November 7, 2024 at 07:42AM The article emphasizes the importance of strong password security to defend against hackers, who exploit weak, commonly used passwords. It discusses the risks of password reuse and suggests adopting longer passphrases, implementing multi-factor authentication, and enforcing strong password policies to enhance organizational security. Users should be educated on best practices. … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 07:19AM Okta has warned of a surge in credential stuffing attacks utilizing anonymity services, such as Tor, and residential proxies. These attacks leverage stolen credentials to compromise online accounts. The increase in activity may be linked to a recent global brute-force campaign on VPN and SSH services. Okta recommends measures such … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 03:53AM Despite the increasing security risk, passwords are still prevalent in the workplace, with organizations slowly transitioning to passwordless technology. According to a survey, 30% have started the transition, while 36% are one to two years away, and 21% are three to four years away. Weak password practices contribute to the … Read more
November 16, 2023 at 11:45AM Passwords are still relevant in the workplace, despite the security risks they pose. A survey by Delinea found that 53% of respondents acknowledged the slow transition towards passwordless technology. The majority of organizations are still years away from eliminating passwords entirely. Weak password hygiene continues to expose enterprise systems to … Read more
October 13, 2023 at 01:47PM Cyberattackers are using the ShellBot malware to target Linux SSH servers. They are now using hexadecimal IP addresses to evade detection. This new method allows them to hide their activity from behavior-based detection systems. ShellBot is a well-known botnet that compromises servers with weak SSH credentials and can be used … Read more