CIO Business Intelligence

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I also emphasized that companies need to urgently review their employee access protocol, writing that companies must “ make it a point to do continuous employee training to help your teams avoid being duped by phishing and malware tactics.” IBM Security pegged that same number higher, to 95%. Ransomware, Security

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CIO Business Intelligence

AUGUST 29, 2024

When you add multi-factor authentication (MFA) resets to the picture, that number is likely even higher. A Forrester study found that companies spend $87 per password reset (adjusted for inflation in 2024), which amounts to a whopping $795 per employee annually. But what happens when a user can’t access their authenticator app?

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2023

A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Newly discovered stealer families include modules that specifically steal logs from MFA applications, like the Rhadamanthys malware. This demonstrates a focus on collecting data from multi-factor authentication tools.

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CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A recent study shows that 98% of IT leaders 1 have adopted a public cloud infrastructure. Why securing cloud workloads is an urgent matter In recent years, major cloud service providers encountered 6,000 malware samples actively communicating with them, underlining the magnitude of cloud security challenges. 8 Complexity.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

According to a Ponemon Institute study, the data breach cost for healthcare organizations without encryption was $380 per record, compared to $230 for those with encryption. Endpoint Security: Securing endpoints, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, is crucial in preventing unauthorized access and malware infections.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Ultimately, they remain an adaptable and evolving threat that must be closely studied by defenders seeking to stay one step ahead.". Use of credentials likely obtained from an info-stealer malware campaign by a third-party actor to gain initial access to organizations.". 7 recently observed tactics used by Nobelium.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When the false information gets tampered with, the company is alerted and can choose to either kick out the bad guys or isolate them from the rest of the network to study their methods. Unlike the older honey pot technology, it isn’t just designed to study attackers, but it can stop them outright. Subscribe now: Click Here!

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Galido

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In one study, it was found that 60% of businesses were victims of insider attacks in 2019. Install Anti Malware Software and Prevent Phishing Attacks. Another important piece of software that you should install is anti-malware software. Focus on Insider Threats. 70% reported that these attacks were becoming more frequent. “

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

For years, this group has hijacked accounts, deployed malware, and used novel techniques to conduct espionage aligned with the interests of the Iranian government.". The group used ahead-of-the-curb methods by mixing in multi-factor authentication instructions to build in trust for more skeptical users.

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The Accidental Successful CIO

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, no matter how many firewalls we put in place or how effectively we implement two-factor authentication we still need to understand the weakest link in our security system: our employees. However, studies have shown that this type of training is not effective. – Dr. Jim Anderson. Blue Elephant Consulting –.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Additionally, assess their track record by reviewing case studies or testimonials from other clients. 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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Vox

JUNE 18, 2022

Call it “cosmic malware.”. But the news is a reminder that there is little in the way of clear agreement about how the world should handle an authenticated message from an apparent alien civilization, or whether it can even be done safely. Cosmic malware. It would be through information that could be sent far faster. Phoning ET.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2023

Without adhering to the kind of consistent cybersecurity standards that CREST supports, it has the potential to weaken their defenses by creating holes and cracks where attackers can hide malware." On the plus side, they did mention multi-factor authentication and EDR. Scranton says: "This is a how-to case study.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 9, 2015

A more modest and more recent estimate by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) places the figure at $100 billion annually. A telling statistic comes from a 2012 study of cyber crime by the Pokemon Institute. A telling statistic comes from a 2012 study of cyber crime by the Pokemon Institute.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It serves as a vessel for various strains of malware, including ransomware, and underlies data-stealing campaigns that target large organizations and individuals alike. To view it, the unsuspecting person has to go through a rabbit hole of authentication steps. And for good reason.

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Galido

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Therefore, we must keep private data such as our first and last name, address, where we work or study, etc. If we are starting to play new online game, we must always verify that the server we are using has the correct encryption and authentication before starting to play. This will prevent malware from affecting our files.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware. Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé

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Dataconomy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Your mic puts you at risk of hacks with 95% accuracy In a groundbreaking study reported by Bleeping Computer , a team of researchers hailing from British universities has unveiled a startling new threat: acoustic hack. These include regular software updates, employing robust encryption methods, and implementing multi-factor authentication.

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GeekWire

JULY 24, 2020

based startup that helps developers build identity authentication capabilities into their applications, reached that status last year with a massive $103 million round. Its platform includes services including single sign-on, two-factor authentication, password-free login capabilities and the ability to detect password breaches.

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Dataconomy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The study indicates that without AI involvement, a breach on average costs around £3.4m, but with an application of AI, it drops to roughly £1.8m, making a near 50% reduction. The latest report from Qrator Labs indicates a 40% rise in attacks during the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

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Phil Windley

JANUARY 16, 2025

Using the stolen credentials, the hackers infiltrated Targets network and installed malware on the retailers point-of-sale systems, enabling them to collect customer data. Cyber Case Study: Target Data Breach provides more details. Notes The story is interesting beyond the fact that it highlights the need to properly manage access.

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Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the event of a security incident, such as a data breach or malware attack, the MSSP springs into action. Reputation Research the MSSP’s reputation in the industry, including online reviews, case studies, and testimonials from previous clients.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

So we include other telemetry that seeks to authenticate that the entity logging in is who they say they are. Without a basic ability to authenticate these characters, there’d be no drama, no romance, no tragedy. So that’s why you need multi factor authentication. Think about it. And important.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 22, 2023

You need some form of authentication to access it that might be through a login and password or through a paywall or other sorts of authentication methods. To write scripts for malware. Now generative AI can produce malware. It ended up producing keylogging malware. That is your private emails. Or can it really?

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were. I don't think it has been studied that much. I got my start writing about malware, this was back even before the term malware existed.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were. I don't think it has been studied that much. I got my start writing about malware, this was back even before the term malware existed.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

And if you could initiate a heartbeat before authentication was complete on the site, you could smash and grab the encrypted information before anyone even knew who you were. I don't think it has been studied that much. I got my start writing about malware, this was back even before the term malware existed.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities.

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