eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. The PoC is available on Horizon3AI’s GitHub account. through 7.1.1 through 7.0.2

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Security Affairs

APRIL 28, 2023

through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 The company also fixed a high-severity post-authentication command injection issue ( CVE-2023-27991 , CVSS score: 8.8) through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.16 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.16

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The Cisco team states that it is aware of reports of the Akira ransomware group going specifically after Cisco VPNs that are not configured for MFA.

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Webroot

APRIL 2, 2024

It underscores the necessity for robust password policies and advanced security measures like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and encryption methods resilient against GPU-powered attacks. Account Lockout Policies: Implement policies that lock user accounts after a certain number of failed login attempts to hinder brute force efforts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2023

The threat actors allegedly obtained access to Ukraine’s public networks by using compromised VPN credentials. ” CERT-UA urges Ukrainian critical organizations using multi-factor authentication for VPN accounts, network segmentation and filtering of incoming, outgoing and inter-segment information flows.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Unpatched devices can give attackers privileged access to networks, particularly those set up as VPN virtual servers, ICA proxies, RDP proxies, or AAA servers. It is suspected that the Akira ransomware organization used an undisclosed weakness in Cisco VPN software to evade authentication.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 24, 2023

“With this level of detail, impersonating network or internal hosts would be far simpler for an attacker, especially since the devices often contain VPN credentials or other easily cracked authentication tokens.” ” concludes the report.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And don’t reuse passwords across multiple accounts unless you want to throw a welcome party for cybercriminals. Safeguard your privacy with a trustworthy VPN In the digital-verse, protecting your online privacy is paramount, like guarding the secret recipe to your grandma’s famous carrot cake. .’ Get creative!

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Security Affairs

JUNE 8, 2022

“Upon gaining an initial foothold into a telecommunications organization or network service provider, PRC state-sponsored cyber actors have identified critical users and infrastructure including systems critical to maintaining the security of authentication, authorization, and accounting. To nominate, please visit:?.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2022

The VPN credentials for initial access are said to have been obtained from illicit websites like Russian Market with the goal of gaining control of T-Mobile employee accounts, ultimately allowing the threat actor to carry out SIM swapping attacks at will. ” wrote Krebs. – Source KrebsOnSecurity. ” wrote Krebs.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2022

UPnP is an insecure protocol, it uses network UDP multicasts, and doesn’t support encryption and authentication. ” The vendor also recommends enabling the VPN server function on the user router to access QNAP NAS from the Internet. Set up a new administrator account, and disable the default admin account.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 19, 2024

The problem: The FortiOS SSL VPN feature vulnerability, CVE-2024-21762, disclosed February 8th , remains exposed to attack on nearly 150,000 devices according to the ShadowServer Foundation website. The fix: Fortinet advised users to disable SSL VPN until their FortiOS and FortiProxy deployments can be upgraded.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2023

Once an email address is discovered on the dark web, Google will urge users to enable two-step authentication (2FA) to protect their Google accounts. we’re expanding access to our dark web report in the next few weeks, so anyone with a Gmail account in the U.S. We are in the final!

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. But it’s just as important you don’t use the same password for multiple accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

We covered differentiating user authentication methods , Duo enrollment and self-remediation and Duo Admin Dashboard and Device Insight so far. Step 4: Setting Up an Application See the video at the blog post. Click the Verify Email link in the message to continue setting up your account.

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Security Affairs

MAY 25, 2023

In order to conceal malicious traffic, the threat actor routes it through compromised small office and home office (SOHO) network devices, including routers, firewalls, and VPN hardware. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar. ” continues the report.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

In our last Universal Prompt blog we focused on a few of the security benefits that using it provides. In this blog we’ll get into more of the user experience benefits. Improved User Experience – The Universal Prompt is a major redesign with new styling and a workflow-based authentication experience.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

. “An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access a user’s Net-NTLMv2 hash which could be used as a basis of an NTLM Relay attack against another service to authenticate as the user,” the company wrote. Consider using it for high value accounts such as Domain Admins when possible. all of them?)

