The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Cybersecurity Training and Phishing Testing: The easiest part of a system to hack is the human being. The only way to prevent this part of your defense is through training and testing. This includes staying up to date on all essential compliance documentation. Help your employees become better defenders of your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. The top three brands impersonated in phishing attacks are Microsoft, PayPal, and Amazon.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Throughout the change management process, keep security and compliance in mind.

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Firewall Network Security Backups Education 122

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes protecting diverse technological assets, such as software, hardware, devices, and cloud resources, from potential security flaws like malware, ransomware, theft, phishing assaults, and bots. Are detected gaps and lessons learned from the analysis documented and addressed in security measure updates?

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 110

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Capture the technical details: Include notes, screenshots, and log files in the report, but to make documentation less disruptive, take video and narrate while conducting the pentest and take screenshots later. For electronic copies, the acronyms used elsewhere in the report could use internal document links directly to this appendix.

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Penetration Testing Computers and Electronics Risk Firewall 105

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.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Backups Phishing 98

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Jump ahead to: Prioritize Data Protection Document Your Response Process Make Users Part of the Process Understand Business Context Be Thorough Proactively Collect and Organize Data Don’t Forget Network Analysis Train and Drill Enlist Outside Help Go on the Offensive 1. But it requires different levels of security.

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Big data Penetration Testing Cyber Attacks 98

Security Boulevard

JULY 7, 2023

Delve into the multi-stage attack methodology, from deceptive phishing emails to custom-built modules, as we dissect its techniques and shed light on its impact. Gain valuable insights into the evolving threat landscape and learn how organizations can fortify their defenses against this emerging Latin American cyber threat.

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Malware Encryption Phishing Internet 105

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi. Confidential SSO: Simplifies access control by allowing you to utilize a single credential for secure access to their Dashlane vaults.

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Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 104

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A cloud security policy is a comprehensive document that describes the organization’s guidelines for protecting cloud services. It specifies how data should be secured, who can access it, and the procedures for monitoring permissions. This phase details how to build and manage security controls.

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Risk Policy Compliance Encryption Technology 71

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. Sophos: Observed changes in attacker behavior in response to improved defenses: Adopted vulnerable or malicious drivers once Windows blocked macros.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 123

eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Cybereason Defense Platform : Best for security visualization functionality, Cybereason provides a robust feature set, as well as extensive documentation and training materials. It continuously checks for threats, closes security gaps, and protects your device from malware. Kaiti Norton contributed to this article.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These modifications necessitate ongoing monitoring and assessment of your compliance status to ensure that you have the proper procedures and documentation. Learn more about the various network security threats and the effective defenses you can use to help protect your systems.

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Cybersecurity Technology Risk Artificial Intelligence 84

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

5 Security 4.3/5 Its plans offer tools ranging from basic activity logs and account recovery to phishing alerts and SIEM integrations. Encrypted file attachments: Bitwarden users can add items like files to a vault, such as a scanned version of a sensitive document. 5 Security 4/5 Administration 4.8/5 5 Pricing 3.3/5

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Password Management Passwords Accountability Authentication 105

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 10, 2024

The problem: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) discovered an actively exploited OS command injection vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server ( CVE-2017-3506 ). this issue enables attackers to obtain unauthorized access and control over servers by sending maliciously crafted HTTP requests containing XML documents.

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Malware Authentication Software Telecommunications 82

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements. Integrate DLP with secure storage and backup solutions for comprehensive data protection.

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Backups Encryption Data breaches Risk 134

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft. Stage 3: Key 3 used to re-crypt the data from step 2 to produce another encrypted document.

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Encryption Passwords Authentication Password Management 111

eSecurity Planet

JULY 8, 2024

The attack starts with a malicious Word document providing a fictitious job description, which leads to remote code execution. Update your systems with the latest security patches. Improve your monitoring and logging security so that you can respond to unusual activity quickly. Ghostscript is widely used for document processing.

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Risk Authentication Firmware Surveillance 64

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Premium: The Premium plan expands on the Free plan by adding advanced features such as Dark Web Monitoring, a built-in VPN for online privacy, and secure document storage. This plan suits users who want enhanced security and additional tools to manage their online presence.

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Password Management Passwords Encryption VPN 105

eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Create and implement database security policies and processes. Security team • Compliance team • Legal • Staff • Document and align policies with company goals. Network team • Security team • Infrastructure team • Employ secure communication protocols (HTTPS and SSL/TLS). • Deploy data discovery tools.

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Encryption Data breaches Backups Authentication 72

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Compliance and Audit Tools: Compliance and audit tools like GRC assist companies in adhering to applicable rules and industry standards by ensuring that security policies are followed and compliance is audited and documented. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 122

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Basic to Advanced Iterative Planning Effective iterative planning balances operations goals, business risk, and security objectives in a written plan. Basic iterative planning focuses on documenting existing controls and creating fundamental IT policies to document goals and objectives.

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Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 122

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

In general, the cost of a penetration test will be directly proportional to the number of hours that must be spent on preparing, executing, and documenting the penetration test. Some sources claim that White Box testing is the least expensive test because penetration testing teams do not have to defeat network security defenses.

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Penetration Testing Social Engineering Engineering eCommerce 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Secure File Sharing Sharing files online, especially large or sensitive ones, risks data breaches and unauthorized access. A VPN encrypts your file transfers, securing them against interception and tampering, which is crucial for businesses and individuals sharing confidential documents.

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VPN Encryption Internet Internet 59

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Government actions will increase: Expect more government regulations, state-sponsored cyberattacks, and increased documentation required to protect CISOs. However, this disruptive change from traditional models will prompt a change in the focus of phishing campaigns to bypass these new architectures.

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Cybersecurity CISO Government Technology 140

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For initial access, RansomHub affiliates often compromise internet-facing systems and user endpoints via phishing emails, password spraying, and exploiting high-risk remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 88

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For initial access, RansomHub affiliates often compromise internet-facing systems and user endpoints via phishing emails, password spraying, and exploiting high-risk remote code execution (RCE) and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. In November 2022, IntelBroker reportedly used Endurance to target the US Federal Government.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Malware 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We have seen firsthand that it takes more than an individual task force to combat ransomware and other related threats such as phishing, insider threats and more. Have hope that through the hard work and brilliant minds behind these security defenses that 2022 will not be a repeat of such high level attacks.

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Data breaches Ransomware Government Cybersecurity 142