What To Do if You Receive an OTP Code You Didn't Request

Receiving a One-Time Password (OTP) code that you didn’t request over text or email could be a sign that someone is trying to log in to one of your online accounts to gain access to your private information. An OTP code is a numeric code used as an additional form of verification to authenticate users before they can log in to their accounts. As the name suggests, this code can only be used once.

10 Security Risks of Poor Access Management and How to Mitigate Them

Secure access management is more than just strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) – it includes a variety of processes and tools that create an integrated and comprehensive approach to safeguarding digital assets. To manage access effectively, organizations must implement strategies like continuous monitoring, adaptive access controls, and automated workflows for user provisioning and deprovisioning.

What Is AWS AppFabric?

Cloud environments have revolutionized how organizations operate, providing scalable, efficient, and cost-effective resources. However, this shift to the cloud introduces new challenges, particularly in managing and securing many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications that businesses rely on. AWS AppFabric exists to address these challenges by providing a solution for integrating, managing, and securing various applications.

A Practical Guide for Implementing and Managing Remote Access Solutions

Not long ago, remote access was reserved for a select few, such as traveling salespeople and senior executives. Today, it has become ubiquitous. Indeed, users across many roles and functions in the modern office now routinely connect to the corporate network from off-site locations and work with resources as if they were connected to the local network. However, allowing users to access corporate resources remotely introduces security risks, so robust management is vital.

How State and Local Governments Can Stay Safe From Cyber Attacks

Cyber threats are increasing and, unfortunately, local and state government entities have become top targets. In 2023, the FBI reported that government entities were the third most-targeted sector by ransomware, and Arctic Wolf’s own research saw the average ransom for government organizations top $1 million USD. And that’s just one kind of cyber attack.

CVE-2024-27348 - A Critical RCE Vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph Server

Apache HugeGraph-Server, a popular open-source graph database tool, has been found to have a critical security vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-27348. The vulnerability allows remote code execution (RCE), giving attackers the ability to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable servers. This blog explores the details of this vulnerability, its impact, and the necessary mitigation steps to protect affected systems.

How To Block EXE Files In Group Policy (& Other App Blocking Methods!)

In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding your organization’s network from unauthorized applications is paramount. One effective strategy is blocking executable (.exe) files using application blocking software or an Active Directory Group Policy. This tutorial will provide step-by-step guides that will teach you how to block executable files in Windows using various methods.