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Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format

LAN Infotech

Microsoft Teams Client Stores User Authentication Tokens in Unsecured Text Format. A security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Teams that could allow an attacker to gain access to a user’s account and data. Security Alert: Microsoft Teams Vulnerability. Key Points. Microsoft Responds to Flaw Discovery.

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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

Security Industry Association

Zero-day attacks : Zero-day attacks are attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in software that the vendor is not aware of. AI can be used to automate the discovery and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. Software updates often include security patches that can fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

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How to prevent identity theft: Tips for a safer online presence

Online Computers

Be careful about sharing personal information online While sharing information is essential for many online activities, such as creating social media profiles or making online purchases, it's crucial to be mindful of what you disclose and to whom. Activate multifactor authentication for an extra security layer.

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Are Your IoT Devices Leaving the Door Open for Hackers?

NexusTek

This can create cyber vulnerabilities due to issues like lack of encryption, substandard authentication processes, or failure to provide timely security updates. Lack of Firmware Updates: As with any technology, IoT devices may have unidentified security vulnerabilities that are only discovered after they are released to the market.

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5 Ways to Address Data Security Gaps Before an Attack

Pure Storage

In this article I’ll start with the before of an attack and discuss what you should do and have in place to ensure you’re closing the gaps that create vulnerabilities and in-roads for attackers. Implement multi-factor authentication and admin credential vaulting for all systems. Other Vulnerabilities to Note.

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Managing Cyberthreats to Combat Ransomware Part 1: Current Technologies

Zerto

According to the Center for Internet Security over the past six months (DEC 2021–MAY 2022), these ten malware variants consistently made up over 60% of all reported malware activity: Shlayer. Security Information Event Management System (SIEM) —A SIEM is a log analytics platform configured with security-relevant correlation alerts.

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Money at Risk: Finance & Data Security in the Digital Age

NexusTek

Recent research focusing on threat activity in 2022 revealed that distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks have become the biggest threat to financial services businesses. Using measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) supports identity verification for both customers and internal stakeholders such as employees.