eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Even if your password is compromised, MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second verification form, such as a code sent to your phone or generated by an authentication app. This can typically be done in the account settings under the security section.

Identity Theft 130

Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords Encryption 130

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

About 90% of cyber attacks begin with a phishing email, text or malicious link, so training users not to click on anything they’re not sure about could have the highest return on investment (ROI) of any prevention technique — if those training efforts are successful and reinforced. Don’t click on anything you’re unsure of.

Malware 122

Malware Antivirus Software Passwords 122

Duo's Security Blog

JULY 27, 2023

" Organizations use this information to audit, assess, and implement security defense-in-depth strategies to mitigate cybersecurity attacks. Defense Evasion Techniques Duo MFA can also help combat certain defense evasion techniques.

Authentication 98

Authentication Passwords Accountability Firewall 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

February 20, 2024 VMware Plug-in Vulnerable to Session Hijacking Type of vulnerability: Security vulnerabilities affecting the deprecated VMware EAP. The problem: CVE-2024-22245 and CVE-2024-22250 put Windows domains vulnerable to authentication relay and session hijack attacks. and the Windows service (VMware Plug-in Service).

Risk 113

Risk Authentication System Administration Ransomware 113

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The exposure of PII opens the door to targeted phishing campaigns , where attackers could pose as legitimate entities to extract further sensitive information. Urge users to change their passwords and be vigilant against phishing attempts, providing detailed guidance on recognizing and avoiding such attacks.

Data breaches 113

Data breaches Identity Theft Data privacy Risk 113

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even a company with the most sophisticated cybersecurity tools and expert security teams can fall prey to cybercriminals if they overlook one area of vulnerability: their people. In fact, 97% of us can’t tell a phishing email from a legitimate one. Humans can be distracted, intimidated and especially – misled.

Security Awareness 98

Security Awareness Passwords Phishing Scams 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. The Complete Protect plan, which costs $6.00

Software 131

Software Phishing Mobile Threat Detection 131

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Phishing: Among the possible methods used was phishing , where attackers deceive employees into revealing sensitive credentials, allowing them access to internal systems. Regular security audits: Regularly assessing network security measures can help identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Surveillance 113

Surveillance Government Phishing Cybersecurity 113

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Long-term threats need a serious effort to secure stolen data and safeguard your privacy against further misuse. Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies using security options like Secure and HttpOnly.

Identity Theft 85

Identity Theft Passwords Accountability Authentication 85

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

How DNS Security Works DNS security protects against compromise through layers of security and filtering similar to the way next generation firewalls (NGFW) protect communication data flows. What Are DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)?

DNS 109

DNS DDOS Encryption Authentication 109

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Immersive Labs principal security engineer Rob Reeves told eSecurity Planet that the attack doesn’t require credentials or authentication in order to execute code on the system. Just because your Exchange Server doesn’t have internet-facing authentication doesn’t mean it’s protected.”

DDOS 109

DDOS Engineering Authentication Social Engineering 109

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Breaches often stem from exploited vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure or applications, with hackers using methods such as software vulnerabilities, phishing, or compromised credentials. Employ network segmentation: Improve security by using network segmentation, which isolates distinct portions to prevent unauthorized access.

Risk 127

Risk DDOS Data breaches Encryption 127

SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether manifesting itself in a sophisticated phishing email or as a calculated series of conversations between employees and seemingly innocuous or "legitimate" parties with ulterior motives, a social engineering attack can have dire consequences. Embrace the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a baseline defense tactic.

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Engineering Cyber Attacks Artificial Intelligence 113

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 1, 2024

The problem: The March 12th Microsoft security patches introduced a memory leak flaw in the local security authority subsystem service (LSASS) process that consumes all physical and virtual memory on server Domain Controllers. Oglio tracks vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 , rated CVSS 9.8 (out out of 10), and calls it Shadow Ray.

Authentication 109

Authentication Artificial Intelligence Software Risk 109

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

The technologies for secure remote access can range from VPNs and multi-factor authentication to more advanced access and zero trust controls. We’ll cover a range of best practices for remote access security, from the simple and the practical to the more advanced. It will only require your biometrics or hardware tokens.

Passwords 97

Passwords Authentication Encryption VPN 97

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 3, 2023

None of these security best practices are new, but increasingly sophisticated adversaries make it more important than ever to get them right. None of these security best practices are new, but increasingly sophisticated adversaries make it more important than ever to get them right.

Social Engineering 97

Social Engineering Cybercrime Engineering Cybersecurity 97

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

However, the general idea is that the code exploited a vulnerability to bypass security measures — manipulating data stored in the website’s database or tricking the WordPress core software into accepting a new account without proper authentication. Additionally, use security plugins specifically designed for WordPress.

Risk 113

Risk Passwords Accountability Malware 113

Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

Almost every week we see new examples of highly sophisticated organizations and enterprises falling victim to another nation-state cyberattack or other security breach. Most security defenses focus on network protection and authorization, while memory-based attacks happen in the guts of applications.

