Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

20, 2023 that identity and authentication giant Okta had suffered a breach in its customer support department, Okta said the intrusion allowed hackers to steal sensitive data from fewer than one percent of its 18,000+ customers. For this reason, they can’t be locked down with multifactor authentication the way user accounts can.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2025

Attack vectors and techniques Medusa actors leverage common ransomware tactics, including phishing campaigns and exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities. Maintain offline backups: Store critical data backups offline to ensure recovery in case of an attack, preventing data loss and reducing downtime.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Rhysida went so far as to publish sample files to verify the authenticity of the data, revealing access to a trove of information, including city databases, employee credentials, cloud management files, and even the city’s traffic camera feeds.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. Peter is an IT manager for a technology manufacturer that got hit with a Russian ransomware strain called “ Zeppelin ” in May 2020.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Backup strategies. Comprehensive monitoring.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Lock things down Having a strict policy to protect your important assets with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a no-brainer.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 6, 2022

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). While you’re doing this , download your backup codes too. Should you land on a regular phishing page and hand over login details, the attacker will still need your 2FA code to do anything with your account. Tips to keep your Discord account secure.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

by sending a phishing email with a link to a new domain or even with images embedded that call out to a new domain). A domain controller is a server that responds to security authentication requests in a Windows environment, and a compromised domain controller can give attackers the keys to the kingdom inside a corporate network.

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Anton on Security

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’.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Set-up 2-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification involves adding a step to add an extra layer of protection to accounts. You can keep a data backup on hardware or use a cloud-based service. Keep an eye out for phishing emails. Even the most strong password is not enough.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, 74% of breaches were caused by human error, with phishing and text message phishing scams being some of the leading causes. Cloud vendors often handle the security and backup processes automatically, so examine your technology and see if that is the case.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In light of this type of breach, companies should prepare by doing a review of what may be at risk, shoring up anti-phishing methods and awareness measures, doing backup and resiliency testing, and having appropriate communications plans in place.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

2FA, MFA, 2-Step They may all be familiar, but there are important differences that warrant explanation and we'll start with the acronym we most commonly see: 2FA is two-factor authentication. MFA is multi-factor authentication. 2-Step authentication does not necessarily require 2 discrete factors. It's a subset of MFA.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

How to Spot an Email Phishing Attempt at Work IdentityIQ In the modern workplace, technology is just as common as the typical morning cup of coffee. Among these ever-present threats is phishing, which is a deceptively simple yet effective method cybercriminals use to compromise both business and personal accounts. What Is Phishing?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 23, 2021

Phishing is today’s most dangerous cyberattack. Google noted a more than 600% spike in phishing attacks in 2020 compared to 2019 with a total of 2,145,013 phishing sites registered as of January 17, 2021, up from 1,690,000 on Jan 19, 2020. Phishing doesn’t discriminate. What is the Most Common Form of Phishing?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

If you use text based authentication as an additional level of security for your Twitter account, you may be aware that this option will be reserved for paying Twitter Blue subscribers come mid-March. This post explains how to enable hardware key authentication instead. Enabling a hardware security key 1. Click Security key.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

To stay cybersecure and private on vacation, the majority of people will backup their data (53%), ensure their security software is up to date (63%), and set up credit card transaction alerts (56%), but 10% will take none of theseor othersteps. A particularly plugged-in 8% of people said they manage more than seven apps for the same purposes.

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Vipre

MAY 5, 2021

For instance, failing to educate users on the dangers of phishing amounts to business malpractice. Your answers should make it obvious in which areas of security you need to invest: Are you training users on the dangers of phishing? 66% of ransomware infections are due to spam and phishing emails.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 19, 2024

Despite awareness campaigns, many still fall prey to malicious links, such as phishing emails masquerading as communications from trusted entities. Lateral phishing emails from within a business’s domain indicate a successful account takeover, allowing bad actors to target additional accounts and sensitive data.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Spear Phishing While phishing remains one of the most prevalent methods cybercriminals use, spear phishing represents a refined form of the traditional phishing technique. Utilise realistic phishing simulations to test their preparedness and hone their skills.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Focus on implementing robust backup and disaster recovery plans, user training, and the sharing of threat intelligence. Supply-chain attacks, new zero-day attacks, insider risk and improved phishing leads to an onslaught of breaches. Phishing attacks driven by ChatGPT will be harder than ever to detect.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. Implement regular, interactive cybersecurity simulations and scenario-based training. PATCH OR DIE!

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

This problem, called ransomware , explains why keeping backups is so important. Hijackers’ demands lose power when you can just recover your operations from backups. Cyberattacks can also lead to a loss of productivity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 1, 2021

Now the Tweeting giant has clarified that users will be allowed to use their security keys as the only form of two factor authentication, if they will do so. Twitter allows Two factor authentication in three ways- Text Message, authentication via App and through a physical security key.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But what exactly are passkeys, and why are they considered the future of authentication? With Password Day coming up this Saturday, it’s the perfect time to discuss the future of authentication. Passkeys leverage public-key cryptography to authenticate users without requiring them to remember or type in a password.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 10, 2025

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to user authentication, requiring users to verify their identity through two or more factors. Practical implementation includes requiring MFA to access sensitive systems using tools like Google Authenticator or Duo.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

The group’s affiliates gain access to victims using phishing campaigns to steal credentials and exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities. Notably, they target CVE-2024-1709 (ScreenConnect authentication bypass) and CVE-2023-48788 (Fortinet EMS SQL injection) to infiltrate systems. Attackers use Mimikatz to steal credentials.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Turn on multi-factor authentication Using multi-factor authentication adds a layer of security to your passwords by having you prove your identity in multiple ways. Identifying phishing scams Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages and even voicemails on a daily basis. noreply@yourbank.com.)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

The first step consists of recommending organizations to follow best practices to neutralize ransomware attack such as set up offline, off-site, encrypted backups. “In addition, educate your staff on the folly of using the same password on different platforms, and consider the many benefits of multifactor authentication.”

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

However, basic cybersecurity tools and practices, like patching , strong passwords , and multi-factor authentication (MFA), “can prevent 80 to 90% of cyberattacks,” said Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, during a White House press conference in Sept. Ransomware. Mobile attacks.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Online shopping scams An online shopping scam usually involves a fake online store or app, which appears legitimate and is promoted on social media or other authentic websites. Beware before you share Phishing scams Avoid clicking on malicious links in emails and social media. Document disposal Shred sensitive documents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 21, 2021

Two-factor authentication . Backup data on Cloud . Even if you take all the protective measures, you don’t want to be left without any backup or options in case of a cyber attack. Small businesses should have a contingency plan in place in the form of cloud backup. Anti-virus and anti-malware . Firewalls .

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 1, 2019

Related: Why not train employees as phishing cops? Phishing campaigns directed at election officials. Beyond Simple Passwords : Provides detailed information on keeping strong passwords and deploying two-factor authentication. Denial-of-service attacks against election offices.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). In addition, make it easy to report security concerns (phishing, data leaks, social engineering , password compromise, etc.). Educate employees. Your employees can be your first line of defense or your weakest link.

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