, biometrics, or email access.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 10, 2021

Or your device can be used in DDoS or click-fraud campaigns. Finally, you should set up multi factor authentication (MFA) where possible. This performs a regular, off-site backup. Botnets can be used to spread other malware like cryptojackers and ransomware. Synology also recommends enabling auto block and account protection.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 19, 2023

authentication to gather endpoint information for reporting and enforcement. Agents Portnox does not require an agent. Agentless options use root certificates, simple certificate enrollment protocol (SCEP), Microsoft InTune integration, and EAP-TLS 802.1x per device per year for each additional 30 (RADIUS+) to 45 (ZTNA) days.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

More recently, some threat groups have begun to add data destruction to their arsenal to raise the stakes even further, and DDoS attacks have also been threatened as a means of getting organizations to pay ransoms. Black Basta uses a double-extortion RaaS model with the added threat of DDoS attacks. What is Ransomware as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2024

GitHub Enterprise Server and GitLab patched their authentication bypass and XSS issues. If your system is already exposed to a DDoS attack, explore our guidelines on how to perform DDoS attack prevention in three stages. If updating isn’t an option, Veeam recommends deactivating Backup Enterprise Manager.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Authorization governs what activities users are permitted to take after being authenticated. To enhance security in a public cloud environment: Use strong authentication.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Today’s columnist, Glenn Mulvaney of Clumio, says while ransomware has become a hot-button issue, companies also need to focus on viruses, DDoS attacks, cryptojacking, and securing the cloud. While it’s important to focus on ransomware, there are other pieces of the security threat puzzle: viruses, DDoS, and cryptojacking to name a few.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Use multi-factor authentication where possible. Mitigations against cyberattacks. Disable unused remote access/RDP ports and monitor remote access/RDP logs.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

The ransomware targets virtual machines and snapshots, looking to escape containers, encrypt any possible persistence, and wipe out backups that weren’t carefully archived. However, they also use some less common tactics, like threats of DDoS and discounts for fast payment, both of which play directly on a victim’s initial panic.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Manage access controls: Implement strong user authentication measures. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

Security services and tools include anti-DDoS , SOCaaS , web application firewalls (WAF), data encryption , and more. From a GUI enterprise manager to advanced logical replication, backup and recovery, and a migration toolkit, EDB is a go-to vendor for all Postgre database administrators. Database Technical Security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Access Control Access controls add additional authentication and authorization controls to verify users, systems, and applications to define their access. Multi-factor authentication (MFA): Uses at least two (2FA) or more methods to authenticate a user, such as biometrics, device certificates, or authenticator apps.

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SiteLock

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Meanwhile, Cisco estimates that the number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks will nearly double from 7.8 Website Backup: Website backups help customers encrypt a snapshot of their website’s important files, folders, and databases. million in 2018 to 15.4 million in 2023.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) : In today’s ransomware-riddled environment, two-factor authentication should also be considered a minimum requirement for all forms of remote access.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As an added security measure you should use two-factor authentication or a password manager. Backup Your Site Regularly. While the hope is you will never need it, having a clean backup of your site is helpful in the event anything does go wrong. Learn more about SSL certificates in our post “ What Is an SSL Certificate? ”.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 4, 2022

These practices will prevent leakware attacks, but they can also help enterprises avoid other common cybersecurity issues, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS), man in the middle (MitM), SQL, and password hacks. Prioritize employee cybersecurity training.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements. This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Plan for backups and restoration. •

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Proactive defense mechanisms such as real-time threat monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and AI-driven threat detection can prevent attacks before they lead to costly consequences. Real-world example: In 2022, UK financial institutions experienced a surge in DDoS attacks , with several major banks targeted.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 26, 2022

encryption in transit Tools for remote management , global dashboards, and geo IP tracking Access to 24×7 DevOps team for technical support and remediating active threats Logical secure access including role-based access control, 2FA , and SSO Automate configuration backup and recovery for resilient policies and controls.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. Check out our article on SaaS security checklist and learn how to create one.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 7, 2024

Session layer: Manages secure sessions by utilizing authentication protocols and session management mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. DDoS Attacks Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks flood cloud services with traffic, making them inaccessible to authorized users.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 18, 2022

The number of malware infections targeting Linux devices rose by 35% in 2021, most commonly to recruit IoT devices for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Safeguard your credentials and make sure that multi-factor authentication (MFA) is in place for your important assets. And around 95% of web servers run on Linux.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2022

Scraping, identity fraud, vulnerability analysis, Layer 7 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service), and other methods are used by fraud prevention software as well. . . Verify that there are no software injection, encryption, and authentication attacks. Authentication frauds. Injection frauds.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Nobody told them that their coffee machine could be hacked into or that their camera could be used to launch a DDoS attack. If such processes lack proper authentication steps, they could work as gateways for bigger problems. Before the device applies the update, it sends a backup to the servers.

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Spinone

MAY 8, 2020

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are another familiar type of attack that can prevent businesses from carrying out operations. Multi-factor authentication Since passwords are often still an extremely weak link in the overall security posture of an organization, using multi-factor authentication is extremely important.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 6, 2022

Ransomware has already been combined with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks , and Manky notes that ransomware could see the addition of wiper malware, “which could not only wreck data but destroy systems and hardware. See also: Best Backup Solutions for Ransomware Protection. AI Attacks Lead to Regulation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 1, 2023

Financial institutions face a range of cybersecurity threats, including phishing attacks, malware, ransomware, and denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks. Integrity refers to accuracy and completeness of data to ensure data is not manipulated or corrupted using cybersecurity measures like data backups, system monitoring.

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