Schneier on Security

JANUARY 28, 2019

The Japanese government's decision to log into users' IoT devices has sparked outrage in Japan. However, the government's plan has its technical merits. Many of today's IoT and router botnets are being built by hackers who take over devices with default or easy-to-guess passwords. I am interested in the results of this survey.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. A firewall audit is a thorough procedure that requires your IT and security teams to look closely at your firewall documentation and change management processes. Check firmware, too.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 30, 2024

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability.

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IT Governance

MAY 15, 2024

Physical access control, physical security monitoring, CCTV, and more When we hear the term ‘information security’ – or, for that matter, ‘ISO 27001’ – our thoughts usually turn straight to cyber security. However, physical security is also an important aspect of information and data security.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 6, 2021

As digital transformation kicks into high gear, it’s certainly not getting any easier to operate IT systems securely, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses. Just as quickly, other lax security practices became the order of the day. Related: Business-logic attacks target commercial websites.

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IT Governance

APRIL 8, 2020

As a reminder of that, we’re back with more of our experiences and advice on how to manage through the pandemic. We also have a selection of free tools to help you address some of the challenges you’ll face, and summarise the latest coronavirus-related security threats. IT Governance employee tips on working from home.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

A hacker managed to identify a weak spot in a security camera model. Usually, the default settings are not focused on security. Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Then, a hacker could intercept this exchange and retrieve passwords in plaintext form.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 13, 2022

These Russian cyber actors are government organizations and include other parties who take their orders from the Russian military or intelligence organizations – while not technically under government control. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a campaign to increase awareness of these risks to U.S.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Just a couple of months after that, World Rugby itself announced that one of its training websites had suffered a security breach that exposed subscribers’ account information. That’s why it announced it would pursue two measures designed to strengthen its national digital security posture ahead of these sporting events.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

But this also opens up a sprawling array of fresh security gaps that threat actors are proactively probing and exploiting. There’s a glut of innovative security solutions, to be sure, and no shortage of security frameworks designed to help companies mitigate cyber risks. However, this is overkill for many, if not most, SMBs.

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IT Governance

APRIL 30, 2019

There are more than 171,000 words in the English language, and yet millions of us can’t look beyond the word that’s right in front of us when selecting a password. Yes, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre)’s Cyber Security Survey found that 3.6 million Britons use ‘password’ as their password.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2021

Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Japanese computers hit by a wiper malware ahead of 2021 Tokyo Olympics Obtaining password hashes of Windows systems with PetitPotam attack. The post Security Affairs newsletter Round 324 appeared first on Security Affairs.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Some of the most popular brands don’t enforce a strong password policy, meaning anyone can peer into their owners’ lives. All too often, this gives them a false sense of security: when in fact, threat actors can not only access and watch your camera feed but exploit the unsecured device to hack into your network.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

I’ve written this countless times: keep your antivirus updated, click judiciously, practice good password hygiene. I agreed to give the company feedback about how they’re executing their business model. I also saw this as an opportunity to get better informed about consumer security concerns. DIY security.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Long run damage of 35-day government shutdown. This variant of Xbash is equipped to quietly uninstall any one of five popular types of cloud security protection and monitoring products used on such servers. Each of us have a responsibility to embrace best privacy and security practices. Use a password manager.

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The Texas Record

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Isn’t it fun to use different passwords for all of the dozens of accounts you use and just when you think you’ve got them memorized you’re forced to change them every few months? The standards on password usage are changing. Well, let me share some good news. Past ‘Best’ Practices. Like this: TxRecBi#1!

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Related: Embedding security into DevOps. Adopting and nurturing a security culture is vital for all businesses. Ted Harrington’s new book Hackable: How To Do Application Security Right argues for making application security a focal point, while laying out a practical framework that covers many of the fundamental bases.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2017

It only takes one password to fall into the wrong hands for cyber criminals to be able to access your systems and networks and cause harm. Sharing passwords often occurs because team members trust one another and share the workload, but what would happen if one of those employees turned rogue? forbids the practice.

