Articles of interest from the week of July 25, 2022

Windows 11 Now Blocks RDP Brute-Force Attacks by Default

The account brute forcing process commonly requires guessing the passwords using automated tools. This tactic is now blocked by default on the latest Windows 11 builds (Insider Preview 22528.1000 and newer) after failing to enter the correct password 10 times in a row. (By Sergiu Gatlan, BleepingComputer)

9 Tips To Prevent Phishing

From rewarding employees for savvy security smarts, to showing them how breaches are relevant to their every-day duties, we've got the phishing prevention tips you need. (By Josh Fruhlinger, CSO)

Data Breach at Debt Collector Affects Almost 2M Healthcare Patients

Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector are becoming more frequent, spurring industry concern as an attack on one company can have broad repercussions for patient data in today’s era of interconnected health information systems. (By Rebecca Pifer, Healthcare Dive)

Travelers Wants Out of Contract With Insured That Allegedly Misrepresented MFA Use

In what may be one of the first court filings of its kind, insurer Travelers is asking a district court for a ruling to rescind a policy because the insured allegedly misrepresented its use of multifactor authentication (MFA) – a condition to get cyber coverage. (By Chad Hemenway, Insurance Journal)

Online Gaming Safety and Cybersecurity

Online gaming is a fun and interactive activity for millions of people across the globe, but it's also a space where cybercriminals try to ruin your fun by sending malicious links, stealing credentials and payment card information, and much more. Know how to protect yourself and your personal information while gaming online. Following these simple guidelines can prevent problems later. (By National Cybersecurity Alliance)