The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part three of a four-part series In 2024, global pressure on companies to implement advanced data protection measures intensified, with new standards in encryption and software transparency raising the bar. Similarly, software bills of materials (SBOMs) underscore the need for better accountability in third-party software.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 27, 2025

Aside from the obvious gap in accessing data and web-based resources, this shortfall also entails cybersecurity concerns. MFA is a double-edged sword While essential for secure access, multi-factor authentication (MFA) creates additional barriers for users with disabilities. It has distinct cybersecurity and privacy undertones.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Industrial automation and operational technology (OT) are at a critical intersection where cybersecurity is not a "nice to have" but an essential component of system design and implementation. On the other hand, many believe that a foundational understanding of controls engineering is essential to being a competent OT cybersecurity engineer.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Veeam Backup and Replication vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the Veeam Backup and Replication flaw CVE-2024-40711 (CVSS score of 9.8) reads the advisory. concludes Sophos.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 20, 2022

A seemingly simple term that appears in pitches sent to me several times a day by cybersecurity product and services vendors that are seeking media exposure. Obviously, implementing a Zero Trust approach requires that organizations truly understand in detail what they actually have in place, from both a hardware and a software perspective.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-43441, affecting Apache HugeGraph-Server, a widely used open-source graph database system.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 29, 2023

Related: Pushing the fly-by-wire envelope This is especially true because systems are more interconnected and use more complex commercial software than ever before, meaning a vulnerability in one system could lead to a malicious actor gaining access to more important systems. Risks delineated Still, there have been many other incidents since.

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Tech Republic Security

MARCH 9, 2023

Over the next nine months, the largest internet hosting service for software development and collaboration will make all code contributors add another layer of electronic evidence to their accounts. The post GitHub rolling out two-factor authentication to millions of users appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Dell Technologies has issued a critical security advisory for its OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software. The advisory addresses The post Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Found in Dell OpenManage Server Administrator appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Without robust IT budgets or fully staffed cybersecurity departments, small businesses often rely on their own small stable of workers (including sole proprietors with effectively zero employees) to stay safe online. That means that what worries these businesses most in cybersecurity is what is most likely to work against them.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that cybercriminals are taking over email accounts via stolen session cookies, allowing them to bypass the multi-factor authentication (MFA) a user has set up. Keep your devices and the software on them up to date, so there aren’t any known vulnerabilities on them.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A look back at the cybersecurity landscape in 2023 rings all-too familiar: cyber threats rapidly evolved and scaled up , just as they have, year-to-year, for the past 20 years. Eyal Benishti , CEO, IRONSCALES Benishti Generative AI (GenAI) reshaped cybersecurity in 2023. The comments we received were uniformly insightful and helpful.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The vulnerability CVE-2025-0111 is a file read issue in PAN-OS, an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface could exploit the flaw to read files that are readable by the “nobody” user. A week later, the cybersecurity vendor updated its bulletin to warn that it is being exploited in the wild.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 1, 2023

The IT world relies on digital authentication credentials, such as API keys, certificates, and tokens, to securely connect applications, services, and infrastructures. According to BetterCloud, the average number of software as a service (SaaS) applications used by organizations worldwide has increased 14x between 2015 and 2021.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In a stunning blow to the city’s cybersecurity defenses, Columbus, Ohio, recently became the target of a massive cyberattack that exposed over half a million residents’ sensitive information. The Columbus attack also emphasizes the growing need for public-private collaboration in cybersecurity.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is confronting a pivotal moment following the recent resignations of two senior officials who were instrumental in the agency's Secure by Design initiative. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

19, 2025, CyberNewswire — Sydney-based cybersecurity software company Knocknoc has raised a seed round from US-based venture capital firm Decibel Partners with support from CoAct and SomethingReal. It can also be used on internal networks to add multifactor authentication to legacy systems to satisfy compliance requirements.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A new joint Cybersecurity Advisory, co-authored by leading cybersecurity agencies from the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, details the vulnerabilities malicious actors routinely exploited in 2023. CVE-2020-1472 (Microsoft Netlogon): Allows privilege escalation.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Czech cybersecurity startup Wultra has raised 3 million from Tensor Ventures, Elevator Ventures, and J&T Ventures to accelerate the development of its post-quantum authentication technology, safeguarding banks and fintech against the coming wave of quantum threats. Prague, Czech Republic, Jan.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 23, 2022

They require integrity, authentication, trusted identity and encryption. Software-defined-everything is the order of the day. We simply must attain — and sustain — a high bar of confidence in the computing devices, software applications and data that make up he interconnected world we occupy.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with the rise of AI-powered phishing attacks. Limitations of traditional security measures While organizations typically rely on email filters, firewalls, and antivirus software, these solutions often fall short against AI-powered phishing attacks.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)began enforcing new cybersecurity disclosure rules. Recognizing the critical need for transparency and robust cybersecurity measures, the U.S. As part of their fiduciary duties, boards play a key role in the oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part four of our four-part series From cybersecurity skills shortages to the pressures of hybrid work, the challenges facing organizations are at an all-time high. Our research reveals 69% of breaches are rooted in inadequate authentication and 78% of organizations have been targeted by identity-based attacks.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The DOJ emphasized that the sites marketed these tools as "fully undetectable" by antispam software, further fueling large-scale phishing campaigns. Organizations should enforce least privilege access and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts that have it available.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2025

inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later To check if youre using the latest software version, go to Settings > General > Software Update. You want to be on iOS 18.4.1 or iPadOS 18.4.1,

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“Investigations into RedLine and Meta started after victims came forward and a security company notified authorities about possible servers in the Netherlands linked to the software. Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. A type of phishing we’re calling authentication-in-the-middle is showing up in online media. Use security software. That’s a great thing.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2020

government cybersecurity agencies warned this week that the attackers behind the widespread hacking spree stemming from the compromise at network software firm SolarWinds used weaknesses in other, non-SolarWinds products to attack high-value targets. 3, and said it learned about the flaw from the NSA. ” Also on Dec.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

“ An authentication bypass in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication otherwise required by the PAN-OS management web interface and invoke certain PHP scripts. ” states GreyNoise. h4 >= 11.2.4-h4

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Security Boulevard

MAY 2, 2025

In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, were highlighting some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in the past 12 months. In case you missed it, heres CISAs advice on six cybersecurity areas.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Cybersecurity Week, observed annually in the first week of October, is a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the ever-growing challenges in the digital landscape. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Are Cybersecurity Bootcamps Worth It? What is Cybersecurity Week?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2025

Healthcare cybersecurity is undergoing explosive growth, reflecting both escalating threats and urgent investments to protect patient data and systems. According to a new report, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was valued at US $21.25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $82.90 billion by 2033, at a robust 18.55% CAGR.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 16, 2025

This article delves deeper into the challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, highlighting practical strategies to safeguard critical infrastructure through cybersecurity, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Regularly updating and patching systems, including antivirus software, firewalls, and SCADA networks, can mitigate this risk.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

However, this surge in usage has also opened the door to a growing array of cybersecurity threats. ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2023

The rising complexity and prevalence of cybersecurity threats are making experts anxious. Automation could alleviate the burden on IT teams and cybersecurity professionals by shouldering some monotonous, time-consuming tasks. These feelings are a side effect of cybersecurity burnout. Classify threat data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 (CVSS score: 8.7), in PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. when access is limited to authenticated end users via Prisma Access. The cybersecurity vendor addressed the issue with the releases PAN-OS 10.1.14-h8,

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