SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

As the internet rapidly expanded, so did viruses, malware and a plethora of attacks targeting end users and even their networks. This called for a standard that not only maintained privacy through encryption but also prevented malware all while affording users the ability to connect to their sensitive data from anywhere in the world.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 8, 2022

Enforcement authority: CISOs can enforce security policies and best practices internally. Security policies that harm the customer experience can result in lost sales and customer churn. Authentication options: Internally, CISOs have a range of strong authentication options, including smartcards and tokens.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 4, 2020

CISA reports on Chinese malware strain. And it's a malware strain used specifically by the Chinese government. A recent CISA Malware Analysis Report (with contributions from the FBI and DoD), outlines this new malware variant. How should you defend yourself or your organization about this new malware variant?

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Network World

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

And devices can only log in using two-factor authentication. Hill Deputy CIO Amendolia uses the example of the Super Bowl in February to illustrate how important this strict security policy is: “At that time, we successfully blocked 39,000 security-relevant events and 354,000 connections to or from blacklisted areas of the world.”

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CTOvision

JANUARY 24, 2017

In addition, all data should be encrypted before you send it , then authenticated at endpoints by the latest standards, such as IPsec or PAP. The code they use is designed to escape detection by common anti-malware solutions and can lie dormant for days or weeks until an opportunity presents itself. Data Breaches.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 23, 2022

The biggest risk with VPNs is that malware can get into a user’s system, effortlessly ride the VPN and potentially infect the entire enterprise. VPNs typically don’t scan for viruses or other malware. In a zero trust world, everything is authenticated, authorized, and continuously validated wherever it is found.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Checkers and Rally's (2019): The fast-food chain reported a point-of-sale malware attack affecting more than 100 locations. Additionally, enforcing least privilege policies by restricting elevated and contractor accounts to only the data and systems they specifically need is essential. Subway U.K. 2020): The sandwich chain's U.K.

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Phil Windley

AUGUST 28, 2023

My new book Learning Digital Identity from O'Reilly Media covers many of the topics in this post such as multi-factor authentication, authorization and access control, and identity policy development in depth. User Authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification (e.g.,

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Using the “same old” low-skill tactics, common tools, and a bit of social engineering, hackers can get around complex security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and identity and access management (IAM) systems. Let’s revisit the most prevalent security threats and see how they’re evolving in 2023.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 13, 2024

The chatbot works with the Department of Defense’s Common Access Card (CAC) authentication system and can answer questions and assist with tasks such as correspondence, preparing background papers, and programming. Technology is learned by doing,” said Chandra Donelson, DAF’s acting chief data and artificial intelligence officer.

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CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Unsurprisingly, there’s more to phishing than email: Email phishing: Attackers send emails with attachments that inject malware in the system when opened or malicious links that take the victim to a site where they’re tricked into revealing sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 25, 2024

Malicious browser extensions can introduce malware, exfiltrate data, or provide a backdoor for further attacks. Advanced threat intelligence and machine learning algorithms detect anomalies, phishing attempts, malicious file upload and download, and malware infections. To learn more, visit us here.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 10, 2022

So, if cyber thieves place malware within a spreadsheet or a slide set at a remote site, the tunnel would protect and transport the malware without question. Instead of being a locked door, VPNs became an open backdoor for the attackers to sneak malware into the heart of the enterprise network.

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In this article, we’re going to show you the exact steps you should take to layout an information security policy and plan of action for your small business. You also have to make sure you have a strong password policy. This is especially important if your company has a bring your own device policy. Start with the Basics.

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Network World

JUNE 6, 2024

Gartner cautions that Cloudflare lacks some features, such as file malware sandboxing, DEM, and full-featured built-in reporting and analytics. Features include the ability to support remote browser isolation, DLP, and cloud malware detection. How easy is it to apply security policies? Will I have fewer consoles?

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 12, 2022

A holistic solution reduces complexity and benefits the customer by only requiring them to define their policy once. ”. ZTNA assumes that nothing and no one can be trusted and applies policy-driven identity and access management to ensure that users can access only the applications and services they are authorized to use.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

Summary: This data breach was unique in the sense that there was not a breach in the company's servers, but an authentication error, meaning no authentication was required to view documents. They then gained access to a customer service database and uploaded malware to capture sensitive information. Who attacked: no attacker.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 13, 2023

Global instability complicates this situation further as attacks against critical infrastructure around the world spiked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the deployment of Industroyer2 malware that is specifically designed to target and cripple critical industrial infrastructure. Application of Zero Trust policies.

