eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A vulnerability in Sophos Cyberoam firewalls could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a target’s internal network without authentication. Sophos addressed a vulnerability in its Cyberoam firewalls that could be exploited by an attacker to gain access to a company’s internal network without providing a password.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers warn of attacks against poorly managed Linux SSH servers that mainly aim at installing DDoS bot and CoinMiner. Researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) are warning about attacks targeting poorly managed Linux SSH servers, primarily focused on installing DDoS bots and CoinMiners.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2020

In February, hardware maker Zyxel fixed a zero-day vulnerability in its routers and VPN firewall products after KrebsOnSecurity told the company the flaw was being abused by attackers to break into devices. Security experts at Palo Alto Networks said Thursday their sensors detected the new Mirai variant — dubbed Mukashi — on Mar.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 30, 2020

For the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), this was the final straw that led to a new warning about 'more destructive' DDoS attacks. FBI warning addresses DDoS amplification attacks. In a recent Private Industry Notification , the FBI warned businesses to watch out for DDoS amplification.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 20, 2023

Researchers warn of an ongoing Tsunami DDoS botnet campaign targeting inadequately protected Linux SSH servers. Researchers from AhnLab Security Emergency response Center (ASEC) have uncovered an ongoing hacking campaign, aimed at poorly protected Linux SSH servers, to install the Tsunami DDoS botnet (aka Kaiten).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 25, 2022

Since Linux is deployed on many IoT (Internet of Things) devices and cloud infrastructures, we are likely to see DDoS (distributed denial-of-system) attacks from botnets that have compromised such devices. Microsoft said that XorDDoS continues to home on Linux-based systems, demonstrating a significant pivot in malware targets.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Password Managers. A password manager improves internet security by helping users create diverse, secure passwords for each account they own. Antivirus Software.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Password Security: Investigate different password security techniques, such as password hashing algorithms, two-factor authentication (2FA), and biometric authentication. Network Security: Study network protocols, such as TCP/IP, and analyze common network attacks like DDoS, phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Attack vectors There are two main IoT infection routes: brute-forcing weak passwords and exploiting vulnerabilities in network services. A successful password cracking enables hackers to execute arbitrary commands on a device and inject malware. Unfortunately, users tend to leave these passwords unchanged. Our advantages: 1.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Researchers from SonicWall revealed that hackers are attempting to compromise Linear eMerge E3 smart building access systems to recruit them in a DDoS botnet. “ Attackers can easily obtain default passwords and identify internet-connected target systems. CVE-2019-7256 is actively being exploited by DDoS botnet operators.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Downtime limits incident response, increases the risk of data breaches, and can be used as leverage for DDoS attacks. 8 Common Cloud Storage Security Risks & Mitigations Cloud storage risks include misconfiguration, data breaches, insecure interfaces, DDoS attacks, malware, insider threats, encryption issues, and patching issues.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Last week, the Russian Internet giant Yandex has been targeting by the largest DDoS attack in the history of Runet, the Russian Internet designed to be independent of the world wide web and ensure the resilience of the country to an internet shutdown. The DDoS attack was launched by a new DDoS botnet tracked as M?ris

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Distributed Denial of Service-as-a-Service (DDoSaaS): In this service, cybercriminals provide tools and infrastructure for launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on websites or online services, causing them to become unavailable to legitimate users. usernames and passwords) from individuals or companies.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2023

Infected devices are used to propagate the botnet malware to other devices and are used in DDoS attacks. To avoid detection and to bypass firewalls, the botnet uses the SOCKS proxying protocol. One malware operator that has been found to exploit vulnerable Ruckus devices is the relatively new botnet, AndoryuBot.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Perimeter security tools include: Firewalls: Filter traffic and monitor access based upon firewall rules and policies for the network, network segment, or assets protected by different types of firewalls. These techniques can use built-in software features (for firewalls, operating systems, etc.)

