eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

In 2017, more than 300,000 WordPress websites were affected by a malicious plugin that allowed an attacker to place embedded hidden links on victim websites. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use. When alerted to potential vulnerabilities, patch promptly. Bots and Botnets.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Downloadable malware : When clicked, links in emails or extensions on websites immediately download malicious software onto a host machine. A denial of service (DoS) attack overwhelms an enterprise resource, often an internal network or an important application, with too much traffic. They can also be aimed at internal networks.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

They discuss how software and IoT companies can avoid becoming the next Black Mirror episode and share resources that can help survivors (and those who want to help them) deal with the technology issues that can be associated with technologically facilitated abuse. What role might the security industry have in identifying or even stopping it?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Read on for more details on these threats or jump down to see the linked vendor reports. 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.

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

These efforts include targeting tax professionals, human resource departments, businesses, and other enterprises that store large amounts of sensitive financial information. Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Shop at reputable online retailers.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 7, 2023

The KnowBe4 blog initially reported on this hack on March 24, 2022 here: [link] and in our CyberheistNews May 17, 2022 here: [link]. Link to press release: [link] A Master Class on Cybersecurity: Roger A. This is an excellent article that exposes the vulnerabilities when communications systems are not secure by design.

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