MFA vs SSO: What’s the difference?
User authentication has evolved as companies shift from traditional methods to modern solutions like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). Both aim to enhance security and user experience, but their approaches differ. MFA strengthens security by requiring multiple verification steps, while SSO simplifies access by enabling users to log in once for multiple applications. […]
10 Billion Passwords Leaked to Crime Forum by Hackers
Hold on to your passwords, folks! In what can only be described as a jaw-dropping revelation, nearly 10 billion unique passwords leaked onto a notorious crime forum. Yes, you read that right—10 billion! A hacker, ominously named ‘ObamaCare,’ has uploaded this colossal database of stolen credentials, shaking the cybersecurity world to its core. But what […]
Can End-To-End Encryption be Hacked? – Details Explained
When it comes to communicating through text, video, or voice message, the Internet serves as the only medium that facilitates such communication. However with increase in usage of communication, the number of cyber incidents has also increased. Thus protecting those communications has become an important requirement for every organization. Whether you send messages through WhatsApp, […]
What is Cloud Risk Management?
Cloud Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats to cloud environments, ensuring data security, compliance, and operational resilience for businesses leveraging cloud technologies.
10 Tips for Building a Cyber Resilience Strategy
Cybercrimes pose a major threat to businesses, with thousands occurring yearly. Organizations invest heavily in security but often still face attacks, disrupting operations and causing significant losses. Developing a cyber resilience strategy is essential for safeguarding operations and managing risks. However, creating an effective strategy is challenging; it must not only prevent attacks but also […]
Half a Million Members Stranded as Patelco Credit Union Battles Ransomware Attack
On June 29, 2024, a devastating ransomware attack plunged Patelco Credit Union, a major financial institution in Northern California, into a state of turmoil, leaving over 450,000 members grappling with unprecedented disruption to their banking services. How did the Breach Unfold? In a stark and urgent message delivered on July 1, CEO Erin Mendez laid […]
TeamViewer Admits Corporate Breach, Security Researchers Warn of Potential Customer Risk
In a world where remote work has become the norm, TeamViewer has been a go-to tool for millions. But now, this popular remote access software is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. On June 26, 2024, TeamViewer dropped a bombshell: their corporate network had been breached. This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill cyber incident. We’re […]
Major Identity Verification Firm AU10TIX Exposes User Data in Year-Long Security Lapse
In a major security blunder, AU10TIX, an Israeli company that verifies user identities for big names like TikTok, Uber, and X (formerly Twitter), left its administrative credentials exposed online for over a year. This slip-up potentially put millions of users’ personal information at risk, including sensitive data like facial images and driver’s licenses. The breach, […]
Could the Ticketmaster Breach that Affected Over 560 Million Users Be Avoided?
On May 28, 2024, Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, confirmed a data breach that affected over 560 million users. The breach, first exposed by the hacking group ShinyHunters, highlighted severe vulnerabilities in third-party cloud services such as Snowflake. This case has been a crucial study for companies that showcased how a lack […]
CIEM vs CSPM: The Differences Explained
The shift to public cloud infrastructure has brought organizations greater flexibility, scalability, and simplified application management. However, it has also introduced security challenges, particularly around misconfigurations and excessive permissions, especially in multi-cloud environments. Securing access and enforcing security controls can be complex. Luckily, solutions like Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) and Cloud Security Posture Management […]
