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Number of publicly exposed database instances hits new record

Exposing databases on the public face of the internet is in many cases due to misconfiguration. Hackers often hunt for them using search engines indexing systems reachable from the open web to steal the content or for financial extortion. [...]
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Redis, MongoDB, and Elastic: 2022’s top exposed databases

Security researchers have noticed an increase in the number of databases publicly exposed to the Internet, with 308,000 identified in 2021. The growth continued quarter over quarter, peaking in the first months of this year. [...]
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Austin Peay State University resumes after ransomware cyber attack

Austin Peay State University (APSU) confirmed yesterday that it had been a victim of a ransomware attack. The university, located in Clarksville, Tennessee advised students, staff, and faculty to disconnect their computers and devices from the university network immediately as a precaution. [...]
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How to Attack Your Own Company's Service Desk to spot risks

Specops Secure Service Desk is an excellent tool for keeping a help desk safe from social engineering attacks. Although Specops Secure Service Desk offers numerous features, there are three capabilities that are especially useful for thwarting social engineering attacks. [...]