eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

These attacks can have devastating consequences, impacting thousands or even millions of websites by introducing backdoors, malware , or even cryptomining scripts​. The root of the problem lies in password reuse and weak security practices. Many developers, like everyday users, may reuse passwords across multiple platforms.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. They may also use flaws in websites you visit to install malware on your device that extracts cookies from your browser. Examine the scan results to detect and pinpoint any harmful code or vulnerabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Visit PC Matic Pros & Cons Pros Cons Option of free antivirus plan No native firewall or add-on Paid support offers phone, email, and chat No support forum or customer community VPN available No Linux support Anti-malware: PC Matic has a team that examines software for malicious design and identifies malware within a day.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

The vendor reports show that most attackers want credentials, most malware development is in credential-stealing software, and the market for stolen credentials is booming: Cisco: Found 54% of organizations experienced a cybersecurity incident; and of those incidents, 54% involved phishing and 37% involved credentials stuffing.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Per Symantec , they should specifically require passwords that contain at least 16 characters comprised of upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Infosec personnel should also help employees store those passwords safely such as via the use of a password manager. Implement Multi-Factor Authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all. In fact, 86% of Americans say they keep track of their passwords in their heads , rather than using a password manager. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Cloud Database Security Threats Despite its benefits, cloud databases are vulnerable to dangers such as API flaws, data breaches, data leaking, DoS attacks, malware, and unauthorized access. These dangers, inherent in modern systems, threaten data security, potentially causing serious damage.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

It does not scan for malware. It does not block phishing scams, hacking attempts, viruses, or malware. Log out and put up with the annoyance of a suitable password. Note that this post from Boston University suggests using a password manager, which gives anyone who can log in to the phone access to all the connected apps.)

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Take a closer look at the SaaS vendor evaluation checklist below: IT Infrastructure Analysis This phase underscores the value of investing in IT infrastructure security. Cloud infrastructure security should specifically handle layers such as physical assets, applications, networks, and data for complete protection against security threats.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Harris poll reported that 59 percent of American users have birthdays or names in their passwords (information easily mined from social media accounts), two-thirds use the same password across multiple accounts, and 43 percent have shared a password with someone else.

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