Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The FBI is warning companies about the use of out-of-date Windows 7 systems, desktop sharing software TeamViewer, and weak account passwords. Set random passwords to generate 10-character alphanumeric passwords. If using personal passwords, utilize complex rotating passwords of varying lengths. Windows 10).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2023

If your friend or colleague is suddenly asking you for money or to change your password, call them on the phone and ask if they really sent the message. Use a strong password and store it correctly: Strong passwords consist of a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols such as punctuation.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2021

References Trying to get local control of Tuya lights is an exercise in absolute futility (read the thread to feel my pain ??) But as I say in the video, it has all been worth it and I do get a lot of enjoyment from playing with it all ?? That and many other cyber things in this week's update.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

Control Access Ensuring password security is one of the easiest steps you can take to protect your data, devices, and accounts. Create complex passwords that cannot be easily guessed and are different for each account. A password manager is an effective way to keep track of many complex passwords.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2021

20, the Controller’s Office said that for more than 24 hours starting on the afternoon of March 18 attackers had access to the email records of an employee in its Unclaimed Property Division after the employee clicked a phishing link and then entered their email ID and password.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. the extension matches the file header).

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Exercise caution when opening e-mail attachments even if the attachment is expected and the sender appears to be known. the extension matches the file header).

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 10, 2020

(this was just super good fun, it's now all hooked up to Alexa too) Pwned Passwords is getting bigger and bigger (more than half a billion queries in a month now) I hate spam and I hate being asked to link to spammy articles (but I love the outcome of this blog post!)

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AIIM

APRIL 16, 2020

But, as you start your social distancing/remote working, there are certain strict and important practices that every organization will have to exercise. 2) Running a Password Audit Among Employees. In the matter of security policy, every organization must run a password audit to audit employee’s passcodes. Let’s get started!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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Hunton Privacy

MAY 13, 2021

These security measures include encryption, a password reset capability (if a password is used by the system) and regular updates to firmware to address security vulnerabilities. Building owners would be required to implement security measures to protect tenants’ data and the data of any other users of the smart access system ( e.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Advise all employees to exercise caution while revealing sensitive information such as login credentials through phone or web communications. Viable choices such as hard tokens allow access to software and verifies identity with a physical device instead of authentication codes or passwords.

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IT Governance

JUNE 22, 2023

This can include passwords, cookies, browsing history and bank payment details. 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.”

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Data Protection Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This new version of the proposed regulation deletes the previous requirements for Class A companies to conduct weekly vulnerability scans, as well as the requirement to use password vaulting for privileged access. Note that covered entities would have 18 months to implement this password-blocking requirement.)

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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

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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. ” Read next: Container & Kubernetes Security Best Practices.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 5, 2023

Security Measures Automated Password Blocker : NYDFS clarified that the requirement for Class A companies to implement “an automated method of blocking commonly used passwords” applies only to accounts on information systems “owned or controlled by a Class A company” and for all other accounts only where “feasible.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Have a cyber incident response plan, and exercise it regularly with stakeholders in IT, cybersecurity, and operations. Enforce multifactor authentication for all remote access to ICS networks and devices whenever possible.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The stolen information allegedly included names and identifying information, hashed passwords, security questions and answers, family information, Social Security numbers, lab results, health insurance information, doctor’s names, and medical conditions, among other things.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2021

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

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Exposed data include login username, name, email address, hashed passwords, last IP address used to access the forums, and some social media usernames for a limited number of users. “The account passwords were encrypted in vBulletin for the Comodo Forum users, but a password change is recommended as part of good password practices.”

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

service account, admin accounts, and domain admin accounts) to have strong, unique passwords. If using Linux, use a Linux security module (such as SELinux, AppArmor, or SecComp) for defense in depth.

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Security Affairs

MAY 12, 2022

Protect internet-facing services Defend against brute force and password spraying Defend against phishing. Develop and exercise incident response and recovery plans. Below is the list of recommendations included in the guidance: Prevent initial compromise. Improve security of vulnerable devices. Apply the principle of least privilege.

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IT Governance

JULY 13, 2023

In these exercises, the red team faces off against their counterparts, the blue team, in a battle to control a particular asset. It’s therefore no surprise that red teams, like cyber criminals, target usernames and passwords ruthlessly, with an assortment of tactics ranging from brute-force attacks to phishing scams.

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IT Governance

APRIL 15, 2020

Researchers believe the information was compromised elsewhere, but the attacks used credential-stuffing attacks to confirm that people had reused their passwords on Zoom. In other words, if you created a Zoom account using the same username and password that you’ve used elsewhere, attackers may have been able to access your account.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In an ideal world, a team should also have the time to perform drills or tabletop exercises to simulate an event and practice the reporting process. This can be satisfied through periodic vulnerability scans, penetration tests, and asset-recovery exercises. Practice can reveal overlooked information or expose unrealistic requirements.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 28, 2022

Organizations can use the logs to look for password spray activity, identify unusual activity in dormant accounts, or identify when an IP address is not consistent with the user’s expected location. Create, Maintain, and Exercise a Cyber Incident Response, Resilience, and Continuity of Operations Plan.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 25, 2019

Facebook is prohibited from asking for email passwords to other services when consumers sign up for its services. Facebook is prohibited from making any misrepresentations to the assessor. Under the order, these assessments will continue for a period of 20 years.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Red and blue team exercises can go beyond individual pentests to include comprehensive, ongoing testing objectives. Pentesters, posing as red teams, may previously inform the blue team, or security team, about the nature of the simulation, or they may not.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But an exercise in Boston last week showed how hackers can compromise the vote without ever touching an election system. But an exercise in Boston last week showed how hackers can compromise the vote without ever touching an election system. That’s the scenario of an exercise that took place high above Boston last week.

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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

JUNE 24, 2021

A key component of delivering these capabilities securely is to ensure the authenticity and validity of the identity of individuals exercising these data rights. The use of asymmetric cryptography helps to mitigate all known attacks that target “shared” credentials like passwords. Data security. Encryption Key Management.

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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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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. This includes using weak passwords that can be easily compromised or stolen and misconfiguration errors of cloud-based apps and platforms.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The increasing incidence of Apple security vulnerabilities emphasizes the importance of frequent upgrades and exercising vigilance when using shortcuts from untrustworthy sources. Users should upgrade the Shortcuts software as soon as possible. CISA released a list of mitigations against LockBit’s activity.

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