Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s a bit like the difference between using an online, cloud based password manager run by a third-party company, or running a totally local password manager operated by you and you alone. If something goes wrong with your cold wallet, should you lose it or have it stolen, nobody is coming to help.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Examples of threatening traffic that IDPS solutions can combat include network intrusions, DDoS attacks, malware, and socially engineered attacks. DDoS protection services are offered by third-party vendors to combat these types of attacks.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 14, 2023

A cloud-based WAF, in turn, will take the defenses a step further by stopping DDoS assaults and filtering malicious bot requests. Another tip is to automate and harden the security of your authentication practices with a reliable password management application.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2024

Develop a Cybersecurity Policy A comprehensive cybersecurity policy outlines essential security protocols for employees, including password management, data handling, and incident response. Additionally, use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to mitigate DDoS attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

From poor password management to not enabling 2FA or actively threat hunting , users must be vigilant when protecting their digital assets. Also Read: Best Password Management Software & Tools for 2021. While remote code execution is unlikely, the issue can cause DDoS. Fraudulent Posts .

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This is exactly what happened on October 12, 2016, when the Mirai botnet used an army of IoT devices — like security cameras, digital video recorders (DVRs) and routers — to execute a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack which left much of the internet inaccessible. Keep a Divide Between Home and Office.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Your passwords should be unique and contain numbers, symbols and at least eight characters, and you should change them regularly. As an added security measure you should use two-factor authentication or a password manager. If you hired a web developer, make sure they too are regularly updating their login information.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Cybercriminals continue to evolve their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities, consistently developing new means to execute DDoS attacks, hacks, and fraud for financial gain or sabotage. As cloud adoption grows exponentially, businesses scramble to amend security strategies to keep their data and end users safe.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If an organization is already susceptible to a range of cyberattacks like data breaches, DDoS (distributed denial-of-service), and malware, then AI will likely provide more headaches for businesses. Make sure that any shared logins are validated by users confirming OTPs (one-time passwords) from administrators, biometrics, or security codes.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. These issues affect over 91,000 exposed machines, putting them at risk of DDoS assaults, account theft, and malware infestations. CVE-2023-6318 permits privilege escalation to get root access.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Botnets : Networks of compromised computers are controlled by a central attacker and used for various malicious activities such as launching coordinated distributed denial of service ( DDoS ) attacks, providing a staging point for attacks on other victims, or distributing spam.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

They don’t protect data stored on your website or stop malware that can expose that data, nor do they block malicious bots like the ones that cause DDoS attacks. Reusing a password puts all of your accounts at risk if that password is exposed. Use a trusted password manager to safely store all your different passwords!

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Launching DDoS attacks. Use strong, unique passwords. Weak passwords just make a cybercriminal’s job easier. If you’re worried about remembering all of your passwords, store them in a trusted password manager. Stealing sensitive customer data, like social security numbers or payment information.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

This security approach protects against common threats like data breaches, DDoS assaults, viruses, hackers, and unauthorized access in cloud environments. Top cloud database security solutions typically offer customer-managed keys, automated password management, comprehensive logging, and encrypted database access.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

DDoS Attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) : These attacks involve overwhelming a creator’s website or online services with an excessive amount of traffic, making them unavailable to genuine users.

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The actor leveraged a malicious website that impersonated CloudFlare, a widely used distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection platform, to enhance the attack’s credibility. Alternatively, consider deploying an organization-wide password manager, offering users convenience while enhancing security.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

And there are even more specialized products such as DDoS attacks, email databases, and malware. DDoS Attacks. Use a reliable password manager. These tools allow you to set highly secure passwords (of the kind that you will never learn by heart), and you only need to remember the master password.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Segmentation technologies require setting policies for each network, managing which traffic can move between subnets and decreasing lateral movement. DoS and DDoS attacks DDoS attacks can make your public-facing applications and websites inaccessible, causing massive revenue loss. Segmentation.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” An anti-DDoS vendor promised “better zero trust visibility.” Yet another proclaimed that ZTNA 1.1

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.” An anti-DDoS vendor promised “better zero trust visibility.” Yet another proclaimed that ZTNA 1.1

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A non-profit that benefits millions of people has fallen victim to a data breach and a DDoS attack. Cybercriminals managed to breach the site and steal a user authentication database containing 31 million records. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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BH Consulting

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Other highlights were: more than 60 per cent of affected organisations may have paid ransom demands; while the largest Denial of Service (DDoS) attack ever was launched in Europe last July. This CNN item explains why you should use a password manager and MFA. Microsoft now delivers new security update notifications via RSS feed.

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