The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2018

We secure the people by giving them usernames and passwords, which they use to get on the network of machines. And if a machine is logged onto a network twice, you can’t trust either one, because you can’t tell which one is authentic. LW: This implies big data sets, which is perfect for machine learning.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 31, 2022

Broken User Authentication. Excessive Data Exposure. Accounting for about 40% of all API attacks, broken object level authorisation – or BOLA – represents the most prevalent API threat. ‍ Broken User Authentication. ‍ Excessive Data Exposure. Security Misconfiguration.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 18, 2023

Use this comprehensive list of strategies to help you safeguard your company's data from threats and data breaches.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 14, 2018

In this blog, and in an accompanying one by my Thales colleague Juan Asenjo, we will discuss the subject of big data analytics, and how it is enabling a new behavior-based authentication evolution for easier and more robust identity management.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 17, 2021

With the EDB PostgreSQL Advanced Server, clients gain features like password profiles, enhanced audit logging, and data redaction. Features include automated discovery, port scans and patch status, password integrity , and protections for database-specific risks. Read our in-depth review of the McAfee Data Center Security Suite.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 7, 2022

Breaches containing usernames and passwords increased 450% in 2020, totaling 1.48 With Autonomous Access, you can treat each login request differently based on its risk score, so you can fast-track trusted users with options like passwordless authentication while stopping attacks. billion in 2021 when compared with 2020.

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Centraleyes

JULY 16, 2024

In the era of big data , companies generate and store vast amounts of information. This data takes many forms, ranging from highly confidential data to less sensitive analytics. Cloud services offer many advantages for data management, including scalability, cost efficiency, and enhanced collaboration.

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Webroot

MARCH 4, 2024

Fortify Your Digital Armor: Use security software, VPNs, strong passwords, and two-factor authentication. Imagine a world where your news feed aligns perfectly with your interests, introducing you to relevant content. But this is only the tip of the iceberg. Verify information before sharing or acting upon it.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Lightspeed’s enterprise sectors beyond cybersecurity include big data, SaaS, crypto, and IT services. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include Forescout, Imperva, Webroot, Tenable, and Crowdstrike; and Accel’s other successful investments include Atlassian, Cloudera, Etsy, and Meta. Accel Investments.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Weak Access Controls and Permissions Access controls and permissions help organizations apply rules around who can access data and systems in digital environments through access control lists (ACLs) which filter access to directories, files, and networks and define which users can access which information systems.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That story about the Flashback author was possible because a source had obtained a Web browser authentication cookie for a founding member of a Russian cybercrime forum called BlackSEO. When ChronoPay’s internal emails were leaked in 2010, the username and password for its MegaPlan subscription were still working and valid.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

It is easy to forget that our data will probably be warehoused and crunched by an external multi-million dollar data warehousing and analysis company, not the friendly, trustworthy folks at the customer service center. Big Data storage systems have weaknesses. And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 9, 2021

Front Door : Cybercriminals can use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to gain administrative access to the front door, using a brute-force method of trying various passwords (dictionary attack) or they can use stolen credentials purchased on the Dark Web. Even the strongest password can be compromised via brute-force attack. Encryption.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. This includes using weak passwords that can be easily compromised or stolen and misconfiguration errors of cloud-based apps and platforms.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Ricardo Villadiego, founder & CEO of Lumu , expects “a significant shift towards adopting models based on passwordless architectures like Google Passkeys as the dominant authentication method to combat phishing and scam campaigns. Joe Payne, President & CEO at Code42 expects biometrics to trigger a shift to insider threats. “As

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

•Always use multifactor authentication. MFA, also called two-factor authentication or 2FA, can help safeguard your data. It requires employees to log in to their multiple accounts using a handful of steps rather than just a username and password. About the essayist: April Miller is a staff writer at ReHack Magazine.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Related: Automated attacks leverage big data For several years now, both have flared up and caused harm at the fringes of population centers and our digital economy. It involves the use of software automation to insert stolen usernames and passwords into web page forms, at scale, until the attacker gains access to a targeted account.

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