Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Remote Users The web authentication process begins when the remote user wants to connect to an application. Passkeys are created, encrypted and stored by the endpoint for the target application (also known as the relying party). Multi-factor Since password-based authentication is so vulnerable, it’s typically paired with other factors.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Attackers are not only encrypting data but also engaging in "double extortion," stealing sensitive patient information to demand higher ransoms. Many healthcare providers now undergo annual security audits and risk assessments as required by regulators or cyber insurance providers.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Machine-in-the-middle attacks : A good DNS filter uses DNS encryption, which secures the connection between your computer and the DNS resolver. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a cost-effective option for SMBs. ” Read more: Understanding the basics of two-factor authentication. Bonus: Cyber insurance.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 31, 2020

Carry Cyber Insurance. This makes carrying a cyber insurance policy with a reputable carrier a good idea. In addition to providing vital financial assistance in the wake of a data breach, cyber insurers scrutinize your security arrangements before agreeing to issue a policy. This must be addressed head-on.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Endpoint encryption for all laptops. Cyber insurance (critical). Training for employees (awareness). Privacy training, specifically. Well documented policies and standards for employees (data handling). Enterprise endpoint protection and remediation (anti-malware, anti-virus software). Intrusion detection and response.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 18, 2022

It wasn’t just the recent Uber attack in which the victim’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) was compromised; at the core of the vast majority of cyber incidents is the theft and abuse of legitimate credentials. 2 – Continued ‘hacktivism’ from non-state actors complicates cyber attribution and security strategies.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 6, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious program, or malware, that encrypts files, documents and images on a computer or server so that users cannot access the data. These keys are available to the attacker, and the encryption can only be decrypted using a private key. How Does Ransomware Work?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Click here to watch the roundtable and learn about the future of cyber insurance from leading experts. In partnership with Cysurance, BlastWave hosted a roundtable entitled “The Future of Cyber Insurance and MSP Insurability. The expert panelists held an honest discussion about insurability difficulties for MSPs.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Remember, sometimes a little common sense goes a lot further than the fanciest encryption out there. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. The key here is implementing smart, affordable cybersecurity strategies that work best for nonprofits.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 14, 2025

To gain access to internal networks, Akira targeted local accounts with disabled multifactor authentication (MFA) and SonicOS firmware versions vulnerable to exploitation, often exposed to the internet for virtual private network (VPN) access. In addition, aligning PowerShell policies with user roles further minimizes abuse.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Meow” took fourth place in Q3 2024, shifting its tactics from data encryption to selling stolen data on cybercriminal forums and its own data-leak site. Cyber insurance makes these regions more attractive targets, as attackers believe that insured organizations are more likely to pay to minimize operational impact.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 11, 2024

Additionally, ensure that updates are authentic and delivered over secure channels to maintain the integrity of software installations. Maintain a list of trusted certificates to validate the authenticity of executable files and scripts. Time is of the essence when it comes to patch management.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2022

Double-extortion attacks, which include data exfiltration in addition to encryption, are rising even faster at 117% year-over-year. This allows you to minimize the data that can be encrypted or stolen, reducing the blast radius of an attack. Deploy inline data loss prevention. Have a response plan.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Take cyber insurance , for example. Cyber insurance can prevent local governments from having to pay huge out of pocket costs in the event that they’re hit with a cyberattack. Data encryption for data at rest and in transit. Baltimore learned this the hard way. (An Enhanced logging.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2022

In many ways, DR is playing catch up with the rise in effectiveness of cyber criminals. The global cost of ransomware has risen from $325 million to $20 billion from 2016 to 2021, and on average, only 65% of encrypted data was restored after a ransom was paid. Top DR Solutions Including Security Features.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 15, 2023

As we’ve seen recently, cyber insurance is no guarantee of avoiding a ransomware pitfall either with refusal of payout being decided in a court of law. Ensure your RDP points are locked down with a good password and multi-factor authentication. Backups are the last line of defence against an attack that encrypts your data.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. Additionally, securing internal documents with encrypted storage and using safe file-sharing platforms is crucial, especially when sharing externally.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 27, 2022

A solution that provides options for file recovery (in case something does get encrypted) Finally, these features are valuable for detecting and thwarting all malware , not just ransomware: Exploit prevention Behavioral detection of never-before-seen malware Malicious website blocking Brute force protection. I get that,” Kujawa says.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Logins without multi-factor authentication. In addition to encrypting data and holding it hostage, ransomware attackers also upload valuable data to other systems on the internet. Rather than stealthily copying the data, ransomware attackers may upload the data quickly to a website via FTP using SSH encryption.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By focusing on identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and micro-segmentation, ZTA provides a robust defense against modern threats. Expect to see more investments in privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as encryption, anonymization, and data masking.

