Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2023

j/5551112222 Zoom has an option to include an encrypted passcode within a meeting invite link, which simplifies the process for attendees by eliminating the need to manually enter the passcode. KrebsOnSecurity received a tip about the Zoom exposures from Charan Akiri , a researcher and security engineer at Reddit.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In March 2020, KrebsOnSecurity alerted Swedish security giant Gunnebo Group that hackers had broken into its network and sold the access to a criminal group which specializes in deploying ransomware. Acting on a tip from Milwaukee, Wis.-based ” It remains unclear whether the stolen RDP credentials were a factor in this incident.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Public cloud security refers to protections put in place to secure data and resources in cloud environments shared by multiple users or organizations. Major cloud service providers have generally had good security , so cloud users can be pretty confident in the security of their data and applications if they get their part right.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 396 appeared first on Security Affairs. A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 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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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Organisations are being warned about data breaches in the media, regulators are demanding improved information security and the public is getting more vocal when organisations make mistakes. You may well think that staying secure and pacifying all these groups is an expensive and seemingly impossible task. Use secure networks.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

He’d been on the job less than six months, and because of the way his predecessor architected things, the company’s data backups also were encrypted by Zeppelin. “We’ve found someone who can crack the encryption.” Then came the unlikely call from an FBI agent. “Don’t pay,” the agent said.

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IT Governance

JULY 4, 2019

Not every organisation will be confident enough in its long-term security to make the same choice, but we doubt any victim is happy to pay a ransom either. Top tips for defending against ransomware . You should e nsure that any organisation you work with has adequate security measures in place.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2023

That’s the case with Active Directory legacy protocols, so to help you secure your Active Directory environment, we’ve created a script to help you ensure that legacy protocols are disabled. Your primary goal in securing Active Directory infrastructure is to reduce the attack surface. has surpassed TLS 1.1 protocol.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Container security is the combination of cybersecurity tools, strategies, and best practices that are used to protect container ecosystems and the applications and other components they house. Container runtime security A container runtime is a type of software that runs containers on the host operating system(s).

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Archive Document Data Storage

JANUARY 2, 2018

2018 is here, and it’s time to revisit your data security strategy. In this blog post, we offer our tips for keeping your information safe all year long. Consider using a password manager to help you remember and encrypt your passwords. Design a Secure Destruction Plan. secure loading and unloading areas.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Alex Holden is founder of Hold Security , a Milwaukee-based cybersecurity firm. First spotted in mid-August 2022 , Venus is known for hacking into victims’ publicly-exposed Remote Desktop services to encrypt Windows devices. Encrypting sensitive data wherever possible. “ Cl0p ” a.k.a. healthcare organizations.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The new year brought few new vulnerabilities, and only Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) and Kyber, the quantum resistant encryption algorithm, publicized new vulnerabilities or fixes. Speed remains critical to security, but more importantly, patching teams need to make progress with patch and vulnerability management. x or 4.9.7

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

As a data-driven, security-focused company, we’ve rounded up our top tips inspired by World Password Day to help you improve your password game. But, unfortunately, we live in a world of constant hacking attempts and security breaches. The list below includes four easy and practical tips for creating better password policies.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Secure remote working tips and VPN insights from our senior penetration tester Leon Teale is a senior penetration tester at IT Governance. He’s also been featured in various articles relating to cyber security. So how can organisations efficiently secure their remote infrastructure? We sat down to chat to him.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In this blog, I take it a step further with a discussion about the options available for securing data. Not all types of encryption give you the coverage and flexibility you need. One of the most common and most effective approaches to protecting data is encryption. Important considerations to maximize your investment.

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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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OneHub

JULY 18, 2019

Unfortunately, for many small to medium-sized companies, the up-front capital expenses of cyber security are out of reach. If you’re researching cloud service providers, we suggest checking for the following must-have security features. 4 Security Features Only the Best Business Cloud Storage Providers Use. Data Encryption.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

From the very beginning of the cloud computing era, security has been the biggest concern among enterprises considering the public cloud. In addition, 95 percent of survey respondents confirmed that they are extremely to moderately concerned about public cloud security. What is cloud security?

