Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For a detailed threat actor description do not forget to check out our blog article about selecting between black-box, white-box, and grey-box penetration tests and also you would know which pentest you need against a specific threat actor. Avoid using easily guessable passwords such as your name, birthdate, or “password123.”

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Related: Why identities are the new firewall. Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches. Encrypt your data. Finally, it is good practice to encrypt your data.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Stored inside the edge server is a cached version of the website that contains the most recent content updates, such as the latest blog post or newest photos. Unlike firewalls, CDNs by themselves cannot block bad bots from infecting a website. Use a Web Application Firewall. CDN Security Concerns.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The operation reversibly modified the routers’ firewall rules to block remote management access to the devices. Communication to and from the EdgeRouters involved encryption using a randomly generated 16-character AES key. Change any default usernames and passwords. ” continues the report. ” concludes the report.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data INSTALL A FIREWALL FOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE WITH STRICT RULES The purpose of the firewall is to help control the traffic that pours through your network. Let’s take a look at the requirements themselves. This also applies to when it is in transit.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 5, 2022

As Justin Elingwood of DigitalOcean explains , SSH encrypts data exchanged between two parties using a client-server model. That initial connection sets the stage for the server and client negotiating the encryption of the session based upon what protocols they support. Related blogs. Newest Version. David Bisson.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2022

sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”). If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Please vote for Security Affairs and Pierluigi Paganini in every category that includes them (e.g. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 11, 2022

The lightweight application collects device health information such as Operating System (OS) version , firewall status, disk encryption status, presence of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents and password status. Administrators can set access policies based on device health.

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Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 2022

There are people moving to “next-gen” firewalls (a great innovation of 2005) in 2022. A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The goal is to protect cardholder data by encrypting it so that in the event a bad actor was to somehow intercept data, all they would get is indecipherable data. Clicking malicious links within comments on a web forum or blog. Using Weak Passwords. Some of the biggest web security issues are the result of weak passwords.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 16, 2024

Automated classification tags enable the institution to enforce stringent access controls and encryption measures, ensuring the utmost protection for sensitive financial data. In the event of a device loss, the encrypted data remains inaccessible to unauthorized individuals, mitigating the impact of a potential breach.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The health checks you are familiar with Duo Desktop will continue to exist as a lightweight agent installed on a user’s endpoint.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

As the name suggests, sensitive data exposure occurs when an application or program, like a smartphone app or a browser, does not adequately protect information such as passwords, payment info, or health data. Always encrypt the data using strong algorithms, and ensure your website application uses hashing for stored passwords.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Here is a blog about the dark web I had written. This highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all online accounts and keeping software and security systems up to date. Ransomware is malware that encrypts a companies files and demands payment in return for the decryption key.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

“There are primarily three ways you can authenticate someone: with their username and password, with two-factor authentication, and with a company-supplied device that you can trace. Enforcing security requirements such as OS updates and disk encryption help organizations set a baseline for healthy and compliant devices.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

I can't blame this on the teddy bears themselves, rather the fact that the MongoDB holding all the collected data was left publicly facing without a password. To my point about @GerryD's tweet earlier, firewalling off devices still remains a problem even when running open source custom firmware. So, what's the right approach?

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Section 3 Sensitive authentication data must now be encrypted or protected if stored before authorization. Disk level encryption is no longer permitted for protection unless it is a form of removeable media (e.g., Section 8 Password strength requirements have increased, moving from a minimum of 7 to 12 alpha and numeric characters.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 31, 2023

In this blog, we'll review Volt Typhoon, dig into how they evade detection, discuss CISA's protective recommendations, and see how Malwarebytes EDR can help eliminate such threats. By acquiring these files, the attackers can work towards decrypting passwords offline without raising alarms. Who is Volt Typhoon?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 2022

There are people moving to “next-gen” firewalls (a great innovation of 2005) in 2022. A password manager claimed “zero trust for passwords” while a SIEM/UEBA vendor promised to reveal all zero trust secrets (I bet they use VPN internally…). A firewall management vendor claimed to “simplify zero trust.”

