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MY TAKE: Businesses gravitate to ‘passwordless’ authentication — widespread consumer use up next

The Last Watchdog

Perhaps not coincidently, it comes at a time when enterprises have begun adopting passwordless authentication systems in mission-critical parts of their internal operations. Fortifications, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers, proved to be mere speed bumps. Coming advances.

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SYS01 stealer targets critical government infrastructure

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered a new info stealer dubbed SYS01 stealer targeting critical government infrastructure and manufacturing firms. The last stage malware is the PHP-based SYS01stealer malware which is able to steal browser cookies and abuse authenticated Facebook sessions to steal information from the victim’s Facebook account.

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Risk Management under the DORA Regulation

IT Governance

In fact, in 2020–2022, the financial sector was the second-most attacked sector, topped only by the retail and manufacturing sector. That said, remember to consider risks to the confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity of each ICT asset: Confidentiality : The asset is accessible to authorised people only.

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HID Mercury Access Controller flaws could allow to unlock Doors

Security Affairs

The flaws impact products manufactured by LenelS2, a provider of advanced physical security solutions (i.e. Security Trainings and Conference by researchers from Trellix Threat Labs who analyzed an industrial control system (ICS) used to grant physical access to privileged facilities. ” reads the post published by Trellix.

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Counting Down to the EU NIS2 Directive

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NIS2 also adds an ‘Important’ sector category, including public communications providers, chemicals, food producers and distributors, critical device manufacturers, social network and online marketplaces, and courier services. Cybersecurity hygiene practices and training. Network and information systems security.

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Catches of the Month: Phishing Scams for October 2023

IT Governance

EvilProxy phishing campaign targets Microsoft 365 accounts via indeed.com A phishing campaign identified by Menlo Security has been targeting senior executives in various industries – most notably banking and financial services, property management and real estate, and manufacturing – since July.

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FBI warns of ransomware attacks targeting the food and agriculture sector

Security Affairs

Small farms, large producers, processors and manufacturers, and markets and restaurants are particularly exposed to ransomware attacks. Use multifactor authentication with strong pass phrases where possible. Focus on cyber security awareness and training. hard drive, storage device, the cloud). ransomware and phishing scams).