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2020

While many companies have deployed extra measures to secure employees’ remote access to corporate resources and apps, it is important to think of all the necessary security measures to be taken in protecting sensitive data. Encrypt all sensitive data. Securely store your keys. Discover and classify your data.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. How Does Application Security Work? What Are the Types of Application Security?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

The main problem for remote workers is the threat to online security. Start by checking to see what security protocols your company has in place. Here are some cybersecurity best practices tips that apply more than ever when it comes to remote workers carrying out their duties securely. Secure home router.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device). a mobile device).

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 17, 2022

But that spending surge has brought with it a corresponding rise in payment security challenges. White said Visa has invested $9 billion over the past five years on fraud prevention, with half a billion of that focused on AI and data infrastructure to secure the petabytes of data Visa handles, an investment that turned out to be well timed.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 29, 2020

Facebook today announced new features for Messenger that will alert you when messages appear to come from financial scammers or potential child abusers, displaying warnings in the Messenger app that provide tips and suggest you block the offenders. That default Messenger encryption will take years to implement.

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Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

On February 22, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a blog post that provides tips on how consumers can use Virtual Private Network (“VPN”) apps to protect their information while in transit over public networks. The post points out, however, some privacy and data security concerns associated with using VPN apps.

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OneHub

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

4 tips for managing your digital business records. Records that are stored in the cloud have the added benefit of customizable security options. Determine a system for identifying the security level required for each type of record. That type of nuanced security isn’t available with a file that only has password protection.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

Launched in 2008, privnote.com employs technology that encrypts each message so that even Privnote itself cannot read its contents. com is currently selling security cameras made by the Chinese manufacturer Hikvision , via an Internet address based in Hong Kong. The real Privnote, at privnote.com. io seem like a legitimate website.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

The Conti ransomware gang hit infected the systems of industrial automation and Industrial IoT (IIoT) chip maker Advantech and is demanding over $13 million ransom (roughly 750 BTC) to avoid leaking stolen files and to provide a key to restore the encrypted files. billion in 2019. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Advantech).

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Threatpost

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The warning follows a Citizen Lab report that found the official, mandatory app has an encryption flaw that "can be trivially sidestepped." Besides burners, here are more tips on staying cyber-safe at the Games.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2020

API Security – There is a considerable demand for data-centric projects, that is why companies have quickly opened their data to their ecosystem through REST or SOAP APIs. Here are the simple tips for API security, let’s have a look! Encryption. Call Security Experts. Authentication. Just be cryptic.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2021

This latest high-profile example of security sloppiness was uncovered by a team of white hat hackers led by Ata Hakçil. There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted. WizCase reached out to PeopleGIS and the S3 buckets in question have since been secured.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Here are some other safety and security tips to keep in mind when shopping online: -WHEN IN DOUBT, CHECK ‘EM OUT: If you don’t know much about the online merchant that has the item you wish to buy, take a few minutes to investigate its reputation. -USE No, it’s best just to shop as if they’re all compromised.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 7, 2021

Secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Critical to STIR/SHAKEN. The statistics are alarming; with 75 percent of all scam victims being called by scammers who already had their personal information , including addresses, passwords and even social security numbers. Tue, 06/08/2021 - 06:30. About STIR/SHAKEN. CA root key integrity.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Ensure remote workers are more secure by following these five tips: Change the Default Password: Routers should have the manufacturer default password updated the moment it’s turned on and connected. Enable Wireless Encryption: Most households use wireless rather than cabled routers to access the internet.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Cloud security is an essential part of today’s cyber security landscape. To mitigate these risks, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) created the Cloud Security Principles , which outline 14 guidelines for protecting information stored online.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The 2020 Thales Data Threat Report-Global Edition indicates that we have reached a tipping point. Whatever the nature of the data stored in the cloud, it needs to be secured. As more sensitive data is stored in cloud environments, data security and privacy risks increase. Sage advice: encrypt everything.

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