eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

How can a hospital protect an MRI machine with an unchangeable password and still connect it to the network? Industries with very expensive operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as healthcare or industrial manufacturing, can be especially vulnerable. These are not uncommon risks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2023

According to recent threat intelligence from SonicWall, global ransomware attempts declined 31% YoY as cybercriminals and nation-state actors opted for never-before-seen malware variants, IoT malware, and cryptojacking in attacks motivated by financial gain and state-sponsored hacktivism.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 13, 2018

We are on the brink of smart cities, smart clothing, smart farming, house automation and even the IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), which promises to radically improve healthcare. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of objects that can connect to each other via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or any other communication protocol.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

the number of victims of healthcare data leaks grew by more than 1.5 Authentication for data transfer using this port is completely optional, and even when authentication is present, there is no encryption; in other words, the authentication data is sent as readable text. Vulnerabilities in the MQTT protocol. Conclusion.

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Centraleyes

MAY 20, 2024

Apply segmentation of duties where appropriate Each user should only be able to oversee some security procedures, including authentication, user permission assignment, and account offboarding. SAML streamlines web-based SSO for compliance and security by using digital signatures rather than passwords.

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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Healthcare and Public Health sector with ransomware. businesses, mainly in the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector, with ransomware operations. “The actors have leveraged privileged accounts to gain access to VMware vCenter Server and reset account passwords [ T1098 ] for ESXi servers in the environment.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, edge computing, and AI have the ability to drastically improve the service and operations of any business. A sound cybersecurity architecture requires a strong foundation in order to anchor the keys and passwords embedded in our digital networks in place – this approach is called security-by-design.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The exploit combines an authentication bypass ( CVE-2024-4358 ) with a deserialization issue ( CVE-2024-1800 ). The authentication bypass permits the establishment of rogue admin accounts, but the deserialization flaw allows remote code execution, potentially giving attackers complete control over the affected servers.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

IoT security is where endpoint detection and response ( EDR ) and enterprise mobility management ( EMM ) meet the challenges of a rapidly expanding edge computing infrastructure. As the enterprise attack surface grows, IoT is yet another attack vector organizations aren’t fully prepared to defend.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 23, 2021

Despite the increasing move to digitalization, many industries and teams still rely on printing as a vital part of their business processes, including the legal, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Just like any other connected IoT device, hackers can compromise networked printers remotely. The security question.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 7, 2019

The hot tubs could be remotely controlled by an app, dubbed Balboa Water App, that lack of authentication mechanisms. “It said it was working with more than 1,000 owners in the UK and others globally to set up a system of individual usernames and passwords to secure the online controls. SecurityAffairs – IoT, hacking).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Data breaches caused by weak security measures and procedures result in severe monetary losses, erosion of clients’ trust, and irreversible reputation damage to organizations in the healthcare, financial services, technology, and retail industries, as well as government and public sector entities.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 21, 2022

Over the past decade, once siloed, Operational Technology (OT) systems have become increasingly connected to the internet, as water and energy systems become powered by intelligent IoT sensors and government operations are deep-rooted in data. When tackling these security challenges, the human element is the most important factor.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

“The cryptographic key is within a hard-coded string value that is compared to the password. The main difference between the use of hard-coded passwords and the use of hard-coded cryptographic keys is the false sense of security that the former conveys,” it added.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. Training should cover best practices like using multifactor authentication and strong, unique passwords. Implement Strict Access Controls.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The partners aim to combine fingerprint and facial data to more effectively authenticate employees in workplace settings. By integrating Robbie.AI’s leading-edge facial ID technology with SureID’s network of fingerprinting kiosks, now used to authenticate employees, the partners are taking aim at a sky high goal, Marquez says.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. Manage access controls: Implement strong user authentication measures. Encrypt data: Ensure that data is encrypted at rest and in transit.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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Centraleyes

MAY 23, 2024

Benefits of Data Access and Governance Strong data access governance benefits firms in various industries, including financial services, retail, and healthcare. Financial, healthcare and government organizations are now subject to more stringent data privacy requirements. Use long, secure passwords and update them frequently.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

This includes IoT devices. Even failing to change a router’s default passwords is a misconfiguration, and a mistake like that allows a hacker to more easily access the router’s controls and change network settings. And network users don’t just need to be authorized — they need to be authenticated, too.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Logins without multi-factor authentication. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA. terminal services, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote desktops—often use weak passwords and do not require MFA. Enable multi-factor authentication.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

While the risk of an employee clicking on a foreign prince’s secret gold offer may be past us, modern-day technologies have evolved and expanded in today’s remote work and IoT-connected settings. Municipalities and healthcare organizations that need immediate access to critical information are also frequent targets.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Hive also compromised a California healthcare nonprofit later in the month. Coding ransomware in this way could eventually take down all endpoints, including IoT and personal devices, in a single blow, rendering recovery operations incredibly difficult—if not outright impossible. Noteworthy April attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Since the barrier-to-entry for threat actors is now lower than ever with easily accessible DDoS-for-hire services and IP stressers, compromised IoT devices can and will drive this growth,” said Charles Choe, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Akamai. More on DDoS protection : How to Stop DDoS Attacks: 6 Tips for Fighting DDoS Attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

While MSPs also provide a wide range of business services, here we’ll focus on managed IT and cybersecurity service providers. Types of IT MSPs Of course, even within these categories lie many different specialties. Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2023

While MSPs also provide a wide range of business services, here we’ll focus on managed IT and cybersecurity service providers. Types of IT MSPs Of course, even within these categories lie many different specialties. Organizations use the benefits MSPs offer to maintain a secure and solid foundation of IT infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Related: Cyber risks spinning out of IoT Credential stuffing and account takeovers – which take full advantage of Big Data, high-velocity software, and automation – inundated the internet in massive surges in 2018 and the first half of 2019, according to multiple reports. billion stolen username and password pairs circulating in the darknet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 25, 2022

Focuses on common edge use cases in six vertical industries – healthcare, retail, finance, manufacturing, energy, and U.S. 43% healthcare are in the mature stage. Password authentication. Delivers qualitative analysis – subject matter expert interviews with technical leaders across the cybersecurity industry.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Specializing in seed and Series A opportunities, the San Francisco-based firm has an extensive consumer, enterprise, and healthcare investments portfolio. Insight’s portfolio goes beyond cybersecurity, serving IT verticals in data, fintech, healthcare, and logistics. Accel Investments. New Enterprise Associates (NEA).

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