eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

This method involves using emails, social media, instant messaging, and other platforms to manipulate users into revealing personal information or performing actions that can lead to network compromise, data loss, or financial harm. Read more: What is Network Security?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2023

. “The patch notes indicate that an attacker must be authenticated and local to the network; this means that an attacker must already have gained access to a host in the network,” Breen said. Just because your Exchange Server doesn’t have internet-facing authentication doesn’t mean it’s protected.”

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 15, 2024

Here are the five query functions you can use: Network hacking: This function allows users to delve into network security, offering information about computer network vulnerabilities and threats. It discusses techniques like port scanning, packet sniffing, and exploiting flaws in network protocols.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For example, they are shifting toward AI-driven social engineering attacks aimed at mobile users that exploit passkey and biometric authentication methods. In this shifting landscape, organizations must evolve their security strategies and incorporate advanced phishing prevention controls into their broader network security defenses.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Most published reports focus on application security testing which can be published for open source projects or older applications without disclosing dangerous secrets. Penetration tests for network security require redaction or changing the information to hide IP addresses and security measures that likely continue to remain in place.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 5, 2021

To test the strength of network security , organizations must put themselves in the shoes (or hoodie) of the world’s malicious actors. In-house and third-party red teams refine penetration testing by targeting specific attack vectors, utilizing social engineering, and avoiding detection. Picus Security. SafeBreach.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s a remote access platform like the others I’ve looked at with a nice collection of features that work well in most types of network security. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Social engineering: The US Office of Information Security issued a sector alert to warn of threat actors using social engineering tactics on the IT help desks for healthcare and public health providers to gain access to systems and hijack payments. Online trackers: Kaiser Permanente disclosed a HIPAA breach of 1.34

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

“As organizations quickly adopt technologies like Okta Fastpass which uses biometrics for authentication instead of passwords, … we expect an increase in two areas: breaches caused by social engineering (already on the rise), and breaches caused by Insiders (already over 40% of all breaches).

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