Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2022

According to Reuters, at least victims of the leak confirmed the authenticity of the messages and revealed they were targeted by Russia-linked hackers. “Dearlove said that the emails captured a “legitimate lobbying exercise which, seen through this antagonistic optic, is now subject to distortion.””

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 13, 2021

Building owners would be required to destroy certain data, such as “authentication data,” no later than 90 days after collection. Authentication data” is data collected from the individual at the point of authentication but that is not used to grant entry. Data destruction.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

However, simple actions like adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) or encrypting sensitive data everywhere should be exercised throughout the year and not just during that month. The ongoing attacks and threats to CNI demonstrate that the entire landscape of OT security has changed and can no longer be considered separate from IT.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2024

Akira ransomware targets Finnish organizations GitLab fixed a critical zero-click account hijacking flaw Juniper Networks fixed a critical RCE bug in its firewalls and switches Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467 Team Liquid’s wiki leak exposes (..)

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 29, 2022

The threat-hunting exercise led to some general findings on risk exposure: The United States has the highest exposure count by far (65%), followed by China (14%) and Germany (9%) The top ports in use are 443, 10250, and 6443. Also, be extra-vigilant with the error codes returned by Kubernetes APIs.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Implement multi-factor authentication for remote access and administrative accounts. Remind employees not to click on suspicious links, and conduct exercises to raise awareness. . Mandate strong passwords and ensure they are not reused across multiple accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 5, 2022

In a recent statement , the Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCCC) commented, “Covering China is increasingly becoming an exercise in remote reporting, as China cuts off new visas and expels journalists.” MFA is a must for organizations using SaaS for email.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2022

The use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) that is not easily socially engineered is critical. BAS technology allows you to test and tune your security controls, exercise your people and processes, and provide visibility not previously available into how your security program is working.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 12, 2021

With respect to ransomware prevention, the Department expects regulated companies to implement the following controls whenever possible: Email filtering and anti-phishing training for employees, including regular exercises and blocking malicious attachments and links; Vulnerability and patch management, including a documented program to identify, assess, (..)

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Implement multi-factor authentication for remote access and administrative accounts. Remind employees not to click on suspicious links, and conduct exercises to raise awareness. Mandate strong passwords and ensure they are not reused across multiple accounts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce multi-factor authentication. Exercise caution when opening email attachments, even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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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. Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g., Do not add users to the local administrators group unless required.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g., Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Email Authentication and Security Methods Organizations can combat spear phishing through email authentication protocols and security strategies. Sender Policy Framework (SPF) SPF is an authentication protocol that allows domain owners to specify the IP addresses they are allowed to send on their behalf.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

represented in its privacy policy that the Company used encryption and authentication tools to protect information but failed to encrypt the data (at rest) on its computer systems. The complaint also focuses on what the AGs allege was an “inadequate and ineffective” post-breach response.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Runs the job until it is decided that enough endpoints have been exercised. For instance, if you see only 401 responses, then that means the fuzzer probably needs help with authentication. We cover this in more details in the “API Authentication chapter". Targets are used to group related fuzzing jobs.

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IT Governance

JUNE 22, 2023

OpenAI maintains industry best practices for authenticating and authorizing users to services including ChatGPT, and we encourage our users to use strong passwords and install only verified and trusted software to personal computers.” We are currently investigating the accounts that have been exposed.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

As budget constraints allow, consider options in authentication or barrier layers to decrease or eliminate the viability of phishing. Advise all employees to exercise caution while revealing sensitive information such as login credentials through phone or web communications.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

More details + TTPs in this MSTIC blog: [link] — Microsoft Security Intelligence (@MsftSecIntel) August 15, 2022 Below are the recommendations provided by the agency in the advisory: Use strong and separate passwords for your email account Turn on multi-factor authentication (also known as 2-step verification, or 2SV) Protect your devices and (..)

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2023

Twitter confirmed that a security incident publicly exposed Circle tweets FBI seized other domains used by the shadow eBook library Z-Library WordPress Advanced Custom Fields plugin XSS exposes +2M sites to attacks Fortinet fixed two severe issues in FortiADC and FortiOS Pro-Russia group NoName took down multiple France sites, including the French (..)

