Secrets in Plain Sight: Unveiling over 1 million secrets on public websites

Jul 2, 2024 By GitGuardian In GitGuardian
Join us at CodeSecDays for an insightful session with Cybernews researcher Vincentas Baubonis, who will reveal how their team discovered 1,141,004 secrets across 58,364 websites. Learn how exposed environment (.env) files containing passwords, API keys, and email credentials can lead to data breaches and site takeovers. We’ll discuss common leaked secrets like database credentials and AWS keys, and their impact, and share research methodology, ethical considerations, and steps to prevent exposure.
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Is It Safe To Accept Cash App Payments From Strangers?

Jul 2, 2024 By Keeper In Keeper
Although using Cash App is a convenient way to receive money from people you already know, Cash App is not safe when receiving money from strangers. Whenever you use a payment app like Cash App, it’s always better to receive money from people you trust to avoid being scammed by a stranger. Other payment apps besides Cash App include PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and Chime, among others.
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foresiet

Infosys McCamish Systems Ransomware Attack: Over Six Million Customers' Data Compromised

Jul 2, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
A significant ransomware attack on Infosys McCamish Systems, an outsourcing service provider for financial and insurance companies, has impacted over six million customers. The breach, which took place in late 2023, was only recently disclosed in a filing with the Maine Office of the Attorney General (OAG). This incident underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures such as stolen credentials detection, darknet monitoring services, and digital footprint analysis.
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neosystems

How CMMC Will Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture

Jul 2, 2024 By Caitlin Bognar In NeoSystems
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding critical data from unauthorized access is paramount. Our recent webinar, “Shut the Front Door,” provided invaluable insights aimed at business leaders, operations executives, and IT managers within the government contracting community, emphasizing the necessity of robust access control measures and adherence to regulations like the FAR, DFARS, and NIST 800-171.
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CrowdStrike

CISO Explains Switch from Microsoft to CrowdStrike for Cybersecurity

Jul 2, 2024 By Editorial Team In CrowdStrike
The CISO of a major insurance company recently switched from Microsoft to CrowdStrike for endpoint and identity security following a ransomware incident that Microsoft Defender failed to block. The following Q&A explains what happened, the fallout with Microsoft and how CrowdStrike delivered the protection, consolidation and support the CISO needed. Describe your security posture before the incident. I joined the company as CISO a few years ago.
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foresiet

Microsoft Warns Customers of Email Breach by Russian Hackers

Jul 2, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
In a recent security disclosure, Microsoft has warned more of its clients that Russian hackers have accessed emails exchanged between them and the company. This breach, attributed to the notorious "Midnight Blizzard" hacking group, has raised significant concerns about the security of communications with Microsoft.
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netskope

How to Navigate Data Security in the GenAI Era

Jul 2, 2024 By Richard Davis In Netskope
Since its mainstream emergence in 2022, generative AI has triggered a seismic shift in data management and security. It is estimated that one in four employees now uses genAI apps daily, often unbeknownst to their employer and IT team. This raises concerns, as genAI is designed with a voracious appetite for consuming both mundane and sensitive data. Effectively securing your data as genAI becomes prevalent is a strategic imperative.
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Hacked Customer Support Portal Being Used to Send Phishing Emails

Jul 2, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
A hacked customer support portal belonging to router manufacturer Mercku is being used to respond to customer queries with phishing emails, BleepingComputer reports. If a customer files a support ticket through the company’s Zendesk portal, they’ll receive an automated response that attempts to trick them into granting access to their Metamask cryptocurrency account.
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Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: A Deep Dive into Effective SIEM Strategies

Jul 2, 2024 By Sam Bocetta In LevelBlue
Comprehending and effectively addressing cybersecurity threats is paramount to organizational security. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, how companies respond to cybersecurity threats and how they take proactive steps to mitigate them will factor heavily into profitability, reputation and long-term success.
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