CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 3, 2021

First email which seems to be legitimate is being distributed with ‘NHS Customer Service’ in the subject-line and has an email address that looks authentic, but is actually fake and impersonating. And if/when the recipient enters such details, the scammers can use such info to launch identity theft based cyber attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As soon as a cyber attack takes place and hackers gain access to loads of info, such as passwords and usernames, they sell them to other cyber crooks who then use such credentials to take over online accounts. Hence, it becomes tedious for companies and individuals to brace the cyber attacks launched on home IP addresses.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 30, 2022

The Work from Home (WfH) culture might do well to the employees, but some companies are disclosing openly that they are witnessing a surge in cyber attacks( mainly data breaches) on their IT infrastructure as their employees are not following basic cyber hygiene of using strong passwords and authenticating their Identity whole accessing networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 18, 2021

Cybersecurity Researchers from Mandiant have disclosed that millions of IoT devices operating across the globe were vulnerable to cyber attacks because of a flaw in Kalay Cloud platform software supplied by ThroughTek. ThroughTek has issued a fix of 3.1.10

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) protects your environment by guarding against password weaknesses with strong authentication methods. In today’s blog, we’re unpacking why MFA is a cornerstone topic in this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it can keep your organization safe from potentially devastating cyber attacks.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2021

Researchers warn of a surge in cyber attacks against Microsoft Exchange servers exploiting the recently disclosed ProxyLogon vulnerabilities. The flaw could be exploited by an attacker with administrative permission to run code as SYSTEM on the Exchange server. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Compromised logins continue to facilitate cyber attacks at all levels, from phishing ruses to credential stuffing to enabling hackers to probe deep inside of a breached network. Push’ authentication So how do companies even begin to think about getting rid of passwords? million on average, a potentially crippling amount.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2022

Whereas, Vodafone is still investigating the cyber attack claims and internal data theft. The extension is called as Code Verify and reassures the WhatsApp web version whether their session is authenticated or not, eliminating the threat of the text being tampered in transmission. .

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

A massive cyber attack targeting drive maker Western Digital Corp. One of the hackers apparently disclosed the extent of the cyber attack to TechCrunch this week. WDC) could potentially have serious and long-term implications. “We need WDC to tell us exactly what’s at stake, and quickly.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Fast Company that offers technology and business news through print and online circulation was hit by a cyber-attack recently, promoting the company to shut it down on a temporary note. A certain section of media stated that the attack was of the ransomware genre earlier. However, nothing can be confirmed yet. .

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Foremost is the cyber attack that hit a third party IT service provider that operates most of the websites of government agencies related to New Zealand. New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a probe on this note and is suspecting the hand of foreign state hackers.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

Cyber attackers continue to up their game. One new tactic hackers have been using is to steal cookies from current or recent web sessions to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). The new attack method, reported by Sophos researchers yesterday, is already growing in use. How Hackers Steal Cookies.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

A 2018 Cisco Cybersecurity Special Report found that 54 % of all cyber attacks cost the target company more than $0.5 However, smaller companies rarely have the IT talent, tools, or budget to prevent such attacks. Poorly implemented authentication can also lead to network breaches and compliance headaches.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Phishing often serves as the gateway to cyber attacks, opening the door to impactful follow-on activity like malware and ransomware deployment or access to internal networks, ultimately causing substantial financial losses. This rise is largely driven by financially motivated threat actors looking to maximize their profits.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Danish critical infrastructure was hit by the largest cyber attack on record that hit the country, according to Denmark’s SektorCERT. The result was that the attacker could execute commands with root privileges directly on the device without authentication.” ” reported the SektorCERT.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Cybersecurity researchers have determined the records are authentic and current as of March 2020. State and federal government officials have denied that the data was acquired via hacking and have maintained that the data was available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). “[We]

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2024

Related: Passwordless workpace long way off However, as users engage with more applications across multiple devices, the digital security landscape is shifting from passwords and password managers towards including passwordless authentication, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and, as of late, passkeys.

