In an analysis of web pages identified as admin portals, some incredibly weak passwords were identified – and some of them are going to really surprise you. We all know the general drill with admin passwords – make them complex and long. Simple right? But a new analysis of admin passwords shows that IT admins seem to not be vigilant around good password hygiene.
October’s a fun month in the cybersecurity field, and not just because of the costumes and candy. Since it was designated as the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004, October’s always packed with great events, such as the Rochester Security Summit (RSS). RSS has been a leading regional cybersecurity conference in Upstate New York since 2006, where hundreds of attendees gather to share about the latest advancements in the field.
This week, hackers targeted various industries for cyberattacks, including nationally-recognized organizations. Five Guys suffered a breach involving two employee email accounts and potentially losing employee and consumer credentials. Another national organization, Deer Oaks Behavioral Health, announced a data breach resulting in more than 170,000 patient records falling at risk for misuse. Mr.
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) is the collective pilot agent for American Airlines; it provides a range of services to 15,000 members, including acting as a bargaining entity. On October 30th, the APA experienced a network disturbance—a ransomware cyberattack potentially exposing members.
Determining, dealing with, and accepting a certain level of risk will always be a top priority for the members of any C-Suite. Eliminating risk is likely not a possibility, especially when it concerns cybersecurity. Simply put, the threat landscape changes so rapidly that fully solving this problem is likely beyond our reach. That means organisations must focus on what they can control and how much they are willing to leave up to chance.