Firewall 105

Firewall Security Defenses Cyber Attacks Technology 105

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Banks can minimize the financial risks associated with cybercrime by investing in advanced cyber security solutions. Proactive defense mechanisms such as real-time threat monitoring, multi-factor authentication, and AI-driven threat detection can prevent attacks before they lead to costly consequences.

Banking 108

Banking Identity Theft DDOS Cyber threats 108

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud security generally follows best practices for network security and cloud security : Network segmentation decreases attack surfaces. Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) regulate resource access. Continuous security monitoring identifies and responds to threats in real time.

Backups 120

Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 120

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper Overview Better for Cost, Secure Sharing & Customer Support Overall Rating: 4/5 Core features: 4.3/5 5 Security: 4.6/5 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication. 5 Pricing: 3.6/5 5 Ease of use and implementation: 3.9/5

Password Management 103

Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 103

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By using the stolen ticket, the attacker bypasses any password authentication required to access a file, application, or system. Pass-the-Hash Attack Similar to a pass-the-ticket attack, a threat actor steals a hash that they can use to authenticate themselves. Read our guide to securing your network next.

Accountability 109

Accountability Phishing Passwords Authentication 109

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Most simply don’t have the resources to employ a dedicated cybersecurity team or invest in comprehensive security awareness training, leaving employees more vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams. That means you need to have a plan for responding to attacks that break through even the most secure defenses.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

SC Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

Unfortunately, bad actors will weaponize deepfake technology for fraud as biometric-based authentication solutions are widely adopted. While AI increasingly gets used to automate repetitive tasks, improve security and identify vulnerabilities, hackers will in turn build their own ML tools to target these processes.

Authentication 66

Authentication Digital transformation Accountability Technology 66

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Implement Network Segmentation: Create virtual LANs ( VLANs ) to reduce the attack surface, enabling specific security rules, access restrictions, and firewalls for each network segment.

Encryption 113

Encryption DDOS Architecture Risk 113

eSecurity Planet

JULY 1, 2024

MOVEit Transfer had an authentication bypass that affected 2,700 instances. Apple issued updates for AirPods’ Bluetooth authentication bypass flaw. To improve security, users should update software on a regular basis, establish strong authentication procedures, and limit access to key resources.

Risk 62

Risk Authentication Firmware Software 62

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is multi-factor authentication established, and are staff instructed on how to use it?

Risk 108

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 108

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Cloud database security refers to the set of techniques and procedures used to shield cloud-based storage from malicious or unintentional attacks. It safeguards data by authenticating users and devices, controlling access to data and resources, and following regulatory requirements.

Encryption 70

Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 70

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 8, 2023

DNS communicates in plain text and, without modification, DNS assumes that all information it receives is accurate, authentic, and authoritative. To protect the protocol, best practices will add additional protocols to the process that encrypt the DNS communication and authenticate the results. MFA methods should be carefully selected.

DNS 113

DNS DDOS Firewall Architecture 113

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It quietly makes its way past your security defenses into the heart of your data and keeps it hostage until you pay a ransom. Let’s take a phishing email that one of our colleagues got some time ago as an example to illustrate the most common signs: 1. Enabling multi-factor authentication. What is Lateral Movement?

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Authorization governs what activities users are permitted to take after being authenticated. To enhance security in a public cloud environment: Use strong authentication.

Encryption 109

Encryption DDOS Authentication Firewall 109

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Cybercriminals use various ways to acquire illegal access and exfiltrate sensitive data, such as exploiting software flaws, phishing assaults, or using compromised credentials. Anyone with sensitive data stored in the cloud is vulnerable in the event of data breach, so enforce strong encryption, authentication, and patching measures.

Risk 125

Risk Backups Encryption DDOS 125

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Cloud security not only facilitates compliance with these requirements but also establishes a systematic framework for overseeing and auditing data access and usage. Cyber Threat Mitigations There are many cyber threats that can compromise millions of data, ranging from hacking and phishing to malware attacks.

Backups 100

Backups Encryption Firewall Risk 100

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Implement Multi-Factor Authentication. Digital attackers can use malicious website and phishing accounts to trick users into handing over their password and, by extension, they key to their account. That’s why security professionals need to take additional steps to safeguard employees’ accounts. Employ Device Encryption.

Security Awareness 83

Security Awareness InfoSec Passwords Accountability 83

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. Multi-factor authentication : Protects stolen credentials against use by requiring more than a simple username and password combination for access to resources.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 121

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 25, 2021

” Zero trust is a critical tool in the security defense arsenal, especially as more companies shift to a fully remote or hybrid work environment. Social engineering attacks like phishing, scareware, and deep fakes are frequent tactics hackers use to gain access to your business systems from the inside.

Social Engineering 113

Social Engineering Architecture Engineering Cybersecurity 113

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Password management products that are competitors of Enpass offer plenty of features, strong security, and support for multiple devices and browsers. Some of the most common password manager features include multi-factor authentication, browser autofill, secure sharing, and strong password generators. 5 Security 4.3/5

Password Management 104

Password Management Passwords Accountability Authentication 104