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Penetration Testing Product Guides 9 Best Penetration Testing Tools 10 Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) move beyond the traditional perimeter of a network to provide protections at the application layer of the TCP/IP stack.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. Segmentation. They can also be aimed at internal networks.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2023

The experts believe attackers initially compromised targeted devices through a dictionary attack on poorly protected Linux SSH servers, then they installed multiple malware on the target system, including the Shc downloader, XMRig CoinMiner, and a Perl-based DDoS IRC Bot. ” concludes the report.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Make sure your employees are using strong passwords and are changing them regularly. Avoid DDoS Attacks With a Web Application Firewall. Avoid DDoS Attacks With a Web Application Firewall. Remove Malware From Your Website. Due to its elusive nature, malware can go unnoticed until it’s too late.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

An SSL can secure credit card transactions, usernames and passwords from being stolen by hackers. Joe can use a web application firewall (WAF ) to help protect his blog from bad bots and other malicious traffic. Just like with Joe’s blog, Howard’s website can benefit from a web application firewall.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2023

Evidence collected by Cado suggests the deployment of a botnet having DDoS capabilities. This campaign specifically targets SSH servers exposed to the internet with password authentication enabled. The username/password list they use is relatively limited and includes default and easily-guessed credential pairs.”

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

There are dozens of Linux malware families out there today threatening SMBs with anything from ransomware to DDoS attacks. In a perfect world, the firewalls of our servers would only allow web traffic in from trusted ports. But unfortunately, there’s more to Linux security than just leaning back in your chair and sipping piña coladas.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

According to recent statistics , there are close to 90,000 attacks on WordPress sites every minute, with 8% due to poor passwords, 61% due to poor update management, and 52% due to outdated plugins. Fundamentally, across the site, strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be enabled.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This month, researcher Anand Prakash was awarded $15,000 for finding and reporting a password flaw on Facebook.com. This particular password flaw gave cyber criminals access to accounts without the account owner’s knowledge. With his help, Facebook learned that anti brute-force measures were missing from some of its beta pages.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here are our top 4 cybersecurity tips your business can deploy now to get proactive on preventing data breaches , site defacement, DDoS attacks and other threats that put your sites at risk. Block cybercriminals and bad bots with a web application firewall. Why are DDoS attacks so important to prevent?

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 14, 2023

Malicious bots can be used to carry out a range of cyber threats like account takeovers and DDoS attacks, so bot protection is an increasingly important defense for web-facing assets. Bot protection products can also help prevent DDoS attacks. Limited customization options for smaller businesses.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2019

Security firm Imperva revealed it has suffered a data breach that affecting some customers of its Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) product. Cybersecurity firm Imperva disclosed a data breach that has exposed sensitive information for some customers of its Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) product, formerly known as Incapsula.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Authentication guarantees that users are who they say they are, typically through usernames and passwords or multi-factor authentication (MFA). Firewalls and Network Security Firewalls serve as a barrier between cloud resources and external networks in a public cloud environment.

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Webroot

MARCH 9, 2021

Pretending to be someone else, these hackers manipulate their victims into opening doors to systems or unwittingly sharing passwords or banking details. One of the most common methods of infiltration includes internet-based attacks, such as Denial of Service (DoS), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) and DNS poisoning.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Such activities include taking over user accounts, abusing APIs, performing DDoS attacks, scraping unique pricing information, competitive data mining, web scraping, digital fraud, financial data harvesting, transaction fraud, brute-force login, and many more. Blocking IP may sometimes end up blocking the legitimate users using the IP.

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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. Technical controls may be implemented by: Hardware appliances : switches, routers, firewalls, etc. In a complex, modern network, this assumption falls apart.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Certain types of cyberattacks — like DDoS attacks , for example — are for sale “as a service” on the dark web, meaning anyone can conduct them, and according to one study, two-thirds of DDoS victims are hit repeatedly. Choose strong passwords and unique usernames. Implement a web application firewall.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

The botnet was first discovered by Fortinet in March, the DDoS botnet targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Imperva shared details on the incident it has recently suffered and how hackers obtain data on Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) customers. In August, cybersecurity firm Imperva disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive information for some customers of its Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) product, formerly known as Incapsula.

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