Subj : Google has some recommendations for keeping your business safe
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Mon Aug 07 2023 10:30:03

Google has some recommendations for keeping your business safe

Date:
Mon, 07 Aug 2023 09:25:33 +0000

Description:
Nation-state attacks have been prevalent in recent months, with mobile 
devices continuing to be a vulnerabile asset.

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A new report has highlighted some of the biggest cybersecurity mistakes 
coming from businesses, but also offered some advice on how to deal with 
these threats. 

Research from Mandiant for Google Cloud outlined how, during the first three 
months of 2023, having a weak password or even not having one accounted for 
more than half (54.8%) of all cloud compromise factors, followed by 
misconfiguration in second place accounting for 19% and API exposure at 
11.9%. 

Being that compromised credentials are of greatest concern (a further 7.1% of 
factors were made up of leaked passwords ), Google Cloud shifts the emphasis 
onto the company to implement stronger identity management guardrails at org 
level. Businesses continue to make cybersecurity mistakes 

The company also made a note of malicious Android apps that are also 
targeting employees credentials. Without protective measures in place, those 
issued with business phones may download apps of their own accord. Read more 

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Google pointed out a common tactic observed whereby threat actors create a 
seemingly legitimate app in order to gain Play Store approval before updating 
it to carry a malicious payload. 

Companies can take simple action to prevent this by creating application 
allowlists across their fleet of smartphones and tablets. 

While smaller in number, domain and IP compromises were also prevalent in the 
first quarter of 2023, with remedies including adequate endpoint protection 
and regular scanning and examination. 

Finally, a distinct threat to the telecommunications industry was recorded 
with breaches affecting T-Mobile, AT&T, and Dish all in the US alone during 
the first half of 2023. Other cyber, DDoS, and ransomware attacks were also 
observed, which Google Cloud puts down to threats both from nation-states and 
other cybercriminals. 

As businesses continue their transition to cloud, its clear than an enhanced 
focus on cybersecurity is needed in an era of increased attacks in order to 
secure sensitive information. Check out our roundup of the best cloud storage 
options around



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-business-safe


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