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foresiet

Inside the MOVEit Breach: How Cl0p and Nam3L3ss Expose Organizations to Ongoing Cyber Threats

Nov 12, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
In 2023, a critical vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer software (CVE-2023-34362) was weaponized by the Cl0p ransomware group, leading to a substantial leak of sensitive employee data from major global corporations. The flaw in MOVEit allowed attackers to bypass authentication and access secure files, resulting in a far-reaching data breach that impacted various sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and retail. Vulnerability Details and Affected Software Nam3L3ss: Profiling Cl0p Ransomware Data.
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idstrong

Google Voice Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe

Nov 11, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
Google Voice scams continue to pose a risk for users of this service. Scammers continuously attempt to lure users into divulging their verification PIN code. By stealing other people's Google Voice accounts, hackers and scammers impersonate their victims by luring others into fraudulent transactions. Scammers make millions per year using other people's Google Voice accounts. How should users protect their identification and PIN codes for bank accounts, travel sites, and Google Voice accounts?
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wallarm

The Hidden Costs of API Breaches: Quantifying the Long-Term Business Impact

Nov 11, 2024 By Wallarm In Wallarm
API attacks can be costly. Really costly. Obvious financial impacts like legal fines, stolen finances, and incident response budgets can run into the hundreds of millions. However, other hidden costs often compound the issue, especially if you’re not expecting them. This article will explore the obvious and hidden costs of API breaches, their long-term business impacts, and how you can communicate the importance of API security to business stakeholders and decision-makers.
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securitysenses

Is Your Social Media Growth Safe? Navigating Security Risks of Buying Followers and Likes

Nov 8, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In today's hyper-connected world, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become essential tools for personal branding, business marketing, and even social influence. With the rising importance of social media metrics such as follower counts and likes, there's been a surge in individuals and brands purchasing followers and likes to boost their online image. However, this seemingly quick way to boost social media presence comes with notable risks. When buying followers, ensuring social media security is crucial, as these practices can open doors to security vulnerabilities, account bans, and even reputational damage.
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foresiet

Nokia Data Breach via Contractor Exposed on the Dark Web: Foresiet Researchers

Nov 5, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
In recent events, Foresiet researchers identified a significant data leak involving Nokia's internal resources posted on a dark web marketplace. This leak, allegedly stemming from a third-party contractor working closely with Nokia on internal tool development, brings to light both sensitive code repositories and critical access credentials.
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idstrong

What is a Time-based One-time Password (TOTP)?

Oct 29, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
Authentication is the process that verifies the user's identity to control access to resources, prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to the system, and record user activities (to hold them accountable for their activities). It is used to authenticate users who log on to a server, ensure that software comes from a reputable source, and ensure that the person sending the message is who he says he is.
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salt security

Lessons from the Cisco Data Breach-The Importance of Comprehensive API Security

Oct 29, 2024 By Eric Schwake In Salt Security
In the wake of Cisco’s recent data breach involving exposed API tokens - amongst other sensitive information - the cybersecurity community is reminded once again of the significant risks associated with unsecured APIs. Though Cisco has asserted that the damage was limited to a public-facing environment, such breaches demand a more cautious evaluation. Exposing sensitive information like API tokens, credentials, and even source code can have broader security implications than initially apparent.
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securitysenses

Common Pitfalls in SOC 2 Compliance and How to Avoid Them

Oct 25, 2024 By Christian Khoury In SecuritySenses
I'm going to show you how to avoid the most common pitfalls in SOC 2 compliance. You'll be able to streamline your compliance process, ...without the stress of failed audits, endless documentation revisions, or expensive delays that could jeopardize key contracts. Mastering these strategies gives you a competitive edge, allowing you to breeze through the SOC 2 audit while others struggle with costly mistakes and missed deadlines.
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idstrong

Corporate Fraud: Detection, Prevention, and the Role of Corporate Fraud Attorneys

Oct 24, 2024 By Steven In IDStrong
The growing scale of organizations and the more opportunities to push the boundaries have led to an upsurge in corporate fraud in recent years. Fraud can be a deceptive action taken against a company or one carried out by the company. A company could commit fraud in many ways to improve its industry reputation and defend itself from audits. On the other side, a company may become a victim of financial statement fraud, asset theft, and corruption committed by its staff members.
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