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This file is the encrypted backdoor that gets decrypted and executed by the malicious version.dll. For a much more detailed analysis of the decrypted backdoor we advise reading the full Microsoft blog. Please read the Microsoft blog for a full list of IOCs. When loaded, this acts as the actual backdoor. Stay safe, everyone!

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 30, 2021

Be sure to check out the bonus tip at the end of the blog and share in the comments other ways your organization is successfully securing APIs. Use short-lived access tokens, proper password storage, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and always authenticate your apps. Encrypt sensitive traffic using Transport Layer Security (TLS).

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Encryption vulnerabilities. This happens when the session state is communicated in the cookie and the cookie is not properly signed or encrypted. Attackers might be able to alter critical system files like password files or log files, or add their own executables into script directories. Encryption Vulnerabilities.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Is a system password in place? Does the device have an encrypted drive? Is the host firewall enabled? Here are some checks to consider when creating your access security policy: Is the device running the latest OS version including patches? Is the browser up to date? If there are plug-ins, are they the latest version?

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Kali Linux

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

In Secure Kali Pi (2022) , the first blog post in the Raspberry Pi series, we set up a Raspberry Pi 4 with full disk encryption. A shortcut to generating one is to simply run wpa_passphrase SSID PASSWORD where SSID is the name of the wireless network, and PASSWORD is the passphrase (aka PSK) for the network.

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Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

Credential theft and password spraying to Cobalt Strike. This adversary starts with obtaining usernames and passwords of their victim from previous breaches. These credentials are used in a credential stuffing or password spraying attack against the victim’s remote services, such as webmail or other internet reachable mail services.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Encryption vulnerabilities. This happens when session state is communicated in the cookie and the cookie is not properly signed or encrypted. Attackers might be able to alter critical system files like password files or log files, or add their own executables into script directories. Encryption Vulnerabilities.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you have a blog on your site, pay special attention to the comment section; attackers often use it to flood a site with nefarious or irrelevant links, which damages your reputation and your site’s domain authority. Once these critical files are encrypted, you’ll get an alert notifying you that decryption will occur once you pay a ransom.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this blog, we’ll discuss what cyberattacks are, the most common types of attacks your website is likely to face, and most importantly, how you can prevent them. A ransomware attack occurs when cybercriminals hold website’s files hostage by encrypting or deleting them, and demanding payment in exchange for the key. Ransomware.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), identification and authentication mechanisms, password management, and encryption. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this. Physical Access Controls: For example, security guards, perimeter security, video cameras, locks, limited access.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A platform that started as a blogging tool has evolved into a globally renowned solution that makes website design and development more accessible and easier than ever. Fundamentally, across the site, strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be enabled.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 25, 2023

zero trust strongly focuses on data protection, allowing you to encrypt, monitor, and control data flows rigorously. MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring users to provide more than just a password for access. Layer 7 Inspection and Decryption: Decryption policies are essential to gain visibility into application traffic.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. Password Hash Values in SAP. The passwords of all SAP users are stored encrypted as hash values in transparent tables on the database. USRPWDHISTORY: Contains the password history of every user.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 3, 2022

In early versions of the ransomware, file encryption utilized a hardcoded 1,024-bit RSA public key along with a 128-bit AES key that was derived from a file retrieved from a command and control server. This new variant introduced many additional features and updated the file encryption algorithms. Introduction. Initialization.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 16, 2021

This blog post was originally created by Jeremy Rasmussan, Chief Technology Officer at Abacode. Read the original blog here. . Believe it or not, a lot of RDP abuse comes from simple brute-force password guessing on the Internet-exposed service. Firewalls typically block inbound traffic but allow outbound to pass.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 30, 2023

LW: You discuss password management and MFA; how big a bang for the buck is adopting best practices in these areas? Sure, you need state-of-the-art cybersecurity technology like firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems to keep cybercriminals on the back foot.

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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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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. Facebook Plans on Backdooring WhatsApp [link] — Schneier Blog (@schneierblog) August 1, 2019. Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different.

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