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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

Medical identity theft Medical identity theft happens when someone steals or uses your personal information like your name, Social Security number, or Medicare details, to get healthcare in your name. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Nastiest Malware 2024

Webroot

Akira: The Healthcare Menace The Akira ransomware group was first observed in March 2023 and immediately became one of the most formidable threats in the threat landscape. Akira’s victims spanned a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

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US CISA report shares details on web shells used by Iranian hackers

Security Affairs

According to the CISA’s report , Iranian hackers from an unnamed APT group are employing several known web shells, in attacks on IT, government, healthcare, financial, and insurance organizations across the United States. The malware used by the threat actors includes the ChunkyTuna, Tiny, and China Chopper web shells.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 402 by Pierluigi Paganini

Security Affairs

Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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Op Wocao – China-linked APT20 was able to bypass 2FA

Security Affairs

The attacks aimed at government entities and managed service providers (MSPs) that were active in many industries, including aviation, healthcare, finance, insurance, energy, and gambling. Attackers use stolen VPN credentials to securely connect the target network.

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8 cybersecurity tips to keep you safe when travelling

Malwarebytes

Use a password manager Don’t forget to take your password manager and your 2FA device with you. Nothing can kill the buzz like having to go through umpteen “I forgot my password” routines. Avoid sites where you need to login, sites with sensitive info (banking, healthcare, etc.),

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One Identity Guest Blog – The password checklist

IT Security Guru

In an ideal world, and increasingly in reality, any system or application that contains critical information such as banking information, healthcare, or corporate enterprise intellectual property are protected with multifactor.? Then it occurred to me that most people reuse passwords.?

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