Real-time proactive PAM strategies are vital. Privileged accounts are frequent targets for attackers, yet many organizations focus on managing access rather than securing the accounts and users themselves. This gap often arises from the complexities of Privileged Access Management (PAM) deployments. As threats evolve, organizations must shift priorities to secure privileged access, preventing trust from […]
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AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management
AI is transforming the landscape of Identity Access Management (IAM). This is fundamentally changing how organizations manage digital identities and control access to data, systems, and resources. At its core, IAM ensures that access is granted only to those who need it—on a strictly need-to-know basis. AI leverages its advanced analytical capabilities to monitor access […]
The Urgency of Phishing-Resistant MFA
There is an urgency in phishing-resistant MFA. This year, ransomware payments skyrocketed, with the average payment jumping by an astonishing 500%. According to Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2024, the average ransom surged from $400,000 to $2 million, underscoring the urgent need for stronger security practices. A major vulnerability is outdated multifactor authentication (MFA), which fails […]
It’s Paramount to Take a Proactive Approach to Passwords
It’s paramount to take a proactive approach to passwords. Passwords are meant to protect your organization’s data, but with so many required, users often take shortcuts. Instead of creating strong, unique passwords, many use easy-to-remember ones or, worse, reuse passwords across multiple accounts. Studies show 65% of users reuse their passwords, and 64% of […]
Fake Trading Apps Target Victims Globally via Apple and Google Stores
Fake trading apps target victims globally. Recently, a large-scale fraud campaign was leveraging fake trading apps through Apple App and Google Play Store. This campaign takes advantage of a scheme known as pig butchering. Pig butchering is where prospective victims are lured into making investments often in cryptocurrency after they put trust in a […]
Microsoft Update Unveils Three Security Flaws
A recent Microsoft update unveils three security flaws. These emerged after the September 2024 patch update. The 3 security flaws are now in use by malicious actors. These flaws can lead to such faults as bypassing important security features that block Microsoft Macros from running. The target would be sent a specially crafted file […]
Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike’s Window’s Update: Global Disruption
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike underwent a faulty Window’s update which led to massive global business disruptions. This incident affected industries such as healthcare, retail, and airfare. What exactly happened, and should you be concerned? Let’s break it down. What happened with the Window’s Update? Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike’s recent Windows Update for its customers […]
Security Alert: “Locky” Crytpolocker Virus
NBC and several other news organizations reported Wednesday in an article about an encryption virus that has hit several U.S. Hospitals and crippled them so much so that they are seeking to pay the perpetrators to unlock their data. This is a staggering reality that saddens and angers me as an IT security professional. What […]