IT Governance

JANUARY 9, 2023

IT Governance discovered 1,063 security incidents in 2022, which accounted for 480,014,323 breached records. 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. That represents an 14.8%

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

Expand the definition of a breach to include login credentials, meaning “a consumer’s user name or e-mail address, in combination with a password or an answer to a security question, that together permit access to an online account.” The law is enforceable by the Vermont Attorney General.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The ZIP file, titled “Changes to the vacation schedule”, contains a malicious link masquerading as a PDF document hosted on a SharePoint site. According to Fortinet, the document is sent as an attachment, which is presented as “a deliberately blurred image and a counterfeit reCAPTCHA”.

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IT Governance

JULY 11, 2022

IT Governance discovered 237 security incidents between April and June 2022, which accounted for 99,019,967 breached records. 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. Download now.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The most common of these errors are employees uploading a database to the Cloud but failing to establish password protections. One popular attack involves the scammer claiming to be a colleague, and sending a link to a document that’s stored in the Cloud. The website is simply designed to look like the real thing. Get started.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Google sued by New Mexico attorney general for collecting student data through its Education Platform. ObliqueRAT, a new malware employed in attacks on government targets in Southeast Asia. FBI recommends using passphrases instead of complex passwords. Data on Detection of Malicious Documents in Gmail are impressive.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

After SOX, executives must sign a document every year that states, under penalty of criminal prosecution if they lie, that the executives understand their financial statement. See the top Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools. For the board, they must publicly disclose their financial auditing expertise and experience.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 26, 2022

Meanwhile, other defences are simply a matter of education and effective management. Password security, another issue that respondents said they struggled with, can be addressed with staff awareness and password managers, such as 1Password and LastPass. Cyber threats in 2022.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

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. What does this mean? Vicious insider.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

million records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co.,

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IBM Big Data Hub

JULY 7, 2023

It means physically securing servers and user devices, managing and controlling access, application security and patching, maintaining thoroughly tested, usable data backups and educating employees. Require strong passwords. Strong passwords are your company’s first defense in protecting data and customer information.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 9 February 2018. According to Ormandy , Grammarly’s Chrome extension was exposing authentication tokens, potentially allowing anyone to log in to anyone else’s account and access all of their documents – and other data. Here are this week’s stories. That’s not all, though.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

You should also make sure firmware and software are up to date, check that default passwords have been changed and secure your physical premises. Physical records should be shredded, while digital documents and other relevant information – such as credentials and configuring information – should be wiped from hard drives.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2018

After all, the GDPR’s requirements include the need to document how you are staying secure. Password policies. There is so much advice on creating strong passwords , and so many warnings about the perils of weak ones, that there is simply no excuse for employees to use combinations such as “password1” or “0123456”.

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IT Governance

MAY 2, 2023

More worryingly, the same database contained usernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. Million Records Breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 13, 2024

This partner drives major identity-related initiatives and educates the market on how to protect identities. Employees, suppliers or consumers are completely overwhelmed by the proliferation of passwords to access the online services.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We each need to consider how these trends may affect our organizations and allocate our budgets and resources accordingly: AI will turbo-charge cybersecurity and cyberthreats: Artificial intelligence (AI) will boost both attackers and defenders while causing governance issues and learning pains.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires encryption or equivalent security measures to protect private student records.

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eDiscovery Daily

JANUARY 16, 2018

Because more than 90 percent of documents today are generated in electronic format, ESI is becoming more and more prominent in criminal matters, especially white collar criminal cases. 2D14-4283, Dec 7 2016) the State filed a motion to force Stahl to give up his password, alleging that there was no Fifth Amendment implication in doing so.

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eDiscovery Daily

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

At Appellant’s apartment, after the agents discovered a single computer, an HP Envy 700 desktop, which was encrypted with TrueCrypt, Appellant informed the agents that he lived alone, that he was the sole user of the computer, and that only he knew the password to his computer. We both know what’s on there.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

However, once the user downloads and extracts the file, the Redline Stealer (aka RedStealer) malware is activated and is capable of stealing passwords and downloading further malware onto the user's device." The criminals will often deploy phony but official-looking documents to press their case. with tax-related phishing emails.

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IT Governance

JULY 31, 2019

Croatian government targeted by mysterious hackers (unknown). OH-based Edgepark Medical Supplies notifies patients after a ‘password spray attack’ (6,572). LaPorte, Indiana, government pays $132 after its systems crippled by ransomware (unknown). New Bedford, MA, and Syracuse, NY, governments also hit by ransomware (unknown).

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IT Governance

MAY 10, 2022

To verify an account, individuals must provide Twitter with relevant documents. Users who complies with the request are unwittingly handing their information to scammers, who use the stolen credentials to reset the user’s password and take control of the account. NHS email accounts targeted by criminal hackers. Can you spot a scam?

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2022

While people need usernames and passwords to identify themselves, machines also need to identify themselves to one another. But instead of usernames and passwords, machines use keys and certificates that serve as machine identities so they can connect and communicate securely. Instead, they focus only on protecting human identities.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 4, 2017

In this case, that secret is her password and, well, just read it: My staff log onto my computer on my desk with my login everyday. To be fair to Nadine, she's certainly not the only one handing her password out to other people. In fact I often forget my password and have to ask my staff what it is. No one else has access.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Common compliance standards include GDPR, which governs data processing for EU members; PCI DSS, which guarantees safe credit card transactions; and NIST 800-53 for IT risk management. Is there cybersecurity training on best practices, including setting strong passwords in accordance with the organization’s policy?

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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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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2023

Organisations should also ensure that laptops are password-protected, and that sensitive information stored on portable devices are encrypted. It also reduces the risk of someone throwing out the documents when cleaning the desk. It’s why educating your staff on the importance of physical security is essential. Get started.

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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. They assist in documenting, tracking, and orchestrating incident response activities.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 16, 2024

GB database includes names, email addresses, phone numbers and passwords. GB Rebekah Children’s Services Source (New) Non-profit USA Yes 2,805 Butte School District Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Education USA Yes 2,658 Dignity Health Nevada St. Data breached: >7,000,000 records. Vauxhall Motors database with 5.5

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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. Throttling works as a safeguard against misuse and depletion of resources by governing the pace at which requests can be initiated. Germany, Canada, and the UK.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Increasingly, thought leaders, professional organizations, and government agencies are beginning to provide answers. Creating an enterprise-wide governance structure. Creating an Enterprise-Wide Governance Structure. Aligning cyber risk with corporate strategy.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

These controls include: Active Directory (AD): Manages users, groups, and passwords as a fundamental access control for an organization and the basis for most other security tools. Cybersecurity training : Educates employees regarding basic best practices to recognize attacks, avoid scams, and protect against breaches or data loss.

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IT Governance

JUNE 1, 2020

Wright County, MN, government notifies those affected by cyber attack (12,320). Online education site EduCBA discloses data breach after hack (unknown). Discord client hit by Trojan that grabs passwords and user tokens (unknown). Arbonne MLM data breach exposes users’ passwords (3,527).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Compliance and Audit Tools: Compliance and audit tools like GRC assist companies in adhering to applicable rules and industry standards by ensuring that security policies are followed and compliance is audited and documented.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 12, 2022

So if you're interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity, and you may not be looking at your conventional educational channels or avenues to pursue, we wanted to let you know that there may be some opportunities for you here to gain some world class training. That would help open doors into the job market. I think once or twice a year.

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