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Use 2FA authentication for better protection. Regularly conduct cybersecurity training and simulated phishing exercises to raise awareness and reinforce good security habits. Software vendors frequently release updates to patch bugs. If employees don’t install those updates they may be using vulnerable versions of software.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

“Beyond its legitimate uses, TeamViewer allows cyber actors to exercise remote control over computer systems and drop files onto victim computers, making it functionally similar to Remote Access Trojans (RATs),” states the FBI’s PIN alert. Use multiple-factor authentication. Windows 10).

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

level vulnerability involves a lack of validation, which allows attackers to steal Kubernetes API credentials from the ingress controller, compromise the authentication process by modifying settings, and gain access to internal files including service account tokens. CVE-2022-4886 (Path Sanitization Bypass): This 8.8-level

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 5, 2023

Multifactor Authentication (“MFA”) : NYDFS significantly expanded the scope of the proposed MFA requirements so that they are now aligned with the MFA requirements under the FTC Safeguards Rule. Risk Assessments : NYDFS removed in its entirety the previously proposed requirement under Section 500.9(d)

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Multifactor Authentication. The proposed amendments require a Covered Entity to use multifactor authentication (MFA) for all remote access to systems, third-party applications and all privileged accounts. These plans must be tested at least annually, and must be distributed and accessible to relevant employees.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 28, 2020

Fortunately, organizations can minimize the risk of these types of attacks by exercising key management. These controls should include the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to safeguard users’ accounts even in the event that threat actors succeed in compromising their credentials. A Streamlined Data Security Strategy.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 3, 2021

.” The vulnerabilities impact all embedded and IoT devices that use the Realtek RTL8710C module, they could be exploited only by attackers on the same Wi-Fi network or know the network’s pre-shared key (PSK) used to authenticate wireless clients on local area networks. ” continues the report.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

In May 2021, Peloton, the exercise company, found that its API was not authenticating users properly. To address issues such as authentication misconfigurations, organizations have been quick to adopt Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). It would be a shame if the API were non-performative, or worse if the API actually leaked data.

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Hunton Privacy

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Right to Request to Exercise Personal Data Rights (Rule 4.02 – Rule 4.07; 6.11). Authentication (Rule 4.08). of the proposed regulation requires “controllers” to establish “reasonable methods” to authenticate consumers who submit data rights requests. Below are key examples of topics addressed by the proposed regulations.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) when possible is also recommended. Exercising the principle of least privilege is always recommended: every user, app, program, and device should be able to access only the areas and data that are necessary for their function.

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Imperial Violet

DECEMBER 11, 2018

another concern is that if we don't exercise this ability now we might find it extremely difficult to deploy any eventual design. But by starting the deployment now it can hopefully make that replacement viable by exercising things like larger TLS messages. More practically, as we sail past the two year mark of trying to deploy TLS 1.3,

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Several readers pointed out one likely source — the website thispersondoesnotexist.com, which makes using artificial intelligence to create unique headshots a point-and-click exercise. Our community is all about authentic people having meaningful conversations and to always increase the legitimacy and quality of our community.”

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week, we discuss a Bank of England cyber resilience exercise, the latest cyber security news from the US Office of Personnel Management, the highlights of this month’s Patch Tuesday, and a surprising admission by a Japanese cyber security minister. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 16 November.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 1, 2023

Cyber hygiene practices can help you comply with these regulations If you feel that achieving compliance with these regulations (and many more) is a tenuous exercise, fear not! If you consistently practice good cybersecurity hygiene, you are already on your way to being compliant with NIS2 or the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Developers must also share the results of “red-team” exercises with the government. Finally, the Department of Commerce will develop new standards for content authentication and watermarking for AI-generated content, and U.S. New standards. The National Institute of Standards and Technology will set new standards for red-team testing.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2023

To make sure the exercise is effective and doesn’t inadvertently cause harm, all parties to a pentest need to understand the type of testing to be done and the methods used. Additionally, tests can be internal or external and with or without authentication. They can take more than a month to complete.

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