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Exposed Kubernetes configuration secrets can fuel supply chain attacks

Security Affairs

Researchers warn of publicly exposed Kubernetes configuration secrets that could pose a threat of supply chain attack for organizations. The researchers pointed out that most of these credentials provided both pulling and pushing privileges. 203 records contained valid credentials that grant access to the respective registries.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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OCR Labs exposes its systems, jeopardizing major banking clients

Security Affairs

Using leaked data, threat actors could potentially breach banks’ backend infrastructure and consequently the infrastructure of their clients. Financial services are the main target for cybercriminals, so the threat for the organizations and their customers is severe. Cybernews contacted OCR Labs, and the company fixed the issue.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for September 2022

IT Governance

Twilio breach demonstrates the threat of SMS scams. Most phishing scams that we discuss in this feature are conducted via email – and for good reason; email is by far the most common form of attack, However, it’s not the only way that scammers can target people. Twilio provided an example of one of the fraudulent text messages.

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Vulnerability Management Policy Template

eSecurity Planet

Overview Security vulnerabilities enable attackers to compromise a resource or data. Vulnerabilities occur through product defects, misconfigurations, or gaps in security and IT systems. Vulnerabilities consist of two categories: unplanned and planned. Learn more about vulnerability management policy 2.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Step 1: Define the Scope and Objectives It is critical to specify the scope and objectives before beginning a vulnerability screening procedure.

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Securing top management’s approval of your BCMS is crucial

IT Governance

As organisations begin to understand that cyber security is just as much about responding to breaches as it is about preventing them, the popularity of business continuity grows. Senior staff are most likely to be persuaded to adopt a BCMS by the promise of long-term financial savings. Why implement a BCMS?