security practices

Remote desktop access isn’t just for IT pros or corporate settings anymore—it’s a must-have convenience for anyone who needs to tap into their Windows desktop while on the move. Whether you’re checking emails, accessing important files, or performing quick administrative tasks from your iPhone...

In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, a newly discovered botnet comprising over 130,000 compromised devices has set its sights on Microsoft 365 accounts. This stealthy campaign, uncovered by SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE Threat Intelligence team, leverages sophisticated password spraying...

Microsoft 365 stands at the forefront of productivity tools for organizations of all sizes, replacing old-school on-premises setups with cutting-edge cloud functionality. Offering centralized solutions like OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, it enhances businesses' ability to collaborate, access...

The cybersecurity landscape is an ever-evolving battleground where the stakes are continually being raised. Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) joined forces with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to unveil a crucial piece of guidance that software...

Original release date: October 11, 2018 Summary This report is a collaborative research effort by the cyber security authorities of five nations: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.Link Removed[2][3][4]Link Removed In it we highlight the use of five...

For the last 20 years, the Microsoft Security Response Center has been an integral part of Microsoft’s commitment to customer security. We are often called on to talk about the work we do and how customers can apply the lessons we have learned over that period to better their security posture...

Original release date: June 13, 2017 Systems Affected Networked Systems Overview This joint Technical Alert (TA) is the result of analytic efforts between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This alert provides technical details on the...

Original release date: November 10, 2015 Systems Affected Web servers that allow web shells Overview This alert describes the frequent use of web shells as an exploitation vector. Web shells can be used to obtain unauthorized access and can lead to wider network compromise. This alert...

Original release date: January 02, 2014 | Last revised: February 05, 2014 Systems Affected Point of Sale Systems Overview Point of Sale Systems When consumers purchase goods or services from a retailer, the transaction is processed through what are commonly referred to as Point of Sale...

It is often said that attackers have an advantage, because the defenders have to protect every part of their systems all the time, while the attacker only has to find one way in. This argument oversimplifies the security landscape and the real strength that defenders can achieve if they work...

Exclusive Ron Paul interview with Lavabit Ladar Levison discusses the implications of National Security Letters and NSA surveillance Lavabit is an email service founded in 2004 that suspended operations in August 2013. It is owned and operated by Ladar Levison. Lavabit was founded by...

http://arstechnica.com/paedia/w/wireless-security-howto/home-802.11b-1.html 802.11b networks are proliferating like mad. Even though faster wireless networks are now available, 802.11b offers users what they want at a reasonably low price. While the high throughput of other technologies is...