Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

An application binds Duo's two-factor authentication system to one or more of your services or platforms, such as a local network, VPN (virtual private network), CMS (content management system), email system, or hardware device. Step 4: Setting Up an Application See the video at the blog post.

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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. Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Consider installing and using a virtual private network (VPN). Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. Enforce MFA on all VPN connections [ D3-MFA ].

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

Together these practices — which include multi-factor authentication (MFA), restricting administrative privileges and daily backups — provide a clear framework for businesses anywhere that are looking to improve their foundational security footing , as we’ve previously noted on the Duo Blog.

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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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Krebs on Security

MARCH 4, 2022

27, a Ukrainian cybersecurity researcher who is currently in Ukraine leaked almost two years’ worth of internal chat records from Conti, which had just posted a press release to its victim shaming blog saying it fully supported Russia’s invasion of his country. You can see your page in the our blog here [dark web link].

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Webroot

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. The post Discover 2022’s Nastiest Malware appeared first on Webroot Blog. Strategies for individuals.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. VPNs are especially important if you use public Wi-Fi, as these networks are often unsecured and easy for hackers to exploit. As with any software, it is vitally important to update your VPN with any new patches that become available.

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Herjavec Group

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

on “VPN and other time-consuming types of initial access”? [1] T1070 Valid Accounts BlackMatter uses valid accounts to logon to the victim network. . Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) for all user accounts if able. . 6] “BlackMatter Ransomware Analysis; The Dark Side Returns | McAfee Blogs.” has publicly?claimed?that

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. Bad Packets warns of over 14,500 Pulse secure VPN endpoints vulnerable to CVE-2019-11510. White hat hacker demonstrated how to hack a million Instagram accounts.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If someone obtains the thing that you know then it's (probably) game over and they have access to your account. That's not to say that this model is "bad" and by any reasonable definition, it's a massive improvement over 1FA that would prevent the vast majority of account takeover attacks I see today.

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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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BH Consulting

JUNE 20, 2023

One may know what the term VPN means, but what about when a VPN should be used and more importantly – not used, and what are the risks of using a VPN versus the benefits. For the purpose of this blog – we are going to use the term information security to mean both cyber and information security.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2020

To answer that question, this blog post will discuss five components within the Kubernetes control plane that require special attention within organizations’ security strategy. Administrators can follow the Container Journal’s advice by configuring their API servers to allow cluster API access only via the internal network or a corporate VPN.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

In this blog, we’ll home in on Conti, the strain identified by some as the successor, cousin or relative of Ryuk ransomware , due to similarities in code use and distribution tactics. Use strong passwords and regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, implementing the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 28, 2018

All too often businesses assign more permissions or system rights to user accounts than the accounts need to have. User accounts need to have appropriate permissions to only the resources they should have access to. User accounts need to have appropriate permissions to only the resources they should have access to.

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McAfee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

McAfee customers are protected from the malware/tools described in this blog. A more detailed blog with specific recommendations on using the McAfee portfolio and integrated partner solutions to defend against this attack can be found here. After that, using Mimikatz and dumping lsass, they were looking to get valid accounts.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

Overview of Confluence and Jira A full explanation of all of the features of Confluence and Jira is outside the scope of this blog post; however, I wanted to briefly provide a breakdown of the structure of each of these applications. They’d have to be on the VPN to access it”). Confluence is basically a wiki for companies.

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Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 27, 2022

Token-related helpdesk tickets can account for 25% of the IT support workload. Ask your provider if they offer a self-service portal that allows users to manage their own accounts, add or delete devices, and perform other simple tasks. Estimate that cost and factor it into your budget.

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SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

Botmasters and account resellers are tasked with providing initial access inside the victim’s network. Hackers who are on the lookout for publicly disclosed vulnerabilities (1-days) in internet facing software, such as VPN appliances or email gateways. Set up offline backups that intruders cannot tamper with.

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