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Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2024

Identity and access management firm Okta warns of credential stuffing attacks targeting the Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) feature. Okta warns of credential stuffing attacks targeting its Customer Identity Cloud (CIC) feature since April. The identity and access management firm observed suspicious activity that started on April 15.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As a tradeoff for enjoying our digital lives, we’ve learned to live with password overload and even tolerate two-factor authentication. I had a chance to discuss this seminal transition with George Avetisov, co-founder and chief executive officer of HYPR , a Manhattan-based supplier of advanced authentication technologies.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords. How do cyber attacks impact them, and how are they protected? Resilient multi-factor authentication and strong passwords are critical. Tue, 10/04/2022 - 05:20. Raising awareness is essential for everyone.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 14, 2025

Cybercrime is a growing problem, with 39% of UK businesses experiencing cyber attacks in 2023. We speak with Sierra Six, a leading SEO agency in Essex to get their recommendations on the best plugins for security and to reduce cyber attacks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 26, 2022

A team of researchers from Team82 of Claroty determined the platform has two vulnerabilities that could allow threat actors to bypass authentication and take control of the platform, thus the devices under the control of it. The post Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

Passkeys are a lot easier to manage and are resistant to phishing , harvesting and other credential attacks, which is why it’s making its way into the mainstream as a more secure and convenient authentication method. Just last week, Google announced that it will support passkeys for Google accounts.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Chinese threat actors use Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks FBI arrested former Disney World employee for hacking computer menus and mislabeling allergy info Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide PTZOptics cameras zero-days actively exploited in the wild New LightSpy spyware (..)

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 20, 2024

What started out as a way to get a means to an end, has exploded into an area that needs constant protection, constant authentication, and constant zero trust efforts," Voss said. "We "Rail, freight, and logistics overall is an easy hit against fraud and crime.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

We already have robust security processes in place for any account access changes, which will require you to confirm your identity using either Biometrics or Two Factor Authentication.” ” continues the notice.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

A study released by the Government Accountability Office earlier this year showed that the State Department has deployed two-factor authentication to only 11% of the devices used by staff. Two-factor authentication is a legal requirement and also considered a bare minimum protocol for cybersecurity protection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 8, 2022

Equally importantly, this undermines other safeguards and negates any defenses in place for detecting your attackers. The post “Just in time:” How companies prevent privileged access cyber attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 10, 2023

These acts were passed to (1) solidify the legitimacy of e-signatures in the business world, (2) ensure all parties have consented to conduct business electronically, and (3) authenticate the signer’s identity. Authentication also reduces the overall likelihood of compromising information.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2021

Last week, KrebsOnSecurity heard from a reader who had his freeze thawed without authorization through Experian’s website, and it reminded me of how truly broken authentication and security remains in the credit bureau space. The answer to the second question also was none of the above. and $24.99

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

If these cyber attacks are successful, even just a little, they could lead to billions of pounds in damages and losses to the companies that own the platforms and the traders. So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Thats true.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

However, onboard Wi-Fi networks, if not adequately secured, can provide a gateway for cyber attackers. So watch out for weak encryption protocols, insufficient network segregation, or insecure user authentication mechanisms. That doesn’t mean there aren’t cyberthreats out there.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 18, 2021

There are simple steps consumers can take today, for free, to lower their overall risk of a cyber attack, including using multi-factor authentication for their accounts and using strong passwords. This is critical to ensure their own personal privacy and the security of their data.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

At its core, Zero Trust is all about authenticating and authorizing access policies that have been designed to provide the least privilege, for the least amount of time, to the least amount of assets. The ascendency of CISOs. About the essayist: Wade Lance is Field CTO at Illusive Networks.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Embrace the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a baseline defense tactic. Training employees to recognize social engineering methods—including those enabled by AI—will prime them against emerging threats. Simulated tests and breaches can test their actual resilience, from which they can hone their skills and vigilance.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 4, 2025

National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) this week in a new guidance document titled Securing HTTP-based APIs , published in the wake of several high-profile API breaches. or token-based authentication. or token-based authentication. So said the U.K. It also suggests doing a threat modeling analysis of your API design.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 18, 2023

As data breaches and cyber attacks continue to rise, the traditional method of securing online accounts using passwords is becoming increasingly ineffective. Biometric authentication involves using unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice recognition to verify a user’s identity.

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