50,000 Companies Send Employees Home with Infected Devices

 

In a rush to enable employees to work remotely, many companies unknowingly sent staffers home with compromised devices. A recent study found that as many as 50,000 companies issued already-compromised devices that were protected at the office by company firewalls and other in-house defensive measures but not outside of it.  

These compromised devices are now operating on lightly-secured home or public Wi-Fi networks in an unmoderated environment, and that brings a deluge of cybersecurity risks. At ID Agent, we’ve compiled several resources to help mitigate risks like this for your remote workforce including a guide for addressing remote work vulnerabilities. 

Adding an extra layer of protection for access to your data and systems is crucial. That’s why we’re excited to be able to provide you with a cutting-edge secure identity and access management solution that was designed with remote workers in mind – at an excellent value.

Passly is perfect for securing company data when workers and administrators are away from the office. Scalable and quick to deploy, Passly provides a single sign-on Launchpad tailored for each user and integrates seamlessly with the applications that your staffers use every day. Multifactor authentication means that even if passwords are compromised, an extra credential is needed to access your data and systems. 

We’re here to help as your company adjusts its cybersecurity strategy to meet the new challenges of our changed world and shifting threat landscape. If we can support your efforts during this tumultuous time, please contact us today. 

https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint/work-from-home-exposes-already-infected-machines-in-50k-us-organizations-/d/d-id/1337606?&web_view=true

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Hackers Use Stolen Credentials to Attack Hospitals with Ransomware

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals, and healthcare facilities have dealt with a deluge of cyberattacks, and ransomware has been especially pernicious. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), hackers infiltrated many of these organizations using stolen credentials obtained from a known vulnerability in their Pulse Secure VPN servers.  

This threat was first identified in October 2019, with the CISA and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation both issuing subsequent alerts in January and April of 2020. Unfortunately, even after repairing the vulnerability, the agencies have seen examples of cybercriminals using compromised credentials to access company networks. 

The incident is a reminder of the importance of acting swiftly to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities but also of maintaining insights into the Dark Web, where stolen login information can quickly circulate and create chaos for your IT infrastructure.  

COVID-19 is creating a more perilous digital environment for companies, making now the right time to double-down on cybersecurity initiatives that can prevent a breach.  

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-hacker-used-stolen-ad-credentials-to-ransom-hospitals/?&web_view=true    

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Dark Web ID Trends:

phishing scams continue to inundate healthcare providers, malware steals SMB customer data at checkout, and thousands of companies send employees home with compromised devices. 

• Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
• Top Compromise Type: Domain
• Top Industry: Manufacturing
• Top Employee Count: 51-100

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COVID-19 Treatment Centers Targeted by Cybercrime

    

This week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a warning that hackers are increasingly targeting companies pursuing treatments for the novel Coronavirus. As a result, the FBI warned, “Now is the time to protect critical research you’re conducting.”   

Of course, it’s not just researchers experiencing a surge in COVID-19-related cyberattacks. Other healthcare facilities, including hospitals, testing facilities, and specialty care units have experienced a barrage of phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and other cyberattacks. This activity is part of a concerted effort by cybercriminals to take advantage of this scary and destabilizing moment to steal valuable company and customer data. 

Consequently, now is the time for every company to reassess its cyber preparedness in light of the new realities posed by COVID-19. If we can support these efforts in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact our team! 

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-cyber/foreign-state-hackers-target-u-s-coronavirus-treatment-research-fbi-official-idUSKBN21Y3GL?&web_view=true

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Thousands of Zoom Credentials Available on Dark Web

     

As we recently reported in our blog, Zoom and other video conferencing services have soared in popularity, but their convenience can come at a steep cost to cybersecurity. Unfortunately, these services have been subject to a litany of cyber threats. Terms like “Zoom bombing” are now part of our vernacular as Zoom takes the most heat for cybersecurity weaknesses, but other services have faced privacy concerns of their own.  

This reality was underscored this week when cybersecurity researchers discovered more than 2,300 Zoom credentials for sale on the Dark Web. In addition to potentially embarrassing drop-ins, this information could allow hackers to execute a number of cybercrimes, including phishing scams, that could cause real problems for Zoom users.

Ultimately, it’s a reminder that this new remote reality is fraught with cybersecurity concerns that companies need to address. Being aware of potential threats through ongoing Dark Web monitoring is one way to stay ahead of the game during this critical time. 

https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/101475/deep-web/zoom-dark-web.html

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Dark Web ID Trends:

compromised email accounts expose customer data, ransomware disrupts remote work, and the FBI releases a new warning about COVID-19 related healthcare cybercrime.    

• Top Source Hits: ID Theft Forums
• Top Compromise Type: Domain
• Top Industry: High-Tech & IT
• Top Employee Count: 11-50

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North Texas Giving Day

Thanks to you, River Legacy Foundation has been helping people fall in love with nature for more than 30 years.  With your help, we have guided hundreds of thousands of students and guests into the woods to experience the wonder of the outdoors.  We invite them to be part of something bigger than themselves.  COVID-19 restrictions prohibit these vital Field Investigations. River Legacy Nature Center is closed temporarily. Animal explorations and discovery learning classes are shut down. Fundraisers and festivals are cancelled.  We pivoted our outreach efforts to virtual environmental education!  We started providing environmental education on Facebook and Instagram the first week of COVID-19 restrictions and we continue to provide it every weekday! Please help deliver Nature to phones, tablets and computers in our community. Today on North Texas Giving Day Now, we invite you to be a part of something great. The joy that nature brings is more important than ever, and we need your help. Can you help us continue to provide environmental education to these hundreds of thousands of students?  Can you help us deliver Nature to people in need in our community? Can you help us continue to give the best quality care to the over 80 animals that live in our Nature Center? Can you help us spread the joy of the outdoors? Your donation will help TWICE as many people DISCOVER NATURE. River Legacy Board of Directors will DOUBLE your DONATION through a Matching Grant.  Donate Now River Legacy Foundation | reply@riverlegacy.org | www.riverlegacy.org Connect with us  ‌  ‌  ‌

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