Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Because LDAP extends to IoT devices, of which there are many more than IT devices, organizations running LDAP need to encrypt traffic using TLS certificates on IoT devices, keep the firmware up to date, and apply proper password management. And we have rounded up some additional advice.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 2, 2021

See the references for all the details, but plenty of cyber, some IoT weather station discussion and a bit of chatter around career and me deciding I want to do a "Hack Your Career More" talk once we all get back to doing events in person. Lots of little bits and pieces this week in a later and shorter than usual update.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This isn't mentioned, but you should consider changing the default password when you first boot up the router. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). The latter is particularly interesting given the slow rise of IoT in the home alongside an increasing amount of voice activated and "always listening" hubs.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices. Remember that some home devices, such as voice assistants and IoT gadgets, might not support robust protective software.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

If you use IoT devices, create a separate network on your router for them since they aren’t always the most secure connections to the outside world. Never buy a device that doesn’t allow you to set a long and strong password. password, 123456, qwerty, etc. Consider using a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well.

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

Anton on Security

JUNE 10, 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.” IoT/OT security : very few, very small vendors focus there, and some who used to are pivoting away.

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VPN Marketing Firewall Passwords 189

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Servers are encrypted with “ locked” file extensions on files. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Ransom notes are on the desktops.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an area that is gradually coming under the UEM banner, according to Apu Pavithran, CEO and founder of Hexnode. IoT has entered almost every enterprise, and just as with every mobile device and PC, the need to manage IoT will soon be predominant,” Pavithran said. VMware Workspace One.

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Mobile IoT Marketing Risk 107

Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Do not use the default password – threat actors regularly scan the web for publicly accessible databases that have default credentials enabled and attack them on sight. Enable encryption or use a VPN so that no one can intercept the data traveling through your network while you interact with your database.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 10, 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.” IoT/OT security : very few, very small vendors focus there, and some who used to are pivoting away.

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VPN Marketing Firewall Passwords 116

eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (security cameras, heart monitors, etc.), While this eliminates many headaches, it does not scan for misconfigurations and may not support other critical updates such as IT infrastructure (routers, firewalls, etc.), firmware (hard drives, drivers, etc.), Kubernetes instances, websites, applications, and more.

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Firmware Firewall Passwords Risk 145

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

This includes IoT devices. Segmentation technologies require setting policies for each network, managing which traffic can move between subnets and decreasing lateral movement. Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings. Endpoint protection on all devices. Segmentation.

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Network Security Firewall Internet Internet 107

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If the US government dictating iPhone encryption design sounds ok to you, ask yourself how you'll feel when China demands the same. Read more: Top IoT Security Solutions of 2021. Tabriz has led Google Chrome’s security since 2013, which extends to managing Product, Engineering, and UX today. Parisa Tabriz | @laparisa.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Additional security all organizations should consider for a modest investment include: Active directory security : Guards the password storage and management system against attack for Windows, Azure, and other equivalent identity management systems. CrowdStrike: Observed politically affiliated ransomware attacks against Israel.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 119

Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

Endpoint searching and reporting allows you to assess device security configuration on employee-owned, contractor-owned, company owned, and IoT/OT devices—without risking business disruption. Dashlane is a password manager that now supports Duo using Duo SSO. With Device Insights you can. Read more here. Read more here.

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Firewall Authentication Passwords Threat Detection 115

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Encryption. Password manager. While many consumer devices today come with standard antivirus software, a growing number of internet-enabled systems, like IoT devices , are being manufactured with light security. Those protections include: AI- and behavioral-based threat detection. Email phishing filter. Two-way firewall.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Phishing attacks: Deceptive techniques, such as fraudulent emails or websites, trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like credit card and payment information, passwords, or login credentials. This often causes significant disruptions and data loss to the company.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

Anyway I was testing this suite when I happened to randomly strike two keys -- I think it was control and B -- and up popped the password manager, displaying all my test passwords in the clear. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

Anyway I was testing this suite when I happened to randomly strike two keys -- I think it was control and B -- and up popped the password manager, displaying all my test passwords in the clear. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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Software Passwords Internet Internet 52