IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

It emerged this week, according to the New York City Department of Education, that data from a further 381,000 students was also compromised in this incident. None definitely haven’t had data breached. Most notably, it’s banning bad default passwords on IoT (Internet of Things) devices, becoming the first country to do so.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

We also give ransomware its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. It’s hard to know definitively how many personal records are compromised each year, because few publicly disclosed incidents contain this information.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 19, 2022

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. The other big contributors were the education sector (39 incidents), technology (33) and retail (25). How many records have been compromised?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. They’ll review the breach, mitigate the damage and ensure that you are up and running again as soon as possible. How many records have been compromised?

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2022

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (35 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (18) and retail (16).

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. The other big contributors were the technology and media sector (36 incidents), the education sector (25), professional services (16) and retail (14).

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Broken authentication happens because of poor password creation, compromised password storage systems, and vulnerabilities in the encrypted authentication framework. Educate Developers and Users Provide secure coding training to your development team and consistently deliver security awareness training to API users.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The Threat is Definitely Real. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Poor credentials.

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Data Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Changes to the Definition of Businesses Subject to the CPRA. The CPRA adjusts its definition of a “business” as defined by the CCPA; broadening the scope in some cases, and narrowing it in others. The CPRA expanded the definition of a business in several respects. However, in some cases, the definition of “business” is narrowed.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

It provides an additional degree of security beyond just a login and password. MFA normally consists of a password, a physical device such as a smartphone, and biometric data such as a fingerprint. When accessing critical systems, apps, or data, MFA requires users to submit extra authentication factors in addition to their passwords.

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IT Governance

JULY 10, 2023

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. It was followed by the education sector (51) – and between them they accounted for 48% of all incidents that we identified.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In effect, the law increased criminal and financial liability for managers and board members even as it avoided any definition of financial competence. Formal and informal education on cybersecurity topics should be provided for executives, board members, and even for the organization as a whole. SEC cybersecurity policies preparation.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Before that, he taught computer systems and network technologies in further and higher education. But I see setting a minimum baseline that organisations must meet as a definite positive. Now, Cliff supports clients with their cyber security requirements, helping them prevent and manage cyber incidents.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached. Among those affected was SAP SE. The researchers discovered credentials that provided access to 95,592,696 artifacts, as well as download permissions and some deploy operations. 19 of them are known to have had data exfiltrated or exposed. Organisation name Sector Location Data exfiltrated?

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2021

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. The education, technology and retail sectors were the other big contributors to Q2’s total with 44, 42, and 41 incidents, respectively.

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IT Governance

APRIL 12, 2023

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. It was followed by the education sector (55) – and between them they accounted for 45% of all incidents that we identified.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 3, 2018

The first line of defense is education. 12345678 and “password” are not strong passwords. To develop a strong password use a phrase and add some numbers and symbols – but make sure it’s not a quote from your Facebook page! You’ve heard it a zillion times, but it’s still prevalent.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

FRANK: Like a password policy problem. We don't think passwords are long enough so we need to make passwords longer, well, really what's the root problem that you're trying to address? We're in this constant policy update, the longer passwords didn't work so now we need to add special characters.

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eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 6, 2020

PASSWORDS AND FIFTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION. What better place to start than two of the most notable cases of this (or any other) year, dealing with forced provision of device passwords and the application of the “foregone conclusion” exception of the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.

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OneHub

JULY 12, 2019

They’re the result of poor password security. The conception of cloud services can be traced back to the 1950s, so it can be said that the cloud has some definite staying power. This anticipated jump has allowed cloud storage to surpass several other industries , including education services, corporate management, and utilities.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Yes, so our job is to figure it out and apply appropriate steps of actions in the environment, and also we do deliver education. Of course it's an edited version of the tool that's written by Benjamin Delby , but we've got definitely much much more tools that we have, like, written from zero, from this crutch in house.

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eDiscovery Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In case you’re not clear what “phishing” is, here’s a definition (straight from Wikipedia ): Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

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IT Governance

APRIL 28, 2021

We also place ransomware in its own category, due in part to the frequency of attacks and in order to differentiate it from intrusions that may be harder to detect, such as password breaches. Phishing attacks (22%) were the next most frequent form of cyber attack, followed by password breaches (19%).

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 4, 2023

There's definitely some tricky things in the cloud. And so you know, this is definitely one of those challenges people are facing and you know, one of the groups that we track at the moment for hacking group, they compromise. I've seen over my last 16 odd years in cybersecurity. CAMPBELL: The cloud is a real enabler.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

According to a listing on a popular hacking forum, the database includes customers’ names, email addresses, hashed passwords, and more. Only 3 definitely haven’t had data breached. Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

“That’s why we are constantly working to foster relationships with organizations outside of Google that are also committed to educating users and advancing cybersecurity.” Still, he noted, “the ongoing efforts undertaken by Google are certainly better than non-feasance and will definitely prevent some cyberattacks.”

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Data Protection Report

MARCH 7, 2024

The proposed definition of “listed identifier” is Full or truncated government identification or account number (such as a Social Security Number, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, or Alien Registration Number) [Note that this definition apparently includes truncated Social Security Numbers.]

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Organizations can help prevent their computers from becoming part of a botnet by installing anti-malware software, using firewalls , keeping software up-to-date, and forcing users to use strong passwords. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. Examples of Botnet Malware Attacks.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yesterday, I wrote the first part of this 5-part series on fixing data breaches and I focused on education. It's also geographically specific in that there are different legal definitions in different places and indeed different social expectations due to cultural differences too. Best of all, it's about prevention rather than cure.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. The FaceTime bug definitely proves that your phone can be used as a remote listening device "without any authentication" — Marcus J. Enable 2FA and get a password manager.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Vamosi: So let's first ground ourselves in a common definition of what is and what is not stalkerware. Vamosi: This definition is precise and well suited for apps that record or transmit data in secret. So one of the definitions in that definition of stalkerware. So, according to the coalition against stalkerware.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. Remote access trojans (RATs): RATs can be used to remotely gain control of a machine, placing the user’s privacy and security at risk.

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Data Matters

JUNE 29, 2018

The definition of personal information under AB 375 is expansive. education information. In addition, the business must ensure that all individuals responsible for handling requests and compliance with AB 375 are educated about relevant aspects of the bill and how to direct consumers to exercise their rights under these sections.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevention: Require multi-factor authentication (MFA) , educate users on password security, and regularly monitor accounts for suspicious activities. Staff Education: Train employees on cloud security best practices and the possible risks associated with cloud use. Also read: What is Private Cloud Security? Try free for 30 days!

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