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IT Governance

APRIL 15, 2020

That’s why each week we’re sharing our experiences, advice and guidance on how to manage through the pandemic. The video conferencing platform Zoom has been heavily criticised in recent weeks , amid a series of allegations related to its inadequate cyber security and privacy measures. Let’s take a look at what this week has to offer.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Vishing attempts to con potential victims into surrendering personal information such as passwords, card details and PINs, which can be used for identity theft. How does vishing work? Phony government agency In this scam, the caller claims to be from a government department and asks you to confirm identification details.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 24, 2019

One of cyber criminals’ favourite ways of hacking organisations is through brute-force or ‘password spraying’ attacks, which bombard targets with login attempts using lists of common passwords. So it was great news for criminals when the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) revealed that 23.2 million are using ‘qwerty’.

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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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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2020

Organisations often fall into the trap of lumping cyber security together with their other IT functions. Although they are obviously connected – anti-malware, firewalls and a host of other technologies are a core part of cyber security – there is a lot more to it. What they need is a wider understanding of cyber security.

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 9, 2020

The many privacy and security issues raised by IoT, however, are another story. The addressing of IoT privacy and security concerns lags far, far behind. And industry groups and government regulators are stepping up efforts to incentivize IoT device makers to embed security at the device level.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

But as is often the case with technological solutions, the benefits of convenience comes with security risks. In this blog, we look at the top five Cloud security challenges that organisations face, and provide tips on how to overcome them. You can find out how to get started with our Phishing Staff Awareness Training Programme.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

DataLocker honed its patented approach to manufacturing encrypted portable drives and landed some key military and government clients early on; the company has continued branching out ever since. So it’s easy to use for anybody; you don’t have to know how to do encryption. Park: Any industry that requires security.

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IT Governance

MAY 10, 2024

Expert insights into the benefits of each, misconceptions, timelines, and more Ashley ‘Ash’ Brett is an experienced cyber security advisor, who has carried out hundreds of Cyber Essentials Plus assessments. So, yes, Cyber Essentials takes a basic, cost-effective approach to security. What’s your response?

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 1, 2019

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month , where people are encouraged to brush up on their everyday information security practices. What is European Cyber Security Month? Cyber Security Month is an EU awareness campaign that promotes cyber security in the workplace and at home. Our shared responsibility.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2021

DEV-0343: Iran-linked threat actors are targeting US and Israeli defense technology companies leveraging password spraying attacks. Threat actors are launching extensive password spraying attacks aimed at the target organizations, the malicious campaign was first spotted in July 2021. ” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Quick response (QR) codes are a convenient format for storing all kinds of information in a readable and secure way, at least when correctly implemented. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, for example, governments have recently implemented QR codes to create Digital COVID Certificates for vaccination, tests status and other reasons.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Nowadays, small businesses are more susceptible to spear phishing since they lack the IT security infrastructure in larger organizations. Steps to effective security. Otherwise, they risk dire consequences.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2019

A white hat hacker discovered how to break Tchap, a new secure messaging app launched by the French government for officials and politicians. It aims at replacing popular instant messaging services like Telegram and WhatsApp for government people. or @elysee.fr email accounts) can sign-up for an account.

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IT Governance

JULY 23, 2019

Achieving effective cyber security doesn’t have to be a long and expensive process. Training courses show staff how security threats affect them and help them apply best-practice advice to real-world situations. Another way to get ahead of potential security incidents is to run regular vulnerability scans.

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IT Governance

MAY 29, 2019

If you haven’t reviewed your security practices in a while, now’s the time, because security researchers have spotted a surge in Emotet attacks in the past three months. Victims might be hit with ransomware, have their passwords or intellectual property stolen, or be used as conduits to other organisations.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

million – and it’s likely to rise as more governments levy fines for negligence, and customers increasingly blame businesses for data breaches instead of hackers. The post Small Breaches Can Make Big News: How to Protect Your Organization appeared first on Adam Levin.

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IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

If you’re an SME, cyber security might feel seem impossibly complex and filled with endless pitfalls. In this blog, we explain everything that small business owners need to know about protecting their organisations and reducing the risk of security breaches. Why cyber security presents unique risks for SMEs. Business disruption.

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