GeekWire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Specifically, if we decode the various reports and connect the dots we can see that the SolarWinds attackers have targeted authentication systems on the compromised networks so they can log in to cloud-based services like Microsoft Office 365 without raising alarms. It’s a method for authentication (i.e. total) access.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As of 2023, threats to data integrity and authenticity are ever-present, and non-repudiation stands as a formidable shield against malicious actors attempting to conceal their actions. Collaborating harmoniously with authentication and encryption measures, non-repudiation forms a three-pronged security strategy.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2021

Here is how the business was affected, according to court documents: "In addition to the loss of gasoline sales, Plaintiff EZ Mart saw inside sales drop precipitously. Court documents list a number of ways Colonial allegedly failed at cybersecurity. For the rest of the list, read the EZ court documents.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 8, 2024

Backing up data involves making duplicates of information to safeguard it from loss or harm, encompassing various forms like documents, images, audio files, videos, and databases. Given their compact size compared to external hard drives, they are best suited for storing essential documents rather than entire system backups.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. They often exploit this information by demanding ransom or selling it on the Dark Web.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 9, 2024

transition Step 1: Locate, identify and document all the credit card flow in the organization, as stated by the following requirements applicable to all entities subject to PCI security compliance: 1.2.4 An accurate data-flow diagram(s) is maintained that meets the following: • Shows all account data flows across systems and networks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 22, 2024

From there, the persistent threat actors stealthily moved laterally, ultimately accessing sensitive corporate emails and documents over the course of several months. Attackers can always find a way into a network, so regular, air-gapped backups and a rapid response ransomware containment system should be part of the complete defensive stack."

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ardent's IT team detected suspicious activity on its network in the morning as families were prepping for their Thanksgiving feasts. However, there are two well-documented cases that come very close," said Kip Boyle, vCISO, Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC.

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Kitaboo

MARCH 26, 2024

eBook DRM implements total control over resources using technologies such as encryption and authentication. It includes methods like user authentication, verification, licensing of eBooks, encryption, etc. The possibility of piracy, theft, or redistribution need not worry publishers or content creators.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research shows there are more than 9,000 exposed Virtual Network Computing (VNC) servers that are being used without authentication, some of which belong to organizations in critical infrastructure. It relays graphical screen changes while transmitting mouse and keyboard inputs from one machine to another via a network.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2022

His collection of organizations became known as Pro Network Entities. Through his Pro Network Entities, Aksoy imported tens of thousands of fraudulent and counterfeit Cisco networking devices from China and Hong Kong, reselling them to customers in the U.S. and around the world. The indictment claims that the U.S.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

It combines zero-trust network access (ZTNA) , data loss prevention tools , and remote browser isolation (RBI) to enable advanced threat protection and complete control over data — regardless of how users access and manage it. Or a person may open a document using an unauthorized cloud-based PDF reader launched from the Play Store.

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The Verge

JANUARY 26, 2022

The strategy outlines the administration’s vision for moving government agencies towards a “zero trust” architecture — a cybersecurity model where users and devices are only given permissions to access network resources necessary for the task at hand and are authenticated on a case-by-case basis.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

If you can mandate strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for systems and data, you'll work wonders in preserving valuable data in transit. Integrate multi-factor authentication across all systems, apps, endpoints, and infrastructure with a validation request sent each time access is attempted.

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Dataconomy

MARCH 6, 2024

All details regarding the Houser LLP data breach In a disclosure made to the office of Maine’s attorney general on Wednesday, it was revealed that during the incident related to the Houser LLP data breach, certain documents were not only encrypted but also illicitly extracted from the company’s network.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 25, 2022

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is not enforced. Network devices are also often preconfigured with default administrator usernames and passwords to simplify setup. Network defenders should also be aware that the same considerations apply for extra software options, which may come with preconfigured default settings.

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CTOvision

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Enterprise security company, Palo Alto Networks has announced the latest release of its virtual firewall series (VM-Series). The latest Palo Alto Networks VM-Series release provides organisations with the ability to realise the full agility and … Read more on Telecompaper (subscription). DDN Insider. Upcoming Industry Events.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Hash functions are essential to the security and integrity of blockchain networks, ensuring the immutability of transaction records. Hash functions are also the foundation of digital signatures, serving to confirm the authenticity and integrity of digital documents and transactions.