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CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

As a result, the potential for malware to become resident on home computers is increasing.”. Locandro highlights the need to focus on the securing the edge with cyber products which cover “end point” protection, two-factor authentication as well as employees keeping up to date with virus protection software on home computers.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

This is malware you'll want to watch out for. According to the new CISA report , Blindingcan is a new malware strain used by malicious North Korean cyber actors. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Inquire about their security policies, procedures, and incident response plans. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Mandating multi-factor authentication (MFA) bolsters security by necessitating multiple forms of verification, such as passwords combined with fingerprint scans or unique codes from security tokens.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 12, 2024

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

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Implement comprehensive security policies The foundation of good security is strong policies that are clearly communicated to all employees, especially remote staff spread across regions. Some key policies around access control, acceptable use, risk assessments, and incident response will prove invaluable.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 3, 2024

The access was possible because the demo account was not behind Okta or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), unlike Snowflake's corporate and production systems. A better solution is to move towards passwordless authentication wherever possible. It did not contain sensitive data. MFA as a user experience is far from perfect.

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TM Forum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The modus operandi used by cybercriminals and fraudsters to attack either also differed, wherein cybercriminals would use viruses such as trojans, malware, SQL injections, or brute force/DDoS attacks. Both, however, lead to the same repercussions – loss of revenue and reputation.

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Kitaboo

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Steps to Select a Secure Content Distribution Platform Examine Security Features Check Privacy Policy Review Data Backup and Recovery Options Assess Authentication Methods Evaluate Platform Permissions III. This includes hacking, malware, service denial, loss of access, etc.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specific ransomware and malware strains affecting schools. Aside from ransomware, malware has also been a problem for K-12 schools. Though not as prevalent as ransomware and malware, there have been reports of DDoS attacks on schools, as well as video conference interruptions by cyber actors. Now, let's look at some specifics.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

As with all technology introductions, it’s important to have clear security policies, tools, processes, and training. Malware Distribution: Cloud exploitation can involve hosting or distributing malware through cloud-based platforms or services. What can businesses do?

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Galido

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

And you’ve enabled two-factor authentication. Potential clients visit your site, and their systems are attacked by malware. As a result, Google has a no-tolerance policy for malicious code on sites. Run regular scans on your site to check for malware or signs that it’s been hacked. What about your website?

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In one strategy, brand impersonation phishing, attackers send a phishing email designed to look like a favorite retailer, enticing their target to click a link for a discount, when in fact the link downloads malware to their device.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The research team's investigation revealed that "the threat actor launched credential stuffing attacks against high-risk accounts that didn't have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled and leveraged the unsecured administrator accounts to gain initial access.". There is a reason why everyone talks about enabling MFA!

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

This has not changed with remote workers and should not be considered as part of any new policies and scope. Odds are, your employee code of conduct and security policies do not contain any such provisions, nor would teams sign off on their inclusion. Social media accounts associated only with personal, non-business usage.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Uber says the threat actor was able to compromise an Uber EXT contractor's account with credentials likely purchased on the Dark Web, after the contractor's personal device had been infected with malware. When restoring access to internal tools, we required employees to re-authenticate.

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Network World

MAY 17, 2024

Each AS creates rules and policies for how traffic moves within its network. The absence of security and authentication controls, particularly in early drafts of BGP, makes it challenging to verify the legitimacy of route operations, leaving networks vulnerable to unauthorized route advertisements.

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Kitaboo

MAY 7, 2024

Standard Features of Document Security Restricted Access DRM Authentication Mechanisms Encryption IV. At each stage, it is essential to protect the data with proper practices, policies, and technologies. These techniques cover a wide range, from malicious activities like digital malware infecting networks to phishing scams.

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Galido

JULY 30, 2019

Millions of malware attacks are launched at businesses and individuals each and every day, and your business is vulnerable to attack. Put two factor authentication into place. By now, you should be using two-factor authentication (known as 2FA) for your own personal data protection, and if not, you need to start!

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