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Daniel Miessler

MARCH 20, 2022

This will include things like cloud configurations for open protocols, open ports, authenticated entities, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, who is accessing what items, etc. Amaya works for Progressive, which is the main player in auto and Cyber Insurance. A Future Example.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

Credential monitoring, password policy, [multi-factor authentication], are preventable problems. Then, as bonus ones: Encrypt your data at rest, use intelligence services to monitor for breaches and catching the initial access brokers. Sometimes they have the cyber insurance policy. We call those “string alongs.”

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

IAM solutions are crucial in authenticating identities and assigning appropriate access privileges. Continuous Authentication Unlike traditional authentication methods that rely on static credentials, Zero Trust emphasizes continuous authentication. Let’s break down the major components of Zero Trust security priciples.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Company Sector Year Status Beyond Identity Identity management 2020 Private Expel Managed security service 2016 Private Tigera Zero trust for K8s 2016 Private Intrinsic Application security 2016 Acquired: VMware HackerOne Penetration testing 2015 Private Virtru Data encryption 2014 Private Cloudflare Cloud infrastructure 2010 NYSE: NET.

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Spinone

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Whether it is synchronized files from on-premises to cloud environments or the risk of encryption of cloud email, ransomware is a real threat to your data. SamSam’s specialty is breaking into networks and encrypting multiple computers across an organization and then demanding a very high-value ransom, totalling in the millions.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Initial Access Broker (IAB) activity increased by 16% during the reporting period, heavily targeting US-based organizations due to perceived financial capability from cyber insurance. Additionally, securing internal documents with encrypted storage and using safe file-sharing platforms is crucial, especially when sharing externally.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2023

I am very surprised that the cyber insurance industry has not required zero trust architecture already, but perhaps the $1.4 All resource authentication and authorization are dynamic and strictly enforced before access is allowed. Networks need to be segmented and authenticated. No asset is inherently trusted.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 9, 2022

While implementation of security technologies such as multi-factor authentication and encryption have slightly increased, we have not yet reached the level where the majority of applications, data and operational technology are fully protected. Cyber insurance coverage ramps up. Todd Moore | VP, Encryption Products.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We should encrypt data at rest. We should use multi-factor authentication. Paying for internal assessments and penetration tests by a third party can provide fresh thinking and a level of assurance for stakeholders such as customers, the board of directors, and the insurance company that wrote our cyber insurance policy.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

But the season-four episode “Decrypt” did capture many of the key elements that play into an attack scenario, including incident response, the role of cyber insurance agencies, and the ethics of paying. SC Media asked two cyber experts with health care experience for their own take on which parts of the episode – written by Thomas L.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

One possible solution, touted by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on a recent podcast , would be for the federal government to step in and help pay for these sorts of attacks by providing a cyber insurance backstop. But this is easier said than done.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 22, 2022

But according to Anne Neuberger, the White House’s Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, this warning is “based on evolving threat intelligence, that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the United States.”. Cyber insurance is not the answer!

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ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

” Over the next few weeks, chats from encrypted Telegram, and other communications were leaked. And so, a lot of times once the encryption occurs, that's really the final stage. They found what they believed to be sensitive data and then they perform the encryption. By no means. Of the of the incident.

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Duo's Security Blog

JULY 6, 2021

The eight areas are: Application Control Patch Applications Configure Microsoft Office Macro Settings User Application Hardening Restrict Administrative Privileges Patch Operating Systems Multi Factor Authentication Daily Backups Each area comes with guidance to improve maturity of the area. Watch this space — there’s more to come!

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 25, 2024

Implement Strong Access Controls: Utilize multi-factor authentication and least privilege principles. Encrypt Sensitive Data: Ensure data protection both in transit and at rest. Implement Strong Identity and Access Management: Use multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 5, 2025

Additionally, China dominates the supply of rare-earth minerals used in semiconductors, networking equipment, and encryption hardware. The domains of cybersecurity, cybercrime investigations, and cyber insurance will all be impacted. and other countries. "It Here is his detailed breakdown: 1.Cross-border

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