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The Verge

MAY 21, 2021

Wired has published an in-depth feature on the 2011 hack of security company RSA, in which hackers stole the so-called “crown jewels of cybersecurity,” the secret keys forming a “crucial ingredient” of its SecurID two-factor authentication devices. Paranoia was beginning to take hold in the company.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 19, 2021

In March of this year, Zero-Day vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange Server were exploited, compromising thousands of computers and networks around the world. Microsoft previously attributed the attack to cybercriminal group Hafnium, a China-based espionage network, but there is now solid proof of who was behind the attack.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2021

As organizations around the globe continue examining their networks for tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) used in the SolarWinds cyberattack, something surprising is happening. This adversary has demonstrated an ability to exploit software supply chains and shown significant knowledge of Windows networks.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental. For instance, hardware- or software-based firewalls can monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic and block suspicious activity.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Also referred to as the "evil twin," the phony wireless network provides a would-be victim with an internet connection, possibly with a stronger signal than the original, with no heads-up visible to the naked eye. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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The Verge

AUGUST 19, 2021

Twitter hadn’t anticipated the authenticity of rank-and-file workers would ever be up for scrutiny. Twitter’s verification program, which it had just spent three years overhauling, had not anticipated a case in which the authenticity of rank-and-file workers would ever be up for scrutiny.

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ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This includes rigorous authentication procedures, regular vulnerability scanning, and refined access control for customer data. Network security firewalls might detect anomalous requests on an API, but that’s hardly a tailored API solution. It may mean inventorying API endpoints within your private network.

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Phil Windley

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The exchange of DIDs to form a connection with another party gives both parties a relationship that is self-certifying and mutually authenticated. Just as numerous application protocols ride on top of TCP/IP, so too can various application protocols take advantage of DIDComm's secure messaging overlay network.

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Crafty CTO

APRIL 23, 2024

That solution became high-maintenance quickly, since some of our team connected from a university campus network, where IP addresses rotated every few weeks. It turns out there’s more to robustly securing SSH than simply blocking network access. This lets the server authenticate communication from the client.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 25, 2024

That’s how you create extraordinary outcomes,” says Meerah Rajavel, CIO of Palo Alto Networks as well as a board member at three companies. Meerah Rajavel, CIO, Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Networks Visibility yields significant benefits. These] boosted my professional network, where I found additional inspiration and support.”

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Dataconomy

MAY 18, 2023

Security issues in cloud computing demand vigilant attention to protect sensitive data Never lose your ID, especially in cyberspace Cloud defense breaches In contrast to an organization’s local infrastructure, their cloud-based deployments reside beyond the network perimeter and are directly reachable via the public Internet.

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The Verge

AUGUST 3, 2020

Adobe has released more details on its Content Authenticity Initiative, a system for permanently attaching sources and details to an image. It’s set for a limited debut on Adobe’s Photoshop software and Behance social network by the end of 2020, and Adobe hopes for wider adoption soon after.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

The FBI believes that variants like Blindingcan are being used alongside proxy servers, maintaining a presence on victim networks. The malicious documents employed in this campaign used job postings from leading defense contractors as lures and installed a data gathering implant on a victim's system.

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Dataconomy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

“As of the date of this Report, we believe that the threat actor, who we suspect to be a cybercrime group, accessed Company administrative and user data from certain information technology systems and a small percentage of Company user accounts associated with employees and contractors,” Prudential stated in the SEC document.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 8, 2021

SecureWorld found the answer in the court documents that ok'd the Bitcoin seizure: "As alleged in the supporting affidavit, by reviewing the Bitcoin public ledger, law enforcement was able to track multiple transfers of bitcoin and identify that approximately 63.7 They notified the FBI of the attack and the decision to pay a ransom.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. One way that Emotet was so effective was due to its ability to spread via Microsoft Word documents. It was one of the most resilient malwares out there because of its unique way of infecting networks by spreading laterally after gaining access to only a couple devices.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 28, 2020

In April 2019, employees of the pharmaceutical company discovered that the software contained malware that created a backdoor on the company’s network. Recommend developing a network baseline to allow for the identification of anomalous account activity. Change passwords and do not reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Linux Academy

MAY 31, 2019

We use templates for network devices, workstations, laptops, and servers so that all of our devices match our security templates. Network Device Configurations. For network devices, we should consider using RADIUS/TACACS+ for authentication purposes, not a shared user account. Standardized Templates and Images.

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GeekWire

MAY 12, 2020

I started messaging the people who worked on them and they could visualize the code but the actual commands to quit or enter a formula or something required us all to go find documentation.” ” Other than that, he added, “I spent a lot of time on video and network drivers!”

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