Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Don’t be afraid of social engineering attacks this Cybersecurity Awareness Month! In the spirit of this year’s theme, we created a parody of the Monster Mash to share social engineering prevention tips far and wide. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Executive Summary In February 2023, EclecticIQ researchers identified multiple KamiKakaBot malwares which are very likely used to target government entities in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries. Analysts assess the content of the decoy documents is designed to target government entities in ASEAN countries.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Avoid Personal Information: Ensure that your password does not contain any personal information, like a phone number.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The records also reveal how Conti dealt with its own internal breaches and attacks from private security firms and foreign governments. The government of Costa Rica is forced to declare a state of emergency after a ransomware attack by Conti cripples government systems. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The rise of AI-driven phishing and social engineering, increased targeting of critical infrastructure, and the emergence of more sophisticated fileless malware are all trends that have shaped the cybersecurity battlefield this year. By August 2024, RansomHub had breached at least 210 victims across various critical U.S.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

For those who can’t be convinced to use a password manager, even writing down all of the account details and passwords on a slip of paper can be helpful, provided the document is secured in a safe place. YOUR GOVERNMENT. Social Security Administration.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

government agencies. government agencies and large organizations were hit by cyberattacks due to a vulnerability in their IT infrastructure provider – SolarWinds. Many government agencies and Fortune 500 companies use SolarWinds, which contributed to the severity of the attack. SolarWinds attack on U.S.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Most if not, all social engineering attacks will attempt to trigger some emotion such as urgency, fear, greed, or curiosity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And security researchers from ESET have discovered that the malware was uploaded to the VirusTotal operated system in Brazil and was targeted by a social engineering attack. North Korea’s Lazarus Group has reportedly designed new ransomware that is being targeted at M1 processors popularly running on Macs and Intel systems.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For example, enterprise password managers provide a single place for users to authenticate and manage their credentials. This offers credential management for each integrated resource and delivers an SSO experience to the user. SSOs benefits depend on the type of SSO service and vendor.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

As well as over 180,000 unencrypted Social Security Numbers (SSNs), along with tens of thousands of partial payment card numbers (last 4 digits) and expiration dates. A treasure trove for social engineers. Use a password manager to make it easier to create and use strong, unique passwords for each service you use.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Harrington is an executive partner at Independent Security Evaluators ( ISE ), a company of ethical hackers known for hacking cars, medical devices and password managers. Application security is the soft underbelly to almost all security domains, from network security to social engineering and everything in between.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Through public and commercial development of advanced encryption methods, organizations from sensitive government agencies to enterprise companies can ensure protected communications between personnel, devices, and global offices. For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense.

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

We expected organizations to try to reduce the impact of the human factor on data security, so as to bring down the number of insider threats and social engineering attacks. Governments and regulatory bodies may respond by tightening privacy regulations specific to AR/VR devices.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Security experts have warned for years about the possibility of social engineering attacks with deepfakes, and the technology has matured enough for 2023 to see hackers successfully leverage it.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

It took US regulators until January 2020 to essentially followed the Middle East’s and Europe’s lead — by implementing sweeping new data handling rules for government contractors — referred to as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC.) CMMC almost certainly will result in better protection of our national security.

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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. Users can only access this vault if they have the right master password and/or if they are able to pass through multi-factor authentication.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method. Keep all your software updated.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Safeguard Your Digital Self Your digital identity is a combination of personal information, such as your name, address, birth date, and social security (or another form of government ID) number, used to identify you online. Regularly change your passwords and avoid reusing old ones.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Safeguard Your Digital Self Your digital identity is a combination of personal information, such as your name, address, birth date, and social security (or another form of government ID) number, used to identify you online. Regularly change your passwords and avoid reusing old ones.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The first notification I received was from a large federal organization which, ironically, handles the security investigations for government clearances. Use strong, non-dictionary passwords for sites and services, use a password manager to store them, and never reuse passwords across sites.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

At the moment, I’m responsible for governance and awareness, and as a side job I do identity and access management, which we transitioned into security. We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Espionage and Political Motives In some cases, hackers may target organizations or governments for espionage or political reasons. State-sponsored hacking is a growing concern, with governments using cyberattacks to gather intelligence, disrupt infrastructure, or compromise national security.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Common compliance standards include GDPR, which governs data processing for EU members; PCI DSS, which guarantees safe credit card transactions; and NIST 800-53 for IT risk management. Social engineering, for example, is a threat that makes use of human vulnerabilities for illegal access.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

At the moment, I’m responsible for governance and awareness, and as a side job I do identity and access management, which we transitioned into security. We have listed eight threats based on experience, including SOC… phishing, social engineering and stuff like that.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. Password attacks: These involve various methods to obtain or crack passwords, including brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or credential stuffing.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, it’s likely that RedLine will resume in the short-term future (one-three months); law enforcement takedowns are usually a temporary annoyance for cybercriminals, and they often manage bounce back quickly to continue their operations. Instead, use dedicated password managers.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

When I wrote the book The Art of Invisibility with Kevin Mitnick, he and I went around and around on the subject of a digital password manager. He loves password managers. I do not, preferring old-school mnemonics to create and store strong passwords. I use a password manager. I use one every day.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, it’s likely that RedLine will resume in the short-term future (one-three months); law enforcement takedowns are usually a temporary annoyance for cybercriminals, and they often manage bounce back quickly to continue their operations. Instead, use dedicated password managers.

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A recent investigation by the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) revealed APT28 had been using fake CAPTCHA systems to infiltrate local governments. Though this may sound generic, an informed workforce is a critical defense against social engineering attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same. Formerly on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Kevin Mitnick is a crucial figure in the history of information security, including approaches to social engineering and penetration testing.

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