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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane helps you keep track of your login credentials and enhances your overall online security. It includes Hotspot Shield VPN, which enhances your online privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Millions of online shoppers may be at risk after a data leak allegedly compromised customer information on Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform trusted by many businesses worldwide. Many users are likely left wondering what steps Shopify is taking to address the situation and ensure the security of their data in the future.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Strong, Unique Passwords Weak passwords are easy for hackers to guess or crack, especially if they’re common or reused across multiple sites. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Navigating the complexities of password management can be challenging, especially if you’re new to it. LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. Enter your email address and create a strong master password.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This breach, orchestrated by a hacker known as “Satanic,” highlights the vulnerability of even seemingly secure online platforms. The leaked data, which includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data, poses significant risks to the affected individuals. The long-term consequences are equally troubling.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress’s new security policies aim to safeguard its users by ensuring that developer accounts, which can push code updates directly to websites, are protected with more than just a password. The root of the problem lies in password reuse and weak security practices.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 24, 2024

Generally, when you adhere to the cloud security best practices , such as strong authentication, data encryption, and continuous monitoring, the cloud can be extremely safe. This is why you need continuous vigilance and risk management. Classify data: Categorize data according to its sensitivity, importance, and regulatory needs.

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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. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 2, 2022

After a severe ransomware assault has hit them, they devote the necessary time and money to strengthening their cyber security defenses. Employees should undergo frequent cyber security awareness programs to keep them up to date on the latest cyber risks and how to recognize an attack in its early stages. Final Remarks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Malware attacks pose a significant risk to both individuals and businesses, infiltrating computer systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting operations, leading to financial and data loss — and even extortion. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

And older vulnerabilities continue to be hit by threat actors, underscoring the need for effective, risk-based patch and vulnerability management. We also highlight a study by Outpost24 that reveals startling password weaknesses in admin-level IT accounts. million passwords compiled from the Threat Compass backend.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 17, 2021

Email Attachments: One of two main methods to penetrate security defenses with malicious content by email. An added safeguard to malware detection, organizations also choose to unpack password-protected files and disarm embedded URL links in PDF files or macros in office documents.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts. Risks & Implications of Cookie Theft How Do You Know If You’re Being Targeted? Table of Contents Toggle How Does Cookie Stealing Work?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Microsoft addressed an ASCII smuggling issue in 365 Copilot, and Google and Fortra issued critical security patches for actively exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and FileCatalyst Workflow, respectively. Enterprises should activate data loss prevention and other security controls to limit hazards in AI technologies such as Copilot.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

This step reduces the risks of illegal access, data loss, and regulatory noncompliance, as well as protects the integrity and security of sensitive information within SaaS applications. Do you understand the potential risks connected with each provider’s integration points?

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. In each of these cases, the cracked encryption can lead to leaked data, but the nature of the risk remains distinct. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Reviewing best practices in a creative way is good, but security programs and training should go beyond this.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Often, they start their journey by stealing an initial set of credentials or somehow spoofing the application or network so they don’t have to use a password at all. Credential Stuffing In a credential stuffing attack, a threat actor will attempt multiple commonly-used and known passwords, usernames, or both to see if they work.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2024

With cybersecurity becoming increasingly complex, it is necessary to have a good way to handle your passwords to keep all your private stuff safe. It’s got the best security features and is relatively easy to use. It makes dealing with passwords a breeze and tightens your digital life.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Remote access security acts as something of a virtual barrier, preventing unauthorized access to data and assets beyond the traditional network perimeter. Keys, such as strong passwords, unique codes, or biometric scans, can be given to trusted individuals to access your resources from a distance.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Industry-specific rules: Check relevant regulations on a regular basis to verify data security compliance , and use DLP to protect sensitive data and reduce regulatory risks. Analyze the storage’s security protocols and scalability. Well-informed employees can better identify and respond to security threats.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

How AI is elevating social engineering risks The combination of AI's deep-learning algorithms and advanced processing capabilities has given malicious actors the ability to develop more complex attacks. In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. The longer the key, the stronger the security. DevOps further reduces this risk with application vulnerability scanners that detect inappropriate use of encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

To mitigate these risks, users must promptly apply vendor-provided software patches and updates, as well as exercise vigilance when using online services and apps. You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). and 7.0.11.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified. These platforms make it possible for security teams to analyze consolidated threat feeds from various external alerts and log events. This kind of software helps companies to clearly define policies and how they relate to compliance postures.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Public Cloud Security Risks While public cloud systems offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, they can also pose significant risks if not properly secured. Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. The Rapid7 Insight Platform gives you a broad spectrum of solutions for cloud security, vulnerability risk management, threat detection and response, and threat intelligence.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cyber security in banking has become the frontline defense against an ever-growing wave of digital threats. With billions of dollars and sensitive data at risk, banks are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Here are five effective cyber security solutions for banks: 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 13, 2023

This poses a threat to widely used encryption methods like RSA, which relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers for its security. Grover’s algorithm, on the other hand, can significantly speed up the search for an unknown value, compromising the security of symmetric cryptographic systems and password hashing algorithms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A fresh round of updates to reflect the kind of risks and new cyber attacks organizations are dealing with appears to be in order. In September this year, the update happened as the nonprofit Open Web Application Security Project refreshed the content of the OWASP Top 10 2021 website.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

However, as ICSs become more integrated with digital networks, their vulnerability to cyberthreats grows, making robust security measures essential to safeguarding these vital operations. Are your industrial control systems secure enough? Understanding your risk landscape helps prioritize security measures.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2024

To further minimize the risk of exploitation, consider these additional steps: Ensure that all devices in your network are updated with the latest patches from the OpenVPN website. Discovering these vulnerabilities highlights the crucial need for responsible disclosure and the importance of securing enterprise and endpoint systems.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Plan, implement, and regularly drill for potential failure using: Integrated risk management : Aligns operations goals with security risk to identify and protect the critical points of failure to limit the blast radius of potential issues.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To protect your devices, update and patch your software frequently, use strong passwords, install intrusion detection systems, and watch for any suspicious activity. The fix: To mitigate the risks, users must upgrade to EPM 2024 SU1 or 2022 SU6. The fix: Progress Software published a security update on August 16.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Stolen credentials: Expose other resources to compromise through exposed passwords for OpenAI, Slack, Stripe, internal databases, AI databases, and more. These disputed vulnerabilities merit tracking either through a vulnerability management tool or risk management program. or intercept internal communication (Slack).

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