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How to Use the Terraform Destroy Command to Control Cyber Attack Damage

VISTA InfoSec

To do this, the specific resource has to be identified by running the “plan” command and then editing the configuration file to remove the block that defines the resource targeted for deletion. These storage resources can be compromised and lead to data leaks similar to the unsecure S3 bucket of THSuite reported in 2020.

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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

A crafty hacker could infiltrate accounts secured by flimsy credentials. Even if passwords are compromised, those extra identity checkpoints block illicit access attempts. A single compromised login could damage your entire network. Simplistic credentials are entry points for hackers.

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Blocking Out Fraudsters

PYMNTS

But what if a new technology could help safeguard and protect sensitive information, from emails and login credentials to bank accounts and other financial information? Whether it’s been the leaked emails of a major political candidate, massive security breaches from major companies like Yahoo and Dropbox or even the hacking of a U.S.

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Visa Combats Enumeration Attacks With New Generative AI-Powered Anti-Fraud Tool

The Fintech Times

With the VAAI Score, our clients now have access to real-time risk scoring that can help detect the likelihood of an enumeration attack so issuers can make more informed decisions on when to block a transaction. ” At Visa, security and reliability are top priorities year-round.

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Visa Targets Bot-Driven Financial Fraud with New AI Feature

Fintech News

With the VAAI Score, our clients now have access to real-time risk scoring that can help detect the likelihood of an enumeration attack so issuers can make more informed decisions on when to block a transaction.” Michael Jabbara “With access to advanced technology, fraudsters are monetising stolen credentials faster than ever before.

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Microsoft Admits Breach Of Web-Based Email Accounts

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According to reports citing Microsoft, the company confirmed that a “limited” number of webmail users — including @msn.com and @hotmail.com — saw their accounts compromised by hackers. It also appears the bad guys didn’t access login credentials including passwords. Microsoft said affected users should change their passwords.

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What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

Nanonets

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a cyber threat that exploits the vulnerabilities of email communication. Perpetrators impersonate trusted entities, such as executives or vendors, employing social engineering techniques to coerce employees into compromising actions. What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?