IT Governance

MAY 7, 2024

Source (New) Construction USA Yes 489 ClearVision Optical Source (New) Retail USA Yes 261 Symphony Financial, LLC. Source (New) Manufacturing USA Yes Unknown Human Events. Most notably, it’s banning bad default passwords on IoT (Internet of Things) devices, becoming the first country to do so.

Data breaches 59

Data breaches Education Manufacturing Retail 59

IT Governance

DECEMBER 1, 2020

million) Phil i ppines COVID-19 track and trace app leaks citizens’ data (unknown) Contractor mistakenly removed data from Hong Kong’s Queen Mary Hospital (442) Cloud Clusters Inc.

Data breaches 137

Data breaches Ransomware e-Discovery Personal data 137

IT Governance

MAY 24, 2024

Very basic controls can get you a long way: Strong passwords and MFA [multifactor authentication] Anti-malware software Secure configuration Regular patching Firewalls Not doing these types of things just makes you a more likely target. How do you detect an anomaly or a suspicious event? Security events. And at 1:00 am?

Risk 118

Risk Security Ransomware Phishing 118

ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

Passwords are everywhere, but they probably weren't intended to be used as much as they are today. Maybe you are at an organization that requires you to change your passwords every 90 days or so, and so you have password fatigue -- there are only so many variations you can do every 90 days or so. I must have the password.

Passwords 52

Passwords Authentication Access Data breaches 52

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.

Phishing 105

Phishing Ransomware Passwords Access 105

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.

Cybersecurity 121

Cybersecurity Ransomware Passwords Cloud 121