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Data Breaches

How to Avoid a Data Breach: Best Practices for SOC 2 Compliance

In this guide, you're going to learn how to avoid devastating data breaches by becoming SOC 2 compliant. You'll gain the ability to safeguard sensitive customer data, build unshakable client trust, and position your business as a fortress against cyber threats. No more sleepless nights worrying about hackers exposing Social Security Numbers, bank accounts, or proprietary information - or worse, watching your reputation crumble after a breach.

Major cyber attacks and data breaches of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, marked by both familiar adversaries and emerging threats with newer technologies and improved tactics. Rather than merely cataloguing breaches, we look into the anatomy of significant cyber attacks, associated vulnerabilities that led to such events, and relevant controls. We’ve chronicled key developments month by month, offering a comprehensive view of the cyber attacks of 2024 narrative that would help you learn lessons.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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