Krebs on Security

MAY 31, 2019

On May 24, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that First American had just fixed a weakness in its Web site that exposed approximately 885 million documents — many of them with Social Security and bank account numbers — going back at least 16 years. No authentication was needed to access the digitized records.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2024

Threat actors breached the Dropbox Sign production environment and accessed customer email addresses and hashed passwords Cloud storage provider DropBox revealed that threat actors have breached the production infrastructure of the DropBox Sign eSignature service and gained access to customer information and authentication data.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Microsoft today released updates to address 147 security holes in Windows, Office , Azure ,NET Framework , Visual Studio , SQL Server , DNS Server , Windows Defender , Bitlocker , and Windows Secure Boot. Yes, you read that right. “As far as I can tell, it’s the largest Patch Tuesday release from Microsoft of all time.”

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sonja Drummer describes (with photographs) two medieval security techniques. The first is a for authentication: a document has been cut in half with an irregular pattern, so that the two halves can be brought together to prove authenticity.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping control over a mobile phone number to someone else. ” WHAT CAN YOU DO? It’s time we stopped letting everyone treat them that way.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2021

The second Tuesday of April has been christened “ Identity Management Day ” by the Identity Defined Security Alliance, a trade group that provides free, vendor-neutral cybersecurity resources to businesses. Here are five tips for securely managing identities across the new, hybrid work environment: •Think granularly.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 8, 2021

Hardware-based PKI provides strong passwordless authentication. Controlling access is at the heart of any enterprise security environment—making sure only those who have the appropriate permissions can access the data, enter the facilities, print a secure document, etc. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 08:40. PKI Management.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2022

National Security Agency (NSA) released comprehensive network security guidance on March 3, on the same day that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its longest-ever list of exploited vulnerabilities. Here’s some of the advice detailed in the document. Limit authentication attempts.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 16, 2023

How Automated API Discovery Tools Can Save You Time and Effort Manual API discovery is impossible due to the sheer number of APIs available, their constant changes, poor documentation, different formats and protocols, and different authentication and security requirements.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 13, 2023

today released software updates to fix dozens of security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. It wouldn’t be a proper Patch Tuesday if we also didn’t also have scary security updates for organizations still using Microsoft Exchange for email. Microsoft Corp.

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eDiscovery Daily

DECEMBER 2, 2021

COVID-19 has transformed the document review process. Traditionally, document review was conducted in person by experts at review centers. More and more organizations transitioned their discovery to the cloud after recognizing the financial and security benefits. Tips on Handling Document Review.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 10, 2024

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Experts warn that recently disclosed Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Policy Secure vulnerabilities are massively exploited in the wild. is an Authentication Bypass issue that resides in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, x and Ivanti Policy Secure. x) and Ivanti Policy Secure. x) and Ivanti Policy Secure.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Such consolidation across markets is good news for customers and vendors alike in terms of market growth and maximizing security investments. Throughout this period, the risk level of the acquirer is much higher than the acquired company, creating a major cybersecurity gap as they merge their tech stack and security tools together.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2020

The Indian Government fixed a flaw in the secure document wallet service Digilocker that could have potentially allowed anyone’s access without password. It also provides 1GB storage space to each account to upload scanned copies of legacy documents. The service has over 38 million registered users. Pierluigi Paganini.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 6, 2022

For most APIs, the next step is setting up authentication. After all, without successfully authenticating, Mayhem for API can only test for very superficial problems! Giving the fuzzer a way to authenticate to the target API will enable it to exercise more endpoints and maximize coverage. Basic Authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Chances are strong that your corporate website uses a CMS, and perhaps you have a separate CMS for documents and other files shared by your employees, partners, and suppliers. Security is essential for a CMS. Best security practices. percent of CMS users worry about the security of their CMS—while 46.4

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2020

The stolen data includes source code and developer documents and tools, some documents are labeled as “confidential” or “restricted secret.” ” The hackers shared the documents on the file-sharing site MEGA. ” reported ZDNet. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data leak).

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 5, 2023

On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC (“Ring”) for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. The FTC’s proposed order would require Ring to (1) pay $5.8 The FTC’s proposed order would require Ring to (1) pay $5.8

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 27, 2023

Customers can access a Salesforce Community website in two ways: Authenticated access (requiring login), and guest user access (no login required). Carbee said the vulnerable sites were all created rapidly in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, and were not subjected to their normal security review process.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 383 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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OneHub

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

There are plenty of ways to send documents over the internet. The problem is that they’re not all secure methods. Email passwords and document privacy settings aren’t always enough. If you handle sensitive data, be it your own or that of your clients or business partners, here’s how to send documents securely over the internet.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2022

APIs are the gateway to providing the high security of data in an organization. The API ecosystem has become a lucrative target of attack for bad actors; therefore, a purpose-built technology and security strategy should be implemented to successfully anticipate and prevent these attacks. Prioritize Security.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2021

The National Security Agency (NSA) published a document to explain the advantages of implementing a zero-trust model. The National Security Agency (NSA) recently published a document to explain the benefits of adopting a zero-trust model, and advice to navigate the process. ” concludes the document.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 6, 2024

API Security in 2024: Imperva Report Uncovers Rising Threats and the Urgent Need for Action madhav Thu, 03/07/2024 - 04:56 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern digital innovation. Attackers increasingly exploit vulnerabilities, frequently targeting API business logic to bypass traditional security measures.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

The authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed, an attacker could impersonate any other citizen. The nightmare comes true, the authentication process via German eID cards with RFID chips is flawed and a flaw could allow an attacker to allow identity spoofing and changing the date of birth. tax service).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 387 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2024

“Ken” is a security industry veteran who spoke on condition of anonymity. A recovery key is an optional security feature that Apple says “helps improve the security of your Apple ID account.” Parth Patel is an entrepreneur who is trying to build a startup in the cryptocurrency space. ” Ken said.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 16, 2018

Unauthorized SIM swaps often are perpetrated by fraudsters who have already stolen or phished a target’s password, as many banks and online services rely on text messages to send users a one-time code that needs to be entered in addition to a password for online authentication. ” AN ‘IDENTITY CRISIS’?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five malware analysis reports (MARs) related to samples found on compromised Pulse Secure devices. CISA published five malware analysis reports (MARs) related to samples found on compromised Pulse Secure devices. v1: Pulse Connect Secure MAR-10334057-3.v1:

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Data Protection Report

MAY 18, 2023

The draft proposal would significantly change the guidelines included in SP 800-171, keeping the 110 security controls in total, but removing or consolidating some older requirements while adding certain new requirements and providing additional explanations and details for many existing controls.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 12, 2022

“DEA takes cyber security and information of intrusions seriously and investigates all such reports to the fullest extent,” the agency said in a statement shared via email. The DEA declined to comment on the validity of the claims, issuing only a brief statement in response.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Microsoft today issued software updates to fix at least five dozen security holes in Windows and supported software, including patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being exploited. To turn on Lockdown Mode in iOS 16, go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Lockdown Mode. and iPadOS 16.6.1.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 24, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a joint Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CIS) between cybersecurity authorities from the U.S., See the Top Active Directory Security Tools. How Users and Admins Can Secure PowerShell. Defenders can use EDR tools or other security products to mitigate them.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 10, 2022

Microsoft today released updates to fix at least 74 separate security problems in its Windows operating systems and related software. “This allows attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack to force domain controllers to authenticate to the attacker using NTLM authentication,” Wiseman said.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this unfortunately widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. While you’re at it, consider removing your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.

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