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. Use multifactor authentication where possible. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

So we listened when customers pointed out the weaknesses in the Duo Push – the notification Duo Mobile users approve when they want to log into protected accounts. We’re excited to announce early access release of the Verified Duo Push, which will increase the security of our push-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution.

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NetSpi Technical

JULY 13, 2023

Continuing our series on Anti-Scraping techniques, this blog covers implementation of Anti-Scraping protections in a fake message board and examination of how scrapers can adapt to these changes. Account creation has still not been locked down. Additionally, the /search endpoint still does not require authentication.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

In 2017, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) passed cybersecurity regulation 23 NYCRR 500, requiring all financial services companies to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). Remote Access Application Coverage: Many companies rely on a virtual private network (VPN) to access sensitive company information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. Increasingly, passwordless authentication is becoming the norm. When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. Use a reputable cloud service provider.

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Pen Test Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

October 2023’s Cyber Security Awareness Month led to a flurry of blog posts about a new attack called Quishing (QR Code phishing) and how new AI powered email gateways can potentially block these attacks. However, the same report shows that the human element accounted for 74% of data breaches. What’s the attack?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Netwalker ransomware operators announced the attack with a message posted on their online blog and shared a few screenshots as proof of the security breach. One of the images shared by the group shows a directory containing folders such as Accounts Receivable, Finance, collection letters, Expenses, and Employees. .

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McAfee

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

According to an Analysis Report (AR20-268A) from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this new normal work environment has put federal agencies at risk of falling victim to cyber-attacks that exploit their use of Microsoft Office 365 (O365) and misuse their VPN remote access services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. In perimeter-based models, the system will trust user credentials if they are, say, logged in to the corporate VPN or if they are using a pre-registered device. The zero trust approach still authenticates users based on passwords, among other traditional security procedures.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In a previous blog post ( [link] ) we explored the relationship between GPDR and applications in the cloud. In other words, users were accessing company data either physically on site, or through a dedicated network or VPN. You arrive to work and check your O365 email account. Second is to manage risk.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, adding two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA) cybersecurity may be a good place to start. The toolkits take a holistic approach to cybersecurity, taking into account school size, online presence and access to funding when developing a strategy against threats like ransomware. What is the K-12 Cybersecurity Act?

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The security industry has diligently battled compromised credentials, evolving from passwords to multifactor authentication (MFA) to passwordless — our most secure and phishing-resistant method to date — and one that is fully supported in Duo. This means there are serious holes in our authentication armor today. The benefit is twofold.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2024

When reading the title of this blog, you might be wondering to yourself why RADIUS is being highlighted as a subject — especially amidst all of the advancements of modern authentication we see taking place recently. It is commonly used for network access into VPNs, wireless access points, and other devices (more on this later).

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Accounting for nearly a quarter of reported incidents in Australia, phishing is a broad category of social engineering with several variations. With Duo, the University team stood up integrations within days instead of the predicted weeks or months , protecting their apps and VPN. What is phishing?

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Be Mindful of Your Online Accounts Your online accounts are key access points to your digital identity. Begin by cleaning up old accounts. Close or delete outdated email addresses, social media accounts, and online services you no longer use. It’s essential to adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding them.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

If you reuse passwords, you only need one of your cloud services to be breached—once criminals have stolen your credentials through one service, they potentially have access to every account that shares those same credentials, including banking platforms, email and other services where sensitive data is stored.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After obtaining a valid account, they use this account to access the victim’s VPN, Citrix or another remote service that allows access to the network of the victim. Information regarding these remotes services is taken from the mailbox, cloud drive, or other cloud resources accessible by the compromised account.

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Retailers must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), which mandates the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect customers from data breaches. CSOonline.com reports that 94% of malware is delivered via email, and phishing attacks account for more than 80% of security incidents.

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