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Google Authenticator gets cloud 2FA code backups, doesn't yet provide end-to-end encryption

TechSpot

While cloud backups of OTP codes were one major piece of feedback from Google Authenticator users over the years, security researchers are asking said users to avoid enabling the new feature. At least for now, as the option is still lacking the additional protection layer that end-to-end encryption can provide.

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Cigna Health Data Leak Exposes Massive Provider Information Database

SecureWorld News

In a recent revelation, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data leak affecting one of the United States' largest health insurance companies, Cigna Health. Backup and disaster recovery : "This seems like common sense, but far too often I see companies hit by ransomware with no real backup.

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Steps to Take If Your WordPress Site Is Hacked

SecureWorld News

Scan for malware Numerous WordPress breaches involve backdoors, enabling attackers to bypass authentication and quietly carry out malicious activities. Research and select a reliable WP security plugin to address these issues thoroughly. Identify these problems by scanning your site for known vulnerabilities and hidden malware.

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Critical Assets Highly Exposed in Public Cloud, Mobile, and Web Apps

SecureWorld News

Developed by CyCognito's research division, the report is based on analysis of 3.5 Key findings from the CyCognito research include: 74 percent of assets with PII are vulnerable to at least one known major exploit, and one in 10 have at least one easily exploitable issue. Regular Backups: Regularly backup PII and other essential data.

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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

5G also includes secure identity management, enhanced authentication and a core network architecture that can support network slicing, continuous secure connectivity for mobile devices and lower latency.

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North Korean Threat Actors Targeting Healthcare Sector with Maui Ransomware

SecureWorld News

The Stairwell research team says that Maui "stood out" because it lacked some basic components commonly seen in other ransomware strains. It is because of this that researchers think Maui is manually operated, meaning the threat actor(s) is specifically choosing what files to encrypt and then exfiltrating the results.

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Five areas where EA matters more than ever

CIO Business Intelligence

But the practice of EA is booming today, and architects of any description are hard to find and “incredibly expensive,” says Gartner Research VP Marcus Blosch. . Forrester Research has identified more than 20 types of enterprise architecture roles being used by its clients. Planning for supply chain disruption.

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