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Attackers Use Bots to Circumvent Some Two-Factor Authentication Systems

eSecurity Planet

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

It’s important to educate staff on the significance of data protection, potential security threats and proper handling of sensitive information. Enforce a culture of strong passwords, two-factor authentication and responsible data access practices to foster a security-conscious culture.

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GUEST ESSAY: The drivers behind persistent ransomware — and defense tactics to deploy

The Last Watchdog

Healthcare and public health, financial services, and IT organizations are frequent targets, although businesses of all sizes can fall victim to these schemes. In fact, ransomware-as-a-service is alive and well, educating would-be offenders on how to undertake an attack and even offering customer support.

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FBI’s Vetted Info Sharing Network ‘InfraGard’ Hacked

Krebs on Security

“InfraGard connects critical infrastructure owners, operators, and stakeholders with the FBI to provide education, networking, and information-sharing on security threats and risks,” the FBI’s InfraGard fact sheet reads. .” “If it was only the phone I will be in [a] bad situation,” USDoD said.

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The Most Popular Data Security Webinars of 2022: Sovereignty, Cloud Security and Compliance Top the List

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Throughout 2022, Thales hosted more than 40 webinars on a wide variety of cybersecurity topics, including, cloud security, data sovereignty, compliance, data threat trends, and rethinking approaches to role-based authentication. If you have already watched them, repetition is the mother of all education.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

EvilProxy phishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 accounts via indeed.com A phishing campaign identified by Menlo Security has been targeting senior executives in various industries – most notably banking and financial services, property management and real estate, and manufacturing – since July.

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FFIEC Updates Its Cybersecurity Guidelines For Financial Institutions

ForAllSecure

The resource guide is a valuable tool for financial institutions of all sizes as it provides best practices, recommendations, and resources to help organizations protect their networks and data from cyber threats. The guide also serves as an educational resource on the latest security technologies.