eSecurity Planet

MARCH 21, 2022

They then authenticated to the victim’s VPN to initiate a remote desktop protocol (RDP) connection to the domain controllers. Prioritize patching known exploited vulnerabilities , especially critical and high vulnerabilities that allow for remote code execution or denial-of-service on internet-facing equipment.

VPN 114

VPN Accountability Authentication Passwords 114

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It often involves requests for files, web pages, or other internet services. ALG supports client requests by resolving its domain name via DNS and delivering the frontend IP address to the client. VPN Users can integrate ALGs and VPNs by setting up ALGs to inspect and manage traffic passing via the VPN tunnel at the application layer.

Firewall 103

Firewall VPN Network Security Architecture 103

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Endpoint: Enables access for human users and computer services and commonly includes PCs, laptops, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT).

Architecture 117

Architecture Network Security Firewall Risk 117

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

It involves DNS cache poisoning as it redirects users to a malicious site even if they enter the correct web address. Another successful strategy for preventing phishing is to secure your device using anti-malware, antivirus, VPN and other security softwares. You can further secure your connection by using a VPN.

Phishing 86

Phishing Accountability Authentication Passwords 86

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Virtual Private Network (VPN) : For remote access, remote desktop protocol (RDP) no longer can be considered safe. Instead, organizations should use a virtual private network (VPN) solution.

Firewall 107

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2023

Expanding attack surfaces require additional skills to secure, maintain, and monitor an ever-expanding environment of assets such as mobile, cloud, and the internet of things (IoT). Managed endpoint security installs, configures, and maintains endpoint protection tools ( antivirus , endpoint detection and response (EDR), etc.)

Telecommunications 98

Telecommunications Firewall Penetration Testing Cybersecurity 98

SecureList

JUNE 2, 2022

This can be done with the use of a VPN, but these may be illegal depending on the jurisdiction and would typically not be available to Chinese-speaking targets. Full control over the DNS, meaning they can provide responses for non-existent domains. Indicators of Compromise. WinDealer samples. MD5 : ce65092fe9959cc0ee5a8408987e3cd4.

Malware 118

Malware Encryption Social Engineering Telecommunications 118

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

The attackers used vulnerabilities in an SSL-VPN product to deploy a multi-layered loader we dubbed Ecipekac (aka DESLoader, SigLoader and HEAVYHAND). The threat actor leverages tailor-made malicious documents with embedded macros that trigger an infection chain, opening a URL in Internet Explorer. Other interesting discoveries.

Malware 141

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 141