cybersecurity

Two-Factor vs. Multi-Factor Authentication: What’s the Difference? | McAfee Blog

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Two-Factor vs. Multi-Factor Authentication: What’s the Difference? | McAfee Blog

In recent times, the humble password’s efficacy as a security measure has come under scrutiny. With tendencies to be easily guessed, stolen, or bypassed, passwords have been deemed inadequate for securing sensitive information. Thankfully, more secure alternatives have emerged, with terms such as “two-factor” and “multi-factor” authentication gaining traction. However, these terms may seem abstract to those unfamiliar with them, potentially leading to confusion about their functions and differences. This article aims to break down…

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EleKtra-Leak Campaign Uses AWS Cloud Keys Found on Public GitHub Repositories to Run Cryptomining Operation

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EleKtra-Leak Campaign Uses AWS Cloud Keys Found on Public GitHub Repositories to Run Cryptomining Operation

In the active Elektra-Leak campaign, attackers hunt for Amazon IAM credentials within public GitHub repositories before using them for cryptomining. Get tips on mitigating this cybersecurity threat. Image: WhataWin New research from Palo Alto Networks’s Unit 42 exposes an active attack campaign in which a threat actor hunts for Amazon IAM credentials in real time in GitHub repositories and starts using them less than five minutes later. The final payload runs customized Monero cryptomining software…

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Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

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Could Australia’s Cybersecurity Strategy Benefit From More Data Science Rigour?

The success of Australia’s six-shield cybersecurity strategy could depend on how well the nation manages the vast pools of data that will underpin the identification and mitigation of cyberthreats. Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil recently revealed details of Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023–2030. Designed to protect Australia in a fast-moving threat environment, the strategy would rely on building six cyber shields around the Australian nation. Jessie Jamieson, staff research engineer for decision science operations…

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Celebrating Latinas in Tech

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Celebrating Latinas in Tech

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Cindy Valladares and Laura Elena Garza discussed their experiences as Latinas in tech. Valladares, director of brand strategy, customer advocacy, and storytelling at Cisco security, and Garza, manager of the Site Reliability Engineering Delivery team for Cisco Duo, hadn’t met before but quickly connected over how their cultures have impacted their lives and careers and how they both currently call the Pacific Northwest home. If you also value connection, authenticity,…

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Top 5 Things to Know About Recent IoT Attacks | McAfee Blog

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Top 5 Things to Know About Recent IoT Attacks | McAfee Blog

Recent Internet attacks have caused several popular sites to become unreachable. These include Twitter, Etsy, Spotify, Airbnb, Github, and The New York Times. These incidents have highlighted a new threat to online services: botnets powered by the Internet of Things (IoT). Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have been around for over a decade and, for the most part, have been handled by network providers’ security services. However, the landscape is changing. The primary strategy…

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Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

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Australian CEOs Struggling to Face Cyber Risk Realities

Image: ImageFlow/Adobe Stock Fear and the more technical aspects of cybersecurity are still stopping Australian CEOs from engaging more deeply with cybersecurity risks, despite a string of high-profile cyberattacks that have hit Australian brands, including Optus and Medibank and millions of their customers. New research from consulting firm Accenture found that only one in five (19%) of Australian CEOs are currently dedicating board meetings to discussing cybersecurity issues, while 34% think cybersecurity isn’t a strategic…

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Cybersecurity: Miscalculating Cyber Threats | McAfee Blog

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Cybersecurity: Miscalculating Cyber Threats | McAfee Blog

Human beings are remarkable in their resilience. Beyond our ability to build and grow civilizations, we possess a somewhat less understood but equally important characteristic – the ability to deceive ourselves. The implications of this trait are vast and diverse, sometimes manifesting in seemingly irrational behavior, such as underestimating risks in the realm of cybersecurity. Psychology explores the distinguishing factor of mankind from the rest of the species on our planet – reason. How we…

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

A new report from Microsoft Incident Response and Microsoft Threat Intelligence teams exposed the activities and constant evolution of a financially oriented threat actor named Octo Tempest, who deploys advanced social engineering techniques to target companies, steal data and run ransomware campaigns. Jump to: Octo Tempest’s tactics, techniques and procedures The threat actor deploys a variety of tactics, techniques and procedures to conduct its operations successfully. Initial access Octo Tempest commonly leverages social engineering attacks…

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Proofpoint To Acquire Email Security Company Tessian | CRN

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Proofpoint To Acquire Email Security Company Tessian | CRN

Security News Kyle Alspach October 30, 2023, 12:05 PM EDT The AI-driven email security platform from Tessian is now set to become part of Proofpoint’s email data loss prevention offering. Proofpoint has reached an agreement to acquire email security company Tessian, the company said Monday. Tessian’s AI-driven email security platform is now set to become part of Proofpoint’s email data loss prevention (DLP) offering. [Related: Cybersecurity Startup Acquisitions In…

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Valentine's Alert: Don't Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account | McAfee Blog

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Valentine's Alert: Don't Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account | McAfee Blog

As with any major holiday or special occasion, Valentine’s Day is unfortunately not immune to scammers looking for an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Their deceitful acts can break hearts and bank accounts. In this article, we spotlight some common Valentine’s Day scams, offer tips on how to protect yourself and navigate this romantic day with confidence and caution. The Unromantic Side of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a